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  1. xXDavidCXx

    How to pick a starting tire pressure

    I've been meaning to follow up on this topic since I have specific numbers I run and that I suggest, but there is a reason, and I don't always articulate the reasons, and neither do many others. So with that said. Here is what I think should be considered when choosing tire pressure. All...
  2. xXDavidCXx

    VW Golf Slammed So Low It Can’t Refuel Without Taking a Wheel Off

    https://www.thedrive.com/news/vw-golf-slammed-so-low-it-cant-refuel-without-taking-a-wheel-off?fbclid=IwAR27XR7zXtAEXs3RSMclGxyVvgehHuFJ5MYtHiyDxpmLrhd3JFYfi1tSXj0 I. Just. Cant. Refuel :ROFLMAO:
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    2021 Solo Nationals Registration Open

    https://solonats.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.status/uidEvent/D7C75A0C-ABEB-8FC0-BFBE7503DA2D5B3B So far 15 registered for STH, 4 are GTIs, and 30 in GS only 2 GTIs. 899 registered of 1300 at the time of this post, so hurry up before you are put on the waiting list.
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    Suspension choices analyzed: Should I upgrade springs, sway-bars, or both? And more...

    The number one question I see on these forums and the VW racers FB page I'm on is, "should I get a rear sway bar?". The answer is, it depends. First, read this thread, it's long, based on a Mk4 Golf, but much of what is discussed is applicable to the MK7 Golf...
  5. xXDavidCXx

    Impromptu GS alignment and car weighing

    Calibrated my garage floor and my new scales and then had @aroundomaha come over and we compared car weights. While he was there I convinced him to try toe out at the first test and tune this Sat. It was a great success! HIs car is about 110 lbs lighter than mine, however I was not on my...
  6. xXDavidCXx

    2021 Solo National Champ Tour Results

    Congrats to @eSienk for taking the win at the Dixi Champ Tour over Thomas King in the 2016 TT!
  7. xXDavidCXx

    Suspension modeling

    Based on my experience in the last two years autocrossing with different setups, and much discussion and disagreement on these forums I've decided to make a concerted effort to model the Mk7 GTI suspension so that we can have concrete evidence for the choices we make. Caveat: Only a few of...
  8. xXDavidCXx

    2019 Solo Nationals

    Day 1 in the books. STH ran heat 1 on the west course. I thought the course was slippery and had bad understeer in the sweepers. That being said, I finished on my first run, 2 tenths from the last trophy spot. https://youtu.be/5EAVI9DQhAI Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  9. xXDavidCXx

    Street Touring Hatchback (STH) discussion/setup

    I’d like to start an STH-specific discussion to help new/experienced drivers navigate the class, together. About me. I’ve autocrossed for 20+ years starting with a 95' Civic Si, 02' Civic Si, 04' Honda S2000, 08 Golf R32, and now my 17’ GTI SE DSG. 2024 Season setup setup: 17x9" ET42 APEX...
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