wmd
12-07-2009, 01:45 PM
Hi all,
first time poster, long time lurker...
I am the happy owner of an 08 MkV R32, clean and unmolested.
Which is planned to change of course...I am looking at entering the R in next years Dutton/Tarmac Challenge series - Street Class.
Obviously this limits the level of modification required, and happily the funds required to get the car up to competition spec.
The below is basically the penalty points incurred for modifying particular elements of the car, and what Im after from those in the know is what they would consider the best BFYB mods from the below list, keeping the car to within 3 points as below.
Initial thoughts - perhaps Haldex controller (one point penalty I presume), exhaust (one point penalty), air filter (not full induction so as to avoid the penalty), competition pads, semi slicks on lightened race rims, spring change (not coilovers to avoid a point penalty), ECU/tune and a decent wheel alignment. That would keep me in the 3 point range whilst upgrading/fettling with stuff that will still keep me under the point limit for street class.
Thoughts or input would be very much appreciated. I have modified Subaru's in the past, but never VW's, so any input as to general dollar costs for this stuff would also be appreciated. I figure its in a different league than the highly available, very competitive Subaru aftermarket.
MODIFICATIONS v PENALTY CHARTS
Brakes (Excluding Pads) 1
Exhaust * 1
Hydraulic Handbrake 1
Induction (Excluding Air Filter) 1
ECU 1
Suspension (Excluding Springs) 1
AWD System 2
Engine Modification 2
Performance Car List 2
Weight Saving 3
R Rated Tyres 4
Rally plate or Unregistered Vehicle Permit 4
Power to Weight > 180Kw per tonne 4
*Exhaust modifications exclude exhaust system from catalytic converter back.
first time poster, long time lurker...
I am the happy owner of an 08 MkV R32, clean and unmolested.
Which is planned to change of course...I am looking at entering the R in next years Dutton/Tarmac Challenge series - Street Class.
Obviously this limits the level of modification required, and happily the funds required to get the car up to competition spec.
The below is basically the penalty points incurred for modifying particular elements of the car, and what Im after from those in the know is what they would consider the best BFYB mods from the below list, keeping the car to within 3 points as below.
Initial thoughts - perhaps Haldex controller (one point penalty I presume), exhaust (one point penalty), air filter (not full induction so as to avoid the penalty), competition pads, semi slicks on lightened race rims, spring change (not coilovers to avoid a point penalty), ECU/tune and a decent wheel alignment. That would keep me in the 3 point range whilst upgrading/fettling with stuff that will still keep me under the point limit for street class.
Thoughts or input would be very much appreciated. I have modified Subaru's in the past, but never VW's, so any input as to general dollar costs for this stuff would also be appreciated. I figure its in a different league than the highly available, very competitive Subaru aftermarket.
MODIFICATIONS v PENALTY CHARTS
Brakes (Excluding Pads) 1
Exhaust * 1
Hydraulic Handbrake 1
Induction (Excluding Air Filter) 1
ECU 1
Suspension (Excluding Springs) 1
AWD System 2
Engine Modification 2
Performance Car List 2
Weight Saving 3
R Rated Tyres 4
Rally plate or Unregistered Vehicle Permit 4
Power to Weight > 180Kw per tonne 4
*Exhaust modifications exclude exhaust system from catalytic converter back.