You have to drop the subframe, and it's pretty easy after that. Just pound it out. IIRC, I had to loosen the opposite side and completely drop the side the control arms were on to get that bolt out, sliding it along the gas tank shield. I then reattached that side and dropped the other to get...

Nice Pics. If I am working flying finish at the Oregon Trail Rally this year, I will trip the photogate early for a parts discount...On a serious note, it will be nice to see one more non-Subrew anyways. Good luck!

Glad I didn't take time off work to volunteer... Although it sounds like it woulda been more play than work anyways. Like a high powered rallycross with cages...

My T5 63 nova station wagon was a great sleeper until I went and put those flowmasters on it w/2.5" pipes... The mustang guys weren't as suprised to get bested after that. 2600 lbs and 300 WHP was a pretty good combo considering I got 24MPG on the freeway in 5th gear, turning 2000RPM's at 80...

Car: Stock 95 Talon Tsi AWD - no 1st gear ATM, hope to afford TRE rebuild before spring boost gauge 16X8 3000gt wheels with 245/50ZR16 KDW / 16X6 DSM 5 spoke w/205/60 Blizzak ATM hacked air box w/ K&N panel $25 IC sprayer for hot times in the grid Rear spoiler delete, ahh the view...

I keep telling her that the kind, sharing people involved in all forms of racing (except drag and, to a very small degree, autox) aren't going to make fun of her and get all macho and chauvanistic. That is her big concern, I gather. The intimidation factor of driving with a bunch of macho (we...

It is an incredible amount of fun. Our courses are usually tighter and wetter (like our women lol) out here in Oregon, but sometimes I actually would like them to be more open, as the higher speed drifts are a blast. I have a feeling that it might have something to do with the fact that they...

I finished my second full rallycross season this year with the Oregon Rally Group, that's www.oregonrally.com for you NW'ers. It does beat on the car, not that bad really, just finds loose/old/weak parts for you before they break anyway. This probably will vary alot region to region based on...

What is your secret? I have been trying for a while to get my wife to agree to driving at rallycross, autocross, or HPDE. So far, she will only ride along... She has two turbos and six forward gears ffs, one each more than I have! Did your GF want to all on her own, or was there some gentle...

For the S10, would a BorgWarner T5WC trans not work? V6 S10/S15's came with T5's IIRC, though mostly with the weaker non-world-class units. Use the GM adapter from Buschur, the bellhousing pattern will be the same for T5, mucie, saginaw, th350,th400,th700r4 etc. Those trannies (internal rail...

Pretty sure TRE is still around, talked to him a couple of months ago about rebuilding my '95. I am also curious about tranny options for a 95 AWD car.

I have to run 3mm spacers on 16X8 3000GT wheels with 245/50/16 KDW's which would have the same diameter as your 245/45/17. They may "bulge" more around the wheel due to the taller sidewall, so yours may not come as close. They still just kiss the control arms under heavy lateral G's, but not...

I just bring an extra car, or my wife does anyway :)

Instructors are great. I had my first track event last friday and it was so easy and comfortable. I did not expect to pass anyone that day, especially a race-prepped miata! (In his defense it was his first day, too. Oh, yeah, I passed him in my wifes 3800lb A6 cause he couldn't get away in...

Our sometimes SCCA safety steward told me a story from his days of rallying in europe in the 80's about a guy who went to fill up with fuel and the tip of a finger came out when they opened the fuel door. Someone was trying to peel a sticker off the car as it was going by and it got stuck in...

I should have qualified my previous post as being sarcastic :)The Oregon Rally Group (oregonrally.com) puts on all of the local rallycrosses here. The SCCA is still the sanctioning body, but there have been rumors we might have to look elsewhere for our insurance in the future. We don't...

What I know now is I have a LOT to learn and need to start saving more money so I can fix my car when those weak points are found as well as being able to afford 6-8 track days next year! Not to mention my brand new tires are not-so-new. Oh, yeah, and still go skiing all winter... Basically I...

I got four letters to describe the first-time track day experience: O-M-F-GWell, besides the Talon getting all hot and bothered and spewing tranny fluid out the passenger side axle seal after the second session, it was a lifechanging experience. I will be coming back. Often. I am just...

Thanks for the tips. My brake pads are still about 1/4" thick so I think I'll be OK.How high should I start on tire pressure? 40 psi? I run 36F33R at rallycross for insurance to keep them on bead, and run 34F32R on the street with completely even wear.

The simple fact that the SCCA pulled out of Pro Rally in the US last year proves two things:1. They are DEATHLY afraid of AWD turbo cars 2. They suck

Thanks, fellas! Lots of good info specific to DSM's. I have read some other good info elsewhere, but nothing specific to our cars like you have here. I will let you know how it goes, the only thing I am worried about is maybe not being able to get new brakes before friday. I am flushing the...

Green Destiny (my 95 Forest Green Metallic AWD Talon) and I will be jumping on that bandwagon in 3 days! Hallelujah, I must exorcise the demons!

I voted Maybe for a few reasons.Cost: I am going to my first track day this friday at PIR (Portland not Pacific) with CSCC (Cascade Sports Car Club) for their HPDE/driver training for first timers. I have wanted to track for years, just couldn't afford it. I can barely justify spending...

You need a good, thorough interior detail including steam cleaning all fibrous surfaces and using a good plastic cleaner/conditioner on all others. An Ionizer works great, but they are expensive and not all detailers have them. Make sure you use heat, that always seems to work better than just...