New to Forum - Mk1 Racer

Hi all.

I've been racing a Mk1 Golf in Classic Touring cars for five years now. Hoping to find some advice and buy/sell parts on here.

Cheers,

Peter N.

http://www.spnracing.com

Some great pics there.
I know I'm going to regret asking this but as a mechanical novice what's the fire on the ground for in the first pic ?

 WELCOME fella allways good to see a mk1 gettin thrashed would luv to take mine round a track(one day when i get a front roll bar fitted n springs sorted ) the list goes on.

Mine's got lots of kit on it including a full set of new adjustable Ledas - but I DON'T run a front strut brace.

best put up a full spec list m8…..

welcome!!

Scholar engine with Schrick one piece valves, Kent race cam, lightened, flowed, balanced, adjustable vernier, ported manifold, 4-1 race manifold and exhaust.

Close ratio gear set with 3.9 CWP, quaife diff.

Safety Devices roll cage welded in, cut offs, plumbed in extinguisher, Sparco seat and 3" harnesses.

Leda fully adjustables all round, corner weighted and set up by them. Front struts modified for more -ve camber.

Competition pads and goodrich hoses all round, otherwise std brakes.

Car on minimum weight of 790KG post race.