making a 1g dsm rally capable?

NYSpeed Automotive
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I was thinking about building my 92 talon tsi awd for rallying. i know there aren’t that many places around here so i don’t want to know if i should or shouldn’t. I was just wondering some things i should look into. would raising the vehicle be neccessary or other things that can help me. thanks

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some things that i have for the car are stock 16" rims with snow tires and 17" rims with no tires. kyb agx’s with eibach pro kit but the front springs are cut a little, and a whole stock suspension. i also have a dsmlink. which suspension should i use or get a different one? and also would 16" rims be better so i can have a larger side wall for the tire.

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PM Mike from innovative

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[quote=“carl5463729"”]

I was thinking about building my 92 talon tsi awd for rallying. i know there aren’t that many places around here so i don’t want to know if i should or shouldn’t. I was just wondering some things i should look into. would raising the vehicle be neccessary or other things that can help me. thanks

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Building a DSM really wouldn’t be worth the money. They were great cars in their day. But there are MUCH better starting points now. If you are looking to get into rally you are going to need:

  1. Service Vehicle/Tow Vehicle: this one is simple, if you think you are going to drive your car to and from an event without something breaking then you are on crack.

  2. Trailer: This goes with the above, its something to drag your car back home after you roll or center punch a tree ( which EVERYONE does eventually)

  3. Lots of parts cars: Between the rocks and trees and the driving like an asshat( which is the real purpose of rallying) something is gonna break. Its cheaper if you can steal parts off of the half dozen clunkers slowly rotting in your backyard.

  4. Wheels: if your poor, get as many stock wheels as possible. The smaller the wheel, the cheaper the tire, the cheaper the tire the more money you have for post race drinking.

Now that we have covered what you need, lets talk about how to make your car safe.

  1. Cage: dont skimp on this one, a good cage will cost alot of money.
  2. Skidplates: because when you hit that exposed rock at 60mph, you oilpan will be much happier
  3. A good suspension, DMS or Hot-Bits both make baller suspensions for your car.
  4. Rally computer: your co-driver will be able to do his job of trying to keep you from centerpunching a tree.
  5. Intercom, this is the only way you are going to hear your co-drivers screams of horror.
  6. Helmet,Fire suit, gloves and racing shoes. That way when you eventually roll or center punch a tree and your car catches on fire. It will hurt a little less.

This is obviously just scratching the surface.

You are also going to need a competition license, I have no Idea what The sanctioning body will require of you.

Some good websites.
http://www.rally-america.com/index.php
http://www.nasarallysport.com/
http://www.rallyclassified.com/
www.bensrallypage.com

If you have any questions, first read those sites and then pm me. Ill help you out as much as i can

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or you can test the waters of rallying and ask a local DSM builder at his house / rally track this saturday at the FLR scca rally Cross.
the owner of the track has a 12 year old son with a rally ready 1G dsm.
YES THIS SATURDAY

Nothing other than a road worthy car is required.

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or you can test the waters of rallying and ask a local DSM builder at his house / rally track this saturday at the FLR scca rally Cross.
the owner of the track has a 12 year old son with a rally ready 1G dsm.
YES THIS SATURDAY

Nothing other than a road worthy car is required.

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Oooooo, such a bad idea but it’s so tempting.

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[quote=“FuzzyFish,post:6,topic:30294"”]

Oooooo, such a bad idea but it’s so tempting.

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no its only a bad idea. because its so addicting.

Kicking stones > dodgeing cones.

the wagon will thank you for it.

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Any recommended prep work if I do decide to go/parts I should have?

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Dammit! The only time I would want snows on the wagon and I have already dismounted them! Anyone want a codriver?

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We shall see if I can get out of work on Saturday. Still got the mismatched snows mounted. :tspry: