Hi Will,
This may be more information than you want, but might be usefull: A GTV makes a great autocross car, and autocross events is a lot of fun. However, not to dissuade you from running, before you start changing any suspension or engine parts, determine what sanctioning body will conduct the events you intend to run. SCCA vs. AROC (or ARA) have vastly different preparation allowances. SCCA has a strict list of what is allowed - or by interpretation, not allowed at different class preparation levels, while AROC has point values for anything you might do then classes for cars at different points levels. Having said that, many local events are fairly lenient on preparation allowances and won't get overly strict over modifications. But, the faster you run, the more attention will be paid to the car, and it's legality.
Here's the best suggestion for your GTV: Dee and I ran a new 1971 1750 Spider, and had a hard time with wheelspin until I got a letter from ARI indicating the car
could have been ordered by a dealer with limited slip differential. The car was transformed, and we had a lot of success.
Just to start, your 1750 GTV runs in SCCA G-Stock, of 38 cars in G-Stock at the 2006 National Championships the top 24 were Mini-Cooper S. If you do anything other than stiff shocks, front sway bar, and R compound tires, your 1750 runs in SCCA D-Street Prepared.The first six cars in that class were BMW 325 & 330.
Having said all that, check out the "Pain train cometh for Budsy" thread. It documents the great time some of us had with our Alfas at autocrosses this summer.
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Originally Posted by BlpltGTV
After driving my 1750, I think it might make a great autoX car. The torque curve might make it pretty quick with some suspension tuning (it seems really soft). I already have a car for the track, and the Alfa is way to nice to strip to make a track car, but redoing the suspension for some ocasional autoX is under serious thought. A firm ride doesn't bother me, and it just looks too tall as it is.
Are GTVs just not autoXed for some reason? I haven't been to any local SCCA autoXs, but at the smaller ones I haven't seen any. (E-type Jags, yes, Alfas, No.)
Thanks,
Will
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