i checked out one of the spyder forums. it seems most folks arent autocrossing them. a lot of discussion of horsepower and brakes, not much discussion that i could see about handling. it seems that they are a bit heavier than i was lead to believe, in fact they weigh about the same as an early beetle i think. so i am not sure but it kindof looks like if i wanted to autocross it i will have to sort out the suspension myself. also rubbing tires is a common problem too. i was surprised that nobody was talking of actual porsche engines in them, but some had seen subie engines in them.

they are so sweet looking and the quality seems so great that i havent given up on them but i suspect if autocrossing is a priority i will be better off with a seven clone as everybody ,pretty much, races them somehow.

thanks for the comments, everybody.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.