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DannyP posted:

You're stuck with a 205/60R15 as about maximum rear tire. 

Get Greg to import Vredestein Sportrac5 tires for those of us that want sticky tires. They are the stickiest tires available in good fitment sizes. Stickier tires are available in slicks, non-radial race tires, and autocross, but they are either not streetable OR are shorter sidewalls.

The Sportrac5 is THE street tire for Speedsters and Spyders, and are available in ALL the sizes we need.

You might want a close ratio transmission and IRS rear suspension, along with NON-VW front suspension. Greg won't be able to deliver that by June. 

You definitely want a good brake package to go along with all that power, and a good-sized front anti-sway bar.

Honestly, 200 hp is about all the chassis can handle and need. More than that is asking for death.

I have 45K and 15 years of seat time in a Spyder(I'm on my second one from Greg) so I might have some actual experience to share.

Wow...Great advice.   I think I am sticking with what the plan is for the suspension and transmission.  I am relying on Greg's experience there.  Maybe some day on my second Spyder I'll upgrade.  I think I have the best disc brake package.  Thanks for the reply, I really appreciate it..

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