thanks to everyone for the tip on the 1.6 pistons versus the 1.7s . Went with that change, different oils, as well as stiffer front and rear springs and TQ and won the amain. Car was very plush over the jumps, lots of controllable steering. Very happy with it.

As a side question, how often do you guys change out the front bulkhead? Figure that is where I am seeing most slop right now. Anyone using an alloy one instead?