Stay tuned

[malibuguy]

i would love to build a b-spec or PT Yaris...if i win the mega millions...

[Jason@SportsCar]

i would love to build a b-spec or PT Yaris...if i win the mega millions...

Win the mega and my Yaris days are over, GT3 Cup Porsche thank you. ;)

[ilikerice]

LOL.. I think we all here are hoping you dont win the mega now..

[Jason@SportsCar]

LOL.. I think we all here are hoping you dont win the mega now..

So far I got nothing. :laugh: Back to working on the Yaris.

[Jason@SportsCar]

One C50 Yaris trans with new ratios. :burnrubber:

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[Bluevitz-rs]

Can't wait to hear it on track. The sound of shifts on a close ratio gearbox is like sex!

[Jason@SportsCar]

Can't wait to hear it on track. The sound of shifts on a close ratio gearbox is like sex!

Here you go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjOtkt34gJM

2-3-4-5 all used at Buttonwillow, a shift every 1500rpms. The close-ratio gears rock. :thumbup:

[Bluevitz-rs]

Sweeeet!! Sounds like 4th gear could have been a hair longer though but close gears are so much better.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Sweeeet!! Sounds like 4th gear could have been a hair longer though but close gears are so much better.

No, 5th needs to be shorter, its not 1-1. :wink:

[Jason@SportsCar]

Heading up to Buttonwillow this weekend for the final Double National road race of the season before the Runoffs. Looks like a good H Prod field, with five cars. Unfortunately Jamie could not make it, so the 2012 Yaris will sit this one out.

http://www.calclub.com/html/html2/archives/2012/2012-Sept-1-2-Schedule.pdf

[fnkngrv]

Best of luck...I have the last LSR this weekend and am hoping to break the record that I set in July.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Well the race on Saturday did not go to plan, six laps into the race after stating on the pole I had half a lap on the rest of H Prod... Then a flat tire. DNF.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/218793_10151211161286983_1689040100_o.jpg

Sunday started first again, and cruised around just fast enough to win the race.

Being the last class of the day there was a lot of junk on the track, so easy to pick up something a kill a tire.

[cali yaris]

Looks like you were ready to drag race instead....at least it was something out of your control.

[justjesus]

OUCH!
man, that really sucks!!!

[justjesus]

Unfortunately Jamie could not make it, so the 2012 Yaris will sit this one out.

http://www.calclub.com/html/html2/archives/2012/2012-Sept-1-2-Schedule.pdf

Maybe I will work on my competition license, so if you ever need a back up driver....hehehehe

[Jason@SportsCar]

In less than a week our cars ship to the Runoffs... So this is the perfect day to order a new final drive gear set, six new wheels, and 18 more tires. I think its going to be a bit of a thrash come the weekend.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Here are a the opening laps from Sundays race (from the 2nd place finisher). I was sleeping at the start, expected them to wave the green much later down the strait, so I was not paying attention and in the wrong gear. :laugh:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53SGej8hhXY&feature=youtu.be

[ilikerice]

entertaining to watch his rear view mirror. Congrats

[Jason@SportsCar]

Following last weekends race we decided to make a few changes to the 99 car... While overall we have been extremely happy with it this year - the close-ratio gear set Micro Image found is awesome, and the Loyning's head with Jun cams is a big leap over our previous setup - but I just could not match the corner speed of the new 2012 car.

So calls were made, parts were ordered, and we will now be running a setup much closer to the one on the 2012. The 13" wheels are coming off, and we will move up to the taller and wider 15" Hoosier slick. To offset the new tires bigger circumference the trans had to come out and the the stock final drive was replaced with the xB gear set. Then the ride height goes down, and spring rates go up.

We think this is a step in the right direction, but its to late to turn back now. :eyebulge: I sure hope this is the last trans I pull this year. :laugh:

I cant thank the guys at Cage Toyota (final drive set), Kaaz (gear swap), Eibach (springs), Hoosier (tires) and the Tire Rack (wheels) enough. I thought it would be impossible to do this in the short amount of time we had, but they all got me the stuff I needed in short order.

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[Bluevitz-rs]

Can't go wrong with rpf1's

[Jason@SportsCar]

Re-geared trans is in. New springs, ride height and alignment set. New wheels and tires on. Just needs a bath and then ready for the Runoffs at Road America.

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[xnamerxx]

Car looks fantastic, I bet it runs better than it looks :w00t:

[justjesus]

That wheel/tire combo and new ride height is just perfect

[Jason@SportsCar]

Great shot from the Buttonwillow race.

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[b20vteg]

Great shot from the Buttonwillow race.

indeed :thumbsup:

[Jason@SportsCar]

Time for some off season updates...

Less than thrilled with the other options we have used in the past, we got Porterfield to cut down a set of Hawk DTC-60 pads from a different application to fit the Yaris. So looking forward to trying these out at the Auto Club Speedway U.S. Majors Double National in a few weeks. :thumbsup:

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Also time for a steering wheel upgrade. The NRG unit is inexpensive, and works great, but with no power steering (and wide slicks, a diff and power) it is hard to grip the leather wheel for 40mins. Bought myself a late xmas present, a suede OMP wheel.

Also picked up a Longacre mirror. I don't really need the extra field of vision, but we found a cool side effect using this type of mirror... If you have your video camera mounted in the car the camera can pick up nearly everything going on behind you - picture in picture. :laugh:

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/737684_331575240288944_572397660_o.jpg

[xnamerxx]

Jason were those brakes originally from a mustang? They look very similar.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Jason were those brakes originally from a mustang? They look very similar.

No, it is an Alcon/AP Racing monobloc pad.

[Jason@SportsCar]

I seem to have the worst luck with pulleys. This time the woodruff key failed. Stock pulley going back on.
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[Bluevitz-rs]

Add another pin 180 from the stock one

[xnamerxx]

How did you manage that one? Do you think its a pully issue or just the fact your running 500+ rpms over stock? In either case that sucks.

[Jason@SportsCar]

How did you manage that one? Do you think its a pully issue or just the fact your running 500+ rpms over stock? In either case that sucks.

I think RPM related. Pegged the limiter (7300) a few times due to standing water on the track, 3rd gear wheel spin.

[FHT_Racing]

YIKES :/

[Jason@SportsCar]

Decided to play with the rear toe settings on the Yaris... Based on what Bobby tried I decided to go with a smaller washer - I still wanted to maintain some rear toe in for high speed stability.

The car had 1/4" (total) toe in, so I started with a nice set of AN .032 washers. These were a perfect fit, did not even require any trimming to get around the hub. The surprise was these put me at an 1/8" (total) toe out. That was a much bigger swing than I expected.

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So I went and picked up some sheet metal, 22ga and 26ga, to make some shims. The 22ga put the rear at 1/16" (total) toe out. The 26ga resulted in zero toe. I am going to give it a try with zero, but I may also pick up some 30ga material to make another set, which would hopefully let the car settle in with just a tiny bit of toe in. Something about 100mph in to the Kink at Road America or Turn 9 at Willow Springs that makes me think a little toe-in would be a good thing.

Once I have a thickness I like I am going to make a one-piece shim that covers both holes on the appropriate side of the hub.

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[cali yaris]

1/4" in to 1/8" out? That is a big change. Will be good to see how you like 0 toe.

[FHT_Racing]

Yep. Definitely interested.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Started the prep for the 2013 Runoffs this past weekend. Pulled out my engine and installed the old Bestwick one - which makes more power. :cool:

While draining all of the fluids I noticed the TRD thermostat in my engine had a tear in the internal seal. So far it had not been an issue, but it could have caused the unit to get stuck eventually, also could mean loose rubber bits floating around in the engine. The Cosworth unit in the other engine still looked like new, the size of the seal and the build quality look much better.

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[xnamerxx]

Anything exciting in store for this motor?

[ilikerice]

How did the 0 Toe work for you?

[Jason@SportsCar]

Anything exciting in store for this motor?

Nothing yet. But it made more HP than mine, and I think mine is due for a head gasket - it got a little hot the last time I ejected a crank pulley.

[Jason@SportsCar]

How did the 0 Toe work for you?

No discernible difference in the handling. Its FWD, it just wants to go strait. :laugh:

[Jason@SportsCar]

While swapping engines I noticed the stock clutch line was starting to weep around one of the crimp fittings, not wanting to risk bashing the insides of my close-ratio gear box it was time for an upgrade. So I ordered the stainless steel braided unit from Micro Image, it should be more than up to the task.:thumbsup:

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[Jason@SportsCar]

The 99 car is ready to race again... The good motor is in and tuned, alignment is set, new front fenders without flares are on. Next stop, Buttonwillow this weekend for a Cal Club SCCA Double Rational race weekend.

After this event last year I pulled the trans and changed the final drive, swapped all the 13" wheels for 15" wheels and made some suspension changes - I could not get my car on 13"s to go as fast as the Bestwick Yaris on 15"s. :mad: If all goes well this weekend I will only need a fresh set of tires and a car wash before the Runoffs. :thumbsup:

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[xnamerxx]

Gotta say the car looks better without those flares, nice and clean looking now.


BTW are you running the 4.3 final drive or the 4.1?

[racerb]

Looking good, kick butt this weekend!!

[Jason@SportsCar]

Gotta say the car looks better without those flares, nice and clean looking now.


BTW are you running the 4.3 final drive or the 4.1?

I just wish it would not require so much work to remove the rears. The radial slicks are so much skinnier I no longer need them.

4.3 is in the car now. I could certainly use something closer to 4.1 for the 2015 Runoffs at Daytona. At least I have almost two years to find one.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Man was it hot at Buttonwillow, in the upper 90s both days, wearing a black drivers suit makes it absolutely brutal. :frown:

There were a total of four cars in HP, and about 23 in our run group. My only plan for this event was to make sure everything was good with the old Bestwick engine that I just installed, so I did not push it real hard, the engine ran like a champ. I took the HP win both days, putting the rest of the HP cars a lap down on Sunday, and ran .5sec faster than last year.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1186895_10151796207214350_358796327_n.jpg

On the list of things I should have done years ago... I have had a box full of sensors for my AiM MXL dash just collecting dust for the last three years. I picked up a Micro Image Oil Sandwich Adaptor, it has three 1/8" NPT ports, which allowed me to easily hook up my oil pressure and oil temp sensors.
This made it super easy to hook up, fit perfect, and no leaks. :thumbsup: Oil pressure was solid throughout the race, and the highest oil temp I saw was 238f. Considering how hot it was, and we are spinning this engine to 7300rpm, I was happy to see the oil under 250f. Happy that I don't need to install an oil cooler, but in the future for these summer races I may switch from XP1 Driven Race Oil (5W-20) to XP3 (10W-30) just to give myself a little more cushion.

http://shop.microimageonline.com/images/TOSER-oilsandwich2.jpg

One of the fun things Cal Club does with this event is Saturday movie night. They had a great Taco bar and showed Cars 2 on the side of a transporter. :laugh:

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[Bluevitz-rs]

I love racing communities. Everyone is willing to help everyone.

Any vid clips from the weekend?

[Jason@SportsCar]

I love racing communities. Everyone is willing to help everyone.

Any vid clips from the weekend?

Not sure if I got anything on Saturday, forgot to put the camera in before I got in the car, and I am not sure if the person who put it in for me got it set right. But I should have some from Sunday, although nothing terribly exciting. Will work on getting it up later this week.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Man has the year gone by quick... On Thursday we load up and make the long tow to Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. In an effort to get every bit of speed on those long straits I built added a little aero treatment on the front. The only disappointment being I have remove/install it to get the car off and on the trailer. But chances are it will only last one race anyway, its so low the first time I dip a tire its going to hit the ground. :laugh:

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[justjesus]

Movie night, on the side of a transport....awesome!

The lip looks good

[racerb]

Good Luck at the Run-Offs!!

If you see Anna Neave, tell her I said Hello, she will be working Timing & Scoring.....

racerb :biggrin:

[Jason@SportsCar]

Just picked up the B-Spec Yaris from storage, it is taking its final ride, giving its parts to rebuild the H Prod car. In a few weeks the leftovers will head to the crusher after only being raced twice.


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[Bluevitz-rs]

Well at least they get a chance to get used and shown off instead of just getting scrapped.

[Jason@SportsCar]

I just leave this here...

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[Bluevitz-rs]

1 off or are you making a few? Looks sweet!

[Jason@SportsCar]

1 off or are you making a few? Looks sweet!

Just one. I have the specs, so it could be replicate, but it would not be cost effective for most people.

[xnamerxx]

Looks fast wonder how much power it'll make :wink:

[Ryze268]

please show a before & after dyno chart

[Jason@SportsCar]

please show a before & after dyno chart

It will be in SportsCar magazine.

[cali yaris]

That looks great. Is there an advantage on this motor of 4-1 over 4-2-1, or is it a cost decision? (those collectors can be pricey)

[Jason@SportsCar]

That looks great. Is there an advantage on this motor of 4-1 over 4-2-1, or is it a cost decision? (those collectors can be pricey)

Details will be revealed in a future issue of SportsCar.:drool: What I will say is based on the info I got the only reason you would good with a tri-y is packaging, two pipes often fit better than four.

[xnamerxx]

4-1 is better for torque up top vs a 4-2-1. A 4-2-1 is really difficult to get correct as there is a lot more information as it creates 2 torque curves.

[malibuguy]

Badass

[Jason@SportsCar]

The Burns Stainless designed, MillenWorks fabricated, long tube header is now on the 99. Dyno time tomorrow. :cool:

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[LTHatch]

Beautiful! Can't wait to see what kind of gains it will put down.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Very happy, solid HP and tq gains, and it really flattened out my previously extremely peaky power-band. Now we just have to get it in the magazine.

[Bluevitz-rs]

Numbers man we want NUMBERS!!!!

[Jason@SportsCar]

Numbers man we want NUMBERS!!!!

Not going to happen. Got to save something for the magazine.

[Bluevitz-rs]

Booernz. But understandable. I'm just glad it made things better for the car.

[ilikerice]

Hey Jason,
I am assuming that was you who wrote the article in the Pro Series section for February SCCA magazine.

Was a good write up on Global Rallycross. Nice to see others recognized than just Ken Block.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Hey Jason,
I am assuming that was you who wrote the article in the Pro Series section for February SCCA magazine.

Was a good write up on Global Rallycross. Nice to see others recognized than just Ken Block.

:thumbsup: Be interesting to see how long they can fund that program for.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Couple of updates...

After the Runoffs incident that killed the front of the car I put the bumper beams back in. But as the pair of them weighed 20lbs (without brackets or hardware) I just could not leave them alone. Thought about cutting some metal out of them, but then opted to go with some aluminum bar stock. The idea is not to be able to play bumper cars (which I find not having real bumpers it is easier to avoid), I just wanted something to support the plastic cover. These weigh about 2lbs. :laugh:

https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/10151210_552517751528024_4957183441259744827_n.jpg

I was flipping my rear tires, which had been in place since the Runoffs, and found a broken wheel. :frown: Not sure if it was from contact at the Runoffs, or the result of dipping a tire off the track at the Auto Club Speedway race in Jan.

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The May issue of SportsCar mag is in the mail now, which includes our long tube header build. Big thanks to xnamerxx for making it possible. Oh, and the Yaris just happens to be on the cover and included as part of a feature on Limited Prep Production cars. :thumbsup:

http://www.sportscarmag-digital.com/sportscar/may_2014/?pg=1&pm=1&u1=friend
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[FHT_Racing]

Sweet!

[andres3165]

Awesome !!

Andres

[FHT_Racing]

We want numbers now that the magazine is out :)

I'm either going HP next year or selling out and going GT with another platform.

[Jason@SportsCar]

We want numbers now that the magazine is out :)



That isn't going to happen. We printed percentage of improvement, that will have to do. :wink: Absolute numbers are pointless, dynos vary, so what I get on one dyno wont necessarily translate to another. However, regardless of the dyno being used, a percentage of change should stay relative.

[xnamerxx]

Percentage would go up is you spun the motor a little faster. Rods are good for 11k ;)

[Jason@SportsCar]

Percentage would go up is you spun the motor a little faster. Rods are good for 11k ;)

Its just a shame the rest of the parts are not. :laugh:

Since the Runoffs will be this cars last race maybe we will find out just how durable it is. :wink:

[FHT_Racing]

Its just a shame the rest of the parts are not. :laugh:

Since the Runoffs will be this cars last race maybe we will find out just how durable it is. :wink:

Last race? What's next?!

Does this mean I can buy your parts and go HP? :)

[Jason@SportsCar]

Last race? What's next?!

Does this mean I can buy your parts and go HP? :)

All of our chassis have reached the age limit for non production/sales units, and will be crushed after the Runoffs. :cry: We knew that day would come sooner or later. Both the HP and BS car at this point are going to be two redesigns behind, so Toyota has no reason to keep them out there.

Not sure whats next... Take a break. Find a sedan chassis to put all the parts on (I just like a sedan better than a hatch). Or change to another car altogether. To soon to say for sure. :iono:

[xnamerxx]

You might be able to score a deal with Honda and drive BSpec Fit :tongue:

[malibuguy]

Damn that sucks

[Jason@SportsCar]

Got some good news from our friends at Toyota... They are going to let the #99 live for at least a few more months, we get to start the 2015 race season with it. Sounds like we can possibly continue to use it until Toyota's end of year, which comes in April. :thumbup:

Gives us lots of time to work out whats next...

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[ilikerice]

HAHA.. awesome. keep us posted

[xnamerxx]

Just remember PPPPPOOOOOWWWWAAAHHHHH.


Long straights in Daytona :rolleyes:

[Thirty-Nine]

Sweet! Good luck in 2015.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Just picked up the next project. New we have to decided if we return to H Prod or try Super Touring Lite.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7-bpDjCcAAYyVI.jpg:large

[Bluevitz-rs]

Nice. Another pre-production car?

[ilikerice]

AWESOME! YAY!

[YarisPR]

New advice on brake pads! I've been running catbotech XP8, but getting them is becoming hard (MI is out of stock)

[Jason@SportsCar]

New advice on brake pads! I've been running catbotech XP8, but getting them is becoming hard (MI is out of stock)

I have mine custom cut. Did not like the characteristics of the Carbotech product, so we have www.porterfield-brakes.com cut a set of Hawk DTC-60 pads from another application down to size. Much easier to modulate, and a set will last all season.

[ilikerice]

So I went to the msx convention and scca banquet this weekend. I leaned a good bit and had fun talking to Andy Hollies after a tire panel where i was asking some questions about pros and cons on tire sizes. He gave me some great advice.

Well at the banquet this year, it was more academy award style system where nominees had videos of thier accomplishments. I found it very entertaining watching Loshak video for the president award where you, Jason, and Lawrence where fighting back and forth. The crowd loved it and i heard some chattering at a couple tables around me about how much of an underdog your yaris is.

Ill be there next year and future years to come. Good luck this year. Cant wait to see the new project unfold.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Just had our final race weekend in the Yaris, taking the pole, both race wins, and resetting the track record at Buttonwillow. Great way to send it off. So far this season: eight Majors wins, six poles, two track records, locked up the Western Conference championship. The new car will have a lot to live up to.

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Disassemble has begun.
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Cage in the new car should be done, picking it up next week to start transferring the go fast parts.
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[CrankyOldMan]

Congrats on the wins and new record! Any idea what the new paint scheme will be?

[Jason@SportsCar]

Congrats on the wins and new record! Any idea what the new paint scheme will be?

It has been narrowed down to two possibilities, just waiting for the decision from Toyota.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Out with the old:
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In with the new:
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[Bluevitz-rs]

:thumbup::w00t:

[kwkshft]

So is the white one going to the crusher?

[CrankyOldMan]

All of our chassis have reached the age limit for non production/sales units, and will be crushed after the Runoffs. :cry:

So is the white one going to the crusher?

Yep.

[Thirty-Nine]

Would there be any benefit to using the Yaris SE steering rack (quicker ratio), or are you forced to use the OE Yaris L steering ratio?

[Jason@SportsCar]

Interesting find... The bottom bar is the 23mm 2007ish sedan bar I have been using. Middle is the 24mm 2007 hatch bar. Top is the 24mm 2015 hatch bar, the kicker is the 2015 bar is tubular while the others are solid. This will drop unsprung weight, and due to a softer rate should free the car up and help put power down. Going to have to try it out.


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For 2015 the Yaris also has aluminum endlinks.

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[Jason@SportsCar]

Engine/trans from the 2007 are now at home in the 2015. And between the Energy Suspension dog bone, and TRD side mounts, it does not want to budge.

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And the interior is now covered in hammered silver.

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[Jason@SportsCar]

A fellow racer sent me a print he made of the old car, looks amazing, great way to remember it.

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[Bluevitz-rs]

Wow that's so cool!!

[Bluevitz-rs]

Was just looking at the end links for the sway bar. Looks like you could cut and thread one if you needed adjustment.

[CrankyOldMan]

Interesting find... The bottom bar is the 23mm 2007ish sedan bar I have been using. Middle is the 24mm 2007 hatch bar. Top is the 24mm 2015 hatch bar, the kicker is the 2015 bar is tubular while the others are solid. This will drop unsprung weight, and due to a softer rate should free the car up and help put power down. Going to have to try it out.

The funny thing about torsion is that it's almost entirely carried by the outer diameter of the shaft, so the rate shouldn't be significantly softer. I've tried looking at Toyota parts sites for a 2015, but most don't carry anything newer than 2014.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Was just looking at the end links for the sway bar. Looks like you could cut and thread one if you needed adjustment.

I don't think there is enough material there to pull that off. If you want to dial preload out you only need an adjustable link on one side, so you can always split a pair. In my case the mount on the strut it adjustable.

[Jason@SportsCar]

The funny thing about torsion is that it's almost entirely carried by the outer diameter of the shaft, so the rate shouldn't be significantly softer. I've tried looking at Toyota parts sites for a 2015, but most don't carry anything newer than 2014.

Still trying to get data from Toyota. Typical rule of thumb (for equal OD) is a 20% change in stiffness, 40% change in weight.

[Bluevitz-rs]

I have an Echo so Mine are connected to the control arms with the standard rubber sway bar end links.

[ArmstrongRacing]

Wow...the front sway bar variants for the models. I am also interested in that 2012 sway bar and links. Great find!

[Jason@SportsCar]

Its back on the ground.

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[Thirty-Nine]

Looks great! Are you using the OE steering rack or perhaps one from a Yaris SE (faster ratio)?

[Jason@SportsCar]

Looks great! Are you using the OE steering rack or perhaps one from a Yaris SE (faster ratio)?

Base rack (its actually the one out of the old car, which actually came out of a sedan). With the EPS removed I don't want to further increase steering effort, and for road racing the quicker rack really isn't necessary.

[WorkTL]

I want to gut mine out now.

[Bluevitz-rs]

Can you use the fog light holes for anything? Brake cooling or intake?


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[CrankyOldMan]

I want to gut mine out now.
Yeah, but then that whole "now with more road noise and less functionality" business kicks in. =)

[WorkTL]

Fine with me!

[ArmstrongRacing]

Is it possible to remove the EPS unit without going to a custom steering shaft?

[ilikerice]

Personally I think these look so much better than the 2nd gen..

[Jason@SportsCar]

Is it possible to remove the EPS unit without going to a custom steering shaft?

You can just unplug and remove the electric motor. We did that the first year because the system did not work when we got the old car. Steering effort is very heavy because you are still turning parts in the column, and the shaft itself is very heavy.

I know some people think its sporty to disable the EPS, but its only got to slow you down in Solo. Its also worth noting that a lot of the Prepared and Mod Solo guys are incorporating Toyota EPS into builds. Unless you are prepared to go all the way keep what you have.

[ArmstrongRacing]

Very true Jason.

I unplugged the eps motor once and drove around the block....VERY heavy. I wrote it off at that point.

[Jason@SportsCar]

The new car is almost ready, got the wrap done and the new rear windows in. The Yaris brand manager and TMS wanted to take advantage of the Yaris being a "world car", so they aligned the graphics with the WRC program. Very happy with how it turned out.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-63MXwi_h85I/VXDqyEtnRsI/AAAAAAAAFCc/toRnhOcgJG4/w1274-h717-no/IMG_20150604_160033407.jpg
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[ern-diz]

Good googly moogly. You've single handedly made me a fan of the 3rd gen. :clap:

[Bluevitz-rs]

Wow looks awesome! I like the giant mouth look at the front LOL

[Freestylin]

That looks really good Jason! This thing looks like a track monster now!

What suspension and wheel/tire setup are you running? Are those RPF1's 15x7 +35 and Hoosier tires 205/50R15 profile? If so, then did you have to do any fender work to use this setup at the current ride height?

What spring rates are you running both front and back? What is the dampening set at?

[ilikerice]

Looks AWESOME!

Although I am sure they are your sponsor, Monster sponsor is the most annoying. I automatically relate Ken Block to Monster and that guy isn't that great of a driver. Cool video's, but when it comes to competition, he just doesn't match up to those who are seriously good at it.

[SilverBack]

You may be curious as to how his first race with the new car went. :wink:

[Jason@SportsCar]

Looks AWESOME!

Although I am sure they are your sponsor, Monster sponsor is the most annoying. I automatically relate Ken Block to Monster and that guy isn't that great of a driver. Cool video's, but when it comes to competition, he just doesn't match up to those who are seriously good at it.

Monster is not one of my sponsors, they are on the car because Jamie Bestwick is going to guest drive it at a couple of events this year, and they support him.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Took the car out to Buttonwillow Raceway for a shake down, just as quick as the old car only more stable, making it easier to drive at the limit. Had planned to sign up for the track day portion of the event, but the tech crew got me a log book in time for qual so I entered the race.

Started on the pole for the entire group, and took the overall win, first time I have ever done that. Lowered the track record I sat for this configuration in 2013 by 3.5sec (the track has gotten faster since they repaved last year, so this was expected).

Very happy with the car, no hiccups whatsoever. :w00t:

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[ern-diz]

Outstanding :clap:

[ilikerice]

Congrats.. You think the body style helps a lot with the stability because of the aerodynamics compared to the 2nd gen?

[Jason@SportsCar]

Congrats.. You think the body style helps a lot with the stability because of the aerodynamics compared to the 2nd gen?

Its due to the longer wheelbase.

[Thirty-Nine]

This is the first '15 that I have found attractive. Looks great and congrats!

[Jason@SportsCar]

This is the first '15 that I have found attractive. Looks great and congrats!

Thanks.

Now its on to the Rose Cup and then the 4th of July Majors at PIR.

[Jason@SportsCar]

A few laps from BWRP on Sunday in the new car. Reset the lap record on lap 3. Great fun leading the group to the green, and talking the overall win: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1O1YcEYsr4

[Jason@SportsCar]

Forgot to post much in the way of updates lately... After the Buttonwillow warm up the car went to Portland for the Rose Cup races. Jamie Bestwick qual second, and won the Friday race after Indycar vet turned H Production racer Parker Johnstone broke.

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In qual for the Saturday race Bestwick got caught up in some oil from a blown up American Sedan Camaro, and found the tire wall in Turn 12. Toyota lined up a loaner car from a local dealer so we could make repairs, but we elected to call it with one win in the books and headed home. Sadly this meant I also missed the July 4th Majors race a few weeks later, but since I was already qualified for the Runoffs it did not matter.

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We had to replace the hood, drivers fender, door, lights and bumper. We were able to get most of the parts from a 2014 prototype. We actually rebuilt the car as a 2014 so we could take Bestwick out testing.

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Just picked up the 2015 bodywork yesterday, and we will be putting that on for the Runoffs at Daytona. I like the 2014 nose better.

We have also been working on a new engine for Daytona, fingers crossed its ready in time.

Just had the spare trans checked out, and the OS Giken LSD adjusted with a little hotter setup. The off the shelf setup has been pretty good, but they said they can dial in a touch more lock up since we are running such a sticky tire.

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[Bluevitz-rs]

Have you guys still been running the original motor you built years ago?


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[Jason@SportsCar]

Have you guys still been running the original motor you built years ago?


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The head that is in the car now was built in 2010, but the bottom end was new in 2012. It did not get used in 2011 or 2013, so its still in good shape.

The spare we are rebuilding was all new in 2012, and has not been run since the end of that year. Now it is getting fitted with custom pistons, upgraded rods and better valve springs.

[Bluevitz-rs]

Very cool. I guess you're raising the CR an RPM limit.?


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[ern-diz]

Can't get enough of these updates. So cool.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Very cool. I guess you're raising the CR an RPM limit.?


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Compression will only go up a little, class limit for our car is 11:1, but we are looking for another 1000rpm to deal with the top speeds at Daytona - it should also help with the gap between 4th and 5th because I will be able to shift later.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Just waiting for the custom pistons to be finished.

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[CrankyOldMan]

Just waiting for the custom pistons to be finished.

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#carboner

[Jason@SportsCar]

So pretty.


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[Bluevitz-rs]

Will the rotating assembly be balanced?


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[Jason@SportsCar]

Will the rotating assembly be balanced?


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Yes, including the flywheel and crank pulley.

Should have it all back in about a week.

[Jason@SportsCar]

My Loyning head with Jun cams only had one season on it, so there was no reason to send it to the engine builder for a refresh. However, with the much higher RPM expectation it was time for a valve spring upgrade. BC springs and retainers in.

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[Jason@SportsCar]

Pics coming in from the engine builder.

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[Bluevitz-rs]

Geez look how smooth that crank is. Nice!

[ArmstrongRacing]

Wow, very nice!

[Jason@SportsCar]

Bottom end is built, crated, and should arrive here on Friday. :drool: Then I get to slap the head on it and toss it in the car.

[ArmstrongRacing]

This is so Epic. Im glad to see you used CP, we use them in our Subaru builds! Great product!

[tmontague]

What are you pushing for whp on race day? This thread is awesome to follow, I love hearing all the mods you've made to the Yaris, keep at it.

[Jason@SportsCar]

What are you pushing for whp on race day?

More than the stock 106hp. :wink:

[tmontague]

W/ the wins that you've racked up I would think so

[Jason@SportsCar]

Might as well freshen up the clutch while the car is apart. New OS Giken floating clutch disk and pressure ring.

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[Bluevitz-rs]

Cool, it's like a multi plate style cluch.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Cant believe how quick we went from parts to complete short block. :w00t:

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[Bluevitz-rs]

Did you nee to adjust the ring gap much?

[Rigaud]

Forgot to post much in the way of updates lately... After the Buttonwillow warm up the car went to Portland for the Rose Cup races. Jamie Bestwick qual second, and won the Friday race after Indycar vet turned H Production racer Parker Johnstone broke.

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/11406352_10206429396121138_2828854677098651824_o.j pg

In qual for the Saturday race Bestwick got caught up in some oil from a blown up American Sedan Camaro, and found the tire wall in Turn 12. Toyota lined up a loaner car from a local dealer so we could make repairs, but we elected to call it with one win in the books and headed home. Sadly this meant I also missed the July 4th Majors race a few weeks later, but since I was already qualified for the Runoffs it did not matter.

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11535664_786631978116599_8280404559805874935_n.jpg ?oh=bc8c07a501ba5b4a1b09dbe8f4967802&oe=563E8AC0

We had to replace the hood, drivers fender, door, lights and bumper. We were able to get most of the parts from a 2014 prototype. We actually rebuilt the car as a 2014 so we could take Bestwick out testing.

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11755262_800501123396351_5991194965822948884_n.jpg ?oh=6fd3bd12db49274a13259f5f8e331c80&oe=563F3AFE
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Just picked up the 2015 bodywork yesterday, and we will be putting that on for the Runoffs at Daytona. I like the 2014 nose better.

We have also been working on a new engine for Daytona, fingers crossed its ready in time.

Just had the spare trans checked out, and the OS Giken LSD adjusted with a little hotter setup. The off the shelf setup has been pretty good, but they said they can dial in a touch more lock up since we are running such a sticky tire.

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11855916_816550595124737_3284537270160030771_n.jpg ?oh=141ac88a10b026ca60d00f3dd80712a4&oe=567B1D8A

I really like your trailer. Seems light but plenty strong to pull the car????

If ever you have better pics of it and don't mind sharing, would be much appreciated.

Cheers
John

[Jason@SportsCar]

Did you nee to adjust the ring gap much?

That is beyond my pay grade. I sent out a stock short block with a set of CP-Carrillo rods and pistons, and got a finished piece back, what happened in between I do not know. :laugh:

[Jason@SportsCar]

I really like your trailer. Seems light but plenty strong to pull the car????

If ever you have better pics of it and don't mind sharing, would be much appreciated.

Cheers
John

That trailer is only used for shorter tows, for out of state I use a bigger one. Weighs 830lbs. Only downside is no brakes.

[Rigaud]

That trailer is only used for shorter tows, for out of state I use a bigger one. Weighs 830lbs. Only downside is no brakes.

Yeah no brakes is a no go here. I'm gonna be making a trailer this winter in my shop, mind as well make one with some room for tools, etc...

Thanks for the info. ;)

[Jason@SportsCar]

https://youtu.be/aZn_VgjdovE :cool:

[Jason@SportsCar]

The last ten days have been a blur, and a nightmare, but the car is done and on its way to Daytona for the Runoffs.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sXwFk2AxezA/VfmjsthHShI/AAAAAAAAG0c/l2qucQa-kto/s1280-Ic42/IMG_20150915_095925968_HDR.jpg

[xnamerxx]

What you didn't enjoy modify parts that were supposed to fit ;)

[CrankyOldMan]

The last ten days have been a blur, and a nightmare, but the car is done and on its way to Daytona for the Runoffs.


Cool! A few local club members will be working flags & communications there. Good luck!

[ilikerice]

UGH, I missed it.. I meant to watch it but got busy today... UPDATES!

[xnamerxx]

you missed a pretty epic race, Jason finished 2nd after a spin\wreck at SF


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[Jason@SportsCar]

Finally got the spare trans opened up, looks worse than I expected. Drove fine, other than a slight clunk when going from 5th to 4th - never even a grind from 3rd to 4th, no hint there was an issue until I found synchro teeth in the axle seal. In addition to a wasted synchro there are some broken and burned up parts. The oil sprayer broke off and the shaft it supplied got a little hot. Ordering a few replacement parts, and coating stuff this time. Still, after three years of racing with nothing more than a fluid change, I can't complain. :thumbsup:

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[Bluevitz-rs]

Wow. Any miss shifts contribute to that?


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[Jason@SportsCar]

Wow. Any miss shifts contribute to that?


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Its really hard to miss the 3-4 shift. But after three years of use, and many guest drivers, I am sure it has been well used. I know guys that are having to rebuild much more costly trans every season, so I wont complain about getting three years out of this one.

[Bluevitz-rs]

Only asked because you said the downshift was getting bad but the upshift was fine.

I had the same problem with 4th on my 6 speed transmission I built years ago. But after having it out to swap in my new turbo engine I switched to royal purple and the notchy downshift to 4th has nearly completely cleared up.


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[xnamerxx]

Going the DLC route or WPC treating the parts?

[Jason@SportsCar]

Took the car out to Auto Club Speedway over the weekend for the SCCA U.S. Majors Tour. Took the win from the pole on Saturday, and knocked another tenth off the H Prod track record, now at a 1:59.302.

Sunday we thought it was going to stay dry enough to run full slicks, was just a slight sprinkle when we headed to grid, but it started to rain hard during the race. At one time I was leading the group overall, but it was not worth pushing that hard to so I backed off a bit. Took the win in HP and finished 3rd overall.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YltL_MgqkrU

[rabbito]

i salute you for the build you have done on your car

Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using Tapatalk

[CrankyOldMan]

Finally got the spare trans opened up, looks worse than I expected. Drove fine, other than a slight clunk when going from 5th to 4th - never even a grind from 3rd to 4th, no hint there was an issue until I found synchro teeth in the axle seal. In addition to a wasted synchro there are some broken and burned up parts. The oil sprayer broke off and the shaft it supplied got a little hot. Ordering a few replacement parts, and coating stuff this time. Still, after three years of racing with nothing more than a fluid change, I can't complain. :thumbsup:
Oh, the horror! Not everyone knows what those are supposed to look like, but I can appreciate what happened in there. Will you be sticking with the stock ratios still, or have you decided to tweak them based on performance at a given track?

[Jason@SportsCar]

Oh, the horror! Not everyone knows what those are supposed to look like, but I can appreciate what happened in there. Will you be sticking with the stock ratios still, or have you decided to tweak them based on performance at a given track?

Stock ratios? We have been using the Kaaz gear set since 2012. Nothing will be changing.

[CrankyOldMan]

Stock ratios? We have been using the Kaaz gear set since 2012. Nothing will be changing.

Crap, there I go showing my age again. You're still using the stock final drive, yes?

[Jason@SportsCar]

Crap, there I go showing my age again. You're still using the stock final drive, yes?

Not since 2010, we use the xB final drive.

[ilikerice]

What GoPro are you using. looks so crisp.. better then before unless my new glasses are clearer.

Love watching your video's.

[Jason@SportsCar]

What GoPro are you using. looks so crisp.. better then before unless my new glasses are clearer.

Love watching your video's.

Have been using the same GoPro Hero 3+ for a couple of years... The difference in clarity is due to the windshield being tinted.

[ilikerice]

Have been using the same GoPro Hero 3+ for a couple of years... The difference in clarity is due to the windshield being tinted.

Cool, learned something new

[Jason@SportsCar]

The 2017 race season is under way. Just head a double header at Auto Club Speedway. Took the H Prod pole, claimed the win both days, and reset the record that I set at this event last year. Looking forward to Indy in October.

https://youtu.be/FlX4IYoBeNE

[ern-diz]

Top shelf level of cool.

[CrankyOldMan]

Any chance you'll get to MIS this summer?

[ilikerice]

My Idol

[Jason@SportsCar]

Good news bad news kind of day... We know we have the 2015 to use until the end of the year, so Indy is a go. However, we know after Dec 2017 this tub goes to the crusher. Nice I don't have to wonder when the call is going to come, and I know it wont interrupt the season, but will be sad to see it go.

[Dabuu]

sad face.

[ern-diz]

Good news bad news kind of day... We know we have the 2015 to use until the end of the year, so Indy is a go. However, we know after Dec 2017 this tub goes to the crusher. Nice I don't have to wonder when the call is going to come, and I know it wont interrupt the season, but will be sad to see it go.

What determines how long you can use a chassis?

[Jason@SportsCar]

What determines how long you can use a chassis?

The Feds. A preproduction car can only be here for a limited number of years before it has to be shipped back to its country of origin or crushed. Standard is three years, you can get waivers that allow for two additional years. This chassis has been here since 2014, so we are already into a waiver to get the 2017 season out of it. And with changes on the way for 2018 no reason to keep this car on the books.

[ern-diz]

The Feds. A preproduction car can only be here for a limited number of years before it has to be shipped back to its country of origin or crushed. Standard is three years, you can get waivers that allow for two additional years. This chassis has been here since 2014, so we are already into a waiver to get the 2017 season out of it. And with changes on the way for 2018 no reason to keep this car on the books.

Very interesting, thanks.

If I may ask, are you sticking with the Yaris platform thereafter?

[Jason@SportsCar]

Very interesting, thanks.

If I may ask, are you sticking with the Yaris platform thereafter?

Not sure. Might take a break.

[ern-diz]

Not sure. Might take a break.

All the best with whatever you decide!

[MugenRep]

Subscribed to your youtube last night and enjoyed a good hour of your vids, Jason. Can't wait to watch more and see the new seasons as well. Thanks for sharing them!

[ilikerice]

Hope you continue with the new platform next year, but I do understand taking a break. Love to see your progress and the amount of TV time you get with that bulky yaris with the crx's and sprites

[Jason@SportsCar]

A couple of laps from Willow Springs last weekend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJPrKcHz05A&feature=youtu.be

[ern-diz]

Man, that looked fun. That spin out at 46 seconds, though!

[Jason@SportsCar]

Man, that looked fun. That spin out at 46 seconds, though!

The part you dont see is one of the cars that was behind me hitting him as he sat in the middle of the track. :frown:

[ern-diz]

The part you dont see is one of the cars that was behind me hitting him as he sat in the middle of the track. :frown:

Ugh, bummer. Hopefully no serious injuries.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Tempting...

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17835078_1253387134774412_2589426436685667281_o.jp g?oh=855d36890e1e39c8848ae5af6e12d623&oe=594EB039

[Bluevitz-rs]

Where did that come from? LOL

[Jason@SportsCar]

Where did that come from? LOL

It was in the DUB SEMA car.

[Bluevitz-rs]

Is it actually built or is it just a stock motor with and side mount turbo?

[Jason@SportsCar]

Is it actually built or is it just a stock motor with and side mount turbo?

99% sure its a stock motor with a turbo tossed in for looks. From what I gather this was not supposed to be on there, could be the reason nearly every SEMA release has the hood down, and never makes mention of the turbo.

[Dabuu]

Probably needed the turbo to move them dub wheels. ;)

[toad]

Sorry, I know this is a little lazy but can you tell me when you'll be in Indy? It looks like you'll be able to keep the Yaris this year and I'd love to see it in action!

[Steve35]

Sorry, I know this is a little lazy but can you tell me when you'll be in Indy? It looks like you'll be able to keep the Yaris this year and I'd love to see it in action!


https://www.scca.com/runoffs

Steve

[toad]

thanks! i'll plan on showing up thursday if you think the yaris will be on the track then(i work saturday/sundays so unfortunately i'll miss the finals.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Not much going on this season, ran a very short schedule with only three race weekends - just enough to qualify for the Runoffs. Somehow with only six races (five wins) we still locked up the SCCA Western Conference Majors title. :iono:

Next stop is Indy in Sept. And one very important part is now on its way...

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/19466486_10212129376942169_6013500870803583382_o.j pg?oh=84a5cd1032af28dcd7087a9b9d9efa74&oe=59CB4382

[Bluevitz-rs]

I like your caulking gun LOL.

What part are you waiting on now?

[Jason@SportsCar]

I like your caulking gun LOL.

What part are you waiting on now?

No, that is my engine at the builder in Kansas. He just finished it today, ships back to me tomorrow.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Looking forward to dropping this in the car.


https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/19702897_1339745566138568_4295970792084627108_o.jp g?oh=4708a87f9a47185a5e2dba68b04e4cc5&oe=5A086036

[heeroyuy01195]

Can't wait to see what's next!

[Jason@SportsCar]

New engine installed and tuned. Thanks to xnamerxx for the assist with the install - and priming tips for priming the oil pump, never had that issue before.

Happy to see a broader torque curve, and more top end power with our new Jesse Prather Motorsports built engine.

Next stop Indy. There are currently 999 entries for the 2017 SCCA National Championship Runoffs, with 46 cars in H Production. :eek:

https://www.scca.com/events/1980940-2017-scca-runoffs

A little disappointed that my wife wont be making her first Runoffs start at this event. She worked hard to build a car on her own, and get qualified for the Runoffs. But we could not find shipping for a reasonable price, and she could not take the extra days away to tow out herself. :frown:

[ern-diz]

New engine installed and tuned. Thanks to xnamerxx for the assist with the install - and priming tips for priming the oil pump, never had that issue before.

Happy to see a broader torque curve, and more top end power with our new Jesse Prather Motorsports built engine.

Next stop Indy. There are currently 999 entries for the 2017 SCCA National Championship Runoffs, with 46 cars in H Production. :eek:

https://www.scca.com/events/1980940-2017-scca-runoffs

Awesome :clap:

A little disappointed that my wife wont be making her first Runoffs start at this event. She worked hard to build a car on her own, and get qualified for the Runoffs. But we could not find shipping for a reasonable price, and she could not take the extra days away to tow out herself. :frown:

Bummer!

[deng]

The gains from the built engine sounds great! :headbang: Best of luck in H production! :thumbsup:

[ilikerice]

Good luck. I'll be watching

[CrankyOldMan]

Taking names!

[Jason@SportsCar]

Taking names!


Looking forward to starting sunday's race from the front row.

[Steve35]

And he get interviewed by Robin Miller!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHVZjDnF5mI

Steve

[ArmstrongRacing]

Very nice.

Too bad there was no mention of the guys who build the engine, or transmission, or the tuner.....they made it reliable for you ��

[Jason@SportsCar]

Very nice.

Too bad there was no mention of the guys who build the engine, or transmission, or the tuner.....they made it reliable for you ��

When RACER puts the interview together they control the content. Post race interview is the place for the other guys.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Racing from Indy for H Prod starts at 4:45pm Eastern, visit scca.com for the live video feed.

[toad]

Great race Jason! Congratulations on the victory!

[Jason@SportsCar]

http://autoweek.com/article/other-motorsports/54th-scca-national-championship-runoffs-take-over-indy-weekend

"Yes, a Yaris." :laughabove:

http://www.racer.com/scca-home/item/144677-isley-grabs-first-h-production-championship

[ern-diz]

:clap: :respekt:

[CrankyOldMan]

http://autoweek.com/article/other-motorsports/54th-scca-national-championship-runoffs-take-over-indy-weekend

"Yes, a Yaris." :laughabove:

http://www.racer.com/scca-home/item/144677-isley-grabs-first-h-production-championship

Awesome!

[NYC-SE]

Congrats. And thank you for representing the Yaris!

[Jason@SportsCar]

The lap that got me the Tire Rack pole: https://youtu.be/AeawzB7R5i4

[deng]

Congrats Jason!

[ern-diz]

The lap that got me the Tire Rack pole: https://youtu.be/AeawzB7R5i4

Thing sounds like a pissed off wasp!

[Jason@SportsCar]

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/22339230_1425680490878408_5189735520597877475_o.jp g?oh=34a88402b1136dee27fb192d9129b881&oe=5A3F9853

[Bluevitz-rs]

Winner winner chicken dinner?

[ern-diz]

What a great pic.

[Jason@SportsCar]

The race broadcast for those that missed the live feed: https://www.scca.com/videos/2033599

[Jason@SportsCar]

The Super Sweep was a longshot, coming into the final round third in points.

http://www.racer.com/scca-home/item/145167-jackson-finlayson-and-isley-2017-super-sweep-winners

[3cyltrbo]

The lap that got me the Tire Rack pole: https://youtu.be/AeawzB7R5i4

getting caught up on all your great coverage

congrats on all you've continued to achieve!

Will

[Jason@SportsCar]

We were pleasantly surprised to see the 2015 get a stay of execution - it was supposed to get crushed at the end of the season, but I think the win at Indy helped convince some people to do a little paperwork and get us that last year on the fed waiver - so we will be racing the car at the 2018 Runoffs at Sonoma.:cool:

The 2018 race season just got underway with the Cal Club SCCA U.S. Majors Tour at Auto Club Speedway last weekend. The Yaris loves this track, started the weekend with the H Prod pole, won the qualifying race, as well as the feature race on Sunday. And reset the lap record in the process, dropping it from a 1:58.0 to a 1:57.9.

Bobby had his HP Yaris out there as well, he qualified 4th of 6 cars. I believe he was running 3rd during the qual race when his engine expired. :frown: Hopefully he will have a replacement engine up and running in time for Willow Springs in March.

https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26239010_1517400161706440_148196197439911385_n.jpg ?oh=6593d90764b5babdd5a231f94c36b49d&oe=5AE9FC88

Opening laps of the feature race (lap record comes on lap 2): https://youtu.be/4SVn0ozL3ug

[ern-diz]

I may have already asked you this, but what's next after this Yaris?

[Jason@SportsCar]

I may have already asked you this, but what's next after this Yaris?

A vacation. :laugh:

[ern-diz]

A vacation. :laugh:

Ha!

[deng]

Good deal on extending the yaris' death sentence. Congrats on setting a new record at ACS!

[atomic_hoji]

We were pleasantly surprised to see the 2015 get a stay of execution - it was supposed to get crushed at the end of the season ..
...


:eek: Is that an SCCA rule or ...? And is it against the rules to smuggle the vehicle out of state or country?! :biggrin:

+1 congrats on the win. :w00t:

-- Adam

[Jason@SportsCar]

:eek: Is that an SCCA rule or ...? And is it against the rules to smuggle the vehicle out of state or country?! :biggrin:

+1 congrats on the win. :w00t:

-- Adam

No, that is a Toyota thing, they own the car. It's not a car that can be sold or titled, has to be sent back to country of origin or crushed no later than five years after it hits the ground here.

[ArmstrongRacing]

Nice driving Jason, I always enjoy watching your videos to prepare for events. I plant to hit this track in March with the Optima Challenge.

Why are comments disabled on the video?

[ern-diz]

Why are comments disabled on the video?

Because haters gonna hate! :biggrin:

[ArmstrongRacing]

Because haters gonna hate! :biggrin:

LOL. I normally leave supportive comments on videos I like, but there are some that I will call out for using click-bait titles when their content sucks.

But if people hate on race footage and that bothers you, just delete it right? Personally when I get hate comments, I just out-troll them until they are confused

[Jason@SportsCar]

Pretty cool shot of the Yaris/podium from Indy in the latest issue of SportsCar.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4740/25038981817_d0c9c3402e_c.jpg