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cali yaris

12-13-2009, 06:14 PM

We got SIX Yarii to turn out for today's autocross. There were only two run groups, so we worked 1 and drove 2. No time for pics of each other racing, unfortunately.

It was cold, wet and SUPER FUN.

I present to you, TEAM YARIS::
*lt noogie
*justjesus
*ddongbap
*arctic vitz
*krayzee jojo
*cali yaris

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/2009-autocross/001.jpg

REALLY WET!

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/2009-autocross/002.jpg

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/2009-autocross/003.jpg

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/2009-autocross/004.jpg

They changed the course last minute because this whole corner was under 2 feet of water -- don't go off course there!

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/2009-autocross/005.jpg

My car all numbered up:

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/2009-autocross/006.jpg

justjesus

12-13-2009, 06:31 PM

Thanks for posting those! I'll took to the guys see what they have as well.

:coolpics:

LtNoogie

12-13-2009, 06:57 PM

Those are good pictures, Garm. You could almost feel the traction giving out from looking at the pavement.

If I had my video camera going, I could have posted a panoramic view of the course as I did my 360 spin.

SIPNGAS

12-13-2009, 07:44 PM

Those are great!!

1NZYaris1

12-13-2009, 08:13 PM

that is so cool .well done everyone :clap::clap: :clap:

minired5stby

12-13-2009, 08:37 PM

Right on, how were the times on the runs?

LA Yaris

12-13-2009, 08:44 PM

Hey were are the sedan's :confused: JKing.
Good job guys :thumbsup:

cali yaris

12-13-2009, 08:50 PM

We got three runs.

Garm:
81 secs DNF (spun out AND went hopelessly off course)
71 secs (+2 cones, spun out again, same darn spot)

54.010 !

marlondog

12-13-2009, 10:00 PM

That's a nice lip kit you got on there, Garm. Got any more laying around?

rningonfumes

12-13-2009, 11:09 PM

Nice.

Out of curiosity, how much does it cost to play?

SilverBack

12-13-2009, 11:13 PM

^$30 online or $40 on-site + $15 weekend membership = 3 runs. $25 for extra runs after you get addicted

I present to you, TEAM YARIS::
*lt noogie
*justjesus
*ddongbap
*arctic vitz
*krayzee jojo
*cali yaris

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/2009-autocross/001.jpg

Hell yeah! Represent! :cool:

anonymous user

12-14-2009, 12:43 AM

Is that an SCCA sanctioned auto-x? We don't allow carbon fiber in H-stock.
OTOH, it is cool to see yaris driven hard. Unfortunately there are no yaris competitors in hawaii besides me (well a fellow auto-x'er raced his mom's HB once).

cali yaris

12-14-2009, 12:49 AM

we all "claimed" H Stock so we could be in the same run group. I would definitely not be in HS for points, probably SM

SilverBack

12-14-2009, 12:51 AM

Yes, it's SCCA

justjesus

12-14-2009, 01:24 AM

Is that an SCCA sanctioned auto-x? We don't allow carbon fiber in H-stock.

That's why we used the "X" to indicate time only runs. We wouldn't want to mess up someone who's actually trying to get points!

cali yaris

12-14-2009, 01:25 AM

I'm going through the 2009 rule book now. I don't see how I could be in anything less than SM, but probably not Street Prepared.

cali yaris

12-14-2009, 01:26 AM

That's a nice lip kit you got on there, Garm. Got any more laying around?

Sure do. Over at the Seibon warehouse. :biggrin:

LtNoogie

12-14-2009, 01:28 AM

I'm going through the 2009 rule book now. I don't see how I could be in anything less than SM, but probably not Street Prepared.

If you don't mind competing in a California-only class, search for "CST" or "CSM" in the following link on the Solo2 webpage. Basically, anything goes.

2009 CSCC SUPP REGS

"Vehicles eligible for CSM must be capable of being licensed for street use in California..." is open to interpretation due to CARC restrictions. I run CSM but might switch to CST. I have to see which one has the best factoring.

rningonfumes

12-14-2009, 01:34 AM

^$30 online or $40 on-site + $15 weekend membership = 3 runs. $25 for extra runs after you get addicted

Hell yeah! Represent! :cool:

Hmmm...sounds fun and affordable.

I take it, helmet needed?

LtNoogie

12-14-2009, 01:38 AM

We got three runs.

Garm:
81 secs DNF (spun out AND went hopelessly off course)
71 secs (+2 cones, spun out again, same darn spot)

54.010 !

81 secs, spun out
73 secs, spun out
125 secs, timer was broken. Garm must have knocked it over so I got a do-over.

56 secs + 1 cone knocked over for a 2 sec penalty.

SilverBack

12-14-2009, 01:44 AM

Hmmm...sounds fun and affordable.

I take it, helmet needed?

Yup, but they can lend you helmets for your DL. You should join us for the next one!

LtNoogie

12-14-2009, 01:46 AM

Results are in.

https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/files/CSCC%20SOLO/cscc121309_fin.htm

https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/files/CSCC%20SOLO/cscc121309_raw.htm

justjesus

12-14-2009, 01:49 AM

81 secs, spun out
73 secs, spun out
125 secs, timer was broken. Garm must have knocked it over so I got a do-over.

56 secs + 1 cone knocked over for a 2 sec penalty.

Garm was scared that I'd beat his time!

Here we are:

Garm: 80.333+DNF, 71.621+1, 54.010
Noogie: 81.274, 72.915+1, 56.293 (doesn't show you knocking one down!)
Jesus: 64.653, 58.058+DNF, 59.505

Other three, should I post those times? Would it be wrong if I did?

A civic actually broke into the 40s with a 48 sec run!. The karts were in the low 40's!!!

LtNoogie

12-14-2009, 01:52 AM

Let each person post their own time if they want.

SilverBack

12-14-2009, 01:59 AM

92.912
68.917
67.470

With .802 factor: 54.110

LtNoogie

12-14-2009, 02:03 AM

92.912
68.917
67.470

With .802 factor: 54.110

Plus you would have lost major points if you had run over the nice lady handing out the time slips.

Thirty-Nine

12-14-2009, 02:05 AM

Cool! I was going to say—H-stock? However, I did read the post. LOL

SilverBack

12-14-2009, 02:29 AM

Plus you would have lost major points if you had run over the nice lady handing out the time slips.

She kinda seemed half asleep, so I woke her up

Coulda been worse. I mean, I didn't spin or anything...

arcticvitz

12-14-2009, 02:40 AM

Garm was scared that I'd beat his time!

Here we are:

Garm: 80.333+DNF, 71.621+1, 54.010
Noogie: 81.274, 72.915+1, 56.293 (doesn't show you knocking one down!)
Jesus: 64.653, 58.058+DNF, 59.505

Other three, should I post those times? Would it be wrong if I did?

A civic actually broke into the 40s with a 48 sec run!. The karts were in the low 40's!!!

I'll throw in mine!
Aaron: 72.59, 65.003, 60.305! No penalties of any kind!
I think the all seasons had an advantage on the wet tarmac? lol :thumbup:
I'm in favor of posting our times at the top since we all.....well I guess not ALL of us have already posted our times lol. It was such a blast to improve on every run.

cali yaris

12-14-2009, 02:45 AM

wouldn't SM be more favorable than a C (unlimited) class?

LtNoogie

12-14-2009, 02:59 AM

justjesus

12-14-2009, 03:11 AM

Let each person post their own time if they want.

Cool, I made the right choice :wink:

wouldn't SM be more favorable than a C (unlimited) class?

I ran my CRX in SM at a prior event and had my butt handed to me!
here are some of their times for this course: Camaro SS - 45 sec, Integra - 46 sec, 240sx - also in te 40s.

Man, this is too much fun. Im awaiting the 2010 Rules so I can prepare my CRX for SST, or SSM, or something with an "S" LOL

Tamago

12-14-2009, 02:59 PM

CST multiplies with 0.858

CSM multiplies with 0.876

SM multiplies with 0.867

Also, the raw times for the guys running SM are quite low. If I get better, my times could be competitive with the guys in CST.

street tires suck though. Garm, you're making too much power to be on street tires. get some 15X9's and 275 35 15 hoosier A6's and try not to flip the car! :D

SilverBack

12-14-2009, 05:26 PM

^It's better we stick to street tires until Winter passes. There was still a chance of rain that morning. Luckily we didn't get anymore, but still weren't 100% sure if the pavement would dry out completely in time for our group.

arcticvitz

12-14-2009, 08:29 PM

+1
Not in such a rush to pick up a set of sticky tires myself. I was always told to first learn the cars characteristics on regular tires, and now I see why :burnrubber:

Kioshi

12-14-2009, 11:23 PM

I wish we could have brave Yaris owners do AutoCross up North here....

Looked like you all had a fun time, even in the wet gloomy weather :)

justjesus

12-14-2009, 11:48 PM

Memorable moment of the event: Hearing the ice cream truck driving by, looking up and it's Garm! That was too funny Garm :)

Tamago

12-14-2009, 11:48 PM

+1
Not in such a rush to pick up a set of sticky tires myself. I was always told to first learn the cars characteristics on regular tires, and now I see why :burnrubber:

r comps are fun in the wet though :D

Kimmy

12-15-2009, 12:49 AM

cool pics

justjesus

12-15-2009, 04:00 AM

Here's the talk of the morning!

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww116/JustJesus_Video/Irish.jpg

Here's close up of the detail. Note centering ring, lug nuts...

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww116/JustJesus_Video/IrishDetail.jpg

Photo by Mako Koiwai
Please make sure you have the proper lug nuts, and that they are torqued down

scape

12-15-2009, 11:13 AM

incredible timing with that photo!

Tamago

12-15-2009, 01:31 PM

ummm....wtf you dont check your nuts before "racing"

my guess is, he's running spacers with stock length lugs. stripped the threads right off.

cali yaris

12-15-2009, 01:56 PM

I was facing him about 200 feet away when that happened -- wild. And... this guy still pointed at and passed the end timing lights. :clap:

markitect

12-15-2009, 02:03 PM

Similar thing happened here several years ago.

The person was on 2 wheels and came down HARD. They of course checked everything out and it seemed ok. Then the following season; the lugs just snapped. People guess that the metal was just internally damaged which set it up to fail from fatigue. The person, in this case, was not new and definitely torqued everything down.

The other occurrence I've heard about was someone borrowed some wheels and lugs(so the taper matched). But it turns out they were a slightly different thread, so they torqued, but mid corner the lug slid right off.