Gymkhana at El Toro AFB,This Saturday

[03Z33]

I'm taking the Yaris out since my other cars are down... if anyone's in the area and wants to stop by, it should be a good time! They're running "fun runs" from 12:00-1:00 PM for only $5 where you can try it out, just bring a helmet :)

See you there! www.gymkhanausa.com

[KS SOLO]

gymkhana? OMG i have not heard that term since the 70's. OMG I am old!

LD

[03Z33]

gymkhana? OMG i have not heard that term since the 70's. OMG I am old!

LD

It seems to be getting more popular again :tongue: I was the only Yaris at this event, but the organizer was very excited by the overall turnout and seemed very hopefull that more of us will turn up for future events :thumbsup:

Here are some pics from last weekends event:

http://jtuned.com/media/gallery%2FMRT%2FRace%2FGymkhana%20USA%2007%2F034.j pg
http://jtuned.com/media/gallery%2FMRT%2FRace%2FGymkhana%20USA%2007%2F035.j pg
http://jtuned.com/media/gallery%2FMRT%2FRace%2FGymkhana%20USA%2007%2F017.j pg

[eTiMaGo]

http://jtuned.com/media/gallery%2FMRT%2FRace%2FGymkhana%20USA%2007%2F035.j pg


Slide, my pretty, sliiide... :biggrin:

Cool pics, looks like it was a ton of fun!

[03Z33]

Slide, my pretty, sliiide... :biggrin:

Cool pics, looks like it was a ton of fun!

Yes it was! :biggrin: That tall white cone to my left is a pivot cone where you have to circle 420 degrees around it. I would go in fast and yank the e-brake to get the rear end spun around, then gas, then e-brake once more. People where asking if the things rwd :laugh:

[eTiMaGo]

hahahaha or you could have drifted it in reverse :laugh:

[Vic-2NZFE]

Very nice pictures man, the car is sitting very low, looks awesome
what was your best time?

[03Z33]

hahahaha or you could have drifted it in reverse :laugh:

Hahaha, maybe you can show me how sometime :wink:

Very nice pictures man, the car is sitting very low, looks awesome
what was your best time?

According to the site, my best time was 59.12 sec. I know I had a few better times, but they didn't time us till the afternoon and had trouble with the equipment so I only got 2 or 3 timed runs. My best timed run was actually 57.xx but I moved a cone on that one which adds 5 sec. to the time. My roommate had second fastest time in his turbo 4AG powered Super 7 which ran a 53.80, most of the average WRX, S2K, Elise, 350Z, Corvette, 240SX, etc.. all ran over 1:01.00 so I'm not too disappointed :laugh:

[El Jefe]

damn, i wish i was in socal, that looks like a ton of fun! oh ya your car looks sick slammed like that, i'll have to try that when i get my coilovers in.

[eTiMaGo]

Hahaha, maybe you can show me how sometime :wink:


Well not exactly "drifting" but put the car in reverse, turn the wheel all the way, and step on it :biggrin:

[Vic-2NZFE]

Hahaha, maybe you can show me how sometime :wink:



According to the site, my best time was 59.12 sec. I know I had a few better times, but they didn't time us till the afternoon and had trouble with the equipment so I only got 2 or 3 timed runs. My best timed run was actually 57.xx but I moved a cone on that one which adds 5 sec. to the time. My roommate had second fastest time in his turbo 4AG powered Super 7 which ran a 53.80, most of the average WRX, S2K, Elise, 350Z, Corvette, 240SX, etc.. all ran over 1:01.00 so I'm not too disappointed :laugh:

Thats nice to hear, good job man :thumbsup:

[mojoyaris]

gymkhana? OMG i have not heard that term since the 70's. OMG I am old!

LD

Hah! I guess this makes me old school too. I used to run these with Datsun 510s in the day.

[mojoyaris]

Yes it was! :biggrin: That tall white cone to my left is a pivot cone where you have to circle 420 degrees around it. I would go in fast and yank the e-brake to get the rear end spun around, then gas, then e-brake once more. People where asking if the things rwd :laugh:

So how was your e-brake after the day? Did you have to readjust it?
Did you increase your rear tire pressure and did you run with sway bars? I don't think you had swaybars, but figured you ran a higher tire pressure in the rear.

Great pics BTW, Awesome run!

[03Z33]

So how was your e-brake after the day? Did you have to readjust it?
Did you increase your rear tire pressure and did you run with sway bars? I don't think you had swaybars, but figured you ran a higher tire pressure in the rear.

Great pics BTW, Awesome run!

The e-brake works fine and didn't need any adjustment. Drum brakes actually lock up nice :biggrin:

I did install a "spin turn knob" or "drift knob" on the e-brake handle half-way through the day which made it much easier since I didn't have to worry about pressing the button to release the brake. I was surprised to find out the same knob from my AE86 Corolla fits the Yaris threads perfect :smile:

http://www.aspecproducts.com/all_products/Drift_knobs/ASpecLogo/ASP-DKAE86_Ti_m.jpg

My car still uses the stock front sway bar and no rear bar. Only suspension mods are the SK coilovers and some R-compound Bridgestone tires with 32psi all around. The rear tires never really had a chance to heat up so they broke loose pretty easily.

[KS SOLO]

Very Nice!! And all you other Yaris people itching to try autocross go to www.scca.org, look under the SOLO tab and you can find events in your area. The season is just starting so easy to find. Also any SCCA member will be more than happy to answer questions if you first time out.

[GymkhanaKen]

Hey 03Z33 did you enjoy the gymkhana event?
I'd really like to see more Yaris out there running....

[SAKU]

Hey 03Z33 did you enjoy the gymkhana event?
I'd really like to see more Yaris out there running....

Hey why dont you guys bring gymkhana out to the east coast??? The import scene is gettting pretty big out here. I think alot of people would be intrested.

[03Z33]

Hey 03Z33 did you enjoy the gymkhana event?
I'd really like to see more Yaris out there running....

Cho-tanoshkata! :thumbsup:

Everyone I spoke to had a great time, myself included :thumbup: Can't wait for the next one, let's get more Yarii out there!

[GymkhanaKen]

Yea for sure!!!! I'm getting ready to do another one June 16th, I hope you all can come? I really dig it when the B-spec cars run....

If you like, in honor of all the member of this forum, would you guys like to do a Yaris meet at the next American Gymkhana? It's on me, I got the space? lets make it fun for everyone... make alittle Yaris car show & I'm make a special trophy for "Best Yaris". I'll let you guys apoint 3xjudges from your peers. Can you recomend any Toyota Dealerships around the So Cal area this is very active in the Yaris community?

thanks,:smile:
Ken
http://www.gymkhanausa.com

[GymkhanaKen]

Hey why dont you guys bring gymkhana out to the east coast??? The import scene is gettting pretty big out here. I think alot of people would be intrested.

Sure would like to.....
But I think we should work all the bug out and promote what a cool sport it is for everyone here in the westcoast 1st (westcoast is very media-centric, get best bang for the buck in regards to media exposure & sponsorships) before we start expanding out.

But we would luv to do something out there soon.....

[ChinoCharles]

Bring it east!

[03Z33]

Sign Ups for the next event on Sat. June 16 will be open soon! www.gymkhanausa.com

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5569

[GymkhanaKen]

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/skylinegtr4u/gymk2-quarter-back.jpg

[Thirty-Nine]

Great photos! I love your white liftback, too. Someday I will have one!

[03Z33]

Next event coming up in 1-week!

American Gymkhana Event
June 16th (Saturday) at El Toro air fields, Irvine, CA

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ed=1#post83802

(just click the link )

[GymkhanaKen]

It’s coming! This Saturday is the BIG day! I hope a lot of you will come out and make this Yaris meet a big turn out! I just got a call from Japan & just confirmed that “Carboy” the famous Japanese magazine will be coming out to cover the Yaris meet. They showed special interest that where having you guys out at the gymkhana event. They have never covered the Vits here in the states so they’re doing a big spread on you guys.

Hope you all come! I wanna show Japan how we do it!

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

damm i wish we had something like that over here...... just getting people to come to events is hard enough but you guys have the best of both worlds over there....

[smokinyaris]

Hahaha, maybe you can show me how sometime :wink:



According to the site, my best time was 59.12 sec. I know I had a few better times, but they didn't time us till the afternoon and had trouble with the equipment so I only got 2 or 3 timed runs. My best timed run was actually 57.xx but I moved a cone on that one which adds 5 sec. to the time. My roommate had second fastest time in his turbo 4AG powered Super 7 which ran a 53.80, most of the average WRX, S2K, Elise, 350Z, Corvette, 240SX, etc.. all ran over 1:01.00 so I'm not too disappointed :laugh:



freaken awesone so whens the next event :thumbup: