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Old 11-10-2006, 09:42 AM   #1
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Prepparing a Yaris for FSP (Solo 2)

Is any one prepped (properly) for SCCA Solo2 Autox Class FSP?

My good friend is running his xA in FSP and doing very well.

Obviously there isn't much to be had with power, but Intake and Exhaust will help.

so I'm looking at the following

Wheels
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Struts (adjustable)
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looking for Ideas, opinions, specific brands/parts ect.

I currently Autox a BSP Prepped STi, and my girlfried will be campaigning the yaris. :)
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Old 11-10-2006, 12:56 PM   #2
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Are you sure you want to do FSP and not STS?
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Old 11-10-2006, 01:29 PM   #3
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What's that event?
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Old 11-10-2006, 01:53 PM   #4
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Are you sure you want to do FSP and not STS?
yes, after running V710s on my STi I refuse to autox on street rubber ever again.

and this is only locally, not national. I doubt the Yaris would be competitive nationally in FSP.

are you the eclip5e on Nasioc? if so I'm WRX8XB on nasioc ;)
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Old 11-10-2006, 01:58 PM   #5
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What's that event?
Autox, here is a video of my friend autoxing his xA.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...51279215993215
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Old 11-10-2006, 06:31 PM   #6
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Autox, here is a video of my friend autoxing his xA.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...51279215993215
Damn that looks like some fun!
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Old 11-10-2006, 06:34 PM   #7
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Damn that looks like some fun!
it's addiciting.

I can't wait to have the Yaris prepped for FSP and beating up on some Datsun 510s :)
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Old 11-10-2006, 06:35 PM   #8
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it's addiciting.

I can't wait to have the Yaris prepped for FSP and beating up on some Datsun 510s :)
Is there a way to find out where events are held in New Jersey?
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Old 11-10-2006, 06:59 PM   #9
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I can ask some of the NJ subaru guys.
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Old 11-11-2006, 12:38 AM   #10
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ill autox mine sometime. i havent decided on a set up yet, i think im gonna wait for koni to release something, but if not, ill probably just get the TRD shocks and springs, an intake and exaust, and some sticky street rubber and run STS for a bit. if i really get the bug again (i ran DSP in a 240, won the class and took second in 3 years) ill throw some sticky rubber on it and get some more mods. my heart is really in track racing so i'll probably stick to that mostly. they are two very different beasts but with a light set up, ill be able to run both comfortably, but probably not be too competitve in autox. you really need to hone a good set up to be fast, even if you have good skill.
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Old 11-11-2006, 09:56 AM   #11
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I believe properly prepped the Yaris could do well in FSP.

I don't think it'd do very well in STS against the old Civic Hatchbacks.
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yeah, your right, but im not gonna set this car up for a class like i did the 240. i probably will do what i listed before: springs, shocks, exhaust, and an intake. i may do a few other small things (brake pads and the like) but not much more. i would get a rear sway bar if someone makes it, and another set of wheels with some R compounds if i start tracking it. then, if i do go to an autox, ill run it in street prepared. man, a full tilt set up though would be preeetty sweet! i'd love to see someone do it! its all about your goals and how you are going to use your car. it's nice to do taht before buying anything so you dont waste your money. i want to keep the car very streetable, but push it toward the sporty side, lol. when i finish school, ill buy a sports car (or a kart) for my hardcore racing, but i just wanna keep this my daily driver. what is nice about setting up your car for an autox class is that it keeps the car fairly balanced and limits what you can buy so you don't blow your budget!
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oh yea, i forgot, so your planning on fitting your car to the street prepared rule class then? i would look into a diff, that would help alot. i know cusco makes one and its available now. while your at it, you should change the clutch and flywheel while the tranny is off. as for suspension, cusco again makes some things, but id wait to see if koni is going to make anything for it. then get some wheels, R-compounds, and it'll be 3 wheeling all day, lol...
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Old 11-11-2006, 02:47 PM   #14
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As much as I'm against planning before the car is in the driveway, I've already partially planned out the car.

I doubt the car will get a diff put in it until later in it's life.

The beauty of FSP is the restrictions, but I plan on keeping the stock steering wheel and seats simply b/c it is a daily driver and not a track car like my STi.

Of course Pads, rotors, lines, all the fun consumables will be upgraded.

I have a feeling there wont be alot of autox nuts in this camp but the few of us that will be, will be kicking some ass! :)

Not sure this will be prepped for anything but Autox, it's a little short on power for the track.
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Old 11-11-2006, 10:09 PM   #15
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yeah, that certainly true... any track time will be strictly about maintaining momentum, lol! you know, it actually takes alot more skill to pilot a car around with low power b/c it forces you to really watch your braking points and apex's rather than using brute force to wring the car around. its fun though... Russell, look for a thread about tracking the yaris, there is a guy who has already done it. he had some r compounds, springs, and an exhaust, thats it. he did really well and took pics.

anyways, it sounds like your already on the right path... even if its not just an autox car, sticking to SP is nice for simply the restrictions of it. keep us updated on anything you do to the yaris and any racing that happens and ill do the same.

and give us some info on the STi!!
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Old 11-12-2006, 07:18 AM   #16
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yeah, that certainly true... any track time will be strictly about maintaining momentum, lol! you know, it actually takes alot more skill to pilot a car around with low power b/c it forces you to really watch your braking points and apex's rather than using brute force to wring the car around. its fun though... Russell, look for a thread about tracking the yaris, there is a guy who has already done it. he had some r compounds, springs, and an exhaust, thats it. he did really well and took pics.

anyways, it sounds like your already on the right path... even if its not just an autox car, sticking to SP is nice for simply the restrictions of it. keep us updated on anything you do to the yaris and any racing that happens and ill do the same.

and give us some info on the STi!!

yea the brakes are useless! haha (on the yaris, as in there is no point in using them you're not going fast enough to out drive the R-comps :) ).

I'll start a thread in the gallery of my STi.
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Old 11-12-2006, 02:03 PM   #17
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yes, after running V710s on my STi I refuse to autox on street rubber ever again.

and this is only locally, not national. I doubt the Yaris would be competitive nationally in FSP.

are you the eclip5e on Nasioc? if so I'm WRX8XB on nasioc ;)
that would be me!
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that would be me!

haha, awesome! what are you doing here?
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