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ROCKLANDTOYOTA · 03-14-2007, 03:52 PM

did you cut your bumpstops when you did the suspension????

SailDesign · 03-14-2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ROCKLANDTOYOTA

did you cut your bumpstops when you did the suspension????

Now, Rockland - you know you're just trolling.....

KS SOLO · 03-14-2007, 06:26 PM

Bump Stops, absolutely NOT!

LD

mojoyaris · 03-23-2007, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Yaris

there ya go

Ok I want one of those TRD Glove box mounted Gauge clusters.

I really really want one.

KS SOLO · 04-26-2007, 01:56 PM

Latest Updates on SOLO here in the Wichita Region for the Yaris
March 11 Hawker (no points) - 1st STS
March 25 Strother - 2nd STS
April 15 HPT (National Site) - 4th STS <dang Julie and Dave Avard>
April 22 - Hawker - 1st STS

Got my new TRD quickshifter and knob installed.
CUSCO Front Tower Strut Brace arrived yesterday :)

mojoyaris · 04-27-2007, 10:18 PM

Have you ever thought about the catch tank?
I'm thinking about getting one which would help the engine in the auto x.

barebonedvitz · 05-02-2007, 04:40 AM

KS Solo or to anyone who's been racing.. what breaking techniques have y'all used in auto x or in track?

i'm just askin coz heel-toe aint workin much for me as it used to be in my civic..perhaps it's just a bit of getting used to or pedal placement?... anyways i've looked into other forums, but havent seen much input from actual racers. what do u guys think? thanx! good day

KS SOLO · 05-10-2007, 03:38 PM

mojoyaris, catch tank? for the radiator?

barebonde, naw, in Evolution School the biggest thing about braking they taught us was when to do it, and that is when you car is pointed straight, not to waste energy trying to brake while also trying to turn, if you are then you were too late. On our cars it is all about carrying speed, so you should really never be stomping on the brakes, be smooth my grammie told me

mojoyaris · 05-10-2007, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by barebonedvitz

KS Solo or to anyone who's been racing.. what breaking techniques have y'all used in auto x or in track?

i'm just askin coz heel-toe aint workin much for me as it used to be in my civic..perhaps it's just a bit of getting used to or pedal placement?... anyways i've looked into other forums, but havent seen much input from actual racers. what do u guys think? thanx! good day

I do heel toe sometimes you go into a tight turn where you need that first gear and second is just too tall.

If you are running on stock pedals you should get some aftermarket ones where the gas pedal is longer. This helps alot.

For the long sweepers you kinda want to brake as late as possible and then tap the brakes. I find that sometimes I have my foot on the gas and another on the brake trying to balance out those big curves since driving with the throttle is not enough. (left foot braking).

mojoyaris · 05-10-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KS SOLO

mojoyaris, catch tank? for the radiator?

barebonde, naw, in Evolution School the biggest thing about braking they taught us was when to do it, and that is when you car is pointed straight, not to waste energy trying to brake while also trying to turn, if you are then you were too late. On our cars it is all about carrying speed, so you should really never be stomping on the brakes, be smooth my grammie told me

catch tank for the oil.
I just ordered my tank from Megan

KS SOLO · 05-14-2007, 11:18 AM

No catch tank, if i was really worried about oil starvation during hard corners I think I would look for some baffling in the tray.

Vanderkitten · 05-23-2007, 03:32 AM

OK, now some good info! I just hammered the nor cal twisties tonight and am ready for the track. My Jetta GLI had all the sway, strut, tie bars you doing throw on it, 18's with 225's, 220HP w/ ltd front diff.... and, well, I drove my 106 HP Yaris faster than I ever could get up the same road with the Jetta... and I did it at night!!!

So, I am a squid and drooling for some G-Forces. I have motorcycle raced and worked at a top race school, but the car is BAD-ASS! I was laughing tonight when I got back to Berkeley... "This thing really only cost $13k? UNREAL!!" Ok, the Megan Racing Coil-Overs and 205/45/17 Falkens help a LOT!!

Katana · 05-26-2007, 09:03 AM

Nice results.

03-14-2007, 03:52 PM	#19
ROCKLANDTOYOTA JOE GIRTH Drives: YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ROCKLAND TOYOTA/SCION Posts: 369	did you cut your bumpstops when you did the suspension???? __________________ http://www.carid.com/toyota-accessories/ site has a FEW interesting yaris items.....

04-27-2007, 10:18 PM	#24
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05-23-2007, 03:32 AM	#30
Vanderkitten Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: May 2007 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 243	OK, now some good info! I just hammered the nor cal twisties tonight and am ready for the track. My Jetta GLI had all the sway, strut, tie bars you doing throw on it, 18's with 225's, 220HP w/ ltd front diff.... and, well, I drove my 106 HP Yaris faster than I ever could get up the same road with the Jetta... and I did it at night!!! So, I am a squid and drooling for some G-Forces. I have motorcycle raced and worked at a top race school, but the car is BAD-ASS! I was laughing tonight when I got back to Berkeley... "This thing really only cost $13k? UNREAL!!" Ok, the Megan Racing Coil-Overs and 205/45/17 Falkens help a LOT!! __________________ Dave V- Creator-Vanderkitten- Clothing for Women Who Kick Ass! Many thanks to our sponsors: Weapon-R http://weapon-r.com Megan Racing http://www.meganracing.com Les Schwab Tires http://www.lesschwab.com 317 graphics http://www.317graphics.com

05-26-2007, 09:03 AM	#31
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Nice results. __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

03-14-2007, 06:26 PM	#21
KS SOLO Drives: too many 2 list Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 51	Bump Stops, absolutely NOT! LD

04-26-2007, 01:56 PM	#23
KS SOLO Drives: too many 2 list Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 51	Latest Updates on SOLO here in the Wichita Region for the Yaris March 11 Hawker (no points) - 1st STS March 25 Strother - 2nd STS April 15 HPT (National Site) - 4th STS <dang Julie and Dave Avard> April 22 - Hawker - 1st STS Got my new TRD quickshifter and knob installed. CUSCO Front Tower Strut Brace arrived yesterday :)

05-02-2007, 04:40 AM	#25
barebonedvitz return of the comeback Drives: white '08LB..very nice,i like Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: sacramento,CA Posts: 155	KS Solo or to anyone who's been racing.. what breaking techniques have y'all used in auto x or in track? i'm just askin coz heel-toe aint workin much for me as it used to be in my civic..perhaps it's just a bit of getting used to or pedal placement?... anyways i've looked into other forums, but havent seen much input from actual racers. what do u guys think? thanx! good day

05-10-2007, 03:38 PM	#26
KS SOLO Drives: too many 2 list Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 51	mojoyaris, catch tank? for the radiator? barebonde, naw, in Evolution School the biggest thing about braking they taught us was when to do it, and that is when you car is pointed straight, not to waste energy trying to brake while also trying to turn, if you are then you were too late. On our cars it is all about carrying speed, so you should really never be stomping on the brakes, be smooth my grammie told me

05-14-2007, 11:18 AM	#29
KS SOLO Drives: too many 2 list Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 51	No catch tank, if i was really worried about oil starvation during hard corners I think I would look for some baffling in the tray.