11-20-11 Marana Autocross - Toyota Yaris Forums

stevethegimp · 11-21-2011, 09:50 PM

So took the Yaris out for the first time since the turbo install. It was a very fun course and we had a huge turnout! I even had my first spin out ever, quite the experience! Also I have never seen so many people looking around my engine bay....pretty hilarious.

Here's the obligatory Yaris-cam-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWqGzA_yZag

4 tires? Bah 3 will do fine!

Doing my finest smooth criminal lean.

Slaloms are always fun!

NZ-FE Vios · 11-22-2011, 12:29 AM

Looks like a good time for sure. How'd the turbo feel at low range ?

ilikerice · 11-22-2011, 11:37 AM

what kinda turbo? zage? or custom? I am also curious how much boost and the boost lag (if any)

stevethegimp · 11-22-2011, 05:17 PM

NZ-FE: The turbo is pretty gutless below 2000 rpm but ramps up pretty quickly after that, it pulls hard the rest of the powerband up to redline! Definitely a marked improvement.

ilikerice: I have the Zage kit installed and i'm currently running 8 psi boost and using the Camcon to tune fuel and cam timing! So far no pre detonation and a/f ratios at full boost are staying in the low 11's to mid 12's.

Jason@SportsCar · 11-22-2011, 06:32 PM

How about a video without the house music so we can hear the engine?

Looking at the pics, time for some stiffer springs.

stevethegimp · 11-22-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

How about a video without the house music so we can hear the engine?

Looking at the pics, time for some stiffer springs.

Haha all I picked up was windnoise....it was pretty bad. Time to invest in a GoPro!

What's funny is i'm currently running microimage springs, tokico blue shocks, and a 23mm rear swaybar. Have any suggestions on where to go from there?

Jason@SportsCar · 11-22-2011, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevethegimp

Haha all I picked up was windnoise....it was pretty bad. Time to invest in a GoPro!

What's funny is i'm currently running microimage springs, tokico blue shocks, and a 23mm rear swaybar. Have any suggestions on where to go from there?

The MI springs seem plenty aggressive (at 4k front) for occasional competition and street use, but I would double that for more serious use - especially since you just added weight to the front of your car with the turbo kit.

Its time for coil-overs. Corner weight the car, set the rake, get the rates you want, have adjustable damping.

You should be able to sell your setup in a snap.

If you are going to run street tires try around 400lbs up front, with R tires 500lbs+.

stevethegimp · 11-22-2011, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

The MI springs seem plenty aggressive (at 4k front) for occasional competition and street use, but I would double that for more serious use - especially since you just added weight to the front of your car with the turbo kit.

Its time for coil-overs. Corner weight the car, set the rake, get the rates you want, have adjustable damping.

You should be able to sell your setup in a snap.

If you are going to run street tires try around 400lbs up front, with R tires 500lbs+.

Haha I like where you're going with this. Might just have to pull the trigger.

cali yaris · 11-22-2011, 08:35 PM

I have a set of Kido 5k/5k in stock. Also available are Cuscos and other brands with higher spring rates.

Jason@SportsCar · 11-22-2011, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevethegimp

Haha I like where you're going with this. Might just have to pull the trigger.

Xmas is coming up, treat yourself.

03Z33 · 11-22-2011, 11:25 PM

I believe the Kido's are 7K/5K, should be a nice balance for the turbo hatch.

stevethegimp · 11-25-2011, 10:58 PM

I'll certainly be looking into those!

Also...
Another update! With the long weekend I finally had some time to take the car to the local exhaust shop and get a new system installed. The car sounds mean with the upgraded piping + Magnaflow 2.25 exhaust! I got a few thumbs up on the drive home haha.

11-21-2011, 09:50 PM	#1
stevethegimp View User's Garage Drives: '09 Blazing Blue 3D LB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 64	11-20-11 Marana Autocross So took the Yaris out for the first time since the turbo install. It was a very fun course and we had a huge turnout! I even had my first spin out ever, quite the experience! Also I have never seen so many people looking around my engine bay....pretty hilarious. Here's the obligatory Yaris-cam- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWqGzA_yZag 4 tires? Bah 3 will do fine! Doing my finest smooth criminal lean. Slaloms are always fun!

11-22-2011, 11:37 AM	#3
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	what kinda turbo? zage? or custom? I am also curious how much boost and the boost lag (if any) __________________ -Derrick- "Racing is important to men who do it well. When you're racing... It's life. Anything that happens before or after, is just waiting."

11-22-2011, 05:17 PM	#4
stevethegimp View User's Garage Drives: '09 Blazing Blue 3D LB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 64	NZ-FE: The turbo is pretty gutless below 2000 rpm but ramps up pretty quickly after that, it pulls hard the rest of the powerband up to redline! Definitely a marked improvement. ilikerice: I have the Zage kit installed and i'm currently running 8 psi boost and using the Camcon to tune fuel and cam timing! So far no pre detonation and a/f ratios at full boost are staying in the low 11's to mid 12's. Last edited by stevethegimp; 11-22-2011 at 09:54 PM.

11-22-2011, 06:32 PM	#5
Jason@SportsCar Drives: 2015 H Production Yaris Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Debary, FL Posts: 1,953	How about a video without the house music so we can hear the engine? Looking at the pics, time for some stiffer springs. __________________ 2005-2008 SCCA Solo BS National Champion 2017-2018 SCCA H Prod National Champion

11-22-2011, 08:35 PM	#9
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I have a set of Kido 5k/5k in stock. Also available are Cuscos and other brands with higher spring rates. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-22-2011, 12:29 AM	#2
NZ-FE Vios Only Timing Chains Drives: 09YarisSedan, 94Truck22re Join Date: May 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 145	Looks like a good time for sure. How'd the turbo feel at low range ?

11-22-2011, 11:25 PM	#11
03Z33 View User's Garage Drives: TCR10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,132	I believe the Kido's are 7K/5K, should be a nice balance for the turbo hatch.

11-25-2011, 10:58 PM	#12
stevethegimp View User's Garage Drives: '09 Blazing Blue 3D LB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 64	I'll certainly be looking into those! Also... Another update! With the long weekend I finally had some time to take the car to the local exhaust shop and get a new system installed. The car sounds mean with the upgraded piping + Magnaflow 2.25 exhaust! I got a few thumbs up on the drive home haha.

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