Another day Autocrossing at California Speedway - Toyota Yaris Forums

LtNoogie · 12-14-2008, 06:14 PM

Today was the first day with the new supercharger at the track. Weather was perfect and turnout was small so we got four runs in.

1st run - 75.742 sec. (no boost, with passenger)
2nd run - 71.115 sec. (with boost, with passenger)
3rd run - 69.757 sec. (with boost, with passenger)
4th run - 72.981 sec. (with boost, no passenger, spun out but still finished)

I was hoping to break 65 sec. on the last run but I entered a sharp turn too fast and the next thing I knew, I did a 360. Finishing the run was slower because I was a little shaken up. First spin in any car.

It's too bad my passenger did not shoot video on my fourth run. He said that you could hear the S/C screaming from halfway across the course.

I really need an open-faced helmet. This thing is too hot.

Starting line

Trying not got get run over by STI's and EVO's while working the course.

Representing YarisWorld and relaxing after my runs. Full on helmet head.

KCALB SIRAY · 12-14-2008, 06:17 PM

yay, way to go Noogie

LtNoogie · 12-14-2008, 06:24 PM

It was a blast. And better yet, my passenger had a blast. He's thinking of racing his Saab 9 3 next year.

SIPNGAS · 12-14-2008, 06:56 PM

I'd like to volunteer to be a passenger!

No, really, it looks like you had a GREAT time. I'm quite sure you'll hit 65 seconds or less next time at the track.

thebarber · 12-14-2008, 06:59 PM

lookin good!

how did the rest of the people do time-wise?

cleong · 12-14-2008, 07:06 PM

Better to have had your first spin in a controlled condition than on public road.

I spun out twice, once was on a slippery bend on a road and the second time was on a track. Both times I was lucky that I didn't hit anything but I have to admit I was a passenger once the car came around.

thepoche · 12-14-2008, 07:53 PM

Awesome! Now that's a supercharger put to good use

jkuchta · 12-14-2008, 09:06 PM

Very cool Bro...I'm thinking about doing the Speedventures day on Sunday, Jan. 11th. Wanna come?

cali yaris · 12-14-2008, 09:22 PM

is that autocross, or the infield on Jan 11?

way to go Noogie, you rock!!

jkuchta · 12-14-2008, 10:35 PM

Sorry about that...It's at the Streets of Willow........so excited I forgot to say where it was before!

laszlo · 12-14-2008, 10:51 PM

good job i would like to go to the speed ventures if you guys get somthing going

Malaya1221 · 12-14-2008, 11:14 PM

nice, great job!

TEHxFALLEN V1.2 · 12-15-2008, 02:22 AM

Looks like you had a blast!! I agree with thepoche, that's a supercharger put to good use!

Yaris ftw!

eTiMaGo · 12-15-2008, 04:26 AM

wow, some people may say the supercharger gives on "only" a small power boost, but these numbers show that for a small car like the yaris, it's pretty darn effective! well done!

LtNoogie · 12-15-2008, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

wow, some people may say the supercharger gives on "only" a small power boost, but these numbers show that for a small car like the yaris, it's pretty darn effective! well done!

Part of the improvement is additional familiarity with the course on each subsequent run. A large part of the improvement is all that additional torque available at low RPMs. You don't realize how much lag there is with the drive-by-wire setup and the little car. The Yaris launches out of the turns now and that's where I was previously giving up a lot of my time.

Someone else will have to report on how the supercharger improves open track performance.

I still have the barrier of not being a good race driver yet. By the end of next year I expect to have more experience under my belt... and who knows what other mods.

CASTREX · 12-15-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LtNoogie

I still have the barrier of not being a good race driver yet. By the end of next year I expect to have more experience under my belt... and who knows what other mods.

That's the spirit...!

You should really start thinking on a track dedicated set of wheels and tires...

cali yaris · 12-15-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

who knows what other mods.

I HAVE SOME IDEAS

SIPNGAS · 12-15-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

I HAVE SOME IDEAS

Ya think?

12-14-2008, 06:14 PM	#1
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	Another day Autocrossing at California Speedway Today was the first day with the new supercharger at the track. Weather was perfect and turnout was small so we got four runs in. 1st run - 75.742 sec. (no boost, with passenger) 2nd run - 71.115 sec. (with boost, with passenger) 3rd run - 69.757 sec. (with boost, with passenger) 4th run - 72.981 sec. (with boost, no passenger, spun out but still finished) I was hoping to break 65 sec. on the last run but I entered a sharp turn too fast and the next thing I knew, I did a 360. Finishing the run was slower because I was a little shaken up. First spin in any car. It's too bad my passenger did not shoot video on my fourth run. He said that you could hear the S/C screaming from halfway across the course. I really need an open-faced helmet. This thing is too hot. Starting line Trying not got get run over by STI's and EVO's while working the course. Representing YarisWorld and relaxing after my runs. Full on helmet head. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

12-14-2008, 06:17 PM	#2
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	yay, way to go Noogie __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

12-14-2008, 06:24 PM	#3
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	It was a blast. And better yet, my passenger had a blast. He's thinking of racing his Saab 9 3 next year. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

12-14-2008, 06:56 PM	#4
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	I'd like to volunteer to be a passenger! No, really, it looks like you had a GREAT time. I'm quite sure you'll hit 65 seconds or less next time at the track. __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

12-14-2008, 06:59 PM	#5
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	lookin good! how did the rest of the people do time-wise? __________________

12-14-2008, 07:06 PM	#6
cleong Parallel Parking Pro View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.5 Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 590	Better to have had your first spin in a controlled condition than on public road. I spun out twice, once was on a slippery bend on a road and the second time was on a track. Both times I was lucky that I didn't hit anything but I have to admit I was a passenger once the car came around. __________________ Leong's NCP91 Toyota Yaris E Hankook V12 Evo 195/55/15 on Buddy Club P1 replicas 15x7 ET +38 Stebel horns, Philips Silvervision turn indicator bulbs TTE Lowering Springs, Camber bolts TRD Blue brake pads Fujitsubo Super Wagolis axleback exhaust DC Sports header

12-14-2008, 07:53 PM	#7
thepoche View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris CE Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 56	Awesome! Now that's a supercharger put to good use

12-14-2008, 09:06 PM	#8
jkuchta View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris hatch (red) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 557	Very cool Bro...I'm thinking about doing the Speedventures day on Sunday, Jan. 11th. Wanna come?

12-14-2008, 09:22 PM	#9
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	is that autocross, or the infield on Jan 11? way to go Noogie, you rock!! __________________ 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.

12-14-2008, 10:35 PM	#10
jkuchta View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris hatch (red) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 557	Sorry about that...It's at the Streets of Willow........so excited I forgot to say where it was before!

12-14-2008, 10:51 PM	#11
laszlo View User's Garage Drives: 2007 black 3 dr Join Date: May 2007 Location: ventura cal Posts: 136	good job i would like to go to the speed ventures if you guys get somthing going

12-14-2008, 11:14 PM	#12
Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	nice, great job!

12-15-2008, 02:22 AM	#13
TEHxFALLEN V1.2 Banned View User's Garage Drives: '08 Lexus IS-F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 1,890	Looks like you had a blast!! I agree with thepoche, that's a supercharger put to good use! Yaris ftw! __________________ DON'T LIKE ME? TAKE A SEAT WITH THE REST OF THE BITCHES WHO ARE WAITING FOR ME TO GIVE A FUCK. Sponsored by: Micro Image http://microimageonline.com

12-15-2008, 04:26 AM	#14
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	wow, some people may say the supercharger gives on "only" a small power boost, but these numbers show that for a small car like the yaris, it's pretty darn effective! well done! __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

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