Road trip to Laguna Seca - Toyota Yaris Forums

thepoche · 12-01-2008, 11:17 PM

Just wanted to share a few pics and videos I took on my road trip to Laguna Seca. I left from Montreal November 14 at 5pm. I was back home, 13,000km later on November 28 at 5pm.

First time I got out of the car for more than 5 minutes was at Hoover Dam

The view of the dam from that bridge is going to be spectacular

My next stop was at Micro Image where I met cali yaris and TEHxFALLEN. That was very nice, I bought brake pads and rotors and used their shop and tools to install them there, then we had lunch. Very nice guys

And yeah, my Yaris is the dirty one by the dumpster...

After that, I went slowly up the coast line following the Pacific Highway 1

Those thing made sounds that belonged in a Star Wars movie

I have now reached my destination

Seeing all these amazing cars, I felt like a little kid in Disney Land

The next pictures were taken by a photographer at the track. http://www.motorsportlens.com/

And this is where the fun all began...

At the top of the corkscrew, looks like I have stock suspension now

This one is my favorite picture

I also took videos from inside the car. You can watch them on vimeo.com
Videos

Thats pretty much it. It started raining not long after the day was over and I left the next day for another very long ride. Got home in freezing rain, that wasn't so fun with high performance summer tires.

Next track... Nurburgring?? Probably not with the Yaris lol

Malaya1221 · 12-01-2008, 11:43 PM

great pix and videos

...how did the ohlins handle?

Thirty-Nine · 12-01-2008, 11:45 PM

Wowza -- those are some fantastic photos!

YAR1S · 12-01-2008, 11:48 PM

some nice pics of the pacific, thats one view I have yet to witness in my life it hardly compares to the atlantic view.

TheRealEnth · 12-01-2008, 11:49 PM

Dam straight dude. Amazing photos. Really breathtaking, what camera you using?

thepoche · 12-02-2008, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malaya1221

great pix and videos

...how did the ohlins handle?

The Ohlins were very nice. Felt very stable at high speed and under braking and through the corners, with the help of the hankook rs-2, I could feel a lot of g-force.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PK198105

how was the actual drive there and back? very nice pics

Very long!!! On the way there, I started with heavy rain, some snow/rain in St-Louis, more rain, then from New Mexico, I burned with the sun in the face all the way to Vegas. On the way back, I stopped for sleep only twice, 3-4 hours each and was back home in 55 hours, then I slept for 2 days.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRealEnth

Dam straight dude. Amazing photos. Really breathtaking, what camera you using?

I borrowed my father's camera, it's a Nikon D80. It does take nice pictures once you get familiar with it but I took a lot of photos and those are the only ones that were good

pinoypizzaboy · 12-02-2008, 12:57 AM

very nice pics

. those are some badass custom cars there. i wonder what motor is on that black batmobile looking car?

Crandall · 12-02-2008, 12:59 AM

Props for taking on the journey that in itself is no small feet.

I'm thinking of heading out to Laguna Seca at some point. I know some people with some nicely set up cars I could drive. Did you get a lot of track time?

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-02-2008, 01:18 AM

Awesome pics.

How much and what are the requirements to run on the track? I'm just a few hours away from it (and Infineon).

thepoche · 12-02-2008, 01:27 AM

I went with SpeedVentures. Requirement is a car that does not leak and is in good mecanical condition and a helmet. Price was $295 USD for registration for one day. It includes 5 sessions of 15-20mins. Worth every penny and them some

thepoche · 12-02-2008, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinoypizzaboy

very nice pics

. those are some badass custom cars there. i wonder what motor is on that black batmobile looking car?

Thats an Ariel Atom and it has a Honda engine. It look very cool and fast.

Malaya1221 · 12-02-2008, 01:32 AM

$295!

kl, guess you have to wait till u get your r.n. license!

ChinoCharles · 12-02-2008, 01:46 AM

That is freekin' sweet.

Saggio · 12-02-2008, 01:58 AM

Killer pics! What do you have done to your car as far as mods for power and suspension?

thewifesyaris · 12-02-2008, 06:00 AM

: drool:
I wish I got into racing real cars!

eTiMaGo · 12-02-2008, 08:24 AM

you are my hero

bikegerm · 12-02-2008, 11:41 AM

Great pics !! Track speeds, time with yarisworld friends, a perfect recipe for an amazing excursion. ROAD TRIP !!

cali yaris · 12-02-2008, 01:44 PM

It was great to meet you and thanks for hanging out with us at Micro Image. The pics show the awesome sights you saw and what a FUN track day on a world class track!

That really is what our coast looks like, I hope more of you can come visit, our door is always open to you.

12-01-2008, 11:17 PM	#1
thepoche View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris CE Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 56	Road trip to Laguna Seca Just wanted to share a few pics and videos I took on my road trip to Laguna Seca. I left from Montreal November 14 at 5pm. I was back home, 13,000km later on November 28 at 5pm. First time I got out of the car for more than 5 minutes was at Hoover Dam The view of the dam from that bridge is going to be spectacular My next stop was at Micro Image where I met cali yaris and TEHxFALLEN. That was very nice, I bought brake pads and rotors and used their shop and tools to install them there, then we had lunch. Very nice guys And yeah, my Yaris is the dirty one by the dumpster... After that, I went slowly up the coast line following the Pacific Highway 1 Those thing made sounds that belonged in a Star Wars movie I have now reached my destination Seeing all these amazing cars, I felt like a little kid in Disney Land The next pictures were taken by a photographer at the track. http://www.motorsportlens.com/ And this is where the fun all began... At the top of the corkscrew, looks like I have stock suspension now This one is my favorite picture I also took videos from inside the car. You can watch them on vimeo.com Videos Thats pretty much it. It started raining not long after the day was over and I left the next day for another very long ride. Got home in freezing rain, that wasn't so fun with high performance summer tires. Next track... Nurburgring?? Probably not with the Yaris lol

12-01-2008, 11:43 PM	#2
Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	great pix and videos...how did the ohlins handle?

12-01-2008, 11:45 PM	#3
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Wowza -- those are some fantastic photos! __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

12-01-2008, 11:49 PM	#5
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	Dam straight dude. Amazing photos. Really breathtaking, what camera you using? __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

12-02-2008, 12:59 AM	#8
Crandall H8R View User's Garage Drives: 08 White RS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No Funswick Posts: 324	Props for taking on the journey that in itself is no small feet. I'm thinking of heading out to Laguna Seca at some point. I know some people with some nicely set up cars I could drive. Did you get a lot of track time? __________________ \|No\|one\|cares\|about\|your\|mods\|

12-01-2008, 11:48 PM	#4
YAR1S View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris 3dr LB (Bayou Blue) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,602	some nice pics of the pacific, thats one view I have yet to witness in my life it hardly compares to the atlantic view.

12-02-2008, 12:57 AM	#7
pinoypizzaboy Drives: 08 toyota yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: las vegas/ henderson Posts: 182	very nice pics . those are some badass custom cars there. i wonder what motor is on that black batmobile looking car?

12-02-2008, 01:18 AM	#9
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Awesome pics. How much and what are the requirements to run on the track? I'm just a few hours away from it (and Infineon).

12-02-2008, 01:27 AM	#10
thepoche View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris CE Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 56	I went with SpeedVentures. Requirement is a car that does not leak and is in good mecanical condition and a helmet. Price was $295 USD for registration for one day. It includes 5 sessions of 15-20mins. Worth every penny and them some

12-02-2008, 01:32 AM	#12
Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	$295! kl, guess you have to wait till u get your r.n. license!

12-02-2008, 01:46 AM	#13
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	That is freekin' sweet.

12-02-2008, 01:58 AM	#14
Saggio Top Notch! View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle WA, Posts: 438	Killer pics! What do you have done to your car as far as mods for power and suspension?

12-02-2008, 06:00 AM	#15
thewifesyaris Drives: 2007 and 2008 MM Yari LBs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 418	: drool: I wish I got into racing real cars! __________________ Two Yari on home!

12-02-2008, 08:24 AM	#16
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	you are my hero __________________ 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...

12-02-2008, 11:41 AM	#17
bikegerm View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Meteor LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 229	Great pics !! Track speeds, time with yarisworld friends, a perfect recipe for an amazing excursion. ROAD TRIP !! __________________ Randy LeRoy www.airshowmastering.com randy@airshowmastering.com

12-02-2008, 01:44 PM	#18
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	It was great to meet you and thanks for hanging out with us at Micro Image. The pics show the awesome sights you saw and what a FUN track day on a world class track! That really is what our coast looks like, I hope more of you can come visit, our door is always open to you. __________________ 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.

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