SCCA Houston Region B Spec build :)

[FHT_Racing]

It's been some time since I've done any competitive racing(Formula Mazda '07-08), but I'm finally putting something together to get back into the swing of things :)

I had been itching to put a B Spec car together since first hearing about the program years ago with my sights on a Honda Fit. But, since I am a Toyota employee and I see that there is no other current Yaris competitors, I pulled the trigger.

I will be documenting the cars build for myself, forum members, and for current and future sponsors :)

As she sits today...






THANKS!

Andrew

[Jason@SportsCar]

Good luck man, I hope the class gains some traction this year.

[cali yaris]

Yes, great news!

[ilikerice]

Whaaaaat! Subscribed.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Wish we could swap with you, ours needs to get out more.

[racerb]

Yes, keep us posted I'm looking for a second Yaris to do the same with, my current car is already being prepped for STF Autocross duties.

racerb

[FHT_Racing]

Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

Wish we could swap with you, ours needs to get out more.

I'll come pick it up :)



I have an open track day coming up at Texas World Speedway on March 2-3rd. So be ready for some pictures and updates!

Thanks,

Andrew

[Jason@SportsCar]

Originally Posted by FHT_Racing

I'll come pick it up :)



I have an open track day coming up at Texas World Speedway on March 2-3rd. So be ready for some pictures and updates!

Thanks,

Andrew

I would take you up on that if it was mine to trade.

Are you going to have any B-Spec parts or race tires on it when you run?

[racerb]

Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

I would take you up on that if it was mine to trade.

Are you going to have any B-Spec parts or race tires on it when you run?

Jason, where do I find the allowable B-Spec mods for the Yaris, I can't find anything in the GCR? Is it strictly whatever TRD offers in the way of struts, shocks, springs, and swaybars??

racerb

[Jason@SportsCar]

Originally Posted by racerb

Jason, where do I find the allowable B-Spec mods for the Yaris, I can't find anything in the GCR? Is it strictly whatever TRD offers in the way of struts, shocks, springs, and swaybars??

racerb

We submitted the parts (TRD shocks and springs) for testing, and requested the part numbers be put on the spec line. They should show up eventually.

The car also needs a weight break. I think it should weight the same as the Mazda 2, based on power and gearing, but without more on track results I doubt they will adjust it.

[7:34pm]

Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

Wish we could swap with you, ours needs to get out more.

Are these the oem steelies? With what size tires?

They look beefier.

[FHT_Racing]

ALSO, dropped by my friends at PowerFab Automotive here in town and got a few free dyno pulls :)

ALL stock 2009 3-door hatch with 38k miles!




Very consistent numbers and GREAT torque from 2-5k. I believe these were done in 3rd gear on a DynoJet dyno.

Thanks,

Andrew

[racerb]

Not 100% sure, but doubt very seriously SCCA would have any problem with you running the full TRD suspension system. The TRD parts are so basic compared to say the Ford Racing and/or Mazda Speed kits that both have adjustable ride hieght setups.

Here is a link to Sparks Toyotas TRD page with the parts I'll be running in NASA...
http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...&parts_id=1104

By comparison here is the Ford Motorsports kit info, quite a bit more racecar like, than what TRD is currently offering!
http://www.fordracingparts.com/competition/bspec.asp

racerb

[racerb]

Here is what Mazda Speed offers for the 2, which I think is the cars the Yaris is most closely match to in about every category....
http://www.mazdamotorsports.com/wcss...ec_flier11.pdf

racerb

[Jason@SportsCar]

Originally Posted by racerb

Not 100% sure, but doubt very seriously SCCA would have any problem with you running the full TRD suspension system. The TRD parts are so basic compared to say the Ford Racing and/or Mazda Speed kits that both have adjustable ride hieght setups.



racerb

The rules certainly don't lend themselves to that interpretation. We had one guy questioning if we could even run the car, because he did not see it on the list of BS cars for World Challenge. You are stock until they approve your kit.

I think the other guys have way overdone it on the kits... They keep dumbing cars down with weight and restrictors because the Fiat can't keep up - even thought it got a CAI and header. Not much point in developing good parts for a car if the reward is being slowed down more. That is why when we talked with Toyota we decided to keep it simple and inexpensive. I would rather see the Yaris get a weight break then have to buy a more expensive suspension kit.

[racerb]

Well, I guess NASA it is!! They have already given me the go ahead to run the TRD pieces and compared to the other trunk kits, it's pretty cheap and simple. Even if it doesn't draw more B-Spec cars out to the track, I can make additional mods and run it as a Performance Touring car, with nearly limitless modifications.

[FHT_Racing]

Recieved my OMP wheel today :) Thanks, Jason!

Also installed my Hawk HPS pads, resurfaced rotors, and Goodridge SS lines. Bedded them in well and boy do they STOP! haha

Thanks,

Andrew

[FHT_Racing]

Well the first track day with the Yaris went spectacular! Spent the first day and the first session of the second day on the factory tires, and swapped to some Direzzas and factory camber bolts the last sessions. What a great car!

I've had a bit of experience in Formula Mazda and other various non-SCCA track days in my personal cars(S2000, WRX, RX7, etc.), but this has got to be the most fun and forgiving car i've driven hard in a LONG time. Everyone was snickering at the guy who trailered in a Yaris, but by the end of the day people were coming up to me asking me how the car was sooo fast haha.

After the first two sessions, the instructor waved me for the rest of the weekend. Certainly not bragging, but most of the instructors said if it wasn't for the car being so low on power that I'd be in another run group. The FF layout feels very comfortable for me coming from a Formula background and braking BEFORE the turn and powering through. I'll be posting some video of me chasing down and passing a GT Mustang and a BMW Z4 as well :)



Thanks,

Andrew