My Projects and Will They Ever End? - Toyota Yaris Forums

racerb · 05-24-2012, 10:17 PM

Right now I'm looking at ways to prep the Yaris for H-Stock auto-x, but I'm also building a Celica GTS road racing machine. Well if that aint enough, I'm also refurbishing an old enclosed race trailer and trying to finish my race shop. Ok so maybe I can get the Team Owner to work harder, oh wait thats me, ok maybe the Mechanic, oh thats me too, I know I'll get the Driver, crap thats me as well!! Any way heres some pics of a couple of my projects that are slowly coming togather.
The Race Shop as it looks right now!

The enclosed trailer with new work bench/tire rack, ramp door minus diamond plate runners (ordered) and E-Track installed both sides front to rear, still deciding on ceiling repair/insulating!!

CrankyOldMan · 05-24-2012, 11:32 PM

Well, you're farther ahead than I am: all I have is a shed full of bikes and tools, and a stack of partially dismantled transmissions on a workbench at the university... =)

Spidermandud · 05-25-2012, 01:12 AM

Got any pics of the celica? :D

racerb · 05-25-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CrankyOldMan

Well, you're farther ahead than I am: all I have is a shed full of bikes and tools, and a stack of partially dismantled transmissions on a workbench at the university... =)

Which University? I work for UNC-Wilmington!!

racerb · 05-25-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Spidermandud

Got any pics of the celica? :D

I can post a few, but right now it kinda looks like a bomb went off in the shop, Toyota parts every where!!

CrankyOldMan · 05-25-2012, 08:17 AM

I'm a student at Grand Valley State in MI. The shop supervisor was kind enough to allow me a bench in the vehicle bay for personal use.

racerb · 05-25-2012, 08:22 AM

Ok, that makes sense, I'm actually about a year away from retiring with 30 years of State Service, or as I like to say, my pardon from the Governor!!

racerb · 05-25-2012, 10:44 AM

Pics of my Celica, this one in happier days at Virginian International Raceway!

This was VIR before I switched to coil-over suspension, check the body roll!!

After coil-overs with KYB AGX inserts and Drop-Zone coil springs, almost zero body roll!

The way she looks today, a total work in progress!

My JDM Gen 1 engine waiting to go in, might go through it for a little freshening before install!

racerb · 05-25-2012, 03:35 PM

Well todays project was wash and clean up the Yaris. Had just finished washing it and now one of the worst rain storms we've had all year! Came in doors to check the Weather Channel and guess what, we've got a Tropical Storm forming off the coast, you can thank me later!!

racerb

Jason@SportsCar · 05-25-2012, 03:48 PM

Maybe a little less posting on YW and a little more work on projects.

racerb · 05-25-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

Maybe a little less posting on YW and a little more work on projects.

I've tried that approach, but at my age I can bearly get outta bed the next morning!!

Spidermandud · 05-25-2012, 06:33 PM

Looks like you're having fun to me :P. Thanks for the pics, I enjoyed them

sex · 05-26-2012, 12:23 AM

How's that Ryobi impact working for you?

mazilla · 05-26-2012, 12:39 PM

The projects never seem to end. Right now I'm working on..

1. Yaris
2. 70 Cougar
3. 06 Jeep Wrangler
4. 96 Tracker boat restoration(just bought this one on Tuesday)

I just finished a flat bed/boat trailer conversion. I made the boat trailer from my last boat into a flatbed for my DIY motorized kayaks(another project).

Needless to say I've been catching a lot of crap from the wife for basically living in my garage. :)

cali yaris · 05-26-2012, 01:46 PM

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but at my age I can bearly get outta bed the next morning!!

Just wait, son....

racerb · 05-26-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

Just wait, son....

Yea I'm only 50, but years of riding skateboards, racing BMX, ATVs, and Sportscars, plus 3 different Wives (this one's a racing nut) have just worn me down!!

racerb · 05-26-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sex

How's that Ryobi impact working for you?

It's not the most powerful, but driving screws in the enclosed trailer frame (mounting E-track) is a snap!!

racerb · 06-01-2012, 05:15 PM

First Gen JDM 3SGE all stripped down and ready to go in for a re-fresh. Hopefully only rings, rod, and main bearings, want know for sure till we crack it open! Easy way to identify the JDM is the Yamaha name cast into the head, USDM model don't have this.......

racerb

05-24-2012, 10:17 PM	#1
racerb View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris HB Blazin' Blue Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leland, NC Posts: 444	My Projects and Will They Ever End? Right now I'm looking at ways to prep the Yaris for H-Stock auto-x, but I'm also building a Celica GTS road racing machine. Well if that aint enough, I'm also refurbishing an old enclosed race trailer and trying to finish my race shop. Ok so maybe I can get the Team Owner to work harder, oh wait thats me, ok maybe the Mechanic, oh thats me too, I know I'll get the Driver, crap thats me as well!! Any way heres some pics of a couple of my projects that are slowly coming togather. The Race Shop as it looks right now! The enclosed trailer with new work bench/tire rack, ramp door minus diamond plate runners (ordered) and E-Track installed both sides front to rear, still deciding on ceiling repair/insulating!! __________________ racerb '86 Celica GT '87 Celica GT-S '98 Rav4L '01 Tundra SR5

05-25-2012, 01:12 AM	#3
Spidermandud Drives: Black '08 Yaris Hatch S Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Johnson City, Tennessee Posts: 320	Got any pics of the celica? :D __________________ -Will-

05-25-2012, 08:22 AM	#7
racerb View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris HB Blazin' Blue Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leland, NC Posts: 444	Ok, that makes sense, I'm actually about a year away from retiring with 30 years of State Service, or as I like to say, my pardon from the Governor!! __________________ racerb '86 Celica GT '87 Celica GT-S '98 Rav4L '01 Tundra SR5

05-25-2012, 10:44 AM	#8
racerb View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris HB Blazin' Blue Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leland, NC Posts: 444	Pics of my Celica, this one in happier days at Virginian International Raceway! This was VIR before I switched to coil-over suspension, check the body roll!! After coil-overs with KYB AGX inserts and Drop-Zone coil springs, almost zero body roll! The way she looks today, a total work in progress! My JDM Gen 1 engine waiting to go in, might go through it for a little freshening before install! __________________ racerb '86 Celica GT '87 Celica GT-S '98 Rav4L '01 Tundra SR5 Last edited by racerb; 05-25-2012 at 03:01 PM.

05-25-2012, 03:35 PM	#9
racerb View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris HB Blazin' Blue Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leland, NC Posts: 444	Well todays project was wash and clean up the Yaris. Had just finished washing it and now one of the worst rain storms we've had all year! Came in doors to check the Weather Channel and guess what, we've got a Tropical Storm forming off the coast, you can thank me later!! racerb __________________ racerb '86 Celica GT '87 Celica GT-S '98 Rav4L '01 Tundra SR5 Last edited by racerb; 05-25-2012 at 04:00 PM.

05-24-2012, 11:32 PM	#2
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	Well, you're farther ahead than I am: all I have is a shed full of bikes and tools, and a stack of partially dismantled transmissions on a workbench at the university... =)

05-25-2012, 08:17 AM	#6
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	I'm a student at Grand Valley State in MI. The shop supervisor was kind enough to allow me a bench in the vehicle bay for personal use.

05-25-2012, 03:48 PM	#10
Jason@SportsCar Drives: 2015 H Production Yaris Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Debary, FL Posts: 1,953	Maybe a little less posting on YW and a little more work on projects. __________________ 2005-2008 SCCA Solo BS National Champion 2017-2018 SCCA H Prod National Champion

05-25-2012, 06:33 PM	#12
Spidermandud Drives: Black '08 Yaris Hatch S Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Johnson City, Tennessee Posts: 320	Looks like you're having fun to me :P. Thanks for the pics, I enjoyed them __________________ -Will-

05-26-2012, 12:23 AM	#13
sex View User's Garage Drives: 09 5DR Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NY Posts: 310	How's that Ryobi impact working for you?

05-26-2012, 12:39 PM	#14
mazilla advocatus diaboli Drives: 07 Yaris hatch Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Jacinto California Posts: 1,126	The projects never seem to end. Right now I'm working on.. 1. Yaris 2. 70 Cougar 3. 06 Jeep Wrangler 4. 96 Tracker boat restoration(just bought this one on Tuesday) I just finished a flat bed/boat trailer conversion. I made the boat trailer from my last boat into a flatbed for my DIY motorized kayaks(another project). Needless to say I've been catching a lot of crap from the wife for basically living in my garage. :) __________________ -Type 07 FFL- My odometer 03/11 http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...a/2843ed85.jpg

06-01-2012, 05:15 PM	#18
racerb View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris HB Blazin' Blue Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leland, NC Posts: 444	First Gen JDM 3SGE all stripped down and ready to go in for a re-fresh. Hopefully only rings, rod, and main bearings, want know for sure till we crack it open! Easy way to identify the JDM is the Yamaha name cast into the head, USDM model don't have this....... racerb __________________ racerb '86 Celica GT '87 Celica GT-S '98 Rav4L '01 Tundra SR5