auto-x w/ blitz throttle cont.?

[kurokoma-kun]

Drifto, looked in your garage again, good job! Did not see a rear sway bar though... if you are wanting to to get better you really need to be able to push it in the corners, and the sway bar will help you ton!


You know how in the slalom it feels like your car is rolling around like a boat on the water? The rear sway stiffens up the suspension so you can get through parts of the course involving shifts in direction like that faster.

Also, you know how bad the Yaris understeers--you turn the steering wheel but the car keeps going straight? The rear sway helps with too.

As a beginner you might tear the crap out of a set of pricey R comps just by overdriving the course. Lots of people prefer to learn with something cheap, especially if you have the habit of scrubbing off speed with your tires.

[drifto]

Originally Posted by kurokoma-kun

Drifto, looked in your garage again, good job! Did not see a rear sway bar though... if you are wanting to to get better you really need to be able to push it in the corners, and the sway bar will help you ton!


You know how in the slalom it feels like your car is rolling around like a boat on the water? The rear sway stiffens up the suspension so you can get through parts of the course involving shifts in direction like that faster.

Also, you know how bad the Yaris understeers--you turn the steering wheel but the car keeps going straight? The rear sway helps with too.

As a beginner you might tear the crap out of a set of pricey R comps just by overdriving the course. Lots of people prefer to learn with something cheap, especially if you have the habit of scrubbing off speed with your tires.

yeah, the rear sway bar is a must... i was looking into the dunlop star specs as well. a few people here have recomended them. as far a r-comp, im gonna stick with street tires until im a little more proficient at the track. plus i dont wanna jump to another class due to tires yet.
... and yes i do have a little concern with the slalom, my car feels unsure of itself, kinda sloppy like you said. during the sweeping turns or hairpins it feels good, i just need to develop my lines better.

[Lazerdot]

Autocross with my Yaris has been a lot of fun. Suspension is all TRD with sway bar. YARSTAR sold me his spring stiffeners which made a noticable difference! Thanks again!!! They may have nullified the need for a bigger sway bar...for now. I bought some camber bolts from Garm and will try those out next.
I am in ST class which allows some mods including underdrive pulley, but still street tires. I'm using my Kumo MXs to their max. I found that I have to keep the front pressure pretty high.
You guys are right about using expensive tires when learning, can't wait till I know when I've learned enough to get better tires though!
I'll have a load of fun getting there for sure.

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by Lazerdot

Autocross with my Yaris has been a lot of fun. Suspension is all TRD with sway bar. YARSTAR sold me his spring stiffeners which made a noticable difference! Thanks again!!! They may have nullified the need for a bigger sway bar...for now. I bought some camber bolts from Garm and will try those out next.
I am in ST class which allows some mods including underdrive pulley, but still street tires. I'm using my Kumo MXs to their max. I found that I have to keep the front pressure pretty high.
You guys are right about using expensive tires when learning, can't wait till I know when I've learned enough to get better tires though!
I'll have a load of fun getting there for sure.

you have a VERY lax crew if they'll let you run a carbon fiber hood in STS :)

[kurokoma-kun]

Originally Posted by drifto

...i see you have a domo-kun power-up mod like me.

Domo-kun for President!

Originally Posted by Lazerdot

Autocross with my Yaris