24 Hours of LeMons: LeMons South 2009 - Toyota Yaris Forums

TLyttle · 04-08-2009, 01:18 PM

You're right, Loren, and a buddy says, "To finish first, one must first finish." Attention to detail is paramount in any racing, endurance even moreso.

I suggested the pigup simply because of its built-in strength, availability, and simplicity. Around here, old Corollas (never mind Celicas) are getting rare and are usually really tired. The pigup I had (now the Lumbergini) really got lively once most of the heavy junk came out of it, and changing some component placement was even more helpful (battery etc).

Just remember: speed costs money, how fast do you want to go?

Loren · 04-08-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TLyttle

You're right, Loren, and a buddy says, "To finish first, one must first finish."

I've been saying that since I started prepping for One Lap in 2008. It is absolutely true in any form of endurance race, and especially so in LeMons. Speed doesn't even matter so much in LeMons as long as you can keep the car out there. You can't be super-slow... but consistency counts more than speed.

A clapped-out old Corolla would be perfect! Buy it for $50... or take it out of someone's yard for free (document with photos and a "bill-of-free"), then you've got a little bit of budget to put new bearings and rings in the engine. Rebuild the carb. Probably enough to put some new shocks on it, too. Carry a spare diff and transmission with you just in case (spares are not considered in judging, only what's ON the car), and you're golden. Remember that wheels, tires, brakes and all that are "safety" items and not part of your budget!

HTM Yaris · 04-08-2009, 05:30 PM

What did I think ? I found a 93 Toyota Paseo sport for $100 . Thats what I think . Hopefully when december rolls around I will have it ready .....

Thank Loren

How does that movie line go "Just when you thought you were out of it , they pull you back in"

Loren · 04-08-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HTM Yaris

What did I think ? I found a 93 Toyota Paseo sport for $100 . Thats what I think . Hopefully when december rolls around I will have it ready...

That will be an outstanding LeMon! Very lightweight, common Tercel parts fit on it, and it's a Toyota. It's great! Well done.

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TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	You're right, Loren, and a buddy says, "To finish first, one must first finish." Attention to detail is paramount in any racing, endurance even moreso. I suggested the pigup simply because of its built-in strength, availability, and simplicity. Around here, old Corollas (never mind Celicas) are getting rare and are usually really tired. The pigup I had (now the Lumbergini) really got lively once most of the heavy junk came out of it, and changing some component placement was even more helpful (battery etc). Just remember: speed costs money, how fast do you want to go?