STF posts

[7:34pm]

Ever tried taking it off?

Not sure about the geometry of the Yaris but I've seen it work to fix corner in lift.

[xnamerxx]

Corner lift isn't the issue. My joke about the picture was that my front wheel was almost going positive and I was getting shoulder wear due to tire deflection.

[ilikerice]

tire deflection is no laughing matter....

[xnamerxx]

I wish I could like that comment. LOL


To add a data point. Yesterdays Autox was a 35 second course. The fast cars there were 2 national level STR cars one with 33.5 and the other with 33.7. The only national STC car there managed a 35.5 but its been setup for another driver.

After 30 some odd runs I was able to get my times down to 36.0 with Jason@sportcar driving my car he was able to get a 35.7 after 5 or so runs. All of those on BFG Rivals. So end of the day nearing I decided to put my Z2s on and run a couple of runs. First run with no idea what pressure and tires semi cold I can a 35.8, times stayed about the for the next 3 runs. No change to suspension or anything just swapping tires.

I don't know what to think but for whatever reason the Z2s are faster on asphalt over the rivals but the Rivals are faster on concrete.

[racerb]

Got my new STF tires today, now just to get them mounted up. Also placed my order for the Tokico Blues and crash bolts, will pick up my TRD springs next week from Sparks. Going in the morning to National Speed to get my Stop Tech brake lines, already have my Hawk HPS pads and ATE Super Blue fluid. Next week will be fun putting everything together and heading to the alignment shop for some tweeking.

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/race...cde4a.jpg.html

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/race...ml?sort=2&o=27


racerb

[racerb]

Brake lines and TRD springs on their way, hopefully all the parts will arrive in time for next weekends Auto-X. The Micro-Image parts will be coming from the farthest point, so hope they don't get delayed in shipping!

racerb

[justjesus]

sounds like a fun project!

I'm making a list of things that I will potentially buy (likely all of it from Micro Image).
Hopefully be done by the end of August

[ilikerice]

I need an OEM hood to stay in stf..

[justjesus]

some dude locally (CA) is selling one for about 130. has some damage by the headlight area.

[ilikerice]

hmm... what would be the shipping to GA? 31419? I don't wanna spend over 150 including shipping.

[justjesus]

Originally Posted by ilikerice

hmm... what would be the shipping to GA? 31419? I don't wanna spend over 150 including shipping.

here's the link.
link to hood

[cali yaris]

racerb, we emailed you yesterday about the strut brace. (if that's your order). please reply if you haven't already.

[racerb]

cali yaris, yeah after I spoke with you on the phone, the Wife and I left for Edisto Beach SC for a wedding. Just returned home, so yes I got your message and understand the UR bar is out of stock.

Thanks, just let me know when you have more in stock, I'll get one from you.

racerb

[xnamerxx]

Just finished my first Autox in almost 2 months with my new front springs. Car worked surprisingly well and I was about 1-2 seconds off STR/STX and half a second give or take off of STC. Car seems to be working but I kinda forgot what to do.

But this course was pretty hard to read and one of the slowest courses I've ever driven. My average speed was a little less than 29 mph.

Ended up getting top time in class by over a second, but didn't manage any clean runs so didn't actually win.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGfoA...ature=youtu.be

[justjesus]

getting better!

[xnamerxx]

So another AutoX this weekend, I think I have the car just about dialed into how I like it, I could probably use some better shock valving but overall the car is working fantastic I couldn't ask for anything more...aside from power and gearing :).

Jesus you missed out on a really challenging and fun course this weekend, hope to see you at the next event.

Video of the course.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10NarNMzn7Q

[racerb]

Wow, car looks good, I just need a bigger screen to look at it!! I feel your pain on power and gearing, but I'm still way behind on suspension and several other needed power mods.

racerb

[xnamerxx]

Thanks, my car has plenty of power, and when I figure out how to get the Camcom working will have more than I can put down. I'm not happy with the gearing of the but on the course below would have hurt me in a few sections.

My car is far faster than I'm capable of driving at this point, but I'm really quite happy with the way its setup. Going over my video and data I know I could have shaved several seconds off my time by braking later or slowing down more in a few second but I was happy with the result either way.

Let my car to someone else who was having a brake problem on his last run, who normally drives a stock Mini Cooper S, and pulling back into grid you could see the giant smile on his face from how well the car handled.