Yaris RallyCross Photos... - Toyota Yaris Forums

Idjiit · 05-06-2006, 04:30 PM

Took place in a RallyCross with the Yaris this morning, thought y'all might get a kick out of seeing the photos. Unfortunately the quality's not great since I, obviously, I wasn't shooting...

Needless to say, the hubcaps come off for this sort of event...

Not a great photo, but this shows you how rutted the first track was after the second heat started. High suspensions are good for some things...

Managed to whack something on the first run. Didn't feel it in the car, but there you have it. Should pop out, we'll see.

This last turn was a real bitch...

Caked... don't forget to knock that stuff off before you hit the highway. ;)

The Yaris did great, btw. We were pretty competitive on the first course, and that's in a class with 2.4L engines, so I can't feel too bad about that. Handling was great, the suspension took the bumps surprisingly well. Really don't have any complaints.

ricko · 05-06-2006, 04:54 PM

That looks like a lot of fun Idjiit, and I can see what you mean about the higher suspension giving you the needed ground clearance. So can I assume this is like a time-trial on a dirt course????? Do you do auto-cross (or whatever those things in the parking lot are called) as well?
BTW you are right about karts (from your post on another thread), fun comes in small sizes too!

Idjiit · 05-06-2006, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ricko

That looks like a lot of fun Idjiit, and I can see what you mean about the higher suspension giving you the needed ground clearance. So can I assume this is like a time-trial on a dirt course?????

Yeah, it's basically AutoCross on dirt. I haven't AutoCrossed at all yet - it doesn't really interest me. I'm much more of a Rally guy than a road course guy. I may give it a shot with the Yaris just for the hell of it. It's a fun car to drive at the limit.

ricko · 05-06-2006, 07:24 PM

Thanks Idjiit.

Idjiit · 05-06-2006, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jah

Wow, pretty cool shots, especially the one with the dirt flying!

Hah - how's this for flyin' dirt?

That came off a Pro Rally Impreza...

Idjiit · 05-06-2006, 07:45 PM

Wasn't using the e-brake a whole lot really. The first course was pretty tight so I used it on a couple turns, but the second one was pretty open so the e-brake wasn't very useful.

Remembered the thing that still bugs me about the Yaris - the accelerator is too far away from the brake. Impossible to heel-toe. I think I may just fab my own pedal extension.

riceboy · 05-06-2006, 08:46 PM

Cool pics! I can't wait till winter time and some snow... I bet this car will be a lot of fun to toss around with the e-brake!

hhcchen · 05-07-2006, 02:16 PM

a new picture from yachi's website...
http://bbs1.whocares.jp/bb/u/michiru/

hoahmaru · 05-07-2006, 04:02 PM

poor Yaris!!

I would never do this to my Yaris. I'am not brave enough to rally cross it, hehe.

hoahmaru · 05-07-2006, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hhcchen

a new picture from yachi's website...
http://bbs1.whocares.jp/bb/u/michiru/

I love love love the Japanese stock Vitz RS look. I think it looks so classy. IMO I think the Jap Vitz RS does not need any extra body kits. One day when I can import the RS rear and front bumper and tail lights, that would end my search to customize my Yaris.

GD-RS · 05-08-2006, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by hoahmaru

poor Yaris!!

I would never do this to my Yaris. I'am not brave enough to rally cross it, hehe.

I totally agree! While that looks like soooo much fun...I think I would have to kill myseld if I mashed in my bumper like that. I shed a tear and it wasn't even my car!

Cool pics though.

Idjiit · 05-08-2006, 10:17 AM

Jesus, you guys are such babies - it's just a car. :P

GD-RS · 05-08-2006, 10:23 AM

Are you kidding. I treat my car better than I do my girlfriend...

Idjiit · 05-08-2006, 10:29 AM

Man, life's way too short to worry about keeping a car clean.

GD-RS · 05-08-2006, 10:43 AM

Yeah I hear what you're sayin', but there's nothing better to me than striding out your front door in the morning and seeing a gleeming car sparkling in the sunshine...that is second to none.

Idjiit · 05-08-2006, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GD-RS

Yeah I hear what you're sayin', but there's nothing better to me than striding out your front door in the morning and seeing a gleeming car sparkling in the sunshine...that is second to none.

Nothing better than that? Man, sucks to be you I guess. ;)

stuffy · 05-08-2006, 11:08 AM

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Hah - how's this for flyin' dirt?

That came off a Pro Rally Impreza...

i like how the dirt is in focus, and the car isn't, was this intentional?

great shot!

why? · 05-08-2006, 10:40 PM

Lol, not gonna say anything about that.

Y'all would prolly hate the way I treat my cars.

I used to brag that one car I owned for 4 or 5 years was only washed twice, once by my father and once by my best friend.

Not to mention when I was in college the pile of trash in the back seat made it up and covered the seats, lol.

05-06-2006, 04:30 PM	#1
Idjiit 5 Stars, Bitches Drives: Prius, Silver Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 451	Yaris RallyCross Photos... Took place in a RallyCross with the Yaris this morning, thought y'all might get a kick out of seeing the photos. Unfortunately the quality's not great since I, obviously, I wasn't shooting... Needless to say, the hubcaps come off for this sort of event... Not a great photo, but this shows you how rutted the first track was after the second heat started. High suspensions are good for some things... Managed to whack something on the first run. Didn't feel it in the car, but there you have it. Should pop out, we'll see. This last turn was a real bitch... Caked... don't forget to knock that stuff off before you hit the highway. ;) The Yaris did great, btw. We were pretty competitive on the first course, and that's in a class with 2.4L engines, so I can't feel too bad about that. Handling was great, the suspension took the bumps surprisingly well. Really don't have any complaints.

05-07-2006, 04:02 PM	#9
hoahmaru Drives: 2007 White Yaris RS B Pac. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary AB. Posts: 122	poor Yaris!! I would never do this to my Yaris. I'am not brave enough to rally cross it, hehe. __________________ -H-O-A-H-M-A-R-U-

05-08-2006, 10:40 PM	#18
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Lol, not gonna say anything about that. Y'all would prolly hate the way I treat my cars. I used to brag that one car I owned for 4 or 5 years was only washed twice, once by my father and once by my best friend. Not to mention when I was in college the pile of trash in the back seat made it up and covered the seats, lol. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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05-06-2006, 04:54 PM	#2
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	That looks like a lot of fun Idjiit, and I can see what you mean about the higher suspension giving you the needed ground clearance. So can I assume this is like a time-trial on a dirt course????? Do you do auto-cross (or whatever those things in the parking lot are called) as well? BTW you are right about karts (from your post on another thread), fun comes in small sizes too!

05-06-2006, 07:24 PM	#4
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	Thanks Idjiit.

05-06-2006, 07:45 PM	#6
Idjiit 5 Stars, Bitches Drives: Prius, Silver Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 451	Wasn't using the e-brake a whole lot really. The first course was pretty tight so I used it on a couple turns, but the second one was pretty open so the e-brake wasn't very useful. Remembered the thing that still bugs me about the Yaris - the accelerator is too far away from the brake. Impossible to heel-toe. I think I may just fab my own pedal extension.

05-06-2006, 08:46 PM	#7
riceboy Drives: icebox Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CAN Posts: 1,003	Cool pics! I can't wait till winter time and some snow... I bet this car will be a lot of fun to toss around with the e-brake!

05-07-2006, 02:16 PM	#8
hhcchen stop staring my star perv Drives: 97 tercel Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: seattle Posts: 335	a new picture from yachi's website... http://bbs1.whocares.jp/bb/u/michiru/

05-08-2006, 10:17 AM	#12
Idjiit 5 Stars, Bitches Drives: Prius, Silver Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 451	Jesus, you guys are such babies - it's just a car. :P

05-08-2006, 10:23 AM	#13
GD-RS Drives: Black Golf...for now Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 27	Are you kidding. I treat my car better than I do my girlfriend...

05-08-2006, 10:29 AM	#14
Idjiit 5 Stars, Bitches Drives: Prius, Silver Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 451	Man, life's way too short to worry about keeping a car clean.

05-08-2006, 10:43 AM	#15
GD-RS Drives: Black Golf...for now Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 27	Yeah I hear what you're sayin', but there's nothing better to me than striding out your front door in the morning and seeing a gleeming car sparkling in the sunshine...that is second to none.