Canadian tC Project - Autox Videos! 10-17-11
06-06-2011, 11:46 PM
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That is AWESOME! Nice chop skills! Wow!
No updates yet. WAY too busy at work to be here nor there.
Although good news, I have an autocross this weekend, so hoping the course is open and fast cause it doesn't like to throw around on tight stuff with the big wheels!
So, should have a video up after that...and hopefully a good time to show too!
Although good news, I have an autocross this weekend, so hoping the course is open and fast cause it doesn't like to throw around on tight stuff with the big wheels!
So, should have a video up after that...and hopefully a good time to show too!
06-15-2011, 12:40 AM
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Update time! Wow it's been a while!
Autocross = more good times!
Finished 5th in class which is STU (Street Tire Unlimited) behind a Z06 Vette and a 450whp Legacy GT piloted by a driving instructor, just to name a few. So, I'm happy! Haha.
Car is a handful on short course stuff though. So much grip that the car sways more than expected when trying to toss it from side to side. This induces a lot of understeer which makes for an interesting drive.
Sways coming soon, then will see what's up!
VIDEO COMING SOON!
Autocross = more good times!
Finished 5th in class which is STU (Street Tire Unlimited) behind a Z06 Vette and a 450whp Legacy GT piloted by a driving instructor, just to name a few. So, I'm happy! Haha.
Car is a handful on short course stuff though. So much grip that the car sways more than expected when trying to toss it from side to side. This induces a lot of understeer which makes for an interesting drive.
Sways coming soon, then will see what's up!
VIDEO COMING SOON!
06-15-2011, 02:41 AM
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is auto-x run by scca up there as well? guessing ur wheels put you in STU otherwise you'd be in ST, right? or does the bbk move u up as well
edit: also, any new experiences on the TRD springs after autocrossing?
edit: also, any new experiences on the TRD springs after autocrossing?
06-15-2011, 08:31 AM
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Awesome tire/wheel setup! I was considering getting those same yokes when I get new wheels, how is the handling, ride, treadlife etc so far?
First off, thanks to the vehicle designers for giving this little car such gigantic wheel wells!
Here they are, in all their glory...
- Enkei RPF1's 18x9.5" +45
- TRD Big Brakes
- TRD Lowering Springs
- Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 255/40R18
Before:
After:
And for those wondering how tight this fitment really is....
The front caliper has about a millimeter of clearance to the spoke and about 2 millimeter to the wheel weight. Its tight!
As far as inner clearance goes, there is about 1/2" to 3/4" on the inside of the rear to the trailing arm. All other areas clear without issue.
The front will turn lock to lock without rubbing and clears the inner strut by about 3/4".
Around the car it is pretty much as flush as flush can be. It doesn't get anymore perfect.
Hope this helps someone with their next wheel purchase!
Here they are, in all their glory...
- Enkei RPF1's 18x9.5" +45
- TRD Big Brakes
- TRD Lowering Springs
- Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 255/40R18
Before:
After:
And for those wondering how tight this fitment really is....
The front caliper has about a millimeter of clearance to the spoke and about 2 millimeter to the wheel weight. Its tight!
As far as inner clearance goes, there is about 1/2" to 3/4" on the inside of the rear to the trailing arm. All other areas clear without issue.
The front will turn lock to lock without rubbing and clears the inner strut by about 3/4".
Around the car it is pretty much as flush as flush can be. It doesn't get anymore perfect.
Hope this helps someone with their next wheel purchase!
06-15-2011, 12:03 PM
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Yes, the wheels put me in STU. Actually, I'm on the edge of ruling with the car cause I could actually go to SP, but STU is more competitive. A lot of guys running Toyo R1R's though, which makes it hard to keep up.
As for the TRD springs, still no complaints. There is some obvious body sway with the current setup, but nothing bars won't fix. The car has a very neutral front/rear balance. In a lot of cases I would do a bar based on what I need the car to do. You know, add a rear bar to assist with oversteer, or front for understeer, however in this case the pair together should sort out all my current problems. Car has a lot of weight and tossing it around is work.
Right now, because I blew a tire on my 19's, I'm street driving on the Yoko's and they are wearing extremely well. Probably have 6,000-7,000km's on them and you'd barely know it. Lots of life left. Probably get 2-3 seasons out of these!
