So who actually races their Scion? [Archive]

THansenite

12-18-2009, 09:17 AM

Lets get this forum going. There are several drivers in various series proving that Scions are a capable platform for racing. Just wondering who else races their car (and I'm NOT talking to the wannabe street-racers out there).

Even though I recently sold my Scion, while I owned it I was very active in racing. I started out drag racing at a quarter mile track here in Iowa. Eventually, I started looking for turns and got into SCCA autocross and hit a few events at a local road course.

With the right suspension mods and a little extra power, these cars can surprise people.

ArticTC

12-18-2009, 12:10 PM

I have made many trips down the strip in mine and won a couple of bracket races with it. Took a couple of laps around road atlanta, and a track called little talladega. Fun car to run around corners. Really suprised me the first time out. Without many suspenion mods it holds really good.

THansenite

12-18-2009, 01:16 PM

I guess some pics would help spice up this thread a little bit too:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/THansenite/2009_Autocross/20090628_Osky/578536529_ygzyt-XL.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/THansenite/2009_Autocross/20090403_Marshalltown/DSC_1280.jpg

You can see my Hero GoPro camera on the side of my car in this pic:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/THansenite/2009_Autocross/20090517_MLK/540679093_dsc_0216_easyhdr_batch.jpg

MurByrne

12-18-2009, 02:25 PM

I dont' but i also own an 1st gen xB....

I plan to with the next car though!

XD2O

12-18-2009, 04:31 PM

Shoot, boost that baby Murph, they do really well in the autocross with a little boost!

ReaperX

12-18-2009, 04:48 PM

Been to the local 1/8th mile track about 4 times, made a total of 26 passes in 2009.

Just joined the NASA-SE and ran Road Atlanta HPDE1 December 5-6 for their annual Toys for Tots run. Will be going to Carolina Motorsports Park in February where I should be cleared for solo track driving and then two more events at Road Atlanta. When Redline Time Attack announces their schedule I will compete at one event nearest to me.

My instructor was very surprised as well as the other students in HPDE1 as to how well the tC did with mininmal modifications (Coilovers, R Sway, TRD CAI & Axleback, BFG KDW's). I was keeping pace through the corners with a Miata and MR2, and keeping close to a Mini Cooper S on the back straight.

I was able to achieve speeds of 115mph on the back straight coming into 10a, 85-90mph through turn 12, and 105-110mph the breaking point into turn 1.

The only thing that has made me uneasy is how "light" the rearend gets @ 105mph. Other than that the car handles well and is very responsive. I myself am surprised at how well it does with the modifications so far. Looking forward to better brakes, lighter rims and wider tires, and boost!

If anyone wants to run with the NASA-SE region they are giving a free weekend of HPDE1 to new members. Memberships cost about $45 and is well worth it for the free weekend.

http://nasa-se.com/

THansenite

12-18-2009, 08:21 PM

The only thing that has made me uneasy is how "light" the rearend gets @ 105mph. Other than that the car handles well and is very responsive. I myself am surprised at how well it does with the modifications so far. Looking forward to better brakes, lighter rims and wider tires, and boost!

I had the same problem, though it was only 70mph into a sweeper. I kept my rear adjustable bar set the same, but my adjustable front bar is what really helped me out.

06silvertc

12-18-2009, 09:36 PM

i really enjoy drag racing, i have done the 1/4 mile on the Tc and on my dsm(i know this not dsmtuners). The dsm was fun to lunch with the 2step but next year i will be using the Anti-lag which i have set to build 15psi instead of 5, i also will be turning the boost up and hopefully i can get in to the mid to low 11s. The tc for been a stock car other than just trd cai and lowering springs its still fun to drag race and next year will also doin more suspension work and autocrossing it.

MurByrne

12-18-2009, 10:55 PM

Shoot, boost that baby Murph, they do really well in the autocross with a little boost!

no money or time :mro: It would be fun though!

_Keith_

12-19-2009, 02:04 AM

Shoot, boost that baby Murph, they do really well in the autocross with a little boost!

Actually that wouldnt help much.... and would make things worse if not done right...

_Keith_

12-19-2009, 02:06 AM

Heres one of my old vids..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wzaS8_C6Uw

MeatRocket

12-19-2009, 11:23 AM

i do!!

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/crazyedie19/scan0001.jpg

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charlie07tC

12-19-2009, 05:38 PM

I drag race, have been since 04 starting with my 1st gen eclipse gst (sold) and now my 07tc, I just wish the tC had a better top end.

MeatRocket

12-19-2009, 05:56 PM

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/crazyedie19/l_439ba796eebe4bb4a867d1af48b98c0e.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/crazyedie19/l_2221bb149d61448996d74c90a3483157.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/crazyedie19/l_dbcaa382bdcb49a084d348ab5cf36482.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/crazyedie19/l_02a5a46bdacf4566bb81c369c850dc82.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/crazyedie19/l_bb164d7b7be74649aa6ddbb85e1ce8f2.jpg

MPME

12-19-2009, 07:03 PM

I had the same problem, though it was only 70mph into a sweeper. I kept my rear adjustable bar set the same, but my adjustable front bar is what really helped me out.

A rear wing or tall spoiler will help a lot for those that track their tCs. The hatch provides a lot of lift -- just enough to upset the rear -- and without something to separate the air from the hatch's glass, the phenomenon won't go away.

ciddy08

12-21-2009, 01:41 PM

A*REA and I had our tC on the 1/4 mi for the first time ever, at SCION SHOW OF CHAMPIONS in MD this year. that was such a good event.

drag racing is fun, but i have ALWAYS wanted to hit the twisties on a race track! plan to get that accomplished in 2010. glad to see this thread. i live in the northeast US. any suggestions?

ReaperX

12-21-2009, 02:54 PM

Join up with your area NASA and start learning:

www.nasaproracing.com

HomEr

12-21-2009, 11:03 PM

Actually that wouldnt help much.... and would make things worse if not done right...

trial and error... :aha:

06silvertc

12-21-2009, 11:25 PM

here is one of my dsm and i will upload one of the sion tomorrow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cncWT2oFSJg

_Keith_

12-22-2009, 10:43 AM

trial and error... :aha:
Yep but best to learn how to drive the car before making it faster...

Oh well..

WeAkSaUcE

12-22-2009, 12:24 PM

street or track? lol

WooKie

12-22-2009, 01:32 PM

I Have been racing my Scion since I bought it, I don't do close course, because a) is quite expensive b) I'm not boosted; but I will try sometime anyway. I always go to the 1/4 mile stretch, best time ever was 15.2 at 90mph.

Last year I was owning all the scions racing at the 1/8 mile track during Scion Exposed in Houston, until someone with spray beat me for like .5 seconds. and not to brag or anything, but I am the fastest Naturally Aspirated Scion tC in Houston, I haven't raced another one faster than me. :D

_Keith_

12-22-2009, 01:58 PM

street or track? lol

Track of course...

Best thing to do is if you wanna get into racing go out race your car as is. Then slowly upgrade it so you can feel the difference as its changing.. So you adapt to it. Plus learning lines and how to take corners, really helps your times.

_Keith_

12-22-2009, 01:59 PM

ciddy08

12-22-2009, 02:23 PM

Join up with your area NASA and start learning:

www.nasaproracing.com (http://www.nasaproracing.com)

will do. see you in the spring!

speedintc

12-23-2009, 01:22 AM

i do!!

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/crazyedie19/scan0001.jpg

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haha thats is me yo. my car looks so much different now.

TheFantasticG

12-24-2009, 09:00 PM

I race a lot at the 1/8 and 1/4 tracks in Houston with 07TStC.

I decided though a few months ago I'm not going back until I get some drag radials though. I'm not going to get into the 13s until I get better tires.

Atomsk

12-26-2009, 07:40 PM

ReaperX

12-26-2009, 08:19 PM

i have done drag strips before. It was fun but i hate running agains trans ams, and mustangs since that is what everybody has around here. I havent got the dough for a turbo kit right now. haha but since these seems to be the fourm to ask. do any of you know of road course and tracks around Okc or even in oklahoma? I want to start doing that just i really cant find any place.

http://www.hallettracing.net/

Here's one. The NASA-Texas region goes there June 12-13 this year.

www.nasaproracing.com (http://www.nasaproracing.com) Select Texas region for info near your location.

Atomsk

12-27-2009, 12:11 AM

Thank you

Space Cadet

01-04-2010, 12:16 AM

Hallett would be sick, but its pretty expensive James... I think we may try an get alot of people around OKC to throw down to rent the track this summer. :kid:

xtremesplokc

01-04-2010, 06:26 PM

Looks like theyll be offering Test n tune days throughout the spring and summer! Its $150 a car which really isnt THAT bad considering its all day :) I think we definitely need to go!

Atomsk

01-06-2010, 07:34 PM

i would not mind going at all. i got to get the car ready first

MeatRocket

01-06-2010, 10:35 PM

Oh shit! We got cops, cops, cops, cops!

tcambio

01-06-2010, 10:56 PM

Here are some shots from the 2009 season
The car ended up #3 in Chicago Region SCCA in ST class

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f160/mrexotica/17866487-090620_142636.jpg
Up on two wheels in Milwaukee

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f160/mrexotica/2009%20SCCA%20Double/DSC_1465.jpg
Second to Final SCCA Chicago event. If you look closely, I'm OVERsteering & correcting

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f160/mrexotica/2009%20SCCA%20Double/th_run3coldtires.jpg (http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f160/mrexotica/2009%20SCCA%20Double/?action=view&current=run3coldtires.flv)
Same event. Cold tires. I had no problem getting the car to rotate!

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f160/mrexotica/2009%20SCCA%20Double/th_winningrun.jpg (http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f160/mrexotica/2009%20SCCA%20Double/?action=view&current=winningrun.flv)
Same event. Winning run.

PUREcaliforniaGOLD

01-07-2010, 09:07 AM

Here is a vid of me autocrossing my first gen.
But we have a local 1/8th mile drag strip that we frequent during summer. Dnt have any pics or vids of that.

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pinoyFMtC

01-07-2010, 02:22 PM

^That xA looks fun.

I've done drag racing, I currently do a lot of autocross and I plan to do a couple rallycross events in the future.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h70/whereswaldo583/Autocross%20August%2016%2009/DSC_0144.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h70/whereswaldo583/Autocross%20August%2016%2009/DSC_0256.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h70/whereswaldo583/Autocross%20August%2016%2009/DSC_0257.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h70/whereswaldo583/Autocross%20August%2016%2009/DSC_0259.jpg

More, better pics here:

http://www.photostockplus.com/home.php?tmpl=31&user_id=21181&event=328625&action=viewphoto&photo_id=22044346&album_id=328629

http://www.photostockplus.com/home.php?user_id=21181&tmpl=31&event=328625&action=viewphoto&photo_id=22044338&album_id=328629&pcount=45

Dude

01-07-2010, 03:14 PM

So far my record is 5-1 on the 1/8 mile, I hope this year I can make a few Auto-x runs.

vs Piece O Shit Honda - Win
vs Gen1 xB - Win
vs MONKEY_CHEESE (http://www.scikotics.com/forums/member.php?u=7848) - Win http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-UJEwE7UM0 (I'm on the inside lane)
vs Boxy Brown (http://www.scikotics.com/forums/member.php?u=2043) - Win
vs clayjones19 (http://www.scikotics.com/forums/member.php?u=10470)- Win http://www.youtube.com/user/okitokyo#p/a/u/0/jOlGvgVdh7w (I'm on the outside lane)
vs Skillz44 (http://www.scikotics.com/forums/member.php?u=9386) - Lose

Domenerick

01-07-2010, 06:32 PM

bvanmcknight

01-08-2010, 03:19 PM

i have raced the 1/8th mile track in mine, did a few passes then proceeded to get two flats...

MeatRocket

01-08-2010, 03:24 PM

That sucks^^lol

ReaperX

01-08-2010, 07:26 PM

and everyone is giving a shit about racing because? we drive scions not 200+ mph sport cars.

The tC does very well on the strip and road course. The rest of the line does good for not being "race minded". If you don't have anything positive to say or information to share, do not post.

scionjoexb27

01-08-2010, 09:59 PM

The tC does very well on the strip and road course. The rest of the line does good for not being "race minded". If you don't have anything positive to say or information to share, do not post.

it's called an opinion and like an asshole everyone has one. it's a free country. just giving my opinion, seems like everything has gone "fast and furious" crap now.. sorry if the youngins want to slam gears well then go ahead, but I has nothing to prove with my XB.

Timindabox

01-09-2010, 12:18 PM

Racing doesn't necessarily mean going fast. I've autocrossed my xb before (and would love to again if any events came close to me) and actually won the mildly modified stock class. The xb handles extremely well with very few modifications, and is a lot of fun.

scionjoexb27

01-09-2010, 05:07 PM

there's a big difference when a type of a post is who "races" there scion,
vs it saying something like who takes there scion to the drag strip, or a close coarse to learn how to drift.

TheFantasticG

01-09-2010, 10:03 PM

I don't know anyone who is douche bag enough to race to "prove something" ... well, I do know one but he doesn't race anymore.

I race because its fun.

MeatRocket

01-09-2010, 10:10 PM

well said sir^^^

morticianaxe

01-18-2010, 03:13 PM

well this is what we do here in east mesa with no traffic around. http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=63713528 its a little long but what ever. we do tons of canyon runs here in the west. we also go to the local drag tracks out here when they are open.

B0x_B0y

01-18-2010, 04:19 PM

I wish i had a fast car :(

Dude

01-18-2010, 04:24 PM

engine swap + turbo + light gen1 = amazing power to weight ratio :D

once i actually have a caree and can afford it thats what i'm gonna be doing.

B0x_B0y

01-18-2010, 05:12 PM

engine swap + turbo + light gen1 = amazing power to weight ratio :D

once i actually have a caree and can afford it thats what i'm gonna be doing.

yea lol keyword for me "afford"

Atomsk

01-18-2010, 05:50 PM

i think the affording thing is a problem for all of us. If i could afford it i bet i could figure out a way to fit a turboed 3uzfe shortblock into a tc.

Dude

01-18-2010, 05:52 PM

Gen1 FTMFW

06silvertc

01-18-2010, 08:22 PM

i think the affording thing is a problem for all of us. If i could afford it i bet i could figure out a way to fit a turboed 3uzfe shortblock into a tc.

i would do that ^^^ or a 2jz stroked to 3.4l and a big big single

tcambio

01-18-2010, 11:17 PM

B0x_B0y

01-18-2010, 11:18 PM

You don't need tons of power to have fun, or go fast (legally)
I'm making 120hp at the MAX & I have TONS of fun in my car.
At autocross, I regularly see mildly-modofied Miataskicking butt - 200-hp Elises spanking 400-hp 'Vettes.

Anybody can go fast in a straight line. Tune the driver & make the most out of what you've got.

thanks dude i appreciate the boost! (no pun intended) so what do you think i can do for xcross? lowered card? struts? etc.? just need some ideas

Uncle_Unix

01-18-2010, 11:20 PM

thanks dude i appreciate the boost! (no pun intended) so what do you think i can do for xcross? lowered card? struts? etc.? just need some ideas

Just get to the track and start, its a blast and will all come to you in time what extras are needed.

tcambio

01-19-2010, 12:35 AM

what he said!

If you have a box, they probably won't let you run unless it's lowered

Otherwise, some ideas:

for wheels - small & light over big & heavy. 17" wheels weigh around 20lbs - Enkei RPF1's in 15x7 weigh 10 (the tires weigh about the same)
use winter tires in the winter & summer tires in the summer.

If you're looking for function, look for what racers use, not necessarily what's JDM I use & recommend Koni & Eibach

The 1NZFE is slow. We'll never get it to go fast with out pouring tons of money in.

But #1 HAVE FUN

THansenite

01-19-2010, 01:46 PM

I disagree. If you want to get started in racing, bone stock it the way to go. If you have modifications, you will get bumped up into higher classes. My car was turbocharged with no suspension work. I was going up aganist STI's and Evo's. I highly recommend starting in the stock SCCA classes and once you get the hang of it, slowly build your car up to compete in the higher classes. You will become a much better driver that way and learn how aftermarket parts affect the dynamics of your car.

Atomsk

01-20-2010, 02:58 PM

well since everybody is talking about upgrades. Does anybody reccomend a rear strut bar for the tc?

ReaperX

01-20-2010, 09:41 PM

Rear Sway Bar would be much more benefitial than a strut bar (that is assuming you are currently running the stock bar). I would suggest Progress Technology for a rear sway. 22mm and comes with adjustable spherical endlinks, got mine from PTuning for 184 shipped. If you have an upgraded rear sway, I hear the ingalls 4pt rear chassis brace is good instead of a strut bar.

Atomsk

01-20-2010, 10:23 PM

i have ordered a progress rear sway already. I was wanting a strut bar to Just dont know which would be the best option for the car.

THansenite

01-21-2010, 03:17 PM

If you get a strut tower bar, do it for show only. On the tC, the strut tower bar has almost no benefit. The car is already pretty stiff in that area. If you really want performance, you would be much better off getting a front sway bar, better end links, harder bushings, etc. Those parts actually make a difference. A rear sway bar is nice, but having an adjustable front to fine tune the suspension has helped me out on the track a lot.

Atomsk

01-23-2010, 01:09 AM

Thanks for the info

Atomsk

02-03-2010, 09:38 PM

bump

MeatRocket

02-03-2010, 10:16 PM

bump

ok

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/crazyedie19/bump.gif

Dude

02-04-2010, 09:43 AM

Scion Drag N Brag Round 2 starts July. Last year Scion started this even here at Texas Motor Speedway, and it was a blast. They had drag races and a car show goin on at the same time open to all makes and models.

Atomsk

02-04-2010, 06:51 PM

haha thanks meat rocket?
I went to the scion drag and brag alot last year. Will they be running the scion only class again of not?

Dude

02-05-2010, 09:37 AM

I dont know, they are taking our suggestions and i hope they actually do something with them. It would be nice if scion has its own Drag Class.

Atomsk

02-05-2010, 08:49 PM

At first we didnt last year. The class we where in was stock 4 and 6 cylinder. That lasted until we were getting killed by the guy in the evo and then the two gtrs showed up and raced in the same class. We eventual got our own class at the end and to me it was very fun to race against mostly other members.

SatsumaXa

02-06-2010, 12:03 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VRVmb6Qpw4&feature=player_embedded
Just posting some racing tuned Scions, of course they are purpose built but still great!!

BTW if drag racing is in your blood build it like "the White Zombie"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrHXdM9f13k

Atomsk

02-06-2010, 12:29 PM

honestly i don't think i want to build a giant golf cart that sounds like a drill on steroids. Then the thing will pollute just as much as my car does now if u want to make that point. then there is the cost of building something like that. Nice videos though. and if you did like the white zombie u might want to check out the Tesla.
http://www.teslamotors.com/

Atomsk

02-08-2010, 11:47 PM

So to you guys who race your tc's. What kinda front sway bar do you recommend?

_Keith_

02-09-2010, 02:05 AM

So to you guys who race your tc's. What kinda front sway bar do you recommend?

hotchkis sway bar set...

Atomsk

02-09-2010, 09:10 AM

i already have a progress rear and i dont feel like getting rid of it to buy a complete new set since i just got the thing. Is their any place that will sell just the front one?

ReaperX

02-09-2010, 09:57 AM

search the classifieds on here or http://clubsciontc.com . I've seen a bunch of guys that have purchased the hotchkis set and sell the front bar. IMO you really do not need a stiffer front sway bar.

Atomsk

02-09-2010, 11:45 AM

thanks

Sciko_Scott

02-09-2010, 12:18 PM

I took mine to the drag strip twice when I first got it. It was fun but the times were nothing to brag about! I am yet to run it on the track with the NOS and other upgrades, but I am sure I will this season. I have been doing more auto cross events lately. Our local BMW club holds a lot of great time trial events which are hard but a ton of fun!

pinoyFMtC

02-09-2010, 01:10 PM

So to you guys who race your tc's. What kinda front sway bar do you recommend?
I would recommend a REAR bar personally. I thought the stock swaybars understeered in auto-x too much. A rear bar pushes the car toward more neutral handling, by giving the car more oversteer. Putting just a front will cause the car to understeer more. The ratio of front to rear stiffness via swaybar will dictate how much understeer/oversteer you have. This is why TRD and Progress make a rear bar only. The Hotchkis front/rear set is probably the best swaybar setup, since it allows front and rear adjustability. However, I run the Progress rear one and it works great :mrb: Pick one depending on your driving style/budget. Install for the front swaybar is a major PITA, since you have to drop the front crossmember.

Edit: Just read that you have the progress one. If you like how it handles now, a front swaybar will give you less body roll in the front, but most likely it will understeer more.

Atomsk

02-10-2010, 10:14 PM

so to keep the thread alive does anybody have any pics od the doing any type of racing?

Uncle_Unix

02-10-2010, 10:33 PM

I would recommend a REAR bar personally. I thought the stock swaybars understeered in auto-x too much. .

Exactly my thoughts, quicker steering and some get the rear moving and car will run like a champ.

ReaperX

02-11-2010, 12:18 AM

how bout a vid. just skip to :54 and watch me come down the hill. will be heading back in march. This is Road Atlanta btw.

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tcambio

02-11-2010, 08:27 PM

Nice!

Atomsk

02-14-2010, 11:14 AM

Anybody else?

Atomsk

02-21-2010, 11:01 PM

So i am entering my first auto x event in 2 weeks. this will be my first in a tc, got any advice for me with this car.

tcambio

02-22-2010, 08:13 AM

#1 Have Fun!
#2 don't be afraid to ask advice from the experienced drivers.
#3 Have Fun!

TxtC27

02-23-2010, 08:36 PM

I've only ever done a little bit of 1/8th mile drag racing, but I plan to hit up some autocross events this summer. I wish I had a manual though. :-/

Atomsk

02-23-2010, 09:20 PM

man i feel you on that but i guess that is why my car was cheaper than normal

tcambio

02-23-2010, 10:36 PM

Still do it!

I've been beaten by an auto RSX for the last two years...

Atomsk

02-25-2010, 09:52 PM

well is anybody else ready for auto x season. If so what upgrades if any are you gonna add?

ReaperX

02-25-2010, 11:19 PM

Well i got some goodies, but not for autoX.

Dezod SS Brake lines
Motul High Temp Brake fluid
Hawk HP+ Brake Pads
Corbeau Seat w/ 5pt harness
New RSB Endlinks

tcambio

02-25-2010, 11:24 PM

I'm going to sacrifice some streetability & replace my Eibach SportLines (which have been excellent so far) with some race springs.
MAYBE I'll spring for one or two race seats.
My Bridgestone RE-11's will last maybe half the year...
It all depends on how many people buy Toyotas from me this spring...

toyota_scion_tc

02-27-2010, 12:40 AM

I do and will continue once I return, car will be fully built this time!

spiffyzeek

02-28-2010, 04:15 PM

I will be once i get out of alaska. not sure if i want to before that though.

MeatRocket

03-02-2010, 01:58 PM

Ask any racer. Any real racer. It don't matter if you win by an inch or a mile. Winning's winning

toyota_scion_tc

03-02-2010, 02:03 PM

ask any racer. Any real racer. It don't matter if you win by an inch or a mile. Winning's winning
lmfao!

06silvertc

03-14-2010, 07:58 PM

well today i finally autox the tc

Malagger

03-14-2010, 09:14 PM

In 08 the local scion dealer here (metro toyota/ scion) rented the Kalamazoo speedway for a day and had an event called a "race and drive".
Basicly you could bring out your own ride, and do some hot laps (of course after signing a waiver saying they werent responsable for you finding a wall ect.) or you could give them your credit card (in case you found a wall) and drive a "demo car", option 3 was just to ride around with a dealer employee, but it was alot of fun.

tcambio

03-14-2010, 09:39 PM

Nice!

I'm signed up to instruct at SCCA Chicago's The Learning Curve driving school on 10 & 11 April - less than a month away!
(I MAY be instructing my wife! -Couldn't be prouder if she DOES decide!)

Atomsk

03-14-2010, 10:37 PM

did a autox in tc

ReaperX

03-15-2010, 09:10 AM

Well just got back from Road Atlanta. Got cleared for solo. I'll post some in-car vids as soon as I edit them down to play nice with youtube.

Atomsk

03-15-2010, 08:20 PM

sweet i cant wait to see them

Atomsk

03-16-2010, 07:31 PM

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs511.snc3/26829_10150130661825514_558855513_11685565_687014_ n.jpg

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs511.snc3/26829_10150130661840514_558855513_11685566_2667917 _n.jpg

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs511.snc3/26829_10150130661850514_558855513_11685567_2073304 _n.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs491.snc3/26829_10150130661885514_558855513_11685568_8070765 _n.jpg

Atomsk

03-22-2010, 08:50 PM

anyone else have and photos or videos?

ReaperX

03-24-2010, 11:12 PM

As promised, in-car of Road Atlanta

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tcambio

03-25-2010, 10:50 AM

Nice footage! What camera did you use?

ReaperX

03-25-2010, 12:09 PM

Go Pro Motorsports HD. I'd recommend this camera to anyone that is tracking a car. It is only 3.3 ounces and takes amazing footage for the size.

Atomsk

03-25-2010, 05:02 PM

where do you have it mounted in the car?

tcambio

03-25-2010, 06:35 PM

i have the hero wide cam & the sound is not as good as yours. the new camera is a decent step up in quality!

ReaperX

03-25-2010, 09:38 PM

Mounted it on the windshield on the passenger side. Once I get a roll bar I'll mount it on the harness bar.

I am still very much surprised out the quality of video that comes out of such a small camera. I know they did some work on the sound capturing ability over the regular camera. Well worth the money!

Thorium06

04-14-2010, 10:47 PM

I race the living crap out of my tc, its built as a SCCA SMF car, but it has also taken part in open track days and some time trial events are in the near future. Im new to this forum, and it seems my car doesnt fit in with the rest lol I dont really have a stereo, or real interior, not one straight body panel, and my paint is almost all gone. Oh and apparently I drift too...

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/Thorium06/23701_1441591682464_1313234286_1181.jpg

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/Thorium06/P3060043.jpg

Atomsk

04-15-2010, 09:01 AM

that car looks good to me and the tracks look really fun. I know what you mean by the not exactly fitting in with the rest. I like having a go car instead of a show car. so :Forum65: to you and you pics.

tcambio

04-15-2010, 11:06 AM

these are from Chicago Region SCCA's Learning Curve autocross school...I was instructing my wife. If she had signed up with the guys, she would have finished 2nd of 3, just in front of a 180hp Celica GTS!!! She won't be doing the full season this year, but she will be competing in a few events! I couldn't be prouder!
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f160/mrexotica/Learning%20Curve%202010/LearningCurve2010-2021.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f160/mrexotica/Learning%20Curve%202010/LearningCurve2010-2020.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f160/mrexotica/Learning%20Curve%202010/LearningCurve2010-2049.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f160/mrexotica/Learning%20Curve%202010/th_VideoCristy06.jpg (http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f160/mrexotica/Learning%20Curve%202010/?action=view&current=VideoCristy06.flv)
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f160/mrexotica/Learning%20Curve%202010/th_CristyLearningCurveINCAR_0001.jpg (http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f160/mrexotica/Learning%20Curve%202010/?action=view&current=CristyLearningCurveINCAR_0001.flv)
Unfortunately, ours was again the only Scion there... Come on out!!!

iggy

04-15-2010, 01:10 PM

shit i race daily from delivery to delivery! gotta keep them zas hot lol:weight:

DeadCannon

04-15-2010, 07:56 PM

I'm going to be doing some local races this year. Our sponsor is big into AutoX and track days and planning a autoX series for us. Heres the thread on it. Let him know you are interested!
http://www.scikotics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156319

scionsouth

04-21-2010, 01:22 PM

Here is a new the official post with more detail and registration links.

http://www.scikotics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167710

Thanks,
Jonathan Sexton.

Thorium06

04-21-2010, 02:13 PM

I tried clicking on those links, but it says im not authorized to view it...

scionsouth

04-21-2010, 02:47 PM

I tried clicking on those links, but it says im not authorized to view it...

Opps... it might be something to do with being in the Central KY forum.

Here is a direct link to FB page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richmond-KY/Scion-South/144266335739?v=app_2344061033#!/pages/Richmond-KY/Scion-South/144266335739

And this direct link to our FB event page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richmond-KY/Scion-South/144266335739?v=app_2344061033

Thorium06

04-21-2010, 04:15 PM

damn, why does it have to be all the way in kentucky lol if it wasnt so far, i would for sure be down to enter. your the one who posts over in the scca forums arent you?

DeadCannon

04-21-2010, 04:38 PM

Yeah, it's because he posted it in the chapter forum, which you can't see unless you are in a chapter. :( sorry!

scionsouth

04-21-2010, 04:52 PM

damn, why does it have to be all the way in kentucky lol if it wasnt so far, i would for sure be down to enter.

That would be a pretty serious drive.

your the one who posts over in the scca forums arent you?

That's me. :mrg:

scionsouth

04-21-2010, 04:59 PM

Yeah, it's because he posted it in the chapter forum, which you can't see unless you are in a chapter. :( sorry!

Is it cool to post the same thing in the Motorsports forum or should we just get it moved from CKY to Motorsports?

DeadCannon

04-21-2010, 06:20 PM

I think I can move it. We need someone to come knock you off!

Thorium06

04-21-2010, 07:24 PM

ill take that challenge! anyone want to pitch gas money and ear plug money and possibly a hot tub once i get there?

Thorium06

04-21-2010, 07:25 PM

That's me. :mrg:[/QUOTE]

I figured that was you, I never post over there, I mainly just look for good deals on used hoosiers, and rules verifications.

Atomsk

05-12-2010, 01:51 PM

so i have had my new sway on for awhile and i am just waiting on the test track to be open again.

tcambio

05-13-2010, 12:46 AM

Do iT!!!

The rear anti-sway bar will perk things up!

Atomsk

05-14-2010, 11:35 AM

I know i love the thing so far. plus i wanna try to be able to hang in the same ballpark as the guy with the nsx. haha might be challenging.

malibuguy

05-17-2010, 09:16 PM

i drag & road race mine

tcambio

05-17-2010, 09:23 PM

Photos!

Atomsk

05-17-2010, 11:43 PM

i will try. i got a new video camera and need figure out a way to mount it.

tcambio

05-20-2010, 03:46 PM

mounts are expensive.

I made one out of a bike handlebar & a tripod head, but it was far from perfect & it rattled. I've seen one made out of a couple pieces of wood clamped in the headrest uprights with small bolts that seemed to work.

Atomsk

05-24-2010, 12:51 AM

my day. a rough cut of one run i will probably add a song in there to get rid of the sound now so if u have any suggestions pm me.

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Atomsk

05-24-2010, 02:00 AM

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ReaperX

06-02-2010, 09:32 PM

I'll be heading back to Road Atlanta on the 18th of this month with a fresh set of Nitto NT01's and 2 clean sd cards. Videos and pics to come following that weekend.

Atomsk

06-07-2010, 10:44 PM

if i ever come out that way i want to take a few laps for a day around road Atalanta!

ReaperX

06-10-2010, 08:20 PM

Road Atlanta is definately a track worth making a trip to.

Just got these back today, 225/45/17 NT01's

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x238/Dalidip/_DSC0056.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x238/Dalidip/_DSC0057.jpg

Atomsk

06-11-2010, 11:34 AM

ohh very nice. I want a set now

Atomsk

06-16-2010, 11:03 PM

Race day Sunday. videos to follow

ReaperX

06-23-2010, 07:31 AM

Here's my in-car from this past weekend. The drivers in DE2 were much faster than DE1 as expected

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Atomsk

06-29-2010, 06:02 PM

so how did the new tires feel and nice vid

ReaperX

06-29-2010, 09:07 PM

Thanks!

I still got a little learning to do on the Nitto's, but they felt great. I now need more camber front and rear. I over drove them a bit during the first day, then settle down the second day. I know how they feel when I exceed the grip limit, and have to relearn some of my corner entry speeds, especially in #1. I also have to get some new brakes, with the extra heat from the tires I exceeded my braking capabilties a few times.

Atomsk

06-30-2010, 01:11 AM

what kinda brakes did you go too.

ReaperX

07-08-2010, 11:01 PM

Well after talking with my brake guy we have decided that the HP+ just wont cut it with the Nitto's. Will be using HAWK HT10 up front and HPS in the rear. I will probably have to get custom pads made by HAWK once I begin TT next year.

Atomsk

07-09-2010, 02:48 AM

sound like you are getting serious

tcambio

07-09-2010, 11:48 AM

Cool!

ReaperX

07-10-2010, 08:29 AM

Very much serious, lol. By my december event I will have a s-pipe w/ a 2.5" straight pipe exiting right behind the passenger door. It will have a flange welded to it to mate to the s-pipe so I can run my current exhaust when dd so I don't annoy everyone on the road. That will be my last point modification to stay in TTF. I am hoping to begin competition by mid next year. I am going to hopefully (fingers crossed) test out of HPDE2 and move to HPDE3 during my August event.

tcambio

07-11-2010, 09:37 AM

I'm jealous! My goal is to progress to time attack/high speed autocross.

Atomsk

07-12-2010, 11:50 PM

i am interested in that new exhaust set up. Just wondering do you have a roll cage and a stripped interior or is it still rocking stock.

ReaperX

07-14-2010, 12:33 AM

No cage yet unfortunately. I purchased a seat and 5 point harness and haven't even used em yet because I don't have a cage. When I get the exhaust done I will post pics of it for sure.

Interior is still there when I am commuting back and forth to work and wherever else life takes me and the wife. I do pull everything out past the rear seats prior to going to the track though. In August I am going to gut it past the front seats.

Tomorrow I am going to start a little blog thread about my build and race progress so that others may see what I am doing and hopefully build some interest for racing (legally) within the group, and showing that our cars are more than just show pieces.

and btw..... just recieved 2 more bottles of Motul RBF600 brake fluid and my Hotchkis rear upper camber links. Brake pads are also on their way.

Atomsk

07-14-2010, 02:32 AM

sweet. let me know about this blog i want to follow it. Good choice on the products. ohh btw i view it the same way. i wish more people saw the performance potential in the cars and would race legally.

ReaperX

07-14-2010, 07:30 PM

Will do, and I completely agree with you.

Here is what was waiting for me when I got home last night. MOAR CAMBER!

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x238/Dalidip/_DSC0006.jpg

Atomsk

07-14-2010, 11:30 PM

how much did those bad boys set up back?

ReaperX

07-15-2010, 10:45 PM

it was about 240 for the set.

Atomsk

07-16-2010, 12:23 AM

hmmm. i need to get my car in shape but this college thing is expensive and takes away from my hobbie

ReaperX

07-16-2010, 10:09 AM

If you think college is expensive, wait till you graduate..... it only gets more expensive. My wife and I make a decent amount of money, but there seems to not be much left after paying bills (mostly because of my student loans). If I could, there would be soo much I would do with the car.

Atomsk

07-16-2010, 01:55 PM

i know it get more expensive but i am paying for most of my college by myself and am trying to get out with as little student debt myself. hahha life only gets more expensive that is why i am doing little things to my tc right now.

Atomsk

08-01-2010, 07:16 PM

how is that camber working out for ya. and got a new set of tires in a used tire pile to burn up at the track

xBdriver

08-05-2010, 04:32 AM

I dont race my Scion but I have taken it to the drag strip. I ran a 18.2 @ 75mph...yes its a automatic.

tcambio

08-05-2010, 09:21 AM

It doesn't matter what your time is, as long as you had fun doing it!:wave:

Atomsk

08-05-2010, 12:49 PM

exactly. there is no way in hell i am fast on the tracks i go to but it is fun and entertaining

xBdriver

08-05-2010, 01:35 PM

I think drag racing is boring but autocrossing and track driving is a blast!

Atomsk

08-05-2010, 02:12 PM

yeah to me road races is fun. I don't make 300 plus horsepower in a fwd car but i tend to do a lot better than them on a road course and auto x

Atomsk

11-05-2010, 10:55 AM

so reaperx got any plans for the car during the off season?

ReaperX

11-08-2010, 08:51 PM

SHOCWAVE

11-08-2010, 10:13 PM

I've just started auto crossing with my Tc, and its such an adrenaline rush!!!!

check this link!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnuVRUHmjG0&feature=related

xBdriver

11-20-2010, 02:26 AM

Well actually, I have already executed my plan. I have an '03 Evolution VIII now. Will be running that in TTC/B after next year. I will continue to keep up with this thread and assist my fellow racers/hpde'rs in any way that I can.

If you need some spares or some parts for cheaper than new with only 1-2 weekends on them let me know, I'll cut you a good deal since you track your car (I got two sets of front brake pads with one weekend a piece on em, Hawk HT-10 & HP+ and a few other goodies)

why did you decide to go with the evo?

I've just started auto crossing with my Tc, and its such an adrenaline rush!!!!

check this link!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnuVRUHmjG0&feature=related

Good run, but you need both hands on the steering wheel. Try placing them at 9 and 3. For autocross you dont need to shift a lot, usually after you shift into second gear you can pretty much live it in there for the whole course.

Atomsk

11-20-2010, 12:09 PM

that looks like a pretty high speed autocross

SHOCWAVE

11-20-2010, 12:31 PM

why did you decide to go with the evo?

Good run, but you need both hands on the steering wheel. Try placing them at 9 and 3. For autocross you dont need to shift a lot, usually after you shift into second gear you can pretty much live it in there for the whole course.

ya that was my first run, and then i started to use both of my hands, and my time started getting better. i need to get stickier tires for my next run in Feb. hopefully i can get some scikotics to meet me at the next run.

tcambio

11-22-2010, 10:15 AM

DeadCannon

11-22-2010, 10:22 AM

Why didn't you run GS?

tcambio

11-22-2010, 10:40 AM

Because I ran the first half of the year in Street Touring in my xA & was after the championship jacket in ST.

tc2nr

11-30-2010, 10:10 PM

I finished the Chicago SCCA season with a win!

Unfortunately, I didn't win by enough (they score by the percentage back from first, not the place)

I ended the year .8 point out of first in Street Touring.

Can't really complain, as I only have a fat Hotchkis rear swaybar & Dunlop Star Spec tires. AND I switched cars in the middle of the year...

Hey man I'd love to talk with you sometimes. I'm building a time attack car and looking to meet up with a few Scion owners that are racing currently. I need a track to go to and get my times down. Just don't want to go to Joliet all the time.

tcambio

11-30-2010, 11:16 PM

Absolutely! I haven't seen another Scion autocrossing in 3 years!

For 2011, I'm shooting to do the SCCA series at Rt 66, Salt Creek's Sseies at Maywood Park, and a time attack or two.

my e-mail is cambio.tony@gmail.com

I'd like to hear what has worked on your car too, as I am early in the build of my car!

tc2nr

12-01-2010, 01:35 AM

Man I really appreciate you reaching out to me like this. I want to get to the track as much as possible so that I can become a better driver. Then really amp up my mods so that I'm a great driver and have a great car.

Currently I'm working on brakes, suspension, tires, and SAFETY. You can never have too much safety equipment. Then I'm going under the hood to really get that HP up. I'm going to shoot you my email and number so that I can pick your brain as this will be my first year at an "official" track.

tcambio

12-01-2010, 09:25 AM

I instruct in Chicago Region SCCA's spring autocross school, The Learning Curve. Last year, it was about $120 for two days' instruction - AND about a day & a half of track time!

I took it three years ago & learned TONS. My wife took it last year & was pulling similar times to a SAAB 9-3 turbo - in our xA!

Stay tuned.

tc2nr

12-02-2010, 01:03 AM

In the 2011 season, you'll have a brand new student!

tcambio

12-02-2010, 07:17 PM

Cool!
You'll love the Learning Curve!

Stay tuned on www.scca-chicago.com/solo (http://www.scca-chicago.com/solo)

M_Z_Squared

12-02-2010, 11:59 PM

ANy1 actually autocross in NC?

tc2nr

12-03-2010, 02:42 AM

Cool!
You'll love the Learning Curve!

Stay tuned on www.scca-chicago.com/solo (http://www.scca-chicago.com/solo)

I have a question for you that I didn't find in the thread. What safety equipment do you recommend for novice drivers? Helmets and so on.

For me the choices are a bit overwhelming.

tcambio

12-03-2010, 10:25 AM

All you need is a decent motorcycle or car helmet. that is all!

oldvet53

12-03-2010, 03:14 PM

years ago when i was stationed at Ft.Benning we would have auto crosses evey couple of weeks,i ran a RSR 2.8L Capri. but since i've been back in Arkansas i think the nearest track is Tulsa or Dallas and i hate to drive 250-500 miles just to get to the track. shure wish they had one here in N.E.Arkansas so i could go.