Another R-comp thread - Toyota Yaris Forums

lilredrocket · 03-14-2010, 12:00 PM

Has/does anyone auto-x with r-comps on their Yaris. I don't want to hear the story of the guy rolling his Yaris. I want to know from personal experience people that have.

I would like to know what type of tire you ran and your suspension set-up for it.

ctrj · 03-14-2010, 07:31 PM

I know Garm has a set, but hasn't run them yet. I'm thinking about doing it next season. Not sure yet though.

HTM Yaris · 03-17-2010, 07:12 PM

Here are some vids of me in my Yari . The white Yaris (07) has TRD shocks with Tein springs . The blue Yaris (09) has TRD shocks/springs/sway . Both Yari utilize the same wheel/tire combo , which is 16x6.5 +40 SSR Type C wheels in conjunction with 205/45/16 Hoosier A6 tires .

http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/b...MyMovie1-1.flv

http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/b...nt=YarisIX.flv

advocate · 03-17-2010, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilredrocket

I don't want to hear the story of the guy rolling his Yaris.

Someone rolled their Yaris while on r comps?

seth_man · 03-19-2010, 08:56 PM

i ran hankook z211 C30 compund 205-50-15 last year. they did very good imo. so much grip, the wheels wouldnt lock up no matter how hard i stood on the brakes (240lb dude). never every felt like it was gonna roll over.

suspension setup started off as out of the box megan coilovers, but now...

Front

Megan Shock Tubes
WRX Koni inserts
450lb Eibach 2.5id Spring
Poly Bushing under the top mount plate
Ford Focus Endlinks

Rear

Ford Focus Koni shocks
Megan Spring Bases
Eibach 500lb 2.5id spring
TRD swaybar

lilredrocket · 03-25-2010, 12:23 AM

Where did you get the megan shock tubes and any problem fitting the shock you used.

justjesus · 03-25-2010, 04:34 AM

Damn, SethMan has a crazy a$$ setup!!!

seth_man · 03-25-2010, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilredrocket

Where did you get the megan shock tubes and any problem fitting the shock you used.

i purchased the megan coilovers used from a guy on this forum. they were good while the lasted but then started leaking and the endlinks that came with the kit were a joke.

the top of the front shock unscrews from the threaded shock tube. pull the guts out and put whatever you want inside. just so happens they fit koni inserts from my wrx quite well. the rear focus shocks bolt right up.

The eibach race springs are the same 2.5" inside diameter as the megan springs, i got them at a swap meet for $1 per spring, the top poly bushing is a left over from a rear differential outrigger bushing kit for my wrx, tool all the slop out of the front mount, that 1/4" that it could move up and down is gone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by justjesus

Damn, SethMan has a crazy a$$ setup!!!

i dont think its that crazy, ive seen way more crazy stuff out there, my car is still comfortable to drive everyday.

Tamago · 03-25-2010, 02:38 PM

thanks for sharing sethman.

lilredrocket · 03-25-2010, 03:25 PM

Thank you for the info! I can see it helping people try new things...

Morgan · 03-25-2010, 05:01 PM

I raced three events on my rcomps and never rolled? I think you'll be okay ;)

Jason@SportsCar · 03-25-2010, 05:17 PM

Under the right conditions most any car can get on two wheels. Your driver inputs will have the biggest effect on this. Don't get in over your head and you wont have a problem.

Avoid getting the car sideways, and avoid the late brake turn-in off throttle combo, If you are on the gas it is much harder for the car to get up.

I saw this happen first hand, it was awesome.

lilredrocket · 03-25-2010, 10:00 PM

Would doing the shock setup that Seth_man did be legal in HS?

seth_man · 03-25-2010, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilredrocket

Would doing the shock setup that Seth_man did be legal in HS?

i just read the 2010 rulebook and it looks like my suspension is HS legal

justjesus · 03-26-2010, 03:29 AM

Not quite. MUST use stock springs in HS.

lilredrocket · 03-26-2010, 09:11 AM

If using the shock tubes and shocks for different makesis ok I guess the Yaris does have konis available for it.... hmmmm

Jason@SportsCar · 03-26-2010, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilredrocket

If using the shock tubes and shocks for different makesis ok I guess the Yaris does have konis available for it.... hmmmm

Shocks can vary +/- 1" in overall length, but must use the OE mounts, and can have a maximum of two adjustments (compression/rebound). I have no idea what his setup would look like based on his post.

His spring change would not be legal.

lilredrocket · 03-26-2010, 01:23 PM

I know the springs would not be legal but I guess the front struts wouldn't be legal because shock tubes are not on the Yaris from the factory...

03-14-2010, 12:00 PM	#1
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	Another R-comp thread Has/does anyone auto-x with r-comps on their Yaris. I don't want to hear the story of the guy rolling his Yaris. I want to know from personal experience people that have. I would like to know what type of tire you ran and your suspension set-up for it. __________________

03-14-2010, 07:31 PM	#2
ctrj Drives: 07 Yaris Sdn, 97 4Runner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 113	I know Garm has a set, but hasn't run them yet. I'm thinking about doing it next season. Not sure yet though. __________________ RJ 2007 Toyota Yaris Base Sedan -5 speed SOLD

03-17-2010, 07:12 PM	#3
HTM Yaris resident senior View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south Carolina Posts: 814	Here are some vids of me in my Yari . The white Yaris (07) has TRD shocks with Tein springs . The blue Yaris (09) has TRD shocks/springs/sway . Both Yari utilize the same wheel/tire combo , which is 16x6.5 +40 SSR Type C wheels in conjunction with 205/45/16 Hoosier A6 tires . http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/b...MyMovie1-1.flv http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/b...nt=YarisIX.flv __________________

03-25-2010, 12:23 AM	#6
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	Where did you get the megan shock tubes and any problem fitting the shock you used. __________________

03-25-2010, 03:25 PM	#10
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	Thank you for the info! I can see it helping people try new things... __________________

03-19-2010, 08:56 PM	#5
seth_man View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 159	i ran hankook z211 C30 compund 205-50-15 last year. they did very good imo. so much grip, the wheels wouldnt lock up no matter how hard i stood on the brakes (240lb dude). never every felt like it was gonna roll over. suspension setup started off as out of the box megan coilovers, but now... Front Megan Shock Tubes WRX Koni inserts 450lb Eibach 2.5id Spring Poly Bushing under the top mount plate Ford Focus Endlinks Rear Ford Focus Koni shocks Megan Spring Bases Eibach 500lb 2.5id spring TRD swaybar

03-25-2010, 04:34 AM	#7
justjesus View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 962	Damn, SethMan has a crazy a$$ setup!!!

03-25-2010, 05:01 PM	#11
Morgan View User's Garage Drives: 07 MM LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PCB, FL Posts: 504	I raced three events on my rcomps and never rolled? I think you'll be okay ;) __________________

03-25-2010, 05:17 PM	#12
Jason@SportsCar Drives: 2015 H Production Yaris Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Debary, FL Posts: 1,953	Under the right conditions most any car can get on two wheels. Your driver inputs will have the biggest effect on this. Don't get in over your head and you wont have a problem. Avoid getting the car sideways, and avoid the late brake turn-in off throttle combo, If you are on the gas it is much harder for the car to get up. I saw this happen first hand, it was awesome. __________________ 2005-2008 SCCA Solo BS National Champion 2017-2018 SCCA H Prod National Champion

03-25-2010, 10:00 PM	#13
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	Would doing the shock setup that Seth_man did be legal in HS? __________________

03-26-2010, 03:29 AM	#15
justjesus View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 962	Not quite. MUST use stock springs in HS.

03-26-2010, 09:11 AM	#16
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	If using the shock tubes and shocks for different makesis ok I guess the Yaris does have konis available for it.... hmmmm __________________

03-26-2010, 01:23 PM	#18
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	I know the springs would not be legal but I guess the front struts wouldn't be legal because shock tubes are not on the Yaris from the factory... __________________

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