Some Pics From FormulaD Englishtown NJ
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06-19-2008, 01:14 PM
#8
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Originally Posted by AMGala
Nice pics Ray! I see that body kit manufacturers need some more R&D on side skirts to prevent them from coming off.
And Ray, you need to post some pics of your ride if it is modded like your sig says!
And Ray, you need to post some pics of your ride if it is modded like your sig says!
I'll be doing a photoshoot of mine next week, after I add a few more things
06-19-2008, 01:23 PM
#9
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by brownie
Is that scion rwd? Great pics.
06-19-2008, 04:16 PM
#10
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Nice pics, Platano... 
Question: Was BustedJack there with you too? If yes, give the little liar a nice backhand from all of us, okay?
Question: Was BustedJack there with you too? If yes, give the little liar a nice backhand from all of us, okay?
06-19-2008, 04:27 PM
#12
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Loseit
it looks like it is spinnin the rears. Modded?
06-19-2008, 05:27 PM
#14
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Nice pics, Platano...
Question: Was BustedJack there with you too? If yes, give the little liar a nice backhand from all of us, okay?
Question: Was BustedJack there with you too? If yes, give the little liar a nice backhand from all of us, okay?
06-19-2008, 05:27 PM
#15
ITBs on the IS 
Nice pics Ray, what are you shooting with again?
Nice pics Ray, what are you shooting with again?
06-19-2008, 07:10 PM
#16
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
ITBs on the IS
Nice pics Ray, what are you shooting with again?
Nice pics Ray, what are you shooting with again?
06-20-2008, 04:40 AM
#17
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I was hoping beyond hope that the drift scene went away but alas, maybe not. 
Good picture quality though.
Good picture quality though.
that tC is most definitely 
06-20-2008, 08:22 PM
#20
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Originally Posted by v6cord2k5
did the IS350 get a new engine? here it is w/ a 2JZ
06-21-2008, 01:47 AM
#23
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
lol..naw havent seen Jack for awhile, he'll hit me up on AiM every now and then..
Interesting...you're gonna hafta spill the beans for us on just who this guy is.
06-21-2008, 02:04 AM
#24
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iTrader: (1)
that TC is actually awd
http://www.importtuner.com/features/...a_d/index.html
http://www.importtuner.com/features/...a_d/index.html
Originally Posted by Import Tuner
After pulling out of Formula D in 2007, all seemed quiet. Many wondered where the first Honda that competed professionally went. Well now it's 2008, a new season of Formula Drift is upon us, and RS-R is back with a completely new ride. When RS-R premiered the S2000, it gave Honda fans something to cheer for at drifting events. Now, after two long years in the making, RS-R will give a new generation of fans a new drum to march to: the Scion tC.
"Naturally, the first question that pops into your mind is, `Hold up, this is a front-wheel-drive car, how can it compete in Formula D?' With a little research, we found out that the tC shares its chassis origins from an all-wheel-drive vehicle not sold in the U.S. But it wasn't as easy as swapping in a sub frame, engine and transmission, and splitting the transfer case to power the rear wheels. If the S2000 was a difficult build, the tC was exponentially more complicated.
"A simple solution would have been to remove the front output shafts, diverting all the power to the rear wheels, but that can only handle so much energy before breakage. The stock transfer case wouldn't handle the power levels we needed to be competitive. Plus, we saw it as an opportunity for RS-R to showcase our experience and knowledge of making a non-driftable car drift.
By now, I,'m sure everyone is dying to know which all-wheel-drive subframe and rear end is shared with the Scion tC chassis: the Toyota Caldina. Sold exclusively in Japan, the Caldina is Toyota,'s take on a sporty wagon, but more importantly it was offered as an optional all-wheel-drive in certain trims. Using the Toyota Caldina transverse engine and drivetrain would have been relatively easy, but where,'s the fun in that? Since weight balance and distribution were key factors for the build, the decision was made to take the factory engine and drivetrain setup and run it longitudinally. We could have just chopped the firewall to make room for the engine and transmission, but it isn,'t allowed in the Formula D rulebook. Working around this posed quite a problem. It was a herculean task that Gary Castillo of Design Craft Fabrication was up for, especially since he had worked with RS-R in building the Honda S2000 years ago.
"Naturally, the first question that pops into your mind is, `Hold up, this is a front-wheel-drive car, how can it compete in Formula D?' With a little research, we found out that the tC shares its chassis origins from an all-wheel-drive vehicle not sold in the U.S. But it wasn't as easy as swapping in a sub frame, engine and transmission, and splitting the transfer case to power the rear wheels. If the S2000 was a difficult build, the tC was exponentially more complicated.
"A simple solution would have been to remove the front output shafts, diverting all the power to the rear wheels, but that can only handle so much energy before breakage. The stock transfer case wouldn't handle the power levels we needed to be competitive. Plus, we saw it as an opportunity for RS-R to showcase our experience and knowledge of making a non-driftable car drift.
By now, I,'m sure everyone is dying to know which all-wheel-drive subframe and rear end is shared with the Scion tC chassis: the Toyota Caldina. Sold exclusively in Japan, the Caldina is Toyota,'s take on a sporty wagon, but more importantly it was offered as an optional all-wheel-drive in certain trims. Using the Toyota Caldina transverse engine and drivetrain would have been relatively easy, but where,'s the fun in that? Since weight balance and distribution were key factors for the build, the decision was made to take the factory engine and drivetrain setup and run it longitudinally. We could have just chopped the firewall to make room for the engine and transmission, but it isn,'t allowed in the Formula D rulebook. Working around this posed quite a problem. It was a herculean task that Gary Castillo of Design Craft Fabrication was up for, especially since he had worked with RS-R in building the Honda S2000 years ago.
06-21-2008, 11:40 AM
#26
F1 cart racer
the 2jz was a temp motor for IS because they didn't finish on the development for the V8 thats in it now for the beginning of the formula D season.
the V8 thats in it now i don't believe is an Ls7 but is something toyota made.
clublexus..has more info, i just don't remember it at this time.
the V8 thats in it now i don't believe is an Ls7 but is something toyota made.
clublexus..has more info, i just don't remember it at this time.
06-21-2008, 12:07 PM
#27
Originally Posted by AS3.0CL
the 2jz was a temp motor for IS because they didn't finish on the development for the V8 thats in it now for the beginning of the formula D season.
the V8 thats in it now i don't believe is an Ls7 but is something toyota made.
clublexus..has more info, i just don't remember it at this time.
the V8 thats in it now i don't believe is an Ls7 but is something toyota made.
clublexus..has more info, i just don't remember it at this time.
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