[richard_rsp]

So I signed the iA up for the first Autocross of the season here in Atlanta. It's not my normal region (Im a member of Chattanooga region), but I had a blast today and was pleasantly surprised at how good the iA did! (However, i was a bit flustered on this run, due to JUST missing my goal of getting into the 47 second range from messing up a slolam at the end - you can hear the sigh at the end).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPXvWbD6sZY

The only modifications on my car is upgraded tires (195/55/16 Bridgestone Potenza 760REs) and a "still in prototype" OVTuning tune. While I could have used some stickier tires, the higher redline of the tune really helped out. Point is: This car is a lot of fun without many mods - so go have fun with it!!!

 

[IHazCheeseburger]

Nice driving! Don't think I could have done that course without rolling over every cone so knocking one down isn't too bad in my books. Going to go back with stickier tires?

 

[richard_rsp]

Nice driving!... Going to go back with stickier tires?

Thanks! I actually didn't knock any down, i just messed up my speed and rhythm by ALMOST taking one down.

It was a lot of fun, as it has been in my previous cars - maybe even more than some of them! Not anytime soon on the tires. The ones I have are a good mix of street and autocross. And since I don't autocross competitively beyond the local level, I don't really see the need to put that kind of money into something that wouldn't be good on daily driving, right now. (the majority of stickier tires are noisy and have little tread life).

Plus, I will likely have to get new wheels before getting stickier tires - not too many sticky tires are made in an appropriate tire size for our 5.5" wide wheels. 6.5"+ wheels are definitely on my list though.

 

[Frosty iA]

Hey, Richard, nice driving! The 2016 Scion iA's motor sounds like its enjoying the workout.

 

[scionic]

Hey, Richard, nice driving! The 2016 Scion iA's motor sounds like its enjoying the workout.

Exactly what I was thinking and I actually can't wait for someone here to do modifications the engine to open it up even more... like a cold air intake and exhaust... full exhaust. But full is kind of extreme for some people.

 

[Moomur27]

Thanks for posting. The video was fun to watch and good to here the scion gitty up!

 

[Scion18]

that's pretty awesome dude!

Seems like the iA had one heck of a fun doing the autocross.

I agree with the exhaust system and take it out for another spin to listen to that sound!

Good to know the iA can handle that pretty well.

Now i'm really considering it.

 

[Frosty iA]

that's pretty awesome dude!

Seems like the iA had one heck of a fun doing the autocross.

I agree with the exhaust system and take it out for another spin to listen to that sound!

Good to know the iA can handle that pretty well.

Now i'm really considering it.


So am I, Scion18. I think all of you all 2016 Scion iA buyers have done yourselves right. Think I want in on this!

 

[patchleishman]

So I signed the iA up for the first Autocross of the season here in Atlanta. It's not my normal region (Im a member of Chattanooga region), but I had a blast today and was pleasantly surprised at how good the iA did! (However, i was a bit flustered on this run, due to JUST missing my goal of getting into the 47 second range from messing up a slolam at the end - you can hear the sigh at the end).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPXvWbD6sZY

The only modifications on my car is upgraded tires (195/55/16 Bridgestone Potenza 760REs) and a "still in prototype" OVTuning tune. While I could have used some stickier tires, the higher redline of the tune really helped out. Point is: This car is a lot of fun without many mods - so go have fun with it!!!

Hey I know this is old but how's the car with the tune? I'm trying to get some more information about it and would love to pick your brain.