how did it do?

somehow I'm dying to see if this is been attempted yet... thats what we need a k car / rally car... someone get to work !

autcross != rally. look it up =)



The scion looks to possibly be a perfect fit in HSTOCK, where currently the Mini Cooper is dominating.


The scion is lighter, has more power per pound, and wider wheels than the mini. The mini has a superior rear suspension. could be interesting.


maybe I'll find out =)

here, are some relevant 'on paper' stats:

POWER WEIGHT - SCION
mini - 2524/115@6000 /21.94
scion 2340/108@6000 /21.66


TRACK - MINI
mini - 57.7
scion 57.3/56.3


WHEELBASE
mini - 97.1
scion - 93.3

HEIGHT - MINI
scion - 60.2
mini - 55.9

WHEELS: - SCION
mini 15x5.50
scion 15x6??


SUSPENSION:- MINI
mini mcpherson/multilink
scion mcpherson/torsion

Maybe this summer!

just test drove one.

rear drum brakes! yuck. but probably not an issue on an autocross course. wont really ever need to slow down. brakes felt solid anyway.

car seem to have a pretty high center of gravity though, and I could really feel that rear torsion beam.

hmmm.

great car for the money tho.

mebe i will have one when they hit texas in Feb.

let's see what my little baby can do now with the low pro tires on my 16 inch wheels, but I've always wanted to try rally, just my mustang was bad handling and way too heavy, but no more! Hey I'm from Houston Jack, what part are you in? PM me.

some one compare the mini to this http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4437

some one compare the mini to this http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4437

kinda meaningless stats. tire plays such a huge role, and serious autocrossers will all be on the same tires (hoosiers).

2fix- I am around holcombe/brompton near the med center.

nothing wrong with a mustang for autocross, it is much quicker than a scion would be. But the scion should do well in its class.