Prius SCCA Solo II FSP

Thank you OHIOCITYPRIUS for grabbing these shots of the car. I have been looking for a while to see how the public is reacting to the car. Good to see those of you out their enjoying Mike and I's work. Unfortunatly the specs posted are the "simplified so the public understands them" specs, if anyone is interested in more detailed info (regarding drivetrain, etc.) then I would be happy to send out a revised general spec list again on this thread. I would also be happy to post the hi-res photos of the car for anyone to look at as well. Thank you again for your interest!

 

that is pretty hot...looks so raw and strong like bull.

 

Very cool. Please post all the specs, details and more pics.

 

Also, please let us know where you will be competing. It's been a while since I went to an SCCA event. I'd love to come out and chear you on.

Steve T

 

ok here are some more detailed specs for the SCCA solo2 Prius. sorry it took a while to get back here....

Team:
Owner/ Crew chief- Jim Leininger

Owner/ Driver- Matt Leininger
Co-driver/ fabricator- Mike Nakata

Logistics and back-up driver- Jose Alfaro

Modifications:

Drivetrain:

Engine:
Internal- Stock
External- modified intake routing in style of Toyota Motorsports Bonneville Prius. TRD Japan ECU controls (redline, cam timing, fuel map changes). Further exhaust and intake manifold modifications under development.
Transaxle: Custom Weismann 1-way locking differential


Chassis:
Interior: Motorsports Technical Center 6-point chromoly bolt in roll cage, Sparco Corsa racing seats, custom seat tracks; Sparco 383 Suede Steering wheel w/ billet touring car quick disconnect.
Exterior: TRD Japan front spoiler, TRD Japan custom flared front fenders. Custom rolled rear fenders. Custom graphics designed by Matt Leininger, applied by Molly Designs.

Suspension:
Custom TRD USA adjustable coil over dampeners (based off of ZZE series Matrix and Celica), tuned and valved by Progress Technologies. Eibach springs. Front camber adjusters, modified rear sway bar.

Wheels:
WedsSport Satin TC-005 one piece spun forged- 17x 8.5â€, custom offset.

Tires: Dry- Hoosier AS305 225/45R17
Wet- Dunlop RE750, shaved 225/45R17

Brakes:
Modified Hawk Performance brake pads- “black compoundâ€
Motul Synthetic hi-temp brake fluid.

Basic Specifications:
Race weight, wet- 2772lbs (stock, dry- 2890lbs)
Weight distribution- 56/44 percent (stock, 59/41)
Overall height- 56.3in
Ground Clearence- 3.1in

Here are a few pics for your enjoyment:
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we'll see if anyone gets this....hehe

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HA I love the bumber sticker in the rear window! :lol:

 

hm.. sounds like those old nintendo (white and red ones) cheat to me.

The pics are HOT!

 

It's the old get-everything special-god-mode code for many many Konami games old and recent. It's especially fun if you have to do it on the dance pad/mat with your feet.

 

Okay, tell us more about this "TRD Japan ECU".
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This is as we know it here in the states as the same ECU controls that the Land Speed record Prius had. Boost inverter, ecu controls and some other little details. For the purpose of public consumption, we use in-house TRD Japan (the same builders of the Prius GT demonstrater) as the named supplier for this component. Also for public consumption, and SCCA rules (which are very strict), our changes limit only electronic control over the VVT-i, fuel and spark maps, and boost inverter. When the car returns from the auto show circuit the Wiesmann locker and ECU controls will be installed. More info will follow the Prius community is interested. As for now we are just trying to showcase the Prius in a new light.

 

CONTRA!!!

 

So where can I get one of these TRD ECU's?

 

Wow! And again Wow. Only problem is with that searing wheel how to you switch from the Energy Screen to the Consumption Screen with out taking your hands of the wheel? :lol:

 

What is the offset on the 17x8.5 Wed's wheels? I am looking at some 17x8.0 and want to know what offset I should use. Most people have mentioned try to stay as close as possible to 45mm. I dont plan on lowering the car so I hope rubbing during corning isn't an issue.

Thanks,
Cola

 

I would like to know what Eibach part number coil springs, progressive no doubt, that are on the SCCA solo2 Prius.
I installed Eibach progressive springs on other cars, together with fast acting gas shock absorbers to control the higher spring rate. The Eibachs were reasonable in price and worked very well, greatly improving control, ride, handling without a harsh ride. Although the cars were lowered a little, the progressive design of the Eibach springs provided much greater resistance to bottoming out and high resistance to sagging under load.