This is a flange that we ordered from MAPerformance. This flange is for 4G63 head. A couple of interesting features make this flange stand out from the competition. First it has grooves to center the manifold runners over the exhaust ports. It also has CNC transitions to match the oval ports to the 1.5″ round runners we have chosen. This flange is usually used with their full Evo 8-9 manifold, but because this 4G is going into an IS300 sideways, we will have to fabricate our own manifold.
Jonathon Stancel has passed tech this morning with his V8 Is300 and is ready for some practice time on the track. Tomorrow the gates will fully open and the fun begins. Don’t forget to stop by the Batlground booth to say hello and pick-up your free “Save Drifting in Atlanta” sticker to show your support for the cause. Here is the link to the petition.
We originally started a five lug conversion for this Colt to fit some larger wheels with a different lug pattern. Our attention soon turned to the old factory calipers and mounts that would now be incompatible. Our options at this point are to use a set of OEM Mitsubishi Eclipse calipers or to look towards the aftermarket for a solution. We decided that switching out to larger Wilwood calipers, some OEM IS300 rotors and a pair of custom caliper brackets would solve our issue of fitment. The added braking power will make this little Colt much safer on the street and more competitive on the autocross circuit.
Recently we installed a set of Tein lowering springs on a Toyota Yaris. These springs lowered the car approximately 2″ giving this little car a much nicer stance. The rear set took little more than 5 min. While the front install was very straight forward, it still took much longer to complete. Now front and rear Teins are in place it’s time for an alignment, and to pull up that 2012 SCCA rulebook for any class changes this may cause.
This weekend will be full of excitement at Turner Field. This Saturday the 24th will be the S2 Drift in the upper lot. Over 50 drifters are registered to run in single and tandem groups. Sunday will bring the SCCA Atlanta Region back to the lower lot for their Points 2 Autocross competition. They will have the usual assortment of classes ranging from stock vehicles all the way up to full blown track cars. Spectators get in to S2 Drift for $10 and as always admission to the SCCA event will be free.
Let’s face it, the MKIV Supra didn’t come out last year and these classics sometimes need a little help to keep up with the times. We are replacing the well used Alpine CD player in this one with a much needed upgrade. With features such as direct control for iPod and HD Radio the new Pioneer CD RDS unit is far superior to the 10+ year old aftermarket head unit that was previously installed. We shudder to think some of these vehicles are probably still rockin’ the giant CD/Tape combo units.
This is a Boost Logic T6 front mount intercooler for Josh’s widebody Supra project. After the previous Greddy 4 row intercooler was damaged and found to be discontinued, it seemed like a great time to get this massive replacement. This is the largest one available for the MKIV without cutting of the frame or bumper supports and the sheer size is impressive. The core size is 5″ deep, 27 1/2″ wide & 13″ tall and capable of supporting over 1500 RWHP. This is a BIG piece to a fast puzzle.
We are proud to announce the Batlground IS300 will be competing in the entire series this year.
2012 Pro AM Schedule
April 7th Testing & Tech Gresham Motorsports Park
May 11th-12th- Pro AM Rd 1 Road Atlanta
June 1st-2nd Pro AM Rd 2 Palm Beach International Raceway
July 7th Pro AM Rd 3 Charlotte Register
Aug 4th Pro AM Rd 4 Charlotte Register
Sept 15th Pro AM Final Virginia International Raceway
Oct 6th End of Season Throwdown Gresham Motorsports Park
Autocross is starting soon! 
- February 25th – Stone Mountain – Test and Tune
- February 26th – Stone Mountain
- Points 1 March 9-11th – SGMP (Adel, GA) – Dixie National Tour March 25th – Turner Field
- Points 2 April 1st – Atlanta Motorspeedway
- Points 3 April 21-22nd – zMAX Dragway (Concord, NC) – Evolution Super Shootout April 29th – Atlanta Motorspeedway
- Points 4 May 5-6th – Atlanta Motorspeedway
- Evolution Super Shootout May 12th – Turner Field – Novice School May 13th – Turner Field
- Points 5 June 9th – Atlanta Motorsports Park – “Special Stage” June 24th – Turner Field
- Points 6 August 11th – Turner Field – TNT / Driver Development August 12th – Turner Field
- Points 7 August 25th – Turner Field – TNT / Driver Development August 26th – Turner Field
- Points 8 September 4-7th – Lincoln Airpark (Lincoln, NE)-SCCA SOLO Nationals September 23rd – Atlanta Motorspeedway
- Points 9 October 6th – Turner Field
- Points 10 (Subject to Braves Playoff Schedule) October 7th
- Turner Field – Champion of Champions (Subject to Braves Playoff Schedule)
For more information please visit their website: http://www.atlantascca.org/
Our Supra rebuild project is on the frame machine today. This machine along with a skilled professional is capable of some amazing repair work. To straighten out a unibody car like this takes many tons of force and several hours of time but the end result will be worth the effort. Another classic Supra back on the road!
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