2012 Scion Tuner Challenge Team VCMC powered by Shift Autosport!!

[VCMC-STC]

Originally Posted by mechaghost

looking good! What wing did you guys put on it?

Thanks mechaghost!!

The wing is an APR GTC-300 (the big boy). Luckily we measured correctly and got the mounts for a BMW E46 and they worked perfectly.

Just as a side note, if anyone is looking into a wing similar to this one, some bracing will be needed for the trunk as it not the most stable of pieces. Scion did a great job making the car light, but it will need some structural help in places when you put force into it.

Richard

[sandman126]

Thing looks like a BEAST! Good luck guys, keep us updated.
Pretty awesome how the Beamer brackets worked haha

[RallySport Direct]

I always wondered what a wing a splitter would look like on these cars, and I love it! Your car looks great!

Thanks,
Rick

[track_warrior]

Originally Posted by VCMC-STC

Thanks mechaghost!!

The wing is an APR GTC-300 (the big boy). Luckily we measured correctly and got the mounts for a BMW E46 and they worked perfectly.

Just as a side note, if anyone is looking into a wing similar to this one, some bracing will be needed for the trunk as it not the most stable of pieces. Scion did a great job making the car light, but it will need some structural help in places when you put force into it.

Richard

Looks like you guys went to wide though!! Should have used their smaller wingspan.

[VCMC-STC]

Thanks so much for the positive comments guys! We are definitely happy with the look of the car and I can't wait to show you some pictures with the vinyl applied! (probably have some up tonight, already some on our FB www.facebook.com/VCMCstc )

Originally Posted by pcasso87

Looks like you guys went to wide though!! Should have used their smaller wingspan.

I thought you might have been right when I 1st saw it too. Of course one of the reasons we did go for the big one was the looks, we knew it would be functional but if you're going to go for a wing, might as well go big!

Last night, however, we decided to do some aero testing with the wing. Fashioned some lengths of string to the rear window, trunk and wing, to test at what angle gives us the greatest desired effect with minimal drag.

One thing we realized with the 3D shape of the GTC wing is it was made for a car with a much larger greenhouse. The edges of the wing were actually produced the cleanest flow of air due to its different shape and the air infront of the edges being uninterrupted . A bit of blind luck, but it works really well now!

Richard

PS. sorry for the hipstergram picture

[bneale]

Good Luck this weekend Rich!!! You know I'll be rooting for you guys of course!!

I've seen this car in real life and I can tell you guys, this car is a beast at AutoX. Pictures do not do justice to the car.

I can't wait to see how well they do this weekend. I wish you the best of luck.

Ben

[VCMC-STC]

Team VCMC Wins Challenge #1!!!!!!!

Team VCMC has won 1st place in the Scion Tuner Challenge FR-S Edition Challenge #1: Autocross!! Shift Autosport put together a fantastic car and the whole VCMC team really put their heart into getting the car ready and up to speed for this event! All the hard work paid off with a convincing win over 2nd place Top Tuner with a margin of just over 1.5 seconds!

We look forward for Challenge #2: Driving Skills which will be held Monday September 3rd in St. Eustache. Team VCMC hopes to bring home the Tuner Challenge '86' Medal again along with 10 more championship points!

As always stay up to date and read more about the competition on our website: www.TeamVCMC.com

Team VCMC will also be updating you live during Challenges on our FACEBOOK PAGE!!!

Richard

[VCMC-STC]

Sorry about the image size guys, I've edited them and they just wont change.

Check out the video from my fastest run at Challenge #1!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHYABO9fMlQ&hd=1"]Scion Tuner Challenge #1 Autocross Fastest Run (Raw) - YouTube[/ame]

Richard

[VCMC-STC]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Lw-tH9wy7g"]Team VCMC FR-S AutoX Video 1 - The Sampler - YouTube[/ame]

Team VCMC was out Autocrossing again, TEST TEST TEST, and we had a chance to really go to town with some cameras and experiment! Keep an eye out on the Facebook page and our website for more videos coming soon!!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/VCMCstc

Website: www.TeamVCMC.com

Richard

[track_warrior]

Great job guys!! Car looks phenomenal!! Could i ask you for a huge favor? Id love to see the wing mounts up close if possible and a birds eye shot of it as well. Thanks

[VCMC-STC]

Originally Posted by pcasso87

Great job guys!! Car looks phenomenal!! Could i ask you for a huge favor? Id love to see the wing mounts up close if possible and a birds eye shot of it as well. Thanks

Thanks for the compliment sir!!!

This might not be the greatest picture (and please excuse the silly face) but it does show the mounts. In all honesty you don't see a whole lot from the top and the inside is rather disappointing. Due to the 1st challenges being fairly low speed we didn't worry about the stiffness of the mounts for the rear wing. So we mounted it directly to the trunk lid, and in all truth, it isn't good enough. The trunk is so lite from stock, the whole top deck flexes if you pull on the wing a bit. We will be beefing things up for the faster events such as time attack ect over the winter and will keep you up to date!




If you guys have any questions about the build please don't hesitate to ask!

Richard

[Scooby South]

subscribed....how did I miss this...Good luck Guys

Bill

[VCMC-STC]

Scion Tuner Challenge Webisode #1!!!!


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIm1kTIiHuA&hd=1"]Tuned FR-S autocross throwdown: Challenge 1 - YouTube[/ame]

Scion of Canada released the 1st webisode of the Scion Tuner Challenge FR-S Edition!! Check out the video to see Team VCMC take the win and some great visuals!!


For more behind the scenes info about the 1st competition also check out the 'Team VCMC Webisode #1' we put together with team leader/driver Richard Basford and lead mechanic Andre Millette who attended the 1st challenge in Barrie Ontario!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJsn44OPId4&hd=1"]Webisode #1 - YouTube[/ame]

For the most UP-TO-DATE info on Team VCMC LIKE us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VCMCstc


Website: www.TeamVCMC.com


Richard

[VCMC-STC]

Team VCMC Suspension Cam!!!!!

Have you ever wondered what suspension looks like during an autocross run??

Left rear suspension! Check out the subframe movement and tire flex!!
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjx8WFXHNLA&hd=1"]Team VCMC FR-S - AutoX Video 3: Rear Suspension, Subframe, Tire (HD) - YouTube[/ame]

Front left suspension!
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3sbVXkiQd8&hd=1"]Team VCMC FR-S - AutoX Video 2: Left Front Suspension (HD) - YouTube[/ame]



More coming soon as we have installed Whiteline front and rear swaybars and bushings since these videos were taken. We're especially excited to see the difference in subframe movement with the Whiteline rear subframe bushings installed!!!


For the most UP-TO-DATE info on Team VCMC LIKE us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VCMCstc


Website: www.TeamVCMC.com

Richard