RACE CAR SPECS
Make and Model : Toyota / Corolla GT - AE101
Engine : TOYOTA 4A-GE, Twin Cam 20valve
Capacity : 1587c.c.
Output : >180hp
Car weight : 911 kg
Fastest lap time : 2?38? - MME06
Engine base : AE101
Engine head : AE101
Modification
Full race engine, well balanced, port & polish,
TODA Racing performance parts >> Camshaft, Valve Spring, High Stopper Metal Head Gasket, Flywheel and Clutch Set
Suspension : FIGHTEX Type FS, by TODA Racing
Wheels : LENSO Light Weight Wheels
Tyre : Silverstone Slicks
Exhaust : FGK Ex. Manifolds, TRD full race ehxaust system
Seats : BRIDE
Lubricants : Fully MOTUL lubricants>> 300V, RBF600, Gear FF.
Chassis Strenghtening
ULTRA Racing>> Fender bar, Antirol bar, Rear Strut bar
It was by far our team's greatest achievement, and it symbolizes our transition to a professional race team, more than capable of taking on the best in the region and beating them conclusively. We made 259 laps, which is nine laps better than any previous Class C car in the history of the MME. We gained a five lap lead over the 2nd place Class C car halfway through the race, and as per the pre-race plan we backed off to hold that gap to the end. As a bonus, we also beat all the Class B cars, with the closest being three laps behind us. The Porsche GT3 that won the MME outright did 288 laps, or less than 30 more than us.
We were unfortunately denied the title due to a misinterpretation of the rules that had the engine 13cc's oversize, but errors like this will never be repeated.
Our race engine has used an 82mm size piston, which has exceeded the permitted limit. So, the question is, does 13cc is all it takes to build a 5laps gap?
The secret of our distinct achievement of gaining 5 laps margin from the 2nd runner is all about our good package of handling, braking and cornering power with all under controlled by pro drivers, instead of what the term ?cheating? on engine power, alone.
From the lessons learned last year, we identified a number of areas in which the team and car could improve. We found four major items -
Engine. As always, more power and reliability is better. We discussed the desired characteristics of the 2007 engine and how we could improve on the 2006 engine specifications to achieve this. The decision was made to use larger camshafts, more compression, slightly less revs, and more mid-range power to improve drive out of corners.
Preparation. Far more effort and cost was invested in preparing the car, both in terms of assembly but the also the replacement of many items throughout the car that could compromise its reliability. We drastically improved the system of assembling and confirming the standard of assembly.
Suspension. We decided to improve the cornering power of the car, and also to reduce understeer which would result in better lap times and reduce front tyre wear.
Chassis strengthening. We have added additional points to the roll cage as well as lower arm bar, fender bar, anti roll bar to further improve the strength of the chassis.
The result of these changes were such -
Engine. The car would exit all the corners with far greater power and this resulted perhaps the greatest improvement in lap times, though without extensive datalogging this is difficult to quantify.
Preparation. Excellent! Everything worked 100% of the time.
We were very pleased to find that the handling of the car was improved over 2006. This again gave us improved laps times due to greater corner speed and corner exit speed.
We are very confident that TOYOTA 4AG has the ideal package of handling, durability and power to succeed in MME endurance races. And yet, we had proof that we can even do it with a far 3 laps over the 1800cc Class, not to mention the lower cc Class.
MME07 has seen a TOYOTA dominate the race in Class C with qualified on pole position, and led the race from start to the end.
It has marked the change in MME history with a new contender for the Class C champion title.
The Class C battle in MME race will never be the same again.
MME07-T2 engine specification
Engine base : AE101 silvertop - full balanced
AE101 crankshaft
AE101 conrod (improved)
Modification : TODA 82mm piston
Racing bearing - Main & conrod
ARP Conrod bolts
TOM'S lightweight flywheel
TODA Clutch & cover
Cylinder head : AE101 silvertop - port & polished
Modification : TODA 288 camshaft
TODA Adjustable Cam Pulley
TODA Uprated Valve Spring
Emission : FGK 421 Extractor
TRD N1 full exhaust system
Engine Management : SARD Analyse
