For those that may not know, I have a similar build thread on FocusRS.org [here] and personal Build Diary website for my 2016 Ford Focus RS (weekend/autox). www.HanksRS.com.
This thread will be dedicated to my 2023 GR Corolla Circuit Edition (daily driver).
Follow along at my personal Build Diary website: www.HanksGR.com
Build Date History:
Build Date: 04/17/23
Arrived at Dealer: 06/13/23
Trailered home: 06/22/23, 06/23/23
Goals for my GR:
1. Bring a smile to my face each time behind the wheel.
2. Make total strangers come up to me and ask questions.
3. Run 12s in the 1/4 mile on 93 octane gas and street tires.
4. Survive weekend trips around the Louisiana countryside on its crappy roads.
Planned future mods:
1. More power
2. Tasteful weight reduction
Completed so far:
1. Window Tint (07/08/23)
2. First Detail + PPF (12/23/23)
3. Wheel Locks (12/27/23)
4. Blackvue Dashcams (12/28/23)
5. V1 Radar Detector (12/28/23)
6. Modern Spare Tire Kit (01/09/24)
7. LED Rear Bumper Reflectors (01/16/24)
8. Longer Rear Wiper (01/26/24)
9. Delta X Pitch Mount (02/02/24)
10. First Oil Change (02/02/24)
11. 2024 Model Year Updates (02/04/24)
12. Eventuri Engine Cover (03/10/24)
13. Eventuri Intake (03/10/24, 03/23/24)
14. ECUTEK Flash Tune (03/17/24)
15. ProClip Cellphone Dash Mount (04/02/24)
16. Forge Motorsport Intercooler Kit (04/06/24)
17. P1660-14 DTC Fix (04/23/24)
18. Delta X Pitch Mount V2.0 (06/15/24)
19. Ethanol Content Analyzer (07/14/24)
20. Front Bumper Fix (07/12/25)
Current Cost of Mods = $6,837.50 [Spreadsheet Link]
Current Datalog Results = ECU Connect App [Spreadsheet Link]
Current Certified Weight = TBD (x/x tank of fuel)
Current Race Weight = TBD (1/4 - 3/8 tank of fuel)
Current Total # of Launches (UniClutch Track) = 7 [Spreadsheet Link]
*Note: I never launched on the stock clutch. It slipped with my E30 tune and I replaced it.
Best 1/4 mile pass while modified:
12.703@110.92mph [Details Here]
Pictures along the way:
Trailered her home.
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This thread will be dedicated to my 2023 GR Corolla Circuit Edition (daily driver).
Follow along at my personal Build Diary website: www.HanksGR.com
Build Date History:
Build Date: 04/17/23
Arrived at Dealer: 06/13/23
Trailered home: 06/22/23, 06/23/23
Goals for my GR:
1. Bring a smile to my face each time behind the wheel.
2. Make total strangers come up to me and ask questions.
3. Run 12s in the 1/4 mile on 93 octane gas and street tires.
4. Survive weekend trips around the Louisiana countryside on its crappy roads.
Planned future mods:
1. More power
2. Tasteful weight reduction
Completed so far:
1. Window Tint (07/08/23)
2. First Detail + PPF (12/23/23)
3. Wheel Locks (12/27/23)
4. Blackvue Dashcams (12/28/23)
5. V1 Radar Detector (12/28/23)
6. Modern Spare Tire Kit (01/09/24)
7. LED Rear Bumper Reflectors (01/16/24)
8. Longer Rear Wiper (01/26/24)
9. Delta X Pitch Mount (02/02/24)
10. First Oil Change (02/02/24)
11. 2024 Model Year Updates (02/04/24)
12. Eventuri Engine Cover (03/10/24)
13. Eventuri Intake (03/10/24, 03/23/24)
14. ECUTEK Flash Tune (03/17/24)
15. ProClip Cellphone Dash Mount (04/02/24)
16. Forge Motorsport Intercooler Kit (04/06/24)
17. P1660-14 DTC Fix (04/23/24)
18. Delta X Pitch Mount V2.0 (06/15/24)
19. Ethanol Content Analyzer (07/14/24)
20. Front Bumper Fix (07/12/25)
Current Cost of Mods = $6,837.50 [Spreadsheet Link]
Current Datalog Results = ECU Connect App [Spreadsheet Link]
Current Certified Weight = TBD (x/x tank of fuel)
Current Race Weight = TBD (1/4 - 3/8 tank of fuel)
Current Total # of Launches (UniClutch Track) = 7 [Spreadsheet Link]
*Note: I never launched on the stock clutch. It slipped with my E30 tune and I replaced it.
Best 1/4 mile pass while modified:
12.703@110.92mph [Details Here]
Pictures along the way:
Trailered her home.
