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ITA_honda
05-21-2013, 02:24 PM
Hello all - I have two friends that want to go racing in Improved Touring. One has a 1989 Civic EF hatch (ITA) and the other has a 1986 Toyota Corolla AE86 GTS. I looked thru the GCR a few times and did not see a class where this fits. Found everything for the Celica but not the Corolla. Something tells me this may be an ITA car?

Any insight would help. Thanks guys!
ShelbyRacer
05-21-2013, 03:29 PM
p. 510

ITB- 84-87 Toyota Corolla GTS

I assume that's the AE86...
Chip42
05-21-2013, 05:01 PM
yeah, and it needs a weight break to match that recently received by the MR2s (same motivator).

check that EF hatch - I'm sure you know but the Si is ITA, the DX is ITB. Jeff Underwood proved that it's a very capable car in B, too.
ITA_honda
05-22-2013, 08:52 AM
Thanks guys! Yes I checked the Civic EF - its a DX but with the Si engine 1.6L D16A6
Spinnetti
05-22-2013, 12:32 PM
Corolla was in A, now in B. Its a fun little car. Curious how it will do in B... I ran it in A for 20 years, haven't tried in B yet.
ShelbyRacer
05-22-2013, 02:41 PM
Personally, I'd love to see a well prepped FX16 come out and play in ITB. I think it would do well.
joeg
05-22-2013, 02:54 PM
You are right, but those cars are rare!
AE86ITA
05-22-2013, 04:49 PM
Corolla was in A, now in B. Its a fun little car. Curious how it will do in B... I ran it in A for 20 years, haven't tried in B yet.

Helo Dave:

Just stay tuned as our AE86 just be finished late this year and we'll let know. Also very interested on the new weight reduction also given to the MR2. Perhaps it might be 2280Lbs which (in my opinion) should make a very competitive car in ITB.
Chip42
05-22-2013, 11:17 PM
competitive, yes, car to have? no. torque is the name of the game in IT, and in ITB it's more obvious than the others. handling and peak hp matter, but a flat curve can't be beat.

still, I'm sure it's a lot of fun. the MR2 is a BLAST
Bill Miller
05-24-2013, 08:45 AM
competitive, yes, car to have? no. torque is the name of the game in IT, and in ITB it's more obvious than the others. handling and peak hp matter, but a flat curve can't be beat.

still, I'm sure it's a lot of fun. the MR2 is a BLAST

I loved driving my AW11 MR2, really well balanced car. It was just out-gunned in ITA at the time. Great car to learn on, and easily adjusted.