Rally / Racing With Gen-1 Daihatsu Sirion (city Car)

AndhiSatria

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Greeting from Jakarta, INDONESIA.

I used to race Offroad Racing longtime ago and have my own workshop which specialize in modification, intalling and tuning suspension. Thereafter, we build several semi tubular as well as full tubular offroad race car with Jeep I-6 engine, Chevy based V-8 (www.dssgarage.com)

Years ago, I boought HAYABUSA GEN-1 engine from HOLESHOT RACING, but do not have the time and knowledge to finish the project in installing it into car based chassis. At that time it was difficult to find detail process of how to install everything needed.

NOW, I am planning to finished the unfinished task., and would like to document the day-to-day process of transforming a small city car common in Indonesia called Daihatsu Sirion into a Rally / Race car using the Hayabusa HOLESHOT RACING engine.

This thread is JUST to DOCUMENT from the very beginning, and NOT TO CHALLENGE anyone here who are surely more expert than I amn but rather to document step-by-step so that it might be easire for the next person who do not have expertise like me but would like to start building.

Again, we are located in Indonesia, and there are maybe only 10 Hayabusa owners, as big motorcycle is NOT SOLD in Indonesia due to LUXURY TAX. Therefore, there are not any single SPORTSBIKE Shop who is selling HAYABUSA PARTS / PERFORMANCE PARTS.

So, as results, there are NO-ONE here in Indonesia that we can discuss about these projects, and we have to correspond to several people in New Zealand, Australia, US, UK, etc.


Any advice and comment from you guys about the build process are welcome and really appreciate...., as surely I will have lots of things to asked you guys...


So here we go.... (wished me luck....)


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That is and will be an awesome project. Give me a few minutes and i will find the thread i am looking for to link you to. It may have some great info on it. BTW there are numerous individuals here who can and will be able to help you!

Building A Exo-busa Kit Car

Check that thread out....may have some info ...at the very least he built that from the ground up he may be helpful.
 
That is and will be an awesome project. Give me a few minutes and i will find the thread i am looking for to link you to. It may have some great info on it. BTW there are numerous individuals here who can and will be able to help you!

Building A Exo-busa Kit Car

Check that thread out....may have some info ...at the very least he built that from the ground up he may be helpful.

Thank you very much/ I surely will need lots of help, as this is my 1st time having this engine on hand. I know nothing about its wiring, connections, all security features, etc.

HOLESHOT RACING said that they have modified the existing original wire looms to elimintae speed control, clutch pressing on start-up, jack-stand security features. etc and said it is a STRAIGHT and SIMPLE CONNECTIONS.

Well....., let wait and see....
 
Day-1

Concept :
  • To use daily city car common in Indonesia ie. DAIHATSU SIRION
  • Modified for ROAD RACE TOURING / SPRINT RALLY
  • Extrerior looks has to be original
  • Interior looks has to be original using standard Dashboard, except A/C
  • If possible to use all interior, except taking out parts that is interfering with SAFETY

Target :
  • To participate in Sprint Rally and Road Race

Modification :
  • Replacing engine with GEN-1 Hayabusa
  • Installing adjustable camber / castor adjustable plate dari ISC COILOVER
  • Replacing suspension with ISC COILOVER Suspension depan & belakang
  • Modify from front wheel driver (FWD) into rear wheel driver (RWD)
  • Installing roll-cage / roll-bar / safety-cage with original interior if possible

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Project :
  • HIN - HOT IMPORT NIGHTS
  • HIN GIRLFRIENDS - HOT IMPORT NIGHTS GIRLFRIENDS
  • TUNEUP DIGITAL MEDIA
  • ISC COILOVER - Coil Over Suspension (Rally / Racing)

Modification Support by :
  • DSS GARAGE (www.dssgarage) - Custom Roll-Cage, Custom Fabrication, Suspension Tuning
  • DSS DYNO - ECU, Engine Modification, Engine Installation. Chassis Dyno, Tuning
 
Day-1

Concept :
  • To use daily city car common in Indonesia ie. DAIHATSU SIRION
  • Modified for ROAD RACE TOURING / SPRINT RALLY
  • Extrerior looks has to be original
  • Interior looks has to be original using standard Dashboard, except A/C
  • If possible to use all interior, except taking out parts that is interfering with SAFETY
Target :
  • To participate in Sprint Rally and Road Race
Modification :
  • Replacing engine with GEN-1 Hayabusa
  • Installing adjustable camber / castor adjustable plate dari ISC COILOVER
  • Replacing suspension with ISC COILOVER Suspension depan & belakang
  • Modify from front wheel driver (FWD) into rear wheel driver (RWD)
  • Installing roll-cage / roll-bar / safety-cage with original interior if possible

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Project :
  • HIN - HOT IMPORT NIGHTS
  • HIN GIRLFRIENDS - HOT IMPORT NIGHTS GIRLFRIENDS
  • TUNEUP DIGITAL MEDIA
  • ISC COILOVER - Coil Over Suspension (Rally / Racing)
Modification Support by :
  • DSS GARAGE (www.dssgarage) - Custom Roll-Cage, Custom Fabrication, Suspension Tuning
  • DSS DYNO - ECU, Engine Modification, Engine Installation. Chassis Dyno, Tuning
 
Day-1

Concept :
  • To use daily city car common in Indonesia ie. DAIHATSU SIRION
  • Modified for ROAD RACE TOURING / SPRINT RALLY
  • Extrerior looks has to be original
  • Interior looks has to be original using standard Dashboard, except A/C
  • If possible to use all interior, except taking out parts that is interfering with SAFETY
Target :
  • To participate in Sprint Rally and Road Race
Modification :
  • Replacing engine with GEN-1 Hayabusa
  • Installing adjustable camber / castor adjustable plate dari ISC COILOVER
  • Replacing suspension with ISC COILOVER Suspension depan & belakang
  • Modify from front wheel driver (FWD) into rear wheel driver (RWD)
  • Installing roll-cage / roll-bar / safety-cage with original interior if possible
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Cutting the original top front shocks tower bracket

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Support plate for top front ISC COILOVER shocks tower bracket

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will be using ISC COILOVER SHOCKS from my friend Lucky Reza

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Welding lower ISC COILOVERS with new bracket to mount to the original MC PHERSON mounting​

Project :
  • HIN - HOT IMPORT NIGHTS
  • HIN GIRLFRIENDS - HOT IMPORT NIGHTS GIRLFRIENDS
  • TUNEUP DIGITAL MEDIA
  • ISC COILOVER - Coil Over Suspension (Rally / Racing)
Modification Support by :
  • DSS GARAGE (www.dssgarage) - Custom Roll-Cage, Custom Fabrication, Suspension Tuning
  • DSS DYNO - ECU, Engine Modification, Engine Installation. Chassis Dyno, Tuning
 
Fitting GEN-1 into the engine bay for preparing engine mounting, checking clearance, etc.

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TMAC RACING is a friend of mine in New Zealand, using STARLET with GEN-2 Engine
Kevin Sanderson is a friend of mine in New Zealand, using STARLET with GEN-2 Engine

Yes, I know the Throttle Body is mounted up-side down by accident :)

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Checking Engine clearance (Front Bottom)

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Checking Engine clearance (Left side Bottom)
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Checking Engine clearance (Left side Bottom)

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Checking Engine Exhaust side clearance

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Checking Engine Right side clearance
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Checking Engine Rear side / Gear Sprocket / Drive Flange clearance​

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Are you planning on turbo? Make sure you allow proper clearance for it if so. Seems like a decent sized car for a bone stock busa motor. Meaning weight to hp ratio will be crappy, and realize without turbo torque isnt gonna be all that great for slamming that car around. I am sure you guys have thought of all of this already, im more thinking aloud.
 
Are you planning on turbo? Make sure you allow proper clearance for it if so. Seems like a decent sized car for a bone stock busa motor. Meaning weight to hp ratio will be crappy, and realize without turbo torque isnt gonna be all that great for slamming that car around. I am sure you guys have thought of all of this already, im more thinking aloud.

At the moment, I am just planning to have this car rrady for thesting bu end of November in its original engine.

Once testing has been done, I might thinking of upgrading some parts, or move to TURBO-CHARGED.

As for info, the engine has been mild modified by HOLESHOT RACING - UK (www.holeshot-racing.co.uk) into 225HP using camshaft, valve, piston, reflash ecu with piggyback, etc.
 
Removing the original TOP SUSPENSION Support Plate at Shocks Tower on the HIN DAIHATSU SIRION Project to make rooms for ISC COILOVER CAMBER Plate.

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Cutting the original TOP SUSPENSION Support Plate at Shocks Tower on the HIN DAIHATSU SIRION Project
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Cutting the original TOP SUSPENSION Support Plate at Shocks Tower on the HIN DAIHATSU SIRION Project
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Cutting the original TOP SUSPENSION Support Plate at Shocks Tower on the HIN DAIHATSU SIRION Project
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Cutting the original TOP SUSPENSION Support Plate at Shocks Tower on the HIN DAIHATSU SIRION Project
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Cutting the original TOP SUSPENSION Support Plate at Shocks Tower on the HIN DAIHATSU SIRION Project
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Cutting the original TOP SUSPENSION Support Plate at Shocks Tower on the HIN DAIHATSU SIRION Project
Project SPONSOR :
  • HIN - HOT IMPORT NIGHTS
  • HIN GIRLFRIENDS - HOT IMPORT NIGHTS GIRLFRIENDS
  • TUNEUP DIGITAL MEDIA - OTOMOTIF INDONESIA Programs on TV
  • ISC COILOVER - Coil Over Suspension (Rally / Racing)
Modifikasi Support :
  • DSS GARAGE - Custom Roll-Cage, Custom Fabrication, Suspension Tuning
  • DSS DYNO - ECU, Engine Modification, Engine Installation. Chassis Dyno, Tuning

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This is very interesting - thank you for posting up and sharing the pics with us. Please keep them coming!
 
This is very interesting - thank you for posting up and sharing the pics with us. Please keep them coming!

Thank you very much for your kind words and blessing.

Soon when it comes to the HAYABUSA GEN-1 Engine, I surely going to asked lotssssssssssss of questions.
 
Installing ISC COILOVER CAMBER PLATE on Daihatsu Sirion Shocks Tower.


Concept :
  • To use daily city car common in Indonesia ie. DAIHATSU SIRION
  • Modified for ROAD RACE TOURING / SPRINT RALLY
  • Extrerior looks has to be original
  • Interior looks has to be original using standard Dashboard, except A/C
  • If possible to use all interior, except taking out parts that is interfering with SAFETY
Target :
  • To participate in Sprint Rally and Road Race
Modification :
  • Replacing engine with GEN-1 Hayabusa
  • Installing adjustable camber / castor adjustable plate dari ISC COILOVER
  • Replacing suspension with ISC COILOVER Suspension depan & belakang
  • Modify from front wheel driver (FWD) into rear wheel driver (RWD)
  • Installing roll-cage / roll-bar / safety-cage with original interior if possible
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ISC COILOVER Shocks that would be use for racing (4" total suspension travel)
ISC COILOVER Shocks that would be use for rally (6" total suspension travel)
The YELLOW Plate is the ISC COILOVER CAMBER Plate for CAMBER ADJUSTMENT

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Cutting the original suspension support / bracket on the original Daihatsu Sirion Shocks Tower
Checking clearance for the new suspension support / bracket on the original Daihatsu Sirion Shocks Tower where the ISC COILOVER CAMBER Plate would be mounted

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Cutting the original suspension support / bracket on the original Daihatsu Sirion Shocks Tower
Checking clearance for the new suspension support / bracket on the original Daihatsu Sirion Shocks Tower where the ISC COILOVER CAMBER Plate would be mounted

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New suspension support / bracket on the original Daihatsu Sirion Shocks Tower has been welded
ISC COILOVER CAMBER Plate mounted below the new suspension support / bracket on Daihatsu Sirion Shocks Tower

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New suspension support / bracket on the original Daihatsu Sirion Shocks Tower has been welded
ISC COILOVER CAMBER Plate mounted below the new suspension support / bracket on Daihatsu Sirion Shocks Tower

Project :
  • HIN - HOT IMPORT NIGHTS
  • HIN GIRLFRIENDS - HOT IMPORT NIGHTS GIRLFRIENDS
  • TUNEUP DIGITAL MEDIA
  • ISC COILOVER - Coil Over Suspension (Rally / Racing)
Modification Support by :
  • Dana Suspension Specialist (DSS GARAGE) (www.dssgarage.com) - Custom Roll-Cage, Custom Fabrication, Suspension Tuning
  • Dana Suspension Specialist DYNO - ECU, Engine Modification, Engine Installation. Chassis Dyno, Tuning
 
Installing ISC COILOVER on Daihatsu Sirion for Rally / Racing

Concept :
  • To use daily city car common in Indonesia ie. DAIHATSU SIRION
  • Modified for ROAD RACE TOURING / SPRINT RALLY
  • Extrerior looks has to be original
  • Interior looks has to be original using standard Dashboard, except A/C
  • If possible to use all interior, except taking out parts that is interfering with SAFETY
Target :
  • To participate in Sprint Rally and Road Race
Modification :
  • Replacing engine with GEN-1 Suzuki Hayabusa from HOLESHOT RACING
  • Installing adjustable camber / castor adjustable plate dari ISC COILOVER
  • Replacing suspension with ISC COILOVER Suspension depan & belakang
  • Modify from front wheel driver (FWD) into rear wheel driver (RWD)
  • Installing roll-cage / roll-bar / safety-cage with original interior if possible

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Mouting ISC COILOVER SHOCKS to the custom top shocks ISC COILOVER Camber Plate

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Mouting ISC COILOVER SHOCKS to the custom top shocks ISC COILOVER Camber Plate

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Mouting ISC COILOVER SHOCKS to the custom top shocks ISC COILOVER Camber Plate

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Mouting ISC COILOVER SHOCKS to the custom top shocks ISC COILOVER Camber Plate
Custom lower bracket on ISC COILOVER Shocks is needed to attach to the original SIRION McPherson Mounting

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Mouting ISC COILOVER SHOCKS to the custom top shocks ISC COILOVER Camber Plate
Custom lower bracket on ISC COILOVER Shocks is needed to attach to the original SIRION McPherson Mounting

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Checking wheel and tire clearance to the ISC COILOVER SHOCKS body

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Checking wheel and tire clearance to the ISC COILOVER SHOCKS body

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Checking wheel and tire clearance to the ISC COILOVER SHOCKS body
Project :
  • HIN - HOT IMPORT NIGHTS
  • HIN GIRLFRIENDS - HOT IMPORT NIGHTS GIRLFRIENDS
  • TUNEUP DIGITAL MEDIA
  • ISC COILOVER - Coil Over Suspension (Rally / Racing)
  • LENGKONG RACING - Aluminium Custom Fuel Tank, Surge Tank, Radiator
Modification Support by :
  • Dana Suspension Specialist (DSS GARAGE) (www.dssgarage.com) - Custom Roll-Cage, Custom Fabrication, Suspension Tuning
  • Dana Suspension Specialist DYNO - ECU, Engine Modification, Engine Installation. Chassis Dyno, Tuning
 
Cool project.
I can't see it handle well with the engine mounted to one side.
I see what looks like a drive shaft mount on the sprocket shaft, and I understand that's why the engine is where it is. As the driveshaft would be centered in the car.
Making a rear drive car. Correct?
I would think that there isn't much room to put the driveshaft at a slight angle, as opposed to straight down the center of the car where it appears to be?
Which isn't the ideal fix, but would help center the engine's weight in the front of the car.
I've never seen a shaft driven, front engine, rear drive, motorcycle engine powered car conversion.
Not to say it can't or hasn't been done, but that the off centered weigh problem, due to engine placement, is a lot of work to correct.
Maybe I'm way off, and no disrespect intended, just curious.
 
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