Hi, I’m Beanz and I have a 2001 Daihatsu Sirion GTVi (M100RS) that I plan on outfitting for occasional track days. I picked it up last September at 109,000km. I’m the third owner, and the previous owner owned and maintained it for the last 15 years.
It is by far the lightest and most nimble car I’ve owned, coming from a 96’ Mitsubishi VR4 which weighed about twice as much according to google. Its a great daily driver and there honestly isn’t much that I feel I need to do in terms of modification. I’ve ordered some new components for the shift mechanism as there is a fair bit of play in the movement but other than that and some wheel/tyres its about as close to perfect as a subcompact fwd hatch can get.
This forum is one of the best I’ve seen and has already helped me sort out a few things to do with wheels/tyres. I’m looking forward to being a part of the L2D community and giving updates on my Sirion.
Bro theres a few of us doing track days in auckland if youre in the area
If youre considering race days theres a dai control class starting next season for k3 cars too
if youre keen to meet or swap war stories drop us a line
I’m down the other end of the country right now but plan on moving up to the Auckland area next year/year after. Appreciate the invite, Ill definitely check it out
Welcome Beanz. Great car, new they were underrated and exceptional value. My only criticism was the driving position was too high for me and steering wheel a bit far away. I only ever had a 3cyl version, still good though.
Absolutely agree that the driving position is too high. I’m 6’1" and my eye level is right up near the roof line. I know bride make several seat rails and brackets that supposedly grants a -30mm drop in seat height, though these require an aftermarket seat. I plan on ordering a new seat sometime in the not too distant future, just not sure how much I want to spend yet .
I pulled the base apart and lowered/refabricated it plus re-sculpted the the squab and backrest foam. I also added some more bolstering welding in extra steel for the backrest and squab wings. Fencing wire C clips and clip tool to put it all back together.
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