Mackin 86 challenges Pike Peak with Toyo Proxes.
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is etched into the pages of motorsport history. The Mountain attracts drivers from all over the world, careening up the mountain face into the clouds. It is a race that has made, and broken, many careers.
Originally debuting at SEMA in 2013, the Mackin FR-S is modified for time-attack.
It is a purpose-built machine, with every aspect of its performance revised. As evident from the lengthy spec sheet at the bottom of the post, the Mackin Industries FR-S is battle-ready.
The FR-S races on a combination of Toyo Proxes tyres, with variable packages to suit the terrain and conditions on the steep climb to the podium, favouring the Proxes R888 for shifting dry, wet and icy conditions.
2015 is the event’s 93rd running and, as ever, Pikes Peak is no joke.
The dangers of motorsport are magnified by the mountain’s constantly fluctuating conditions. Clear and sunny skies at the start line change to sleeting rain and standing water mid-way through the course. Snow and ice lurk through the top section as competitors twist their way to the peak, 14,100 feet above sea level.
The Mackin FR-S has multiple podiums from 2014’s participation in FR street class events. Three-time Pikes Peak veteran Robert Walker will pilot the race-modified FR-S, facing a course that pushes driver and car to the absolute limit of control and ability.
Over the 19km race competitors increase in altitude by 5000 feet, horsepower waning and aero growing ineffective as the oxygen thins.
A balanced, thoroughly engineered package, the Mackin FR-S is a knife that has been sharpened to cut through the 156 corners that make up the course. It has been designed to combat the challenges specific to Pikes Peak. Competing in the Time Attack One group against M3s, 911s and all manner of bespoke race exotica, Walker will push hard.
With a week of practice nearly complete, Race day – Sunday 28th June – looms.
Mackin Industries Scion FR-S Spec Sheet
2013 Scion FR-S, 6-spd manual
Engine
- 2.1L Greddy stroker kit
- Greddy 4340 Cr-Ni-Mo alloy billet steel crank
- 10.5:1 compression CP Pistons
- Carrillo H-beam rods
- WPC treated engine parts
- ARP head studs
- ARP main studs
- Metal head gasket
- Fluidamper harmonic damper
- Greddy turbo Kit modified to V-Band
- Garrett GTX3076R V-Band .82a/r
- Greddy V-mount intercooler
- Koyo aluminum radiator
- Davies Craig EWP115 electric water pump
- Design Craft custom swirl pot and surge tank
- Ignition Projects ignition coils
- Motec M150 plug-n-play ECU
- Engine tuning by TunedByN8
- Radium dual catch tanks
- Radium fuel rails
- Injector Dynamics 2000cc injectors
- AEM 380lph inline fuel pump
- Bosch 044 fuel pumps x 2
- Radium fuel surge tank
- ATL Well Cell 12-gallon fuel cell
- ATL in-tank surge tank
- Custom aluminum fuel cell case
- Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator
- Earl's Dominator fuel filter
- Setrab oil cooler with Spal fan
- Custom Greddy 3” race exhaust, center exit
- Motul 300V 0W40 Engine Oil
- Motul Gear Competition 75W140 trans. and diff. fluid
Drivetrain
- AASCO custom Z33 transmission adapter
- Z33 6-spd transmission (CD09 Spec)
- OS Giken close ratio gear set
- Tilton triple plate clutch
- AASCO custom flywheel
- Tilton Hydraulic throwout bearing
- Custom aluminum driveshaft
- Driveshaft Shop axles
- Greddy rear differential cover
- OS Giken 1.5-way differential
- Revolution 4.785 final ring and pinion gears, WPC treated
- Tilton transmission pump and Setrab oil cooler
- Tilton differential pump and Greddy oil cooler
Suspension
- KW 3-way Competition coilovers
- GT Spec rear Lower Control Arms
- GT Spec rear Camber Control Arms
- GT Spec rear subframe reinforcement bar
- Whiteline 22mm 2-pt adjustable front sway bar
- Whiteline 18mm 3-pt adjustable rear sway bar
- Whiteline adjustable end links
- Evasive Motorsports corner balance and race spec alignment
Brakes
- Project Mu monoblock front 4-piston calipers
- Project Mu 355 mm 2-piece front discs
- Project Mu monoblock rear 2-piston calipers
- Project Mu rear discs
- Project Mu Teflon Stainless Steel lines
- Project Mu G-Four 335 Brake Fluid
- Project Mu H21 front and rear pabs
- Custom front brake scoops
Wheels and Tyres
- RAYS Volk Racing ZE40 18x10 +20 in matte blue gunmetal
- Toyo Proxes R888 275/35-18 for dry/wet conditions
- Project Kics Ti64 titanium lug nuts
- Project Kics PCD conversion spacers
Chassis
- Evasive Motorsports Custom weld-In cage
- GT Spec front 4-point brace
- GT Spec front fender brace
- GT Spec front lower subframe reinforcement
- GT Spec rear lower T brace
- Evasive Motorsports custom front tow hook
- Sparco rear tow hook
Exterior
- Mexico Blue complete color change by Signature Autobody
- Rocket Bunny Widebody kit
- APR front bumper
- APR front splitter
- APR carbon fiber side skirts
- APR carbon firber mirrors
- APR wind deflector
- Voltex Type 2 1600mm rear wing
- TRD Fender Wing
- TRD rear stabilizing cover
- Seibon dry carbon hood
- Seibon dry carbon roof
- Seibon dry carbon doors
- Seibon dry carbon trunk
- Plastics 4 Performance lexan side windows
- J-Blood window visors
Interior
- Sparco circuit seat
- Sparco steering wheel
- Sparco 6-point HANS compatible belts
- Motec C165 display
- Evasive Motorsports custom switch panel
- Cotac battery
- Design Craft custom rear bulk head panel
- 2 x fire extinguisher
