The RSI Registry

Birds of a Feather flock together - in KZN!

2010-07-06T07:18:00.006+02:00

Damseaux's Conquest Turbo at Franschhoek Concours and Time Trial

2010-05-03T14:58:00.004+02:00

The first Franschhoek Motor Museum Concours Time Trial took place at L'Ormarins wine estate over the weekend of 27 and 28 February 2010.

This prestigious event took place amidst the most beautiful mountains in the country and the who’s who of South Africa’s racing driver took part incl. Sarel van der Merwe, Ian Scheckter, Peter Lindenberg and Willie Hepburn to mention a few. And the cars that participated included Porsche 911 Turbo’s, Ford GT’s, Ferrari 430’s and ex Le Mans cars.

The 3km course was mapped out with bales and speeds of around 200km/h were reached by some participants.

Serge Damseaux, multiple rally champion, also participated in the legendary ’87 Conquest 4x4 Turbo (Check out my report on this beast in a previous article). Serge finishes in an overall 11^th place with a time 2,11.95 of in front of the likes of Ford 350GT's and Ferrari 308's out of a pack of 50 cars. Not bad for 23 year old car!

Check out the full article on this event in the April 2010 edition of Car magazine and their website (Carmag.co.za). Also take a look at Franschhoek Motor Museum’s website at FMM.co.za for more info on the coveted event.

Cool Cape Ride

2010-04-26T11:12:00.002+02:00

Check out this smooth Chisel sprouting cream interior, 3-slot front bumper and carbon look bonnet. I have misplaced the vitals of this ride so if you are the owner provide me with the info to do this beauty justice.

Conquest Rally Car For Sale

2010-04-26T10:33:00.004+02:00

Here is something different! An ’86 Rally Race car out of KZN for sale for only R21000. This car probably didn’t start out as a RSI (pre facelift indicators/fender) but it has the goods now, so let’s make it an honorary member:) The current owner says it’s really a good beginner’s car and a lot of fun to drive. It has a lot of mods + spares and if you are interested please feel free to contact him on 0729308453

Original Pocket Rocket For Sale in Strand

2010-04-26T09:51:00.002+02:00

Eddie out of Strand has a very original looking ’88 Chisel for sale for R 44500. This one owner car has a full service history and only ran 160 000 km. I personally saw this car on numerous occasions and damn, good original stuff man. Interested folk can contact Eddie on 0832907468 or 0218545887

Jonathan's '87 True Blue Turbo

2010-04-26T08:56:00.005+02:00

This is Jonathan out of Alberton in Joburg's stunning Turbo gyrating 87 RSI. He says it pushes out 180kw with the T3 turbo with wastegate and dumpvalve and features an intercooler and Go Tech Pro management system. He says it is very strong and VERY fast and that it outruns Focus ST, Golf GTI, Opel OPC etc. It is extremely reliable and runs 14sec 1/4 mile and will run 13's or high 12's if the traction is sorted out! It boasts a stock standard original interior. This car is MINT!! You will not find a neater one!!

Pooben shows off his white lightning!!

2010-04-14T09:54:00.005+02:00

Toyota Corolla FX 16

2010-02-17T15:02:00.003+02:00

This is the car that Zain's ride is based on, the FX 16 as released in other markets outside of South Africa. I personally never enjoyed the front of these Corolla's much but I do envy the 2-door design.

Zain's Zainy 2-Door Twincam

2010-02-17T14:25:00.003+02:00

So this is Zain's imported FX 16 which had a SA style nosejob. I think Toyota SA made a flop by not giving us this option, it would have been the BOMB! Zain promised to supply the Registry with more pics and info regarding this unique vehicle - Thanks Zain!!

Original look '87 RSI

2010-02-17T09:09:00.002+02:00

Thanks to Zain from JHB for providing these pic's of his bud's original look RSI with the standard white frisbee wheel caps, Nice! Zain says the car was recently sold to a dude from Cape Town and his friend originally wanted R45 000, but we are not sure what it went for eventually. The interior is also stock standard and it came with full service hystory and had 200 000km on the clock. This is what dreams are made of - jealous!!

Muhammad's Show Stopper!

2010-02-17T07:34:00.004+02:00

So Muhammad's out in Empangeni, KZN, and is looking for a new home for his Chisel beauty. Here are the specs:
1987 Conquest Twincam 16 valve - Chisel shape.IMMACULATE!!!. A real head turner. Pictures say it all. Show 'n shine winner. Branches, free flow, custom interior,JVC 12 disc shuttle + 6x9's, Jap Spec front spoiler, Gearlock, 17'' Evo R's......etc.. VERY RELUCTANT SALE. R35000.00. contact MUHAMMAD 0824604009 / 035 7897864/5/6

caRSIc's 87 RSI Work-in-progress

2010-01-05T14:47:00.007+02:00

So this is the RSI-Registry's company car! I've had it for about 6-months now and recently added the new mags. It is still a bit rough but it will get there eventually. Next I want to add the 3-slot front bumper - not everyones cup of tea, but I like the slightly updated look it provides.

Martin's Cool Ride - featured in Speed and Sound magazine

2010-01-05T14:30:00.005+02:00

This is the same car that featured in Speed and Sound with the GSI and GTI, It had a different owner then and different mags now.

The legendary engine - explained

2009-11-30T14:56:00.004+02:00

RSI advertisement during 1987/1988

2009-11-30T08:49:00.003+02:00

This redering is the best I can do without damaging the book - Toyota splashing out the cash for a double spread add in Car magazine!

Richard Millar's Monster with Series-3 power!

2009-11-30T08:21:00.004+02:00

More pictures of Marius's RSI

2009-11-26T14:16:00.002+02:00

Need I say more? I think not...

Marius's Speed and Sound featured 88RSI-GP

2009-11-26T13:49:00.009+02:00

Thanks to Marius for providing this article to The Registry which is about his ride as featured in the September 2009 edition of Speed and Sound Magazine. Wow this car is an inspiration man - a real beauty!

Pictures of Brendan's rides

2009-11-25T10:18:00.003+02:00

Clean look you've got there dude!

The ultimate engine in the ultimate body? I think so

Love the subtle tweaks to the original look

Members (and guests:) can forward their pictures for publishing on this site to RSIRegistry@live.com

Toyota Endurance Test - September 1987

2009-11-19T11:08:00.017+02:00

In September of 1987 Toyota South-Africa set out to thrash several endurance records at the Gerotek testing circuit. Four vehicles participated, two 1300 Conquests and two of the legendary 1600 RSI’s, of course. The Mission: To determine what distance can be covered in 72 hours while driving like a bat-out-of-hell and to break as many records as possible while doing it. During the 72 hours the cars could only stop for petrol, tyres and fresh drivers – all three preferably happening at the same stop.

So off they went blazing into the distance and after the first hour of the endurance, the first record was already shattered. A distance of 177 km was attained at an average speed of 179km/h by an RSI, beating the previous record, set by a VW Golf GTI, by 56km.
Everything went according to plan and after 48 hours a distance of 8559 km was achieved at an average speed of 179km/h beating the record set by a BMW 325iS Shadowline, set only two months earlier.

Then after three days of non-stop driving at top speed it all ended with all four vehicles finishing without any mechanical problems and smashing 33 South African records in the process. The leading RSI clocked an amazing 12899 km in 72 hours at a average speed of, wait for it …….179 km/h. Wow, talk about reliability and durability – damn!

Mike White's Group N RSI

2009-11-17T13:04:00.009+02:00

This is the famous RSI driven by the Mike White/Serge Damseaux in the dealer colours during 1986/7 season. The little 1600cc (C-class) gave the bigger class cars hidings in the South African Group N racing series, which were basically standard vehicles fitted with rollcages and safety harneses. One of the highlights must be the grueling Castrol 6-hour Endurance race at Killarney where the White/Damseaux team beat Sarel van der Merwe’s GTI Golf, various GSI Kadett’s, BMW 528i's and Alfa GTV6’s to the finish line ensuring that Toyota win the Dealers Championship for Group N racing that year.

Toyota Dealer Team 4x4 Conquest - 1986

2009-11-17T10:39:00.007+02:00

This is the Toyota Dealer Team Conquest driven and by the legendary Serge Damseaux during 1986/1987 season. The car was 4x4 and had a 2,1 litre rally engine from a Celica, and had a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 3,8 seconds. This car was very successful on the South African rally circuit.

Cover page of Wiel magazine October 1986

2009-11-17T09:44:00.008+02:00

In this issue of Wiel magazine, the RSI was introduced to South Africa. The original name of the car was Toyota Corolla Conquest Twincam 16 RSI (a mouth full !). Later on the Corolla part was omitted and the Conquest name would be used for all future hatchback variants of the Corolla range up to RUN-X models.

Registration Form For The RSI-Registry

2009-11-16T15:17:00.004+02:00

Here is the Registration Form for the RSI-Registry. Please fax your completed form to 086-534-6023, or email "Registration Form" in subject line to RSIRegistry@live.com to receive electronic version.

Mead & McGrouther's Data Digest

2009-11-16T14:56:00.003+02:00