Boss' (wife) new Scion tC
11-15-04, 08:14 AM
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Boss' (wife) new Scion tC
My wife is tiny, so she likes driving smaller cars. I tried to talk her into a used IS, but she liked the look and drive of the tC better, believe it or not. Anyway, there is going to be a great aftermarket for this car and three stages of TRD superchargers which will bring the stock 160HP camry engine to levels of 200, 260, and I believe 330HP, the 330HP version is race-only and will void the factory warranty. The car moves out well stock, mid 7 0-60 and mid 15 1/4 mile. So far, we've added the TRD springs, rear sway bar, and tint. The springs and sway bar have totally transformed the handling dynamics and appearance of the car.
To note, I don't buy new cars due to depreciation factors, but the wife had to have this one and, fortunately, the value was exceptional. At less than 21K loaded, we got a premium 6 disc in dash Pioneer xm-mp3 receiver, upgraded sepakers, custom fit encloser w/10" bazooka sub in the hatch, power everything including moonroof , keyless, upgraded security system w/glass break and other sensors, side impact airbags, 4 wheel disc w/antilock, tire pressure monitoring system, 17" wheels, fog lights, and rear lip spoiler, This car drives better and has more features than a few 30K cars I've been in! Anyway, on to the pics I hope you all enjoy.
To note, I don't buy new cars due to depreciation factors, but the wife had to have this one and, fortunately, the value was exceptional. At less than 21K loaded, we got a premium 6 disc in dash Pioneer xm-mp3 receiver, upgraded sepakers, custom fit encloser w/10" bazooka sub in the hatch, power everything including moonroof , keyless, upgraded security system w/glass break and other sensors, side impact airbags, 4 wheel disc w/antilock, tire pressure monitoring system, 17" wheels, fog lights, and rear lip spoiler, This car drives better and has more features than a few 30K cars I've been in! Anyway, on to the pics I hope you all enjoy.
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11-15-04, 09:08 AM
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Congragulations your new wheels. Since you and your wife are not used to having a new car, let me give you a couple of tips for breaking it in properly for the first 1000 miles or so:
-No hard stops except in an emergency.
-Vary engine RPM up and down....no steady engine speeds for long distances. But keep the RPM below 4000. After 1000 miles or so you can red-line it.
-No hard starts or flooring the gas pedal....again, except in an emergency.
Change the engine oil and filter at 1000-1500 miles. I know this is not in the owners' manual, but it will help get the metal shavings and impurities out from the tight break-in engine tolerences. Then you can go to the normal 3000-5000 mile intervals.
You'll also want to keep the paint pristine. I recommend a liquid in a small yellow bottle called SCRATCH-OUT. $3-5 at auto parts stores and some dealerships and CVS drug stores. You can find it with the waxes and cleaners. Some gas stations also have it. Great stuff...you won't be sorry you have it. It will take out all kinds of marks and discolorations that your wife is likely to pick up in routine daily driving. I use it regularly on my yellow IS300.
-No hard stops except in an emergency.
-Vary engine RPM up and down....no steady engine speeds for long distances. But keep the RPM below 4000. After 1000 miles or so you can red-line it.
-No hard starts or flooring the gas pedal....again, except in an emergency.
Change the engine oil and filter at 1000-1500 miles. I know this is not in the owners' manual, but it will help get the metal shavings and impurities out from the tight break-in engine tolerences. Then you can go to the normal 3000-5000 mile intervals.
You'll also want to keep the paint pristine. I recommend a liquid in a small yellow bottle called SCRATCH-OUT. $3-5 at auto parts stores and some dealerships and CVS drug stores. You can find it with the waxes and cleaners. Some gas stations also have it. Great stuff...you won't be sorry you have it. It will take out all kinds of marks and discolorations that your wife is likely to pick up in routine daily driving. I use it regularly on my yellow IS300.
11-15-04, 10:07 AM
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Excellent choice. The new Celica (c'mon, admit it 
) is a great car with nothing but value and performance. The aftermarket as you mentioned is absolutely delicious. I wish it was that easy for some other Toyotas/Lexus cars. 
Anyway, awesome choice, here's to many years of fun with it!
) is a great car with nothing but value and performance. The aftermarket as you mentioned is absolutely delicious. I wish it was that easy for some other Toyotas/Lexus cars. Anyway, awesome choice, here's to many years of fun with it!
11-15-04, 10:07 AM
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Re: Boss' (wife) new Scion tC
Originally posted by tomtnc
Anyway, there is going to be a great aftermarket for this car and three stages of TRD superchargers which will bring the stock 160HP camry engine to levels of 200, 260, and I believe 330HP, the 330HP version is race-only and will void the factory warranty.
Anyway, there is going to be a great aftermarket for this car and three stages of TRD superchargers which will bring the stock 160HP camry engine to levels of 200, 260, and I believe 330HP, the 330HP version is race-only and will void the factory warranty.
And it's still FWD.
Well it's good for drag racing I suppose. Can you find me a link to where I can find more info on these superchargers?Congrats on your wife's new car, BTW.
11-15-04, 10:17 AM
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Originally posted by mmarshall
Congragulations your new wheels. Since you and your wife are not used to having a new car, let me give you a couple of tips for breaking it in properly for the first 1000 miles or so:
-No hard stops except in an emergency.
-Vary engine RPM up and down....no steady engine speeds for long distances. But keep the RPM below 4000. After 1000 miles or so you can red-line it.
-No hard starts or flooring the gas pedal....again, except in an emergency.
Change the engine oil and filter at 1000-1500 miles. I know this is not in the owners' manual, but it will help get the metal shavings and impurities out from the tight break-in engine tolerences. Then you can go to the normal 3000-5000 mile intervals.
Congragulations your new wheels. Since you and your wife are not used to having a new car, let me give you a couple of tips for breaking it in properly for the first 1000 miles or so:
-No hard stops except in an emergency.
-Vary engine RPM up and down....no steady engine speeds for long distances. But keep the RPM below 4000. After 1000 miles or so you can red-line it.
-No hard starts or flooring the gas pedal....again, except in an emergency.
Change the engine oil and filter at 1000-1500 miles. I know this is not in the owners' manual, but it will help get the metal shavings and impurities out from the tight break-in engine tolerences. Then you can go to the normal 3000-5000 mile intervals.
If you believe this hard break in theory (I do), you have 50-100 miles to properly seat the piston rings given the finer hone of the cylinder walls in a modern engine block. You should change the oil immediately thereafter, as I did the first chance I got at 200 miles. I'll change the oil again at 1000 miles and then at 3000 mile intervals.
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am i the only one not seeing the pictures?
am i the only one not seeing the pictures?
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Originally posted by adidas1532
am i the only one not seeing the pictures?
am i the only one not seeing the pictures?
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Sorry all...cheap a$$ free image hosting at Villiage Photo exceeded my daily quota. I'll see if I can drum something up here shortly to rectify the situation.
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11-15-04, 06:45 PM
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Congrats on the purchase, I like it. SO much that I've been tempted to take it for a test drive. A guy I know has one and I've looked it up and down. I'm impressed with the looks, fit and finish. If only it were a couple inches longer (I'm a big guy).