Notices
Scion tC 1G Aero & Exterior Aero parts and exterior dress items...

Vortex Generator on a tC???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 07:19 AM
  #1  
tCtCtC's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 13,857
From: North Hills, CA
Default Vortex Generator on a tC???

Does anyone have em on their tC?? I'm in a group of Evos and the tc is like a lil brother. About mid next year, itll look alot like one. But anyway, does anyone have pics of it on a tC???

Please, NO FLAMING!!!!

if u want details of the tc, here they are:
Greddy turbo
full badgeless
cf hatch
evo style hood
evo spoiler
and other stuff, but thats the main stuff
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:37 PM
  #2  
tCtCtC's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 13,857
From: North Hills, CA
Default

bump
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:58 PM
  #3  
sddykstr's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Team ScioNRG
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 949
Default

So you're spending a bunch of money to make your tc look like an evo, why not buy a used evo.
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:59 PM
  #4  
jaxtcracer's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Scikotics
SL Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,686
From: Jacksonville, FL
Default

Originally Posted by sddykstr
So you're spending a bunch of money to make your tc look like an evo, why not buy a used evo.
lol.. cause now he doesn't have the money after spending it on the car and the turbo, etc. etc. 'tis a shame, i'd rather have an evo than a tC, not gonna lie
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 09:03 PM
  #5  
sddykstr's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Team ScioNRG
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 949
Default

Meh, I like the Evos a bunch, but I'm an STI person at heart.
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 11:32 PM
  #6  
shadow12one's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,285
From: Palatine, Illinois
Default

Ill go with an RX-8
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 01:11 AM
  #7  
jaxtcracer's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Scikotics
SL Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,686
From: Jacksonville, FL
Default

Originally Posted by shadow12one
Ill go with an RX-8

booooooooooooooooo. haha i like the styling and handling, but the power deficit isn't exactly my cup of tea. i'm sure a mazdaspeed rx-8 would own though...
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 01:14 AM
  #8  
Varsis's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 162
From: Honolulu, HI
Default

you know a little chip work lights up those Rx-8s really really easily right Jaxt? Those little rotary engines spin up like no bodys business.
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 01:17 AM
  #9  
jaxtcracer's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Scikotics
SL Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,686
From: Jacksonville, FL
Default

"chip work"? as in ecu re-programming type stuff? sure the rotarys spin, but the problem IMO is it's naturally aspirated and has next to no torque compared to other cars in its price range. i actually haven't really followed much aftermarket regarding the rx-8s, so i dunno how much support they have.
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 01:48 AM
  #10  
shadow12one's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,285
From: Palatine, Illinois
Default

You can boost them and maaaan do they go with a bit of boost. They are great cars though imo. Incredible handling. They are so forgiving when it comes to hard driving. Sure the power is a bit lacking when compared to an EVO or WRX but a bit of work will get them rockin.
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 01:50 AM
  #11  
Varsis's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 162
From: Honolulu, HI
Default

Hey dont get me wrong,
Torque on rotary engines SUCK.
But a little work on the engine, tuning, etc can get them to hit the high train really well.
For me, buying an RX-8 would be more like trying to reconnect with my child hood.
I'd honestly take an RX-7 and rebuild it over a brand new RX-8.
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 01:51 AM
  #12  
Kahuna's Avatar
Senior Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,389
From: Peanut Butter Jelly Time
Default

How about them on an xA instead...
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:05 AM
  #13  
tCtCtC's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 13,857
From: North Hills, CA
Default

Originally Posted by Kahuna
How about them on an xA instead...
THANK YOU. for staying on topic. why dont i trade it in?? gimme some money i will. the guys in my team think its better to have a lil bro of the group, so the tC fits in perfectly. and, the tC was paid in full.

But anyways, very nice!!!
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:38 AM
  #14  
draxcaliber's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 11,141
From: Maryland
Default

so how would vortex generators benefit a front wheel drive car?
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:41 AM
  #15  
PlayinWithFire's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,496
From: Connecticut | Massachusetts
Default

my opinion is no based on the fact that I like the uninterrupted nature of the solid glass roof and would like to keep it clean.

Do it though if you think its cool and post up pics and get peoples opinions that way. Best bet is to use some double stick tape and just pull em off if you dont like em.
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:42 AM
  #16  
draxcaliber's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 11,141
From: Maryland
Default

in these advertisements for wings west in my super street magazine, it had pictures of a tc with a spoiler right at the top of the hatch, past the second moonroof, not a vortex generator, but kinda the same placement.
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:44 AM
  #17  
PlayinWithFire's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,496
From: Connecticut | Massachusetts
Default

yea i have seen that... doesnt seem something worth spending money on... might as well save up for something a bit... faster? hehe
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:48 AM
  #18  
draxcaliber's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 11,141
From: Maryland
Default

but nothing is faster than a turbo tc! nothing!
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:48 AM
  #19  
tCtCtC's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 13,857
From: North Hills, CA
Default

Originally Posted by PlayinWithFire
my opinion is no based on the fact that I like the uninterrupted nature of the solid glass roof and would like to keep it clean.
very good point there. actually, a slight mind change point. ill prolly still get em though. but, it is proven, that they do help
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:55 AM
  #20  
tCtCtC's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 13,857
From: North Hills, CA
Default

Originally Posted by draxcaliber
but nothing is faster than a turbo tc! nothing!
trust me, this tc, will be HOT. when u see pics of her when shes done (bro wants to win best car at school) your jaw will drop. itll be clean, yet suttle



All times are GMT. The time now is 12:01 AM.