i have 09 rs5.0 tc for a couple months now and im looking for a good intake to throw on it. Ive been looking everywhere for some advice but im just not getting much feedback. whats a good intake for my tC? ive been looking a weapon r,injen, and aem, are those good brands? and if so i would also like some advice on the install i.e tips or tricks for a easyer install.

thanks alot -bobby

 

woah woah woahh, hold on u bougth an rs5.0 tc and it doesnt come with a TRD intake? isnt this the TRD release series? wtf is up with that

 

and as far as intakes go, its a waste of money 200 plus for sumthing that does next to nothing is a waste, do wat i did i bought a ebay intake (piping filter etc) for my 05 tc and jus change the filter to a good name brand filter like injen/aem etc. i spent 30 bucks for the intake and about 25 for a new faem dryflow filter and it does the same thing as those 200+ intakes

 

the rs 5.0 didnt come with a CAI the only "performance" mod it came with was the TRD muffler.

 

r u serious? the 5.0 is the black release series right? thats so dumb i thought it would atleast come with the intake since u paid so much for it. it came with the suspension stuff too right?

 

The intake isn't CARB legal and is meant for off-road use only. Scion/Toyota wouldn't put an "illegal" part on a car like that.

As far as intakes go..they all pretty much do the some thing. Just get the one that fits your budget and you think looks the best. That new titanium looking one from weapon-r is kinda cool lookin

 

no freakin way, if that was the case they wouldnt sell the intake, no? i thought that was suppose to come with the rs5.0? now another reason to dislike that release series

 

ya it came with the lowering springs, rear sway bar, rims, and muffler..i wish it would of came with the TRD intake..that would save me time and money!

 

i never knew that, that kinda sux. another off topic question it came with teh struts and shocks too right?

 

They can sell it because they advertise that it is not road legal. I'm pretty sure it still isn't legal. But even so - I remember shopping for an intake and seeing on the Scion site that it said it was only meant for off-road use and such

 

im not sure on that one, on the window sticker it just says TRD lowering springs..

hey can anyone throw me a link to the weapon-r intake?

 

i never knew that emperor thats weird hmm.

and im almost 99% positive it shoulda came with the shocks/struts aswell and if it didnt u should give them a call and be like WTF?? bc then basically all u paid for the rs5.0 was for springs sway and muffler

 

The rs5.0 is a really cool looking ride. My dealer was sold out when I went to go buy my 2010 TC.

 

u coulda got a BSP and added the trd sprigns and exhaust and woulda had the same car

 

^ thanks for making fun of my car man.

 

Well it also comes with the RS 5.0 wheels.

 

yeah well cali sucks jk jk

i agree with rosedale. it's a waste of money. intakes make your car sound ballsy. that's it. buy some flexible piping and rig up a GFI stage one. easy.

 

im gettin the black injen CAI..problem solved.

 

get a TRD intake man. it's a bit pricey, but it will complement the TRD theme nicely! sure it's illegal, but you won't have to smog your car for 5 years since it's brand new.

 

Use the SEARCH!!!!!!!!!!!!! So many Intake threads out there to answer this question!

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