View Full Version : we met the TC engineer on sunday.


eric_m
10-13-2003, 03:27 PM
a bunch of the southern california guys met the engineer repsonsible for the new TC. he wouldn't give us any specs, but that is the official name, at least right now. he knows exactly what it's going to look like and everything about it, but he isn't talking. also, the original designers of the ist and bB were there, so that was cool. anyway, just thought i'd let you know that they have talked to real scion owners and and are aware of what mods we've done and what we are into and i'm sure the new car will reflect that stuff.

i'm starting to see why these cars were released in california first.
it's almost like a test pr ogram to help with future models and revisions before they launch full scale. also, the factory in japan can't make enough scions right now, even just for california, so they are pushing back the release date one month from the panned launch dates for the east coast and also the midwest. sorry you guys, some of you you might have to wait until july but it will be worth it, i promise.

Roach
10-13-2003, 03:51 PM
sounds like they are realy keeping a tight lid on the tc. man toyota is gonna make a killing on these. :shock:

its_ikon
10-13-2003, 04:41 PM
i can't wait to see the specs on it. i also am wondering what toyota will do when they release the brand nation wide.

Risen_Son_Racing
10-13-2003, 10:08 PM
Did anybody ask about other future models? Did anybody add that we want the Vitz or the Corolla hatchabcks? I am serious about this and convinced that Scion is missing some very potential sales. Here and now and when ever they do get it nationwide. Pushing back a month sucks a bit as I am in the southwest but that will give me an extra month to save up on the down. The Tokyo motor show is very soon if I remember correctly and it will be interesting to see what concepts they show there. The tC will be released for first viewing at the North American show in January. We will just have to see.

eric_m
10-13-2003, 10:38 PM
all we can do is tell them our opinions and they can listen. also, feel free to talk to scion corporate with your opinions. i'm sure they would be happy to hear them. but they will not disclose future plans or other unannounced info at this time. they would probably get in serious trouble if they did and toyota found out about it.

DjFrOsT
10-17-2003, 05:56 PM
the best way to get your opinion heard is by login on to Scion.com and goin to the chat option...and just chattin with them...voice your thoughts...

DibujoB
10-17-2003, 06:21 PM
I was sent to del mar yesterday for the prius launch, and I stuck around afterwards and spoke to one of the engineers....he said he was in on the tC project, and that it's going to be awesome. It definately has the 2.4 camry engine, and he said the car hauls! It should be easy to work on too. Other than that, he just kind of smiled at all my questions and said he could't talk about it. Dang, they are keeping a tight lid on this! Still ahven't seen any pics, or sketches, or anything!

AKAvensis
10-26-2007, 05:08 AM
hehehe bump

draxcaliber
10-26-2007, 05:11 AM
well, with that extra bump, maybe they are making sure they are rattle free this time around.

junki
10-26-2007, 06:48 AM
:P

RodC
10-26-2007, 07:00 AM
June 2004.

Aroddalobster
10-26-2007, 07:03 AM
can't wait~

Deviousjet
10-26-2007, 07:09 AM
Man I am gonna stop modding my tc because if this one comes out to be rwd I'm gonna bite the bullet and get another tc!! I hope that I can keep my mods lol!! I doubt it though. UGGHHH I hate car companies keeping me in suspense!!

RodC
10-26-2007, 07:19 AM
^ Um, are you kidding?

Haro287
10-26-2007, 07:20 AM
Read the DATE people.... :tap:

Andrew1782
10-26-2007, 07:45 AM
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

2fast4you
10-26-2007, 07:46 AM
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scion_jon
10-26-2007, 10:23 AM
lmfao i thought it was an entirely new thread hahahahaaha

B_tC
10-26-2007, 11:33 AM
this is the greatest thread ever... :rofl:

HunterGreene
10-26-2007, 12:53 PM
Especially brought back to life. Avensis, you suck!

Sifu
10-26-2007, 02:46 PM
Avensis is a genius...

I agree. Rattle free would be nice.

bellefeuille13
10-26-2007, 02:58 PM
:rofl: ok at first I was confused too but then after the second posting I was like wait!

This was a good laugh! :rofl:

kevbow
10-26-2007, 03:06 PM
I fell for it..... :tap:

mitchelltc1
10-26-2007, 03:12 PM
I fell for it..... :tap:

x2!!!! What a thread revival... had to read down 3 posts

jas0nh
10-26-2007, 04:27 PM
Yeah lol who tried to trick us? I read the first post and I was like "Nice" but then I saw the date and I was like "Shiet!"

HunterGreene
10-26-2007, 05:51 PM
Dont forget--they said 250 hp, and we get ~240 with the supercharger (bhp, not whp). Maybe it wasnt that far off

Deviousjet
10-26-2007, 07:48 PM
Dammit I just barely saw the first posts Dammit drax!!!! I thought that this was about the new 09 TC.

TCpete
10-26-2007, 07:57 PM
NO ALTEZA LIGHTS!!!!! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD GO STAY RED AND WHITE NO ALTEZZA!!!!! AARRRGGGG

AND MORE POWAAAAAAAA LESS RICEY DESIGN CRAP

rice as in those altezza clear light crap and ugly lips like on the RS 3's.. that was horrible!!!!!!

paul34
10-29-2007, 06:11 AM
uhh, why was this thread bumped?

thread bumper == fail

WAlterEgo
10-29-2007, 12:49 PM
thread bumper == fail
lol...avensis has nothing better to do..

toeveryhour
10-29-2007, 05:26 PM
Interesting...........

!!

Beantowntc
10-29-2007, 06:34 PM
Interesting...........

!!

whats interesting is the fact that a thread from 2003 can be bumped :rofl:

AKAvensis
10-29-2007, 07:37 PM
there was another thread about "the good ole days" so i found one to relive hehehe