I just posted this, but the topic got erased...So again:
I have an idea. I am going to testdrive the tC today, in about an hour. Now, instead of posting "I just drove the TC blah blah blah..." whoever is still interested in an aspect that hasn't been discussed can post their question and I will look into it during my test drive. I'm going to drive a black, automatic and I'm 5'10" if you're wondering about the headroom issue. If you want me to check some feature out I'll be glad to do that.
Undecided_Fate
06-18-2004, 11:28 PM
dunno if this has been covered or anything but does the stock head unit play mp3 cd's or do you have to get the upgrade for it?
cornfield
06-18-2004, 11:28 PM
take pictures :D
nairod
06-18-2004, 11:34 PM
Yes the stock unit plays mp3's and is xm ready. Also something they added new to the 05 units is that they have a feature called SRT Sound Retouch Technology. What it does is it reads your mp3's and pretty much cleans up all the noise and distortion caused during the compression.
ASUgradinWA
06-18-2004, 11:50 PM
So thats why they can't install the 04 headunit in my Tc.... Gotta wait until they get an 05!
GOD I HATE WAITING FOR PARTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday..... Only 72 hours... Must make it through the weekend without Tc. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
bofa
06-19-2004, 12:06 AM
headlight bulb size?
$150 floormats worth it?
Undecided_Fate
06-19-2004, 12:20 AM
headlight bulb size?
$150 floormats worth it?
like 15-20 dollars @ walmart and it serves the same purpose. no need to spend all that cash for floormats just cuz they say scion on them.
samendolaro
06-19-2004, 12:41 AM
Test the AC... (hopefully it is still hot out..
Dulanic
06-19-2004, 01:33 AM
Test the AC... (hopefully it is still hot out..
did that myself, worked well, not best out there, but cold enough.
fearturtle44
06-19-2004, 01:41 AM
You might not want the $150 mats from Scion but you definitely don't want the $20 Walmart mats as the poster indicated. Spend decent money for the mats. Hopefully in a few weeks, "mats.com" will have nice rubber mats for the tC.
Kevin
Undecided_Fate
06-19-2004, 04:00 AM
You might not want the $150 mats from Scion but you definitely don't want the $20 Walmart mats as the poster indicated. Spend decent money for the mats. Hopefully in a few weeks, "mats.com" will have nice rubber mats for the tC.
Kevin
my walmart mats have done me no wrong. lol come to think of it... i think they were about 25 bucks. as far as im concerned, it really depends on you and the way you allow your car to be treated.
when people get in my car i ask them to keep their feet on the mats. makes me seem like an ___ but my tan interior needs to be protected.
if you have friends or people who get into your car who dont care since it doesnt belong to them, you may want sturdier mats with more grip so they dont slide about.
also, your environment should have a diverse effect on your decision.
if you usually have to get in your car with muddy, greasy or otherwise nasty shoes, you may consider some top quality mats.... or a plastic bag to put them in and spare shoes.
who knew so much thought could go into floor mats that they would build a web site for it?
realultimate
06-19-2004, 04:24 AM
the mats for the tC are "hybrid" carpet/rubber, so they adapt to any environment; dry, muddy, whatever. the carpet is on top of the rubber, and stays in place by staying under a lip around the edges, and is clipped down at the bottom. the carpet can be pulled off and voila, you have your rubber mat. the hybrid mat is both stylish and functional. i didn't see anything like that last time i went to walmart.
jlaznlover
06-19-2004, 04:32 AM
^^ werd that is pretty cool, but the price... oh man the price.. i think ill pass on the floor mats for now.
Undecided_Fate
06-19-2004, 04:39 AM
the mats for the tC are "hybrid" carpet/rubber, so they adapt to any environment; dry, muddy, whatever. the carpet is on top of the rubber, and stays in place by staying under a lip around the edges, and is clipped down at the bottom. the carpet can be pulled off and voila, you have your rubber mat. the hybrid mat is both stylish and functional. i didn't see anything like that last time i went to walmart.
1. i didnt say walmart mats were the end all of floor mats. just that they're functional. plenty for my needs ... and my wallet. im sure for 150 the tC mats are good, and they'd better be for 150 ya know?
2. by any chance... do you work for scion?
3. 1 post... welcome to the board :wink:
sometimes it seems like i upset people. i hope you all arent mad at me for posting my opinions... not that i would change them or anything. just understand that they are just opinions and everyone is entitled to them. :D
tC4me
06-19-2004, 08:24 AM
I too can answer questions. My dad, who works for toyota HQ, brought home a white 5 spd for me to practice stick on. AAHH!! Just like my white one thats on its way over. So i get it all weekend to really test it out, a TRUE testdrive. =o) Oh and I'll take pictures too.
djimpak
06-19-2004, 08:28 AM
^^^ you suck! hehe j/k
i wish i had a 5spd tC for the weekend.... im jealous
kwicslvr
06-19-2004, 10:39 AM
Just make sure you post your review of the test drive in the official thread above. :wink:
jlaznlover
06-19-2004, 12:12 PM
tc4me, man, you are making soooo jealous. :cry: anyways, when you do take some pictures, can you take a picture of the gauge cluster? thanks
CU_rob
06-19-2004, 01:38 PM
chalk the sidewalls and run it through a series of tight corners at a min of 35mph to check for tire roll over and please post pics.
:D (for all of us autocrossers out there)
:wink: i know the salesman probably won't let you do that, but it would be cool!
tC4me
06-19-2004, 04:47 PM
See the star? Thats PV Dr. East. I'll be taking the tC all long there and its turn after turn. I'll have my dad drive it like a mad man to see how it REALLY handles. This tC has the trd exhaust, side airbags, XM radio, lip spoiler, and the B pillar graphics. I'll try putting some pictures up tonight. (including the guage cluster for you jlaznlover) Well, off to the best test drive ever! Oh and the exhaust sounds ssooo nice. =o)
if you go through the parts department, you can get the mats for $60
RussianTC
06-19-2004, 07:51 PM
LOL Interesting how this thread turned into being about floor mats. Ironically that's one thing I didn't pay attention to on the test-drive. FYI: I'm posting a review on the official thread.
Guess who just put down a $500 deposit on a Flint Mica :wink:
djimpak
06-19-2004, 10:43 PM
See the star? Thats PV Dr. East. I'll be taking the tC all long there and its turn after turn. I'll have my dad drive it like a mad man to see how it REALLY handles. This tC has the trd exhaust, side airbags, XM radio, lip spoiler, and the B pillar graphics. I'll try putting some pictures up tonight. (including the guage cluster for you jlaznlover) Well, off to the best test drive ever! Oh and the exhaust sounds ssooo nice. =o)
whoo daym. that looks badass. hopefully it can carve those turns like butter. hehe
jlaznlover
06-20-2004, 04:07 AM
See the star? Thats PV Dr. East. I'll be taking the tC all long there and its turn after turn. I'll have my dad drive it like a mad man to see how it REALLY handles. This tC has the trd exhaust, side airbags, XM radio, lip spoiler, and the B pillar graphics. I'll try putting some pictures up tonight. (including the guage cluster for you jlaznlover) Well, off to the best test drive ever! Oh and the exhaust sounds ssooo nice. =o)
oh man, that looks soo much fun. you are soo lucky. thanks for the picture you will post up later. :D
tC4me
06-20-2004, 07:11 AM
Tomorrow I'll post a review...in the proper place of course. Don't know whether to post these here or the photo area, but since its just a link, shouldnt be a big deal. =o)
All pictures are BIG...just to warn you people with slower computers and what not.
car shots:
http://img63.photobucket.com/albums/v192/tC4me/1st_tC_018.jpg
http://img63.photobucket.com/albums/v192/tC4me/1st_tC_015.jpg
http://img63.photobucket.com/albums/v192/tC4me/1st_tC_014.jpg
http://img63.photobucket.com/albums/v192/tC4me/1st_tC_003.jpg
http://img63.photobucket.com/albums/v192/tC4me/1st_tC_002.jpg
http://img63.photobucket.com/albums/v192/tC4me/1st_tC_001.jpg
http://img63.photobucket.com/albums/v192/tC4me/1st_tC_017.jpg
Detail and a few interior shots:
http://img63.photobucket.com/albums/v192/tC4me/1st_tC_005.jpg
http://img63.photobucket.com/albums/v192/tC4me/1st_tC_004.jpg
http://img63.photobucket.com/albums/v192/tC4me/1st_tC_011.jpg
http://img63.photobucket.com/albums/v192/tC4me/1st_tC_008.jpg
http://img63.photobucket.com/albums/v192/tC4me/1st_tC_009.jpg
full sweep!
http://img63.photobucket.com/albums/v192/tC4me/1st_tC_012.jpg
http://img63.photobucket.com/albums/v192/tC4me/1st_tC_006.jpg
(All the pictures were taken at the Torrance airport)
bofa
06-20-2004, 02:03 PM
Sweet! Thanks for all of the pics.. the white is looking better and better and I can't stand white cars. I'm looking forward to the review. Please be sure to include how the exhaust sounds. Thanks!