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Intercooler core help

samuel — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:25:19 GMT

Hey guys whats up? im putting together my turbo kit and i just have a question on my intercooler core there r 2 on each side of course for the intercooler pipes, but in the left side there is another whole im not sure what is for ? do i leave it like that do i have to cover it ? help pls

Black & Blue tC

tefft19 — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:01:59 GMT

Hello. I am new to this community. I have always been interested in tC's. Once the tC2 was released I knew that I had to have it. I bought my 2011 tC last year in july.

Anyways, I am currently building a "Black & Blue" tC2.

Current Mods:
Powder Coated stock rims (semi-gloss)
30% front tint, 20% back tint.
Blue Calipers
Under dash blue LEDs wired to headlights
Dome light blue LED
2 JL audio (soon to be Alpine) 10" subwoofers
500 watt alpine amp
Plastidipped emblems (other than front one, will knock out tomorrow)

Future Mods:
Blue lug nuts
Five Axis body kit
Tinting Tail Lights (sometime this week, hopefully)
Tinting of mirror blinkers
Eibach Sportline Lowering Springs
Seibon TS carbon fiber hood
Injen CAI
NST pulley
Descendant 2.5 exhaust
8000k HIDs
Fog Lights
20mm spacers

Haha I have a long and relatively expensive list of "future mods". Its more of a "I want" list, but is a possibility. Over time I plan to cross one out at a time, slowly but surely.

Pics (will update with more):
http://s1024.photobucket.com/albums/y303/NickTefft19/

I am not exactly sure how to embed the pictures.

Turbo tC Backfire when starting.

headlessmunky — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:43:29 GMT

I have a Turbo Toyotas simple kit with AEM fic, and 700cc DW injectors. I am on a custom base map(afrs are 11 under boost, alot of timing pulled up top). When I try to start the car it will backfire when I am trying and the boost gauge will jump up. It only does this sometimes. What can I do to fix this issue besides a pro tune?

What does this button do??

Patrizsche — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:20:04 GMT

Hello all,

I just bought a Scion xB 2006, it was my dream car (and I LOVE IT).

Now, here's the thing: I have no clue what the middle button (the little wheel) in the picture below does:

It's on the left side of the steering wheel, in-between the power mirrors switch and the trac off button. What does this button/wheel do??

Any help would be appreciated... thanks a bunch

Patrick

Dashboard scratch

Shwan1982 — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:56:30 GMT

Hi everyone, I have a scratch on my dashboard that I want to repair, it was caused by a car key, any suggestions on how to fix or where to get it fixed?? Thanks

xB2 FS: '08, 81k, Platinum Warranty, Alloys, 2010 Alpine, Extras!

Dave90T — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:25:22 GMT

Nautical Blue Metallic, 81k miles (roughly), 1 owner, auto trans, never wrecked, never raced, 6k HID drop-in conversion, 17" Scion alloys (will include original 16" steelies without tires), tires 90%+ tread, OEM rear wing, OEM (GST Digifilm) window tint, OEM auto-dimming mirror, Complete Premium Alpine audio system from 2010 xB includes: HD radio, Sirius radio (no subscription included), video input, backup camera, iPod control, USB/AUX input, and pre-outs for amp), pre-wired for subwoofer install (just put your box and amp in and go!), new tires 2k-3k miles ago, new battery 6 months ago, new front brakes 2k ago, brand new engine/cabin air filters, full exterior detail and polish just done, full interior steam clean and detail done. Only minor issues with car are: Imprint of a front license plate frame on rear bumper from a hit-n-run in New Orleans back in '08 very minor damage have to be very close to see it, 80k miles worth of rock chips and what not on hood, not bad, crack in windshield above driver side not in field of view (have gotten two Louisiana inspection tags with it), quarter size ding in driver side c-pillar-could be removed by paintless dent guy, usual amount of wear for cruising a 24-mile bridge (the Causeway) 80k miles, minor interior scratches around a/c knob. Has been 100% dealer serviced @ Northshore Toyota and have never had an issue. Will include all service records. Just selling because I no longer need it and looking to buy my next toy. I need to fund my ham radio addiction as well as my '90 Turbo Supra project.

Asking $12,500 obo, motiviated seller, reasonable offer will be taken. Clean & clear title in hand. Vehicle under Toyota Platinum Extra Care Warranty until 06/25/13 or 125k, whichever comes first. Fully transferable warranty for $50 fee. If you're local, car is at a friend's in Mandeville (1 mile from Causeway bridge) and readily available for viewing 8a - 5p mon thru fri, but other times can be set up if you call and arrange. I work about 10 minutes from where it's parked. I also have a notary in my office, so if you're local (or driving here) we can do a quick easy no b.s. sale.

Pictures can be found here: http://supradave.com/xb4sale/

If you want to know more about the 2010 Alpine premium audio system, I documented the entire thing here: http://www.scionlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185337 ... as far as I know I was the first (if not first damn close) to get it completely working in the '08 chassis.

If someone wants to come get it I can meet them at the New Orleans Int'l Airport [MSY] and if you don't beat me up on the price too terribly I will have the service done as it's about due for an oil change. I can also meet within a reasonable distance of New Orleans, LA.

If you don't like my asking price, make me an offer, all I can do is say no. Just make a reasonable offer. If you're interested and reasonable, I'm sure we can make a deal.

I am willing to ship the car as long as it's paid for in full with cleared funds prior to the transport carrier picking it up. You must arrange the transport and I will happily meet the transport carrier in a large open parking lot near the Interstate in my area. If you are researching transport costs, the car should be picked up in Mandeville, LA near I-12 and LA Hwy 59, zip code 70448.

This is an as-is where-is sale. I am offering no personal warranty, but keep in mind it's covered under Toyota Care Platinum until 06/25/13 or 125k, whichever comes first. It also comes with complete dealer service records.

Best way to open dialog is to PM me here. Thanks for looking.

June 1-10 Dunedin Florida Vacation

AdmirN — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:13:36 GMT

First time ever going down to Florida. Will be staying in dunedin from june 1st through the 10th. Is there anything going on during those time, also what are some good tourist sites to see... Also I am thinking about driving down to miami or to orlando while I'm down there.... Any top performance shops in the area that are worth seeing???

K sport Gt lowering springs HELP

redrolla7 — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:03:52 GMT

so i searched and there is little to no good information on these. Are these springs decent? who is running them and how are they for handling height and ride. Also do they ride with stock struts ok? PLEASE POST PICTURES. i can get these for 100 bucks with struts with only 5000 miles on them.

tC FS: Function & Form Type 2's

sebbyxtc — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:26:25 GMT

I have up for sale my old f&f v2's. I bought them off a member on SL about 1 year and a half ago. He said he put 4k on them and i've put around 13k on them so do the math. These have never been autox'd, tracked, dragged or driven super hard. I had the fronts set all the way down and rears fender meeting tire. I was disappointed with how low these went in the front so i purchased some Stance coilovers off a member on SL.

When i had tooken them off i seen that a member bought a shorter spring for the fronts which make you go lower -___-

I would keep these but my stance are already on the car and i dont want to spend the extra money to get the shorter spring. Here's the link if anyone is interested

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213614

I reused the front endlinks for my stance coilovers so they will not be included but dezod offers a set of adjustable ones on there site.

Wrenches will be included

*Sorry for the dirty coilovers i barely took them off yesterday, Bakersfield is one of the dirtiest, polluted cities in the U.S.

I will clean them shortly.

$600 SHIPPED

tC FS: APT Yellow Fogs - PLEASE READ

sebbyxtc — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:11:32 GMT

So i have some yellow APT fogs from Meng up for sale. Only problem is a few weeks ago the driver's side fog fell out because the inside clip broke off. It's missing a little piece but MOST of it is there as you can see in the pic. I think the bulb inside of it broke as well. It's repairable for those who like to be creative and the glass can be filled in with resin.

The passenger side is in gread condition. They come with the harness, and switch

$70 SHIPPED

OTHER LA racing experience tickets

masterbB — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:03:31 GMT

I have 2 tickes for the LA racing experience at irwindale speedway. These our their Adventure 20 (20 lap) tickets valued at $399 each. A group of friends and I won them but want to sell and split the cash instead of arguing over who gets to keep em. The tickets are good until 4-16-2013. You can view info on the place at www.laracingx.com. I am looking to get $600 obo for both.

Twincharged GT86 by GAZOO 320hp/321tq

rhythmnsmoke — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:17:21 GMT

From FT86club.com

http://www2.toyota.co.jp/jp/news/12/05/nt12_0510.html

[quote"‎320 horsepower, 421 Nm, Twin Charged 86 Concept now under testing! Scroll Supercharger, feeding from a turbocharger as well! Talk about madness from GRMN Gazoo, Toyota in-house operation. Debut event at the 24VLN Nurburgring!"

"Toyota Motor Corporation,
GRMN concept car exhibited at the Nurburgring
- Circuit announced a sports model "SPORTS FR Concept" equipped with twin charger -

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC), until (Sunday), Nurburgring 40th N�rburgring 24 to be held in (State of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany) 20 days from Thursday 17 May to exhibit the concept car "SPORTS FR Concept" of: "((Gee Em are NTT) GRMN abbreviation) GAZOO Racing * tuned by MN", in the hour endurance race.

Concept car this will feature a twin charger combination of supercharger and turbo, in addition to the performance excellent acceleration in the speed range a wide range of high rotation from low rpm, the suspension tuning only, control of high-level Say achieve running stability. Units have an excellent driving performance by these, it is possible to fully experience the joy of sports driving. In addition, the styling, rear fender and front bumper due to dedicated to emphasize a quality of FR, that is suitable for circuit design and sports model.

Toyota, in an effort GAZOO Racing, for exceeding the expectations of our customers to "making good car", which continues to challenge the Nurburgring endurance race in the car, such as 86 and FR LEXUS LFA. This vehicle also, as a study model was developed to verify the expectations for the FR coupe car fan positioned as part of the "making good car", all over the world.

In addition, the site of GAZOO Racing In (URL http://gazoo.com/racing/), to relay live video interview of team sprinkled with information delivery and the traveling position by the GPS system, the pattern of the N�rburgring 24-hour endurance race In addition, it is also planned to introduce in the field pattern of exhibition vehicle.

* GAZOO Racing: part of the activity was born from "GAZOO" to provide a fun car to our customers.
To develop along with the vehicle, such as racing through a test driver for Toyota, planning, development, sports cars such as the conversion of G's and GRMN. Support implementation of motorsports activities.
"GAZOO", including the portal site "GAZOO.com" Customers who participate in car type opened in 1998, deployment as well as "Let's Run alongside the throbbed! Circuit" circuit experience and "Gazoo mura" hands-drive proposal"

Height / Width / Length (mm) 4,350 / 1,855 / 1,250
Wheelbase (mm) 2,570
Vehicle weight (kg) 1,280
Minimum ground clearance (mm) 95
[Previous] tread (mm) 1,590
[After] tread (mm) 1,610
245/40R18 tire size [before]
265/35R18 tire size [after]
Exhaust volume (cc) 1,998
6-speed manual transmission
Highest output value [target] (kW [ps]) 235 [320]
Maximum torque target value [] (N � m [kgf � m]) 421 [43.0]

� GRMN twin charger only functional parts (turbocharger + supercharger)
GRMN only suspension tuning
Brake calipers and brake rotors only GRMN
Dual exhaust only GRMN
Alloy Wheels & Tires size before and after different
Exterior front / rear fender
Racing rear spoiler
Rear garnish GR logo to enter
Bucket seat interior only
4-point seat belt
Roll cage
Additional meter (boost gauge, water temperature gauge, oil temperature gauge)
Back skin tone interior[/quote]

Less Than 2 Years & 4 New Tires Already :(

Necromancer — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:18:18 GMT

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=190858

I got the tires in the thread above in July/August of 2010. Now I'm hearing tire noises and got them checked at the dealership because I thought I had a bad wheel bearing or something. The verdict: 3/32" on both fronts and 5/32" on both backs. I have driven around 20,000 miles since that time. That is pathetic! :evil:

I got oversized tires when I bought them which were 10mm wider with same rim size. It turns out the wear is on the outer part of the tires and the inner part is good. Anyways, my recommendation is to stay away from the NeoGens. There is a reason they are cheap and don't last long. Having one of the lowest tread ratings in its class sure doesn't help either lol.

Anyways, I got these badboys. Highly rated and 50,000 mile warranty. I got them for under $350 for all 4. I must :bow: to myself for being cheap as crazy.

Here are the pics. Tell me what you think! BTW, I went back to default Scion tC tire sizes. Bigger tires does not equal bigger smiles where I come from!

From these (Nitto NT NeoGen ZR):

To these (Hankook Ventus V4):

Slammed Society Showcase: Palm Beach

XB_so_SEXY — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:48:56 GMT

For more information please visit:

http://fatlace.com/slammed-society-2012-palm-beach/

Looking for my first xb

gottria — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:57:16 GMT

Looking to get my first xb as a work far. My civic has 225k on it and got hit and not worth fixing. I've been browsing the ads and wondering what the differences are between the years when the first Gen 2 came out, 2008 I think.

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