The Toyota GT86 (nee Scion FRS) has long been derided for the lack of power. More specifically, complaints have arisen about the massive dip in torque between 3,000-5,000RPM. The FA20 engine, with only 151 lb-ft, is hurting for torque as-is, so by throwing a big dip in the power delivery drivability really suffers. Fortunately, the […] More »
By: Jake Stumph | January 25, 2017
It’s raining here at the ScionLife HQ and that has put us in a bit of a mood. Fortunately, we have found just the video to cure our rainy day woes. Formula Drift 2015 Round 4 was held during a rainy Spring day in New Jersey. The wet, low-grip surface proving to be quite a […] More »
By: Jake Stumph | January 18, 2017
No, really, this one is THE WORST according to YouTube. We went to YouTube today, searched for “worst Scion ever” and were amazed at what popped up first. In an ironic twist of fate, “the worst Scion ever” is Scion-made creation, and it looks like a last ditch attempt to reach #millenials and the #youth […] More »
By: Jake Stumph | December 9, 2016
Yes, the Scion FR-S…err, Toyota GT86 lives! I was on hand at the Los Angeles auto show covering the scene when I happened upon the Toyota booth, with a few remnants of Scion’s past in attendance. If you’re a regular visitor to ScionLife, you know the scoop on the 2017 refresh for “the twins,” namely […] More »
By: Jake Stumph | November 18, 2016
Based in Orange County, California, Kryptic Vinyls has cultivated a name for themselves as painstaking perfectionists in the world of vinyl wrap. Their shop demonstration car is proof that the devil is in the details, and the folks at Kryptic can make the extreme a reality. We present their incredible 2013 Scion FR-S shop vehicle […] More »
By: Jake Stumph | November 4, 2016
Formula Drift’s own Ryan Tuerck has made quite a name for himself, as both a top tier United States drifter and as a budding YouTube personality. Having hosted an online series entitled Tuerck’d, he’s recently been involved with Donut Media doing fun video projects and adding even more personality to a sport already filled with […] More »
By: Jake Stumph | November 2, 2016
This is not a regular car, or is it? Regular Car Reviews has occasionally branched out to visiting local vendors of the Pennsylvania area and reviewing their not-so regular shop cars. Up today is Raceseng, an automotive parts fabricator and machine shop, known for suspension setup and smaller bits like shift knobs. Their FRS shop […] More »
By: Jake Stumph | October 20, 2016
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