Well, time for another update! More new parts calls for more new pics. Don't mind the photography, it was f&*%@#! cold out so I gave up trying to be fancy.

Parts include:
- Descendant Racing Cat-Back (thanks Rob!)
- Scion Carbon B-Pillars (had these for a while, just getting around to pics now)
- Lowering Springs...I'll let everyone here guess on these first (there's a hint in one of the photos...













Love the drive now.

The exhaust is brilliant! Up there with my favourite sounding exhaust.

The springs (for those of you that figure it out) are a must. Well worth the wait for those of you debating which ones to choose. Steering feel is increased, ride isn't harsh, drop is perfect. Again, brilliant!

And the carbon pillars are quite nice. When the car is clean (not often during the winter), you can really tell by the colour and texture that they are made of genuine carbon fibre.

As always though, MUCH more to come!

 

Wow congrats man,

Looks good, I was going to guess those were TRD springs before I looked at your signature!

 

^Haha, forgot that was there.

Like I said, well worth the wait. These were installed for testing, but the kit includes new bump stops, top nuts (front struts) and the 4 springs! No aftermarket offers that or the engineering that these do. For those looking for springs, these should be on your list at the top!

Scion Canada will be posting up some more shots here next week, so watch for it.

 

Awesome looking car! I will be following this thread for sure, are you going to be getting winter tires? Also if you don't mind me asking where abouts are ya?

Cheers,
Joe

 

Great to see some other options installed for lowering. The H-Techs I installed have provided quite a noticeable improvement for handling as well. I didn't want to go any lower because most of the entrances to places where I live start flat and immediately change to ridiculous inclines.

 

I have my concerns with that as well, I don't think I could lower mine due to the massive bump at the end of my drive way, I have to take it at a crazy angle already. How much lower is the TRD drop?

 

Looks great! I look forward to seeing what else you do.

P.S. I'm still jealous of you people who get in on stuff for "testing"...

 

It's tough living on the east coast. Not much out here for car companies.

 

Try living in Missouri haha!

 

I have snow/winter tires on the car in those photos. They were among the first thing I did to the car! No matter how much technology a car has, the only thing that connects it to the road is its tire. They are the most important thing on your car. I'm running Blizzack WS70's in 225/45R18. I highly recommend them.

As for where I am, well I live in the Vaughan area and work in Scarborough.

No official measurements yet (forgot to measure first!), but I believe they are rated for an inch. I'll get the guys to measure to one of the others we have kicking around to compare.

Well, I work for the company, so that helps. But now I can tell you guys how great these things really are! Just wait until summer when I load my 255's on and go lapping! The engineering of the TRD parts will really shine through then!

 

My local Scion dealer could not even find the 2011 TC TRD parts in their computer system. Does anyone know how much the TRD springs cost?

 

^They are not available yet. Stay tuned, they will be soon.

 

Does TRD actually make these this time around or buying the rights to them like usual?

 

You beat me to posting pics! I'll add some more later, and get some ride height measurements vs. stock for everyone.

 

Looks good man

As for the stock ride height, I measured mine this morning.

Front: 27.25 " Rear: 28"

 

^Thanks for posting that. We measured it up today against another and it was roughly 30mm lower, front and rear. Each car is different and settling may or may not occur. So factor that in.

 

1stOne, you beat me to the post again! I'll post up some of the install pics soon.

30mm (1.18") lower all around is correct. Glad you like the ride and feel of them. We'll need to see how much more you like 'em around the autox course or at the track this summer

 

I'm like a ninja...sneakin' in and stealin' your post count!

 

Installation:





Post-installation:





Should have taken some pre-installation shots for comparison...

 

TRD Big Brakes!!



Stock brakes on their way out...



One side done



Behind the wheel:



On the ground...



I beat you this time, Matt!!