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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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Cynce Tester's Project "Her tC"

Published: Monday, April 23, 2007
Writer: Thanh Phan

Being apart of this scene and seeing all the vehicles across the nation you learn to tell the difference between the cars that were built with an end goal in mind and the ones that were pieced together to completion. Both can result in amazing results and both can create such monstrosities we won't discuss here today. Usually at the events I'm so lit with NOS energy drinks that I'm running around the venue with my head chopped off. But at Night Shift Pomona 1 vehicle literally stopped me at my tracks. What made it more impressive was when I reached out several days after the event, I found out the car was owned by Cynce Tester, a young tuner representing for the girls of Scion. As we exchanged more info I'm even more impressed that this car is seriously personalized with the utmost detailed precision. I mean, matching stars throughout the body, seats, and interior to match her star print tattoo's? who does that?


Before Cynce could even walk she was spending her Saturday nights with her dad out at the local race track. The daughter of Burt Tester, a mechanic w/ over 30 years of experience, cars was a staple in the Tester house... Cynce's vehicle of choice? The Scion!... You know, I'm going to get a bit side tracked here, but the whole Scion lifestyle really is quite amazing. Now, when I say "lifestyle" i literally mean it. That ScionLife group is so involved in the community it really creates not only a board of fellow enthusiasts but it creates a family environment where everyone helps one another with advice and modifications. So when Scion released the tC, Cynce quickly got hers and thus began project "Her tC."


Exterior:
* AIT Racing K1 8-piece Wide Body Kit (Molded)
* AIT Front & Rear Bumper Carbon Fiber Splitter
* APR Custom Carbon Fiber Rear Bumper Diffuser
* Kaminari Reverse Cowl Carbon Fiber Hood
* Kaminari Honeycomb Grille
* Custom Wrapped Carbon Fiber Front Bumper Accent
* Shaved Antenna
* 8000K HID Kit
* House of Kolor Candy Apple Red Paint w/ Gold Base
* Air Syndicate Pearl Star Accents
* Two Color Vinyl Graphics

Interior:
* Cobra Imola S-GT Racing Seats
* Stitchcraft Leather & Suede Seat Covers
* Sparco Sliding Seat Brackets
* Sparco Carbon Fiber pedals
* Sparco Globe Shift ****
* Sparco Mugello Steering Wheel
* MoMo Steering Wheel Hub Adapter
* B&M Short Throw Shifter
* Schroth 4-point Rallye Harnesses
* 6-piece Custom Carbon Fiber Interior Accents
* Custom Carbon Fiber Rear Speaker Bar
* Suede Headliner and Pillars

In-Car Entertainment (I.C.E):
* Pioneer AVIC-D2 Double-Din Head Unit
* Two Boston Acoustics GT-Series 10" Sub Woofers
* Three Boston Acoustics GT-Series Amplifiers
* Four Boston Acoustics GT-Series Component Speakers
* Custom Fiberglass Sub Enclosures
* Apple(r) Mac Mini Computer
* 23" Apple(r) Motorized LCD Monitor
* Apple(r) iSight Web Camera
* 15" SonaVision LCD Monitor
* Sony Playstation2 Slim
* BoomMat Sound Deadener
* Monster Cable

Suspension:
* H&R Coilover Kit
* H&R Rear Sway Bar
* DC Sports Front Strut Bar
* Racing Hart RS721 19x8.5 Wheels
* Toyo Proxes 4 Tires (235/35/19)
* Rotora 4-Piston Front Brake Upgrade
* Rotora Upgraded Stainless Steel Brake Lines
* Powerslot Rear Rotor Upgrade

Engine/Performance:
* Turbonetics Dezod-Spec T3/T4 Turbocharger
* Dezod Ceramic-Coated Manifold
* Dezod Stainless Steel Down-Pipe/S-pipe
* Dezod Intercooler (38x10.5x3.5)
* Dezod Powder Coated Intercooler Piping
* Dezod 550cc Injectors
* TiAL 38mm Wastegate
* TiAL 50.5mm Blow Off Valve
* Greddy E-Manage
* AEM Air Filter
* AEM Polished Battery Tie Down
* DC Sports Exhaust
* ACT Street Clutch
* Greddy Air Diversion Panel
* Polished Valve Cover




Old Apr 30, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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did she ever post what numbers her kit made?
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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It still hasnt hit the dyno. Full time work and finals coming up at school have had me wishing there were more hours in the day. The tC has taken the back seat for a little while. Should have numbers before HIN San Diego, though.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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oh i know how lots of school, finals and work can be...sigh...i'll continue to wait patiently.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by scandalous
It still hasnt hit the dyno. Full time work and finals coming up at school have had me wishing there were more hours in the day. The tC has taken the back seat for a little while. Should have numbers before HIN San Diego, though.
TO HELL WITH SCHOOL!!!!! if my tc was that perfect. it would definetly be my first priority. my car may be faster, but im deffinetly jealous of that imaculate car. you should be very very proud that car. why the hell is it not on the cover of modified or something???
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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nice legs err i mean nice car :D
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by O5_TRD_tC
nice legs err i mean nice car :D
haha i would have to say nice everything.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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Dang, she's got a lot of $$ dumped in her scion. That is, if she were paying retail. Which I'm guessing she isn't based on all the sponsor stickers.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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I've had a lot of awesome help from a lot of generous companies - but I actually had a second full time job for almost a year to finance the actual build. We all know car modding is not an inexpensive hobby. ;)
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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Gods help you if you ever gets busted by the popo.

"Ma'am, are you aware that your engine modifications are illegal in CA?"

"No officer, I had no idea. My dad / boyfriend / etc. did all the modifications. Are you sure? I am shocked. SHOCKED, I say."

"Well ma'am, I'm afraid you're going to have have all these modifications removed and then take your car to a referee to re-certify it"

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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by etli
Gods help you if you ever gets busted by the popo.

"Ma'am, are you aware that your engine modifications are illegal in CA?"

"No officer, I had no idea. My dad / boyfriend / etc. did all the modifications. Are you sure? I am shocked. SHOCKED, I say."

"Well ma'am, I'm afraid you're going to have have all these modifications removed and then take your car to a referee to re-certify it"

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She gets by that because she rarely drives it. Mostly to shows. And a show winner it is... Nice ride gurl.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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Congrats to everyone involved. Awesome looking car
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by rhythmnsmoke
And a show winner it is... Nice ride gurl.
Werd. Nuff said.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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i think that car from head to toe cant get any better TURBO nice kit nice paint nice wheels nice interior/sound system dont think it gets better then that
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by etli
Gods help you if you ever gets busted by the popo.

"Ma'am, are you aware that your engine modifications are illegal in CA?"

"No officer, I had no idea. My dad / boyfriend / etc. did all the modifications. Are you sure? I am shocked. SHOCKED, I say."

"Well ma'am, I'm afraid you're going to have have all these modifications removed and then take your car to a referee to re-certify it"

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As long as it is being driven to a from a show, cops here won't give her any beef.
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Originally Posted by 2fast4you
Originally Posted by etli
Gods help you if you ever gets busted by the popo.

"Ma'am, are you aware that your engine modifications are illegal in CA?"

"No officer, I had no idea. My dad / boyfriend / etc. did all the modifications. Are you sure? I am shocked. SHOCKED, I say."

"Well ma'am, I'm afraid you're going to have have all these modifications removed and then take your car to a referee to re-certify it"

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As long as it is being driven to a from a show, cops here won't give her any beef.
You're kidding right? Does she have a "show car" permit on her ride? I think there's a permit in CA saying a car is "for show only" which limits the yearly mileage and some other random stuff I can't remember. I guess if she only drives it during the day, I guess she wouldn't ____ the cops off as much. Hopefully she just doesn't get an a$$hole cop who specifically targets modfied vehicles.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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I have the fail-safe method out of any ticket....

... ***** ;)

Kidding! Honestly, I've never been hassled by cops before. I've gotten several thumbs up, though. I drive like an old granny so I don't really give cops the option of singling me out.
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Congrats, Cynce.



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