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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 06:46 AM
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V-mount intercooler? Very interesting!
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 09:00 AM
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wow..different
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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Better have a passenger seat Ty. Room for my pillows and stuff tooooooo....



Old Mar 29, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob_DESCENDANT
here's a SCIONLIFE only picture

Thank you for all the support!


relocated motor?
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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I. Love. This. Thread.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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That is some straight up SICKNESS! Although I'm still on the fence about the front end design. However, it does look very aerodynamic and functional, so that's what it's all about.

Since the motor is offset, what is going to occupy the free space?
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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looking good guys!


keep your eyes on this SLer's.......your going to be blown away when you see whats coming soon!
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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i imagine a sick manifold and a bigger turbo is going to be in that space or maybe cooling or air induction stuff
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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Niiiceeee.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Ace83
i imagine a sick manifold and a bigger turbo is going to be in that space or maybe cooling or air induction stuff

I dont think so. I mean they have already made 800whp on the current setup. Maybe though.


I got a sneak peak of the drivetrain ....thats what I was referring to.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by coregmrconman
Better have a passenger seat Ty. Room for my pillows and stuff tooooooo....



x2 don't worry the Ty's got it for you!
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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very very nice. I am going to try and make a few of your guys races. ill have to make a serious drive to get their but most likely i will . keep it up the car looks sick.cant wait to see what the finished product will look like. and do you guys have more pics of the custom suspension you are running ? or steering ? it said on that article something about different hubs ? be interested to see what they look like. thanks.
Old Mar 30, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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the front end on that tC looks very much like a celica :/
Old Mar 30, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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stay tuned...the finished product won't look anything like the picture above

Old Mar 30, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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We engineered that nose to be very functional and efficient for our 5 laps on track. But since we are a SCION Racing team we have opted to tame the nose back just a little to keep the scion look there. It still is on the very wild side but we do compete in the unlimited class where rules are open. The Time Attack Rules are so great because they are so open on aerodynamics and the sport is in its infancy so you can expand your mind on lots of ideas. I went out to spectate at the redline event this weekend at Buttonwillow and from being apart of the time attack scene since early 06. The sport is growing bigger and bigger every year. The turnout was great and we all see a big future in the time attack arena. We are very excited to get this tC out on track and mixing it up with all the RWD & AWD cars.

let me know if you guys have any other questions about the car

Thanks for your excitement and kind words! You guys keep us motivated to make our program better and better each year so we can put on a great show for you when you come to the track or read about an event in a magazine or online.
Old Mar 30, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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Ty....will you be at the Nashville, TN event?
Old Mar 30, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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that looks crazy. you should tell scion to make the new tc's more like yours. wider, turbod and fast ___ hell. id buy one.
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 12:56 AM
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So would I...lol.
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 05:26 AM
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how much camber are you guys running in the front? It looks a little on the negative side, or are my eyes playing tricks on me.
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 05:27 AM
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me too..lol I will even scrap my dream 370Z



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