First mods Scion tC
01-23-2019, 08:07 AM
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First mods Scion tC
I recently purchased an 06 Scion tC. I been reading around and found some good tips and advice.
I was wondering if I should go with an axle back exhaust or a cold air intake as my first mod?
I’m not really going for HP just for a nice sound, TBH. Also I want to get some aftermarket lights,
Any suggestions?
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I was wondering if I should go with an axle back exhaust or a cold air intake as my first mod?
I’m not really going for HP just for a nice sound, TBH. Also I want to get some aftermarket lights,
Any suggestions?
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01-26-2019, 11:02 PM
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I recently purchased an 06 Scion tC. I been reading around and found some good tips and advice. I was wondering if I should go with an axle back exhaust or a cold air intake as my first mod?
I’m not really going for HP just for a nice sound, TBH. Also I want to get some aftermarket lights, any suggestions
I’m not really going for HP just for a nice sound, TBH. Also I want to get some aftermarket lights, any suggestions
The 1st Mod is all Personal Preference depending on your taste and budget.
There are a bunch of YouTube videos where you can hear the different tC Exhaust sounds.
You can also Check Out the different Build Threads on this Forum.
A couple of examples are:
Dilirious' Photo/Build Thread Updated 09/26
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01-29-2019, 04:10 AM
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I did the TRD axle back and love it...sound is exactly what i wanted...Meagan Racing mid pipe finished it off...
Also did a TRD CAI, but after a couple years, got tired of cleaning the airflow sensor to keep the light off...glad I kept the stock intake air cleaner assembly...
No real performance increases, but sounds good, and after 120,000 miles, still get 30 mpg on the highway...but starting to burn about a quart every 1500 miles or so...(just missed the recall requirements when i did it...scam I'm pretty sure...everyone JUST misses the mark...
Bullcrap...I caught the _______ overfilling mine the first time i went to do the survey...mark on the stick was 1/2 quart, at least, over the full mark when the criminals pulled the dipstick after the required 1200 miles, which I demanded I watch...oh, don't know what could have happened they say.
Then try to actually accuse me of tampering...
Second try was just short of the warranty requirements...imagine that...sorry, I"m just venting...
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Also did a TRD CAI, but after a couple years, got tired of cleaning the airflow sensor to keep the light off...glad I kept the stock intake air cleaner assembly...
No real performance increases, but sounds good, and after 120,000 miles, still get 30 mpg on the highway...but starting to burn about a quart every 1500 miles or so...(just missed the recall requirements when i did it...scam I'm pretty sure...everyone JUST misses the mark...
Bullcrap...I caught the _______ overfilling mine the first time i went to do the survey...mark on the stick was 1/2 quart, at least, over the full mark when the criminals pulled the dipstick after the required 1200 miles, which I demanded I watch...oh, don't know what could have happened they say.
Then try to actually accuse me of tampering...
Second try was just short of the warranty requirements...imagine that...sorry, I"m just venting...
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02-01-2019, 08:50 PM
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Wow, Scion Life still alive :D the forum I used to be so frequent. But I would do sounds or aesthetic upgrades first, they're more fun.
You want performance either go big like Turbo system / SC or non at all.
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You want performance either go big like Turbo system / SC or non at all.
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02-22-2020, 05:49 PM
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I recently purchased an 06 Scion tC. I been reading around and found some good tips and advice. I was wondering if I should go with an axle back exhaust or a cold air intake as my first mod?
I’m not really going for HP just for a nice sound, TBH. Also I want to get some aftermarket lights, Any suggestions?
I’m not really going for HP just for a nice sound, TBH. Also I want to get some aftermarket lights, Any suggestions?
And I bought the TRD exhaust. Has a nice rumble to it.
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07-02-2022, 03:06 PM
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Next mods
Hi!
I have a 11' tc ans i was wondering what you guys think i could add more to my car..
Right now i have injen cold air intake, megan racing full exhaust and costum made high compression heads.
I make about 230 bhp.. i beat focus st on the drag strip hehe
is there more modification i can do to my engine/transmission or i can focus on body work?
i was thinking about trd short shifter but i don't know if it worth it.. if not do y'all have any other ideas?
I have a 11' tc ans i was wondering what you guys think i could add more to my car..
Right now i have injen cold air intake, megan racing full exhaust and costum made high compression heads.
I make about 230 bhp.. i beat focus st on the drag strip hehe
is there more modification i can do to my engine/transmission or i can focus on body work?
i was thinking about trd short shifter but i don't know if it worth it.. if not do y'all have any other ideas?
08-10-2022, 07:06 AM
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Hi!
I have a 11' tc ans i was wondering what you guys think i could add more to my car..
Right now i have injen cold air intake, megan racing full exhaust and costum made high compression heads.
I make about 230 bhp.. i beat focus st on the drag strip hehe
is there more modification i can do to my engine/transmission or i can focus on body work?
i was thinking about trd short shifter but i don't know if it worth it.. if not do y'all have any other ideas?
I have a 11' tc ans i was wondering what you guys think i could add more to my car..
Right now i have injen cold air intake, megan racing full exhaust and costum made high compression heads.
I make about 230 bhp.. i beat focus st on the drag strip hehe
is there more modification i can do to my engine/transmission or i can focus on body work?
i was thinking about trd short shifter but i don't know if it worth it.. if not do y'all have any other ideas?
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