Hey guys, im new to the forums so whats up, alright so i just bought a used 2005 scion tc, all stock, lip spoiler, thats about it....any ideas or tips that you guys could give me on upgrading this in a moderate price range, has 50k miles on it not used hard but all completely stock. So just gimme some ideas. Thanks guys.

 

I think it would be more helpful if you had an idea what you want to do with it.

That is, better handling? More power? Or a different look?

They are 3 completely different roads to go down. Personally I'd start with handling. Throw a rear sway bar on there and a set of TRD springs and you'd notice quite a difference in driving.

 

HIDs (cheap) Drop (cheap) wheels (expensive) lip kit (expensive) Clazzio seats (worth every penny)

If you are on a budget that would be more than enough to have a clean custom look.

 

Alright, thanks so far, ill look into the handling, do you guys know if it is possible to take off the lip spoiler and put a pedestal one on right away or are they different sizes....

 

ewww dont get the pedestal spoiler, that thing is ugly and yes they are different

 

Alright thanks for the heads up before i bought one. Carbon fiber hood, is that worth the money, and what can i do for the interior.

 

If you want a CF hood go for it, but you have to take care of it. It needs to be waxed fairly often so they dont fade and turn yellow.

 

okay thanks, im not to sure what i really want to to do it yet. i want looks but not a fan of two tone, or body kits. Interior wise, new wheel, new shifter, prolly just throw in a short shifter. But any other things that would make the interior nicer?

 

I personally like my pedistal spoiler over the little lip spoiler that comes on the tC. It's all about personal taste and the tC needs a spoiler. The rear just is too lacking to not have one.

 

Short shifter is a good idea. Makes a world of difference.

if you're thinking of looks, start shopping wheels. Look around for some ideas and see what you like before doing anything. And once you find a few ideas, feel free to make a thread and get some opinions.

Also related to looks... consider a lip kit instead of a full body kit. The OEM lip kit is pretty clean and the Five Axis kit is one of the best IMO. Ya, you're looking at about $1k +/- a bit, but keeps a clean look overall.

 

it is alittle to late for him to get one unless he wants to pay to get the holes filled from the lip spoiler.

 

I would keep the lip spoiler. Get a drop. I recommend H&R sport springs. A trd sway bar will work wonders. For exterior looks a lip kit is cool. i like them but do like the look of the stock bod lines with a nice drop and sporty wheels. Also what color is it?

But a CF looks good. it really dont save much weight in my opinion. It feels slightly lighter than the stock hood from feel. Maybe 10lbs but i scale will tell all. Anyways they are expensive even used. I just sold mine for 300. But just to let you know an intake, exhaust, headers, and pulleys dont do crap. Your mind will tell you different but its not any faster. Go turbo or go home in speed and power department. A shot shifter is a great investment as well. Doctor Isotope makes great ones.

GL and hit me up if you have any questions!

 

Be carefull...once u start, u may never stop....lol 20% Tint

 

Before you know it, you'll be spending more $$ on your tC than on your girl or yourself.

Hit up the tC picture threads to get an idea of what u want drop wise, exterior wise.

 

The color is silver, i think im going to get a short shifter first and mabye a lip kit. Do you, or anyone have the interior led lights by the foot pedals? if so is it nice looking?

 

it will look good if you like that stuff. However don't buy the scion kit because it is very over priced. Check out oznium.com they have cold cathode kits for $7, which comes with 2 12" bars, then all you would need is a switch and some extra wire.

also if you want something else for the interior you might want to check out clazzio seat covers. you can get them at trdsparks.com or beangarage.com

 

if you want some real big power then go turbo.....if you want your car to sound good then intake..header..exhasut will do but other then that..sway bar

 

header should never be used in conjunction with sound good unless you have 40"s of resonators.

 

take it from my personal experience.

1. RESEARCH!
2. Make sure you are absolutely sure about what you want.
3. Do it right.
4. In the long run, steps 1-3 will save you alot of money.

 

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