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I've always had fast trucks and cars...v8's
Now I'm kinda "stuck" in a scion and if Im going to drive the thing I might as well have fun, right?!? What are the musts before I start any engine upgrades/bolt-ons?
2005 tc with injen cai and borla cat back
Now I'm kinda "stuck" in a scion and if Im going to drive the thing I might as well have fun, right?!? What are the musts before I start any engine upgrades/bolt-ons?
2005 tc with injen cai and borla cat back
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If you want your breaking to be better your gonna have to pull out the checkbook. The biggest hindrance to our braking, Other than the obvious soft lines at the calipers would be the caliper itself. Its a single piston caliper really sucks but your options are the wilwood 4 piston caliper which will run you approx. 1300 bucks for all 4 plus the stainless steel lines. Or the TRD big break kit which is close on price but you need 18" wheels or bigger.
As for suspension...coil-overs and sway bar(s). Personally I recommend getting the TRD rear sway and setting it stiff and leaving the front stock. Others will tell you to get the hotchkis front and rear set. I'm not going to tell you what to do here, do your research and see what fits you best.
There has been alot of debate on here about the strut tower bars. IMO they do nothing unless there are 3 points of contact or more, which is only true with the ignalls rear. again do your research make your own decision, I notice no performance difference with my DC sports front bar I just like the look.
Finally if your really serious about handling there are some chassis strengtheners made by a company called TB performance. I bought the front and rear under-body braces and absolutely love them. Reasonably priced with noticeable gains, these guys seemed to have gotten it right I personally recommend. TB Performance Products
Hope this helps
As for suspension...coil-overs and sway bar(s). Personally I recommend getting the TRD rear sway and setting it stiff and leaving the front stock. Others will tell you to get the hotchkis front and rear set. I'm not going to tell you what to do here, do your research and see what fits you best.
There has been alot of debate on here about the strut tower bars. IMO they do nothing unless there are 3 points of contact or more, which is only true with the ignalls rear. again do your research make your own decision, I notice no performance difference with my DC sports front bar I just like the look.
Finally if your really serious about handling there are some chassis strengtheners made by a company called TB performance. I bought the front and rear under-body braces and absolutely love them. Reasonably priced with noticeable gains, these guys seemed to have gotten it right I personally recommend. TB Performance Products
Hope this helps
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