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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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1. stock LSD
2. slightly tighter suspension, lowering the car would be nice too.
3. more power, offer turbo option if cost isn't too much
5. more info on the gage cluster as mentioned above
6. offer stock rca outputs from the head unit so we can add subs
7. 6 speed manual transmission
8. darker windows
9. a better stock spoiler the pedestal spoilers aren't that attractive
10. don't put the i-pod jack inside the center console so the cord doesn't have to get smashed by the cover
11. and definitely more supportive seats.
That's all i can come up with right now....thanks for giving us, the end consumer, a chance to give feedback to the manufacturer.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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how about it being lower and a shorty antenna to start out with.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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This is good stuff. Definitely the most responsive forum so far. I can't do anything for vehicle performance guys. Mostly this evaluation is for the ergonomics while driving and driver to vehicle inputs. Thanks a lot for your replies.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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power, suspension, bluetooth.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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less blindspots.
rear view camera option with NAV system if offered
front and rear sways with beefier endlinks (user install friendly with the front)
short shifter with 6 speed
projectors that actually look nice and no "rice" tail lights
LSD
little more info in the ODO LCD (eg how many miles per gallon left, oil temp, etc etc)
a puddle light under the side mirrors sorta like the IS 250.
push button ignition :D
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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12. hood damper
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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-6 spd MT (w/ short throw shifter) or 5 spd AT (w/ manumatic option)
-Stock LSD
-Better tuned suspension (car has a lot of body roll in stock form currently)
-Stock HID Projector headlights
-Rear Wiper
-Color Changeing LED Dash
-PERFORMANCE TRIM!!! (more power out of 2.4l, stock Roots-type Supercharger, stock turbo)
-if supercharger route is taken...go with some stage upgrades, like GM (smaller pulleys, better tune, larger injectors, ect.)
-Racing style seats (like in Honda SI, Chevy Cobolt, Nissan SE-R)
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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1) 6 speed PLEASE
2) Standard LSD
3) No holes or outlines of where the SCION emblem was
4) Better seats
5) White LEDs instead of amber LEDs for the console and gauge cluster
6) A overall cleaner shift box. I don't have my short shifter installed yet, and right now it's awful cause it'll sometimes not go into gear. (Even with other tCs)
7) A bit tighter suspension
Optional rear wiper
9) HID Headlights, with a clean cutoff (S2000)
10) Hood shock

Other than that, or course more power would be nice, but I think the tC would be nice if it were basically like the Corolla XRS just with an LSD. The 6 speed is awesome but i just wish it came with an LSD. The only reason I chose the tC over the Corolla is cause at the end of the day, no matter how fast you are, your still in a Corolla.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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-little more horsepower from factory. 180~200hp will be good enough
-better suspension, the stock height is too high and too bumpy.
-the exterior of tC look good enough but little more curve lines will make the car look a lot better.
-the material of interior feels cheap
-better seats, such as bucket seats, leather seats.
-6speed manual, 5speed automatic with manual shift
-HID's from factory so we won't get any trouble from having them
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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Change the A, B, and C-Pillars, they create huge blind spots.
Change Interior to white LEDs
Memory seating in the passenger side
HIDs with good cutoff stock
LED Tails
Lower suspension
More scratch-resistant interior, this stuff is really easy to mess up
Digital speedo, gauges
6th speed or revamped 5th
LESS RATTLES! Jesus that gets annoying

If I see more of what I want, I'll buy the next tC as well.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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i would agree with the 6 speed or different 5th gear being at 3k at 60 mph is rediculous. i also agree with an interior overhaul. more power is really needed, but looks need some help. the overall shape of the tC is nice and the body lines are great but minor details need some attention (ride height, blind spots etc), the rear wiper would be ok but as an option. the gauge cluter isnt neccesary because people change them all the time, NO TO TRACTION CONTROL! just like it was asked before, that would be bad! better tires from the factory, maybe new redesigned stock wheels, better paint colors, if i was to buy a tC again right now i wouldnt know what color to pick because none of them really stick out, including teh new RS4, we need a green imo (a nice dark one). adjustable seat belts would be nice, telescoping steering wheel would be sweet too! and power folding/heated side mirrors would be awesome! i have when i have to scrape ice off the mirror. also i know scion doesnt do this but packages (sports package, luxury package, turbo package etc)
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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All of the above.

SOLID~SUSPENSION (platform that can handle more G force)
Adaptive AWD
Better gear ratio w/ 6th gear
More POWER
LSD

As others have mentioned:
Memory seats
Same gauge position but digitized w/ Lexus colors
More durable interior
NO MORE RATTLES
HIDs front and LEDs rear
Less blind spots
Short throw distance
Sharper jet~like angles in styling harmonized with nice curves!
& F/I special edition.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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AWD, or RWD.
5 speed auto, 6 speed manual (keep the gearing tho)
better paint quality
better stock tires
no center hump on the floor.
less blind spots.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Ooooooooooo I forget! Memory seating in the passenger side.

It is a must.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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6 spd foreal!!! please...AND OFFER FACTORY CARB LEGAL, TOYOTA/SCION WARRANTY, TURBO!!!!!,
mos def more HP
different trims also and dash make smooth not with all that wierd scales of wrinkles or whatever it is...smooth is better maybe leather dash is good
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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it's already been said a million times, but 6th gear.

also, i'm getting tired of only having orange for an instrument light color.... mix it up a bit. it doesn't have to be just orange.

it'd also be nice to have a more supportive front seat - around the legs/hips/back.

have the option of the silver trim inside the car be color matched to the exterior of the car.

shorter antenna, or even integrate the antenna into one of the windows.

more controllability of the radio from the steering wheel controls.

quicker throttle response.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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1) Stock LSD
2) A little more Hp
3) Better handeling
4) Gear the car differently so that were not doing 3-grand-at 60mph
5) Go back to the 05-06 ECU-Computer
6) Make it redline at least till 7-grand
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisNOF
1) Stock LSD
2) A little more Hp
3) Better handeling
4) Gear the car differently so that were not doing 3-grand-at 60mph
5) Go back to the 05-06 ECU-Computer
6) Make the redline 7-grand
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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i would have to say yes to traction control but with an option to turn it off like other cars (is 250, bmws etc). its been proven to help in serious conditions (snow, ice, rain etc) and avoid some accidents too, i flipped my corolla on the freeway, wouldnt had happened if it had traction control . plus there is nothing toyota can do about it since it will be required on all cars in a couple of years
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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No one has mentioned this but i live in NYC and i wouldn't mind the next tC with mirrors that FOLD in!!!



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