Hey guys,

New here, just picked up an '08 Flint Mica Scion tC. Well technically I pick it up at 5:45PM this evening. I thought I would join this forum, learn what I can about this little beast, no huge plans right away ... but hopefully boosting by next spring.

I didn't get much from the factory, just the mats and navigation system. Springs will be the first thing I get for it.

Anyway, thought I would intro myself. I am an avid autocross enthusiast, used to drive a 6th gen Si, and an 85 200SX 1.8T.

New to here, not new to cars so I am hoping to bring some knowledge to the table. This looks like great place for information, a lot of great cars.

Cheers,

Chris

 

congratulations on the tC

 

if you would like to get just springs, i have TRD.

i think the drop is perfect after it settles in.

also if you want coilovers, i like buddyclub

 

I recommend Tanabe Coilovers... :D

 

Mmmm STI

 

Congrads dude!..

So U are gonna upgrade suspension???..

I go w/ the Progress Rear Sway Bar & Ingalls 4-Point Rear Strut Brace

Then lowering Springs or Coil-overs...

Of course ditch the Stock tires FAST!...they really Suck in gripping...

 

Nice purchase!

coilovers, brakes, and TIRES will always help when autocrossing

 

Thanks everyone.

I think I am going to end up going with a new spring/shock combination rather than coils. Braces front and back.

For now the wheels and tires will stay the same. Next summer I would like to get 18" for DD, and something smaller and stickier R-Compound for track.

 

I checked with Ksport and H&R and they have yet to test their springs and sways on the 08. Does anyone know what will fit the 08?

 

That was actually one of my questions. I see that there are springs, turbo kits etc. for certain years ... I wasn't aware that there was a whole lot of difference between the years released currently.

Is the MAF on the '08 different?

 

Hotchkis Springs / TRD Struts|Shocks / TRD Sway Bar = fun turns

 

uh.. the 08 tC's should have the same suspension setup man..

 

I agree that the 07 and 08 should be the same, but you never know. There could be a small change that we dont know. Has anyone installed spring/sway/coilover on their 08?

 

Seriously!...Change the stock tires to a 225 size...BIG Freakin difference!..I ran 225/45/17 on the stock wheels...I loved it..Better Grip, handling..No Squealing around corners like the DUMB stock tires...

The 2 MOST noticeable suspension things was the Rear Sway!...and then the 4-point Ingalls Rear Brace...

 

why get new tires so fast? might as well eat up some of the meat first

 

Becuz the Stock Tires "suck" as in the squeal around taking a corner or even off from a stop sign...And they dont grip very well!...Changing the tires u will feel more confident in the handling..

 

Where did you get your 4-point Ingalls Rear Brace from?

 

The 18 upgrades squeal alot too but they're low profile, I'd like to know about the rear brace as well

 

welcome to the scion family! enjoy the new tC! it's fun to drive and all, but i wouldn't really consider it a "beast".

 

Hum its made my Ingall's..

heres a Pic of Mine..


www.corsportusa.com sells them...

U can Yahoo it!...

Only Sucky Part is U need to Cut the Foam Inserts to fit around the Brace!....