So... how fast is the tC, really?
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From: butthole, MA
Originally Posted by r26
i think the is300 is much nicer than the tc on the outside, but when i sit in it, it feels like a dinky car.
The TC is louder and you can really feel the road more.
My .02
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Re: So... how fast is the tC, really?
Originally Posted by Necromancer
Originally Posted by Pastapuck
When you floor the tC, if you could compare it to one car, what would it be?
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you know, to me its performance is alot like the the previous generation of Nissan Altima's or stock 240SX's with the KA24DE motors (since the performance specs are so close it makes sense).
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gonna end this debate
ok, so i just crossed the 1k mile mark today, aka: time to start seeing what my baby can do... so im gonna see if my girlfriend wants to race tomorrow, and then we can settle this.
by the way, my girlfriend hasnt modded her engine in the IS300 and my tC doesnt have anything done yet either... so its gonna be barebone stock comparison.
by the way, my girlfriend hasnt modded her engine in the IS300 and my tC doesnt have anything done yet either... so its gonna be barebone stock comparison.
I would like to know how well the tC keeps up with the Turbo charged golf (the little turbo one) and the Lancer rally art ( i think that one is around 170 bragging hp). I know people w/ both cars and they want to see who can do what but I would like to know before getting myself into it. Take into consideration that all 3 drivers (including me) know how to drive a stick well. i have a K&N intake and stock exhaust. I know that wont matter much (if any) but i know someone would want to know the specs of my car.
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the GTI 1.8T walks from me from a 40+ roll, but from a dig, I can keep him at bay up until around 50.
The Lancer Rally Art is supposed to be the same as the tC in acceleration, but I think it's suspension is better.
The Lancer Rally Art is supposed to be the same as the tC in acceleration, but I think it's suspension is better.
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Originally Posted by DouBLeJ16
I'm not sure why but I think the car feels really similar to a 3G (00-05) eclipse GT.. both acceleration and handling.
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Originally Posted by scionman1480
I did a test drive on the new absolute red last saturday. That made me disappointed. V4 2.4L with 18 inch wheels. I dont feel any close/ faster to my 01 jetta 1.8T
its possible the 18 inch wheels made it seem like it was going slower than it actually does.
Those jettas are heavy, weighing around 3200lbs, and with only 180HP.
My friend Frank has a Jetta 1.8t and ive smoked him countless times.
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Originally Posted by THE DON
hmmmm...... 
Maybe it accelerates like a lighter, more aggressively geared Toyota Camry?
Just a thought
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Maybe it accelerates like a lighter, more aggressively geared Toyota Camry?
Just a thought
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go drive it. find out for yourself. i love mine, knowing it accelerates like an IS doesnt really matter to me.
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Originally Posted by TheQuietThings
Originally Posted by scionman1480
I did a test drive on the new absolute red last saturday. That made me disappointed. V4 2.4L with 18 inch wheels. I dont feel any close/ faster to my 01 jetta 1.8T
its possible the 18 inch wheels made it seem like it was going slower than it actually does.
Those jettas are heavy, weighing around 3200lbs, and with only 180HP.
My friend Frank has a Jetta 1.8t and ive smoked him countless times.
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Originally Posted by PunkInDrublic
Originally Posted by TheQuietThings
Originally Posted by scionman1480
I did a test drive on the new absolute red last saturday. That made me disappointed. V4 2.4L with 18 inch wheels. I dont feel any close/ faster to my 01 jetta 1.8T
its possible the 18 inch wheels made it seem like it was going slower than it actually does.
Those jettas are heavy, weighing around 3200lbs, and with only 180HP.
My friend Frank has a Jetta 1.8t and ive smoked him countless times.
