I have another topic about getting my new 08 Tc and im very happy with it. Right now the only mods I have are the EMX rims, upgraded Pioneer sound system and pedestal spoiler. In the future I would love to do more mods on my car but im a newbie with cars so besides the basics I dont really know much about performance mods. Could someone break down the performance mods on scion.com and tell me its use, if its worth it (not necessarily buying it from the dealer), is it noticeable difference from stock, how exactly will it benefit the car, pros, cons, etc? If you guys need the list here it is

*TRD Struts/Shocks Kit $525

*TRD Lowering Springs Kit $199

*TRD Assembly Clutch $650

TRD Quick Shifter $335

TRD Sport Muffler $525

Billet Oil Cap and Battery Tie Down by AEM $120

TRD Carbon Fiber Engine Cover $299

TRD Front Strut Tie Bar $245

TRD Coil Over Shocks Kit $1,475

Thanks a bunch!!! :D

 

TRD Sport Muffler $525

Billet Oil Cap and Battery Tie Down by AEM $120

TRD Carbon Fiber Engine Cover $299

TRD Front Strut Tie Bar $245

^^These are all cosmetic mods and offer no performance value. Do these last. (If at all.)

 

most of those prices are very high, if you must get those specific parts buy them on trdsparks.com, the dealer will still install them if that is what you really want.

A few trdsparks prices compared to yours:

trd exaust 364.95
trd front strut tie bar 167.50
coil over 1275
lowering springs 159

you get the idea...do the springs, shocks/strut first in that list.

 

i agree, i would work on the suspension of the tC and lower it a little with springs and get a rear sway bar to tighten up the car and avoid bodyroll when making hard turns. Stop by the tC suspension forums and read up on some of those topics and you will begin to understand the basics in no time.