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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 03:50 AM
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So I'm getting a 2006 scion tC manual here in a few Weeks.was wondering if I could get it down to 5.5 seconds 0-60 without any huge changes to my transmission or my engine without blowing it or anything.... Is it possible and with what upgrades? Thx
Old Sep 2, 2012 | 03:52 AM
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Also don't want to spend a TON of money like in the range of 2000$.... Or will I need to spend more?
Old Sep 2, 2012 | 04:07 AM
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Should bought a "Sports car" then...FYI.

tC is a 2-door Camry.
Old Sep 2, 2012 | 04:17 AM
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I hasn't got it yet.was gunna get it in a few Weeks.......i take it you wouldn't suggest it if I want to be at 5.5 secs?
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Why does 5.5sec even matter?
Old Sep 2, 2012 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by trdscion
Why does 5.5sec even matter?
Cause he wants to drag race
Old Sep 2, 2012 | 08:44 AM
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No I just want to be sorta quick......ha ha
Old Sep 2, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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I have gotten mine down to 4.93 0-60
Old Sep 2, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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What all have you done? I'd love to know!
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by garretttt4
What all have you done? I'd love to know!
I bought a faster car.
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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To answer your question, it can't be done. the cheapest possible way to do this is with nitrous oxide and drag radials, but your engine won't like that for very long.

Just get the car, enjoy it and when you have money, buy a faster car, because inevitably, you'll mess this car up, multiple times because it sounds like you want to drive fast, and you really don't have the experience to do it. get the car, try to keep all the wheels on the pavement. practice driving at autocross.
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