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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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Default what kind of kit do i need to drop a tc?

does it matter what kind of kit. and also would any intake fit?
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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what kit are you talkin bout man? turbo, brake, there's a lot of kit but you have to be specific.. ANY intake? from that i would say no
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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go to autozone and they should have everything you want for your tC. I would say just cut the springs, but thats just me?
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Or you can heat up the springs with a torch till they glow red and then have a couple people sit on your car and rock it up and down so the springs compress more and make your car lower and handle better.
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=20 <- for the drop (suspension) question..

https://www.scionlife.com/parts/?sub=5 <- for the intake question

there ^_^
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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if you need help pm me .
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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Make sure you lower the front end a bit more than the back since the car is RWD
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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Good tip.
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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um... yeah. RWD.. right... going backwards, maybe.

i think an AWD option would be great. expensive, but great.
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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I am working on a custom intake thats like a turbo.. It routes from the engine, OUTSIDE the car, to the end of the exhaust. Itll be sure to provide plenty of power.
These will be ready for mass production just before xmas. Save your pennies kids!
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by EvadTheHorrible
um... yeah. RWD.. right... going backwards, maybe.

i think an AWD option would be great. expensive, but great.
Refer to this thread to know what I mean...

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=201435
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 02:06 AM
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definitely use the search button...read up a bit...get a clue first before you post anything
or just get a really good flame suit
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by InfideL
definitely use the search button...read up a bit...get a clue first before you post anything
or just get a really good flame suit
yeah he got burned in the rwd/fwd thread, oh man what a thread that is
Old Nov 26, 2007 | 01:56 AM
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just put cinder blocks in the back to drop it and and buy a turbonator
Old Nov 26, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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also a trunk monkey for security. You gotta make sure your heated/cut spring, turbonators and intakes are all safe.

Also, its an RWD, dont go to crazy with that drifting thing you crazy kids do.
Old Nov 26, 2007 | 07:36 AM
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congrats on the winner of the other thread lol
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