KidJustin

So we (Scion Evolution) had a sort of a last minute car meet because people from Scion Canada are down for SEMA and they wanted to write up an article on us in their magazine! And being the newest member...i was one of the few who got a 1-on-1 interview! i'm just really amazed that i'm going to be featured in a magazine...really crazy! i can't wait for the magazine issue to come out (they said they will ship us a bunch). They took most of the pictures, so once i get the mag i'll scan some and post it...but here's at least one good one:


oh and by the way...to make it even more official...i got my official SE sticker sheet!

dm1336

I got to check out the magazine when it comes out!

KidJustin

i've seen the first edition and previews of the one they are making right now...its REALLY cool! its basically like the Scion Magazines they used to have here...not sure if they still do, but 100x better. especially on the cool meter

the only thing that sucks is that it doesnt come out monthly....the goal is to be quarterly. but so far its just annually...since they are just starting

but yea, the person in charge of it all is really chill. AND a Scion enthusiast too! so her magazine editor background plus love of Scion (she drives a xB) allows her to come up with the best ideas that appeal to other Scion enthusiasts or just anyone that wants to get hooked.

KidJustin

Okay so since this is the tC2 section I felt it would be wrong to post this up in its own thread...so to keep in line I decided to thread jack my own thread for a moment to talk about the Scion FR-S....

So a buddy of mine just sent me this mobile photo....not sure where it came from, but it appears to be a data sheet on the final product FR-S...


now, my source from Toyota did say that the final looks very similar to the concept....but IMO, it doesn't look all that great....yea its a nice car, but after seeing the concept version (in photos and in person) so many times already....i feel disappointed.

in case u forgot...this is the concept:



opinions?

NickF127

I don't like it! Not agresive at all... looks so much more girly

yellowxhoodie

iTrader: (16)

haha, looks like a tiburoun.

Scion202

looks like a modified tc1

goose_119

Yea, reminds me a LOT of the tc1

Firefux

I love how the edge of the picture cuts off the numbers

KidJustin

stumbled across this...


not sure how helpful it can be...

but here is what i can infer...

• there will be two versions of the fr-s (high and low)
• both look to be the same size....and its only a 4 seater instead of 5 like our tC2s (i'm assuming that is what the lone 4 is in the first section)
• HP 147@7000 and Tq 200@6600 ...and both the high and low is the same? (i think this needs to be converted from japan measurements though)
• looks like 12.4kmpg for the high and 13kmpg for the low (japan uses km right?)
• FR ??? is that for front wheel drive? i thought it was rear wheel drive
• low has 16" rims while high has 17" rims...and the tC2 is always 18"...

if this is accurate. other than how much the engine can kick out, i'm happy i got the tC2 and did not wait for it. more seats, looks more aggressive, bigger rims. but each person's preferences will be different and i'm sure this car will still be a nice car and do well in the market

tanyatc2

Scans from a training manual.

Power/weight:

HP: 147kw (200ps) / 200hp @7000rpm
Torque: 205nm (151 lb/ft) @ 6600rpm
Weight:
2662 ponds (1210kg) for base manual (~ 2580 lbs dry weight)
2706 pounds for higher trim manual

Columns:
First 2 column are for "small FR sport", column 1 is a higher spec model, column 2 is a lower spec model. 3rd column is Mx5/Miata, 4th is RX8 and last is CRZ. It's a comparison chart.

Top Section:
The top section is the dimension in mm, length width height wheelbase, ground clearance then number of seats. Next is weight.
Top spec manual is 1230kg, auto is 1250kg.
Low spec manual is 1210kg, auto is 1230kg.
Then its turning radius.
High spec rides on 17" wheels and low spec on 16.

Second Section:
This section is engine. Boxer 4 DOHC, 1998cc. Output as listed on 1st post above. Drinks premium unleaded and 50L fuel tank.

Fuel consumption base model:
13 km/l
30.58 mpg
49.21 kmg

Fuel consumption top model:
12.4 km/l
29.17 mpg
46.94 kmg

Third Section:
This section is front engine/rear drive, transmission type, suspension type, brake then tyre size.

High spec brakes: ventilated discs front and rear.
Low spec brakes: ventilated front, non ventilated rear.

Last Section:
Last section is equipment which is not that easy to understand. First thing I notice is top spec has LSD for manual and auto while low spec only has LSD on manual. I'll post more if I can read more.


More update:

Both spec have VSC, front passenger and front and rear curtain bags. Top spec has front LED, leather steering wheel, 6 speakers audio (low spec has 2 speakers), white rev counter with shift light and sport pedals. Top spec also has "smart entry and start".


MORE THINGS OF NOTE:

Strut front, double wishbone rear suspension
Base halogens, optional HIDs on base trim, standard HIDs on high trim
LSD on all MT cars
Stability control standard
Only 2 speaker audio on base car

High Spec:
Has "high-quality fabric" (上級ファブリック).
Option for leather heated seats with Alcantara inserts.
Steel door sill insert / scuff plate (ステンレス製ドアスカッフプレート）
Interior metallic door handle inserts
Carbon fiber center console trim
Door courtesy light
Knee pad on console

The "Customize Grade" at the bottom is interesting:
the "customize grade" bare bones model is 1190 kg !!
Unpainted bumper
16 steelies (says ornament-included, guessing it includes the logo)
plastic steering wheel
NO A/C (only a heater)
Power door locks
Sunvisor (no vanity mirror)
No speakers

the car in fact does require premium unleaded gas (無鉛プレミアム)
the rear seat is one piece and is foldable (一体可動式）
did anyone mention that the high spec model comes with a digital speedo and tachometer? (デジタルスピードメーター　revメーター）



Here are translated charts (by our members Spaceywilly and dimension6!!)






Training manual images:

tanyatc2

And it wont be competing with our tc2

KidJustin

very interesting...thanks for the translation!

dm1336

They gave the tc1 a new body kit

biglilsteve

iTrader: (2)

What do you mean by this?

tanyatc2

sorry but what i meant is da this scion fr-s its RWD SPORTS COUPE and tc2 FWD economy coupe its not a perfomance car and also thEE fr-s price tag might be 24 k at least i mention the word competing bcuz i think fr-s competion will be genesis coupe and civic SI not scion tc

tanyatc2

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...st69821http:// TRD VERSION u still think they gave tc1 new body kit come on

biglilsteve

iTrader: (2)

Ah, of course thanks.

And yeah, it doesn't look anything like a tC1 with a body kit. I do agree it might share slight resemblance to the Genesis, but regardless it's still a badass looking little car.

jtk2

I like it alot. And would love to get one just to customize it. But for 24k and only 200hp 151tq. Not really worth it to me.. Maybe 250hp 200tq I'd buy one. But that's it.

Firefux

Looks good, especially with the TRD parts, but for the price tag of it + the TRD parts to make it look good, I'd be better off going another car route...