Release Series 8
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Release Series 8
So in Chicago this weekend there was the FR-S first drive event. I went to it with my FR-S and met the Scion Region Director. We were chatting about the car, etc. And I had told him it was my 3rd Scion and that I traded in my TRD Release Series 5.0 for it.
I asked him about a RS for the FRS and he said there was not one coming up yet. However he did tell me about the next RS for the tC. And after they do this one they are taking a break on the Release series. He said a year maybe two of a break and then they would do a big release for all the cars at the same time.
Any who on to the the car.
Its going to be Red like the first tC RS. Not sure if its the same red or different.
It will have the Five Axis kit on it or one for this car only not sure.
The exhaust will come out the middle of the back of the car like Five Axis orange tC from back in the day. This when he told me his face lit up in excitement.
Black wheels, Color Coded Interior.
It will have the TRD parts on the car, Springs, Sway Bar, etc.
He did not tell me when it would be released though I guess I didn't even ask. I didn't ask about price either. But there you go. Sounds cool only time will tell.
I asked him about a RS for the FRS and he said there was not one coming up yet. However he did tell me about the next RS for the tC. And after they do this one they are taking a break on the Release series. He said a year maybe two of a break and then they would do a big release for all the cars at the same time.
Any who on to the the car.
Its going to be Red like the first tC RS. Not sure if its the same red or different.
It will have the Five Axis kit on it or one for this car only not sure.
The exhaust will come out the middle of the back of the car like Five Axis orange tC from back in the day. This when he told me his face lit up in excitement.
Black wheels, Color Coded Interior.
It will have the TRD parts on the car, Springs, Sway Bar, etc.
He did not tell me when it would be released though I guess I didn't even ask. I didn't ask about price either. But there you go. Sounds cool only time will tell.
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I wish it were silver.. i dislike red personally and black rims, but anyway when do you guys gander it will come out? im looking to place a tC2 order soon. i would like to wait and see the RS though to see if it wins me over. i may like it,
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Judging by the past.. how hard is it for the dealership to get a RS?
I plan on getting a Black 2013 but will pay extra for the RS. (I just dont like a bunch of mods being done for me already.. I'm a DIY guy like most of us here.
PS: It looks like Scion updated the base price of the 2013 on Scion.com.
I plan on getting a Black 2013 but will pay extra for the RS. (I just dont like a bunch of mods being done for me already.. I'm a DIY guy like most of us here.
PS: It looks like Scion updated the base price of the 2013 on Scion.com.
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So in Chicago this weekend there was the FR-S first drive event. I went to it with my FR-S and met the Scion region director. We were chatting about the car ect and I had told him it was my 3rd scion and that I traded in my TRD release series 5.0 for it.
I asked him about a RS for the FRS and he said there was not one coming up yet. However he did tell me about the next RS for the TC. And after they do this one they are taking a break on the Release series. He said a year maybe two of a break and then they would do a big release for all the cars at the same time.
Any who on to the the car.
Its going to be Red like the first TC Rs. Not sure if its the same red or different.
It will have the five axis kit on it or one for this car only not sure.
The exhaust will come out the middle of the back of the car like five axis orange tc from back in the day. This when he told me his face lit up in excitement.
Black wheels color coded interior.
It will have the TRD parts on the car springs sway bar ect.
He did not tell me when it would be released though I guess I didn't even ask. I didn't ask about price either. But there you go. Sounds cool only time will tell.
I asked him about a RS for the FRS and he said there was not one coming up yet. However he did tell me about the next RS for the TC. And after they do this one they are taking a break on the Release series. He said a year maybe two of a break and then they would do a big release for all the cars at the same time.
Any who on to the the car.
Its going to be Red like the first TC Rs. Not sure if its the same red or different.
It will have the five axis kit on it or one for this car only not sure.
The exhaust will come out the middle of the back of the car like five axis orange tc from back in the day. This when he told me his face lit up in excitement.
Black wheels color coded interior.
It will have the TRD parts on the car springs sway bar ect.
He did not tell me when it would be released though I guess I didn't even ask. I didn't ask about price either. But there you go. Sounds cool only time will tell.
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To: All Scion Dealers July 6, 2012
Subject: 2013MY Scion tC Release Series 8.0 Price Announcement
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. is pleased to announce pricing for the 2013MY tC
Release Series 8.0. Pricing will be announced to the public on Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
2013MY Scion tC RS 8.0 Highlights
The tC RS 8.0 commands attention as it comes exclusively in Absolutely Red exterior
paint with contrasting gloss black side view mirrors and matching black 18-inch alloy
wheels. The tC’s aggressive exterior is further stylized with a unique five-piece body kit
that was inspired by Troy Sumitomo of Five Axis Design that includes front and rear
lower valences, side skirts and rear spoiler. To give the car even more attitude, the tC
comes equipped standard with TRD lowering springs as well as a TRD exhaust system
that is integrated into the center of the rear lower valence.
The interior of the tC features sporty seats that are wrapped in texturized black fabric
with red stitching. The red stitching continues on the leather wrapped steering wheel.
When equipped with a six-speed automatic, the tC RS 8.0 features race-inspired
steering wheel mounted paddle shifters for both sporty and convenient shifts. Each car
comes with an individually numbered badge.
Subject: 2013MY Scion tC Release Series 8.0 Price Announcement
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. is pleased to announce pricing for the 2013MY tC
Release Series 8.0. Pricing will be announced to the public on Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
2013MY Scion tC RS 8.0 Highlights
The tC RS 8.0 commands attention as it comes exclusively in Absolutely Red exterior
paint with contrasting gloss black side view mirrors and matching black 18-inch alloy
wheels. The tC’s aggressive exterior is further stylized with a unique five-piece body kit
that was inspired by Troy Sumitomo of Five Axis Design that includes front and rear
lower valences, side skirts and rear spoiler. To give the car even more attitude, the tC
comes equipped standard with TRD lowering springs as well as a TRD exhaust system
that is integrated into the center of the rear lower valence.
The interior of the tC features sporty seats that are wrapped in texturized black fabric
with red stitching. The red stitching continues on the leather wrapped steering wheel.
When equipped with a six-speed automatic, the tC RS 8.0 features race-inspired
steering wheel mounted paddle shifters for both sporty and convenient shifts. Each car
comes with an individually numbered badge.
♦
Exclusive Five Axis Design Body Kit
♦
Exclusive Five Axis Designed Rear Spoiler
♦
Gloss Black Finished Side View Mirrors
♦
TRD Center Exhaust and Lowering Springs
♦
18” Alloy Wheels with Gloss Black Finish
♦
Paddle Shifters for the Automatic Transmission
♦
Sport Fabric Seating Surface
♦
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
♦
RS Numbered Badge
Pricing Summary Documents
Pricing details will be available in the Scion tC Price Guides posted in the “Secure Area”
for Dealer Principals on Dealer Daily.
MSRP for the tC RS 8.0 six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmissions are
XXXXXand XXXXXrespectively.
Model Transmission Description 2013 Base
MSRP
6229 6MT Release Series 8.0 XXXXX
6228 6AT Release Series 8.0 XXXXX
Please contact your Regional Office or local administrator if you have any questions
Pricing details will be available in the Scion tC Price Guides posted in the “Secure Area”
for Dealer Principals on Dealer Daily.
MSRP for the tC RS 8.0 six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmissions are
XXXXXand XXXXXrespectively.
Model Transmission Description 2013 Base
MSRP
6229 6MT Release Series 8.0 XXXXX
6228 6AT Release Series 8.0 XXXXX
Please contact your Regional Office or local administrator if you have any questions
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It's definitely gotta be the spoiler, I think the car is going to look great, now I kinda wish I waited to get one, got a cement grey that still looks fantastic, but all those upgrades for only 22-23k, a great deal IMHO
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