Notices
Scion tC 2G Owners Lounge
2011-____ [ANT20]

2011 "Black Beauty" Updated 7/25 Pics of progress

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-25-2010, 11:53 PM
  #41  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
MightyP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 2,231
Default

Sweeet... Merry Christmas! :D
MightyP is offline  
Old 12-26-2010, 12:24 AM
  #42  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
tyap's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 186
Default

Nice!
Can't wait for some pics!!!
tyap is offline  
Old 12-30-2010, 05:51 PM
  #43  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Scinergy
Scion Evolution
Thread Starter
 
Superpickel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 604
Default

Just finished the install. Took about 3 hours. Not bad since its the first time I've done it. The rear of the car was different from the previous models but the front was the same. Here are some before and after pics with pics during install.

Name:  ImportedPhotos00111.jpg
Views: 68
Size:  625.3 KB
before

Name:  ImportedPhotos00122.jpg
Views: 99
Size:  655.7 KB
after

Name:  ImportedPhotos00112.jpg
Views: 77
Size:  470.3 KB
before

Name:  ImportedPhotos00120.jpg
Views: 66
Size:  477.9 KB
after

Name:  ImportedPhotos00115.jpg
Views: 62
Size:  551.5 KB


Enjoy!
Superpickel is offline  
Old 01-02-2011, 08:19 AM
  #44  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Obie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Vineland, NJ
Posts: 100
Default

Looks sexy!
Obie is offline  
Old 01-04-2011, 05:50 PM
  #45  
Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
 
Sketch575's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Deming, NM
Posts: 37
Default

whats the ride quality like with the setup you got? i am looking to get mine lowered but i really don't wanna sacrifice too much ride quality. i'm not really looking to race it or anything concidering i have the auto. but i just want a lower stance to fit the 19's i'll be putting on.
Sketch575 is offline  
Old 01-05-2011, 12:08 AM
  #46  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Scinergy
Scion Evolution
Thread Starter
 
Superpickel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 604
Default

I haven't noticed any sacrifice in ride quality nor have I tried taking corners at higher speeds. The drop is mild so if you are going a really noticeable drop, you might want to think about the S-Techs or waiting on coilovers. Hope this helps you make you decision.

I keep meaning to add more pictures, just haven't gotten around to it.
Superpickel is offline  
Old 01-05-2011, 03:08 AM
  #47  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Scinergy
Scion Evolution
Thread Starter
 
Superpickel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 604
Default

Pics after the car has settled. Looks a little better now.

Name:  IMG_0006.jpg
Views: 62
Size:  180.1 KB
Name:  IMG_0010.jpg
Views: 161
Size:  173.3 KB
Name:  IMG_0015.jpg
Views: 93
Size:  138.0 KB
Superpickel is offline  
Old 01-05-2011, 04:10 AM
  #48  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
m0ej0e's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Stouffville for now
Posts: 129
Default

Very nice ride!
m0ej0e is offline  
Old 01-06-2011, 12:43 AM
  #49  
Junior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
_sweet_will's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 5
Default

looks nice, the front looks to be a touch lower than the rear...similar ride quality with improved looks...H-Tecs seems like a no brainer

Superpickel, where would you recommend ordering a set from?
_sweet_will is offline  
Old 01-06-2011, 03:05 AM
  #50  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Scinergy
Scion Evolution
Thread Starter
 
Superpickel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 604
Default

Originally Posted by _sweet_will
looks nice, the front looks to be a touch lower than the rear...similar ride quality with improved looks...H-Tecs seems like a no brainer

Superpickel, where would you recommend ordering a set from?
PTuning offers the set of H-Techs for I think it was 260. Thats with the discount code ptscionlife.

I have seen a set of S-Techs on eBay for 187. not sure if it was legit for the 2011 or not though.

I have seen Eibach and H&R sets for right above 200 and I believe they were from racingsolution.com. Both are sponsored sellers on scionlife.
Superpickel is offline  
Old 01-06-2011, 03:45 AM
  #51  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
MightyP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 2,231
Default

You can buy the Eibachs or H&Rs if you want to wait who knows how long. Really though, I like the drop on your car. Gives it a good look without being too showy.
MightyP is offline  
Old 01-06-2011, 02:42 PM
  #52  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SCION CORP
SL Member
 
Scion Canada's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Toronto, ON
Posts: 178
Default

The drop looks good. It's nice to start seeing more and more modified TC2s!
Scion Canada is offline  
Old 01-06-2011, 04:33 PM
  #53  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
greenbean24's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Springfield MO
Posts: 535
Default

look great!

props to you sir
greenbean24 is offline  
Old 01-06-2011, 10:57 PM
  #54  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Scinergy
Scion Evolution
Thread Starter
 
Superpickel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 604
Default

Thank you.... Thank you... But really, its the car doing all the work
Superpickel is offline  
Old 02-11-2011, 01:48 AM
  #55  
Senior Member
SL Member
 
flint_08's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 607
Default

I am becoming more fond of he new tC. I have a 2008 now, and while I like the car, I think it is about time for an upgrade. My concern is the grille though. I hate that you can simply take out the "Scion" logo. I love the way my 1st gen looks like the VRD. So clean.
flint_08 is offline  
Old 02-11-2011, 02:33 AM
  #56  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
XerotC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 361
Default

Originally Posted by flint_08
I am becoming more fond of he new tC. I have a 2008 now, and while I like the car, I think it is about time for an upgrade. My concern is the grille though. I hate that you can simply take out the "Scion" logo. I love the way my 1st gen looks like the VRD. So clean.
It isnt so much of an upgrade than a parallel shift. I think the general concenssus on scionlife is the 2G is an improvement over the 1G but not something to replace your 1G for.
XerotC is offline  
Old 02-12-2011, 02:43 AM
  #57  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Scinergy
Scion Evolution
Thread Starter
 
Superpickel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 604
Default

Originally Posted by XerotC
It isnt so much of an upgrade than a parallel shift. I think the general concenssus on scionlife is the 2G is an improvement over the 1G but not something to replace your 1G for.
Well, I will personally say do not let others influence your choice over what it is that you want. I had an 07 NBM tC. Nice car, loved it, and miss it occassionally, but I do not regret trading up. I enjoy the car totally. What I am basically saying is that if it is something you truely want, don't hold back. *This is not financial advice and do not blame me if you file bankruptcy because of poor financial planning.*
Superpickel is offline  
Old 04-10-2011, 03:10 AM
  #58  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
MightyP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 2,231
Default

Name:  bump.gif
Views: 57
Size:  6.1 KB
MightyP is offline  
Old 04-10-2011, 04:57 AM
  #59  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Papa_Bear's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Hollister, CA
Posts: 406
Default

It's peanut butter jelly time!! peanut butter jelly time!!
Papa_Bear is offline  
Old 04-11-2011, 11:06 PM
  #60  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Scinergy
Scion Evolution
Thread Starter
 
Superpickel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 604
Default

Originally Posted by Papa_Bear
It's peanut butter jelly time!! peanut butter jelly time!!
woot woot.... peanut butter jelly, with a baseball bat
Superpickel is offline  


Quick Reply: 2011 "Black Beauty" Updated 7/25 Pics of progress



All times are GMT. The time now is 09:55 PM.