Paco2283

Updated the name of the thread.... Seeing how 22 has always been my lucky/favorite number I feel it is only fitting that my Tc will now be known as Project 22. Oh yea and on a side note..... GO PATRIOTS!!!!!!!!

Paco2283

Looking for some opinions here.... these are the two options I am looking at for rims. Now I wont be ordering them in the next few weeks and possibly not for a while but I was wondering what other people thought.

The first option I saw that I liked not only for the look but to also stick with TRD are the black TRD rims.



The second option that I came across and I think would look really nice are the TSW Jarama rims. Chrome lip with black also they come in different offsets so I would have a slightly deeper lip in the rear:





I would really like to hear what other peoples thoughts are about them

KidJustin

i actually like the 5 spoke TRDs...i just like the 5axis better

i personally dont like the allen wrench look going around the rim, but thats just me

i had a chance to get 4 used TRDs/tires for like $200...but they are the silver ones with the holes(?) in the spokes. so i decided to save my money on new 5axis

ProjectTC2

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I like the TRD's! They look aggressive without being over the top

GAPS11TC

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I say TRD, in my opinion the TSW's look too chromy to me. If they didnt have the little chrome nuts around the inside then maybe lol

biglilsteve

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What TRD wheels are those? Specs?

dm1336

The TRD wheels look kinda boring if you ask me... It seems like you are just paying extra for the TRD logo on your wheels.

But if those are your only choices then get the TRD over the TSW rims. If the TSW didn't have that allen wrench look around it then I would take those over TRD.

Paco2283

Well I'm not limited to only those and I will look at more options as I decide its time to buy. As far as the specs on the TRD rims ill have to look when I'm home from work and on a computer.

johndeo11

TRD... everybody doesn't like those allen wrench looks...

WellesleyScion

Those TRD's wont fit. they are ment for the xD, which is a 5x100 lug pattern, the tC2 runs a 5x114 pattern

Paco2283

So much for that idea then.... I looked those rims up a few months ago and the site I was on said they would fit... time to explore more options I guess

Paco2283

This update will show when I added my factory style spoiler. I think they really had a good idea with that spoiler it makes the car look a lot different. My comparison is that wing on my Tc is like yoga pants on a girl... that ___ just looks so sweet haha.

KidJustin

when i read your comment on the spoiler...this is what i thought of first

Paco2283

Haha nice... as much as i i do like yoga pants not about to throw a sticker on my car lmao. I do have to say thanks KJ for being very open and inviting to this forum.

Paco2283

I am going to be ordering an intake by the end of the week.. I was always planning on doing the TRD. However I have been looking into the Injen and Weapon-R short ram intakes. I dont see much of a difference in them well short of the fact that i can save roughly $150 bucks by not doing the TRD. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated. I am leaning towards doing the Weapon-R intake.

biglilsteve

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Scion202 just did a short review on the Weapon R in his thread. Looks like he's pleased with the performance. Check it out.

Scion202

dude im actually amazed. light weight pulley + weapon r + 32 degree weather = breathtaking acceleration. i love being thrown back in the seat like i am now!

Paco2283

Thanks for the input guys... and the main reasoning behind deciding not to waste the extra money on the TRD was to order the NST pulley. I am also waiting to hear back from JET about the throttle body spacer they offer and if it is actually for the 2.5 and not the 2.4

biglilsteve

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What do you do with one of those?

Paco2283

This is the description from them "These JET Powr-Flo throttle body spacers use aerospace engineering combined with years of experience. The exceptional design of the bore causes the incoming airflow to actually smooth out and speed up. This creates a type of compacted air-charge that enters through the throttle body and builds pressure in the combustion chamber. This will result in an extensive gain in the midrange power band and an overall increase in fuel economy."