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Hey Everyone, I just put a deposit on a 2008 Tc (Very excited!!) yesterday, and I asked them to also add an auto-dimming mirror. I was quoted a ballpark price for the mirror of $450, which I found to be quite high. I am wondering if there is anywhere that I can go to read up on accessories which I can take to someone else for installation. I'd be interested in adding modifications down the line, but I'm not really familiar with how any of that works. I imagine it would be cheaper for me to find an auto-dimming mirror on my own (who knows), so it is something I'd like to look into. Does anyone have experience with buying accessories outside of the dealer? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Replying to: drlieber (Jul 15, 2007 12:53 pm)  They should have given you a firm price on the mirror including installation. Go to www.scion.com and then to build your Scion and look at the pricing for the tC accessories. I wouldn't recommend an outside source to do this. When the tC first came out there was an issue with installing this type of mirror on cars with the side curtain airbags. Since the bags are now standard I believe the issue was corrected. Doing an outside install and something going wrong may void your Scion warranty. Mackabee |
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how well does a scion handle? i dont want the spec..i want an honest consumer opinion.
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Replying to: maverickj (Jul 20, 2007 11:14 am) Mackabee
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Replying to: mackabee (Jul 29, 2007 7:40 pm) I'm driving Acura RSX'03 base auto, with 110K miles on it already. Test-drove tC'08 base auto. Impressions, in comparison to RSX: - low-end torque is there for sure; - at higher RPM, engine felt like losing steam a bit; - steering felt too light, with uncertain on-center feel; - suspension felt softy, so handling wasn't really good. I'm curious, what Scion/TRD mods would have improved steering and, most important, "stiffen up" suspension and improve handling. thanks in advance - vickat |
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According to the September issue of Motor Trend, the tC will now have Stability/traction control for '08. Anyone know if this is true?  Sometimes MT can be off the mark with new specs. Thanx... Peace<-AladdinSane-- 
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Replying to: aladdinsane (Aug 02, 2007 10:10 am) Mack
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Replying to: mackabee (Aug 03, 2007 10:42 am) Thanx for the reply... I knew it! They're also off about vsc/trac on other models too in this particular September issue concerning 2008 vehicles with what's new to expect. Oh well...maybe it's wishful thinking on their part. Bummer-  Peace!<-AladdinSane--
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I was reading in the "Problems & Solutions" section about a missing problem at highway speeds. Someone also posed to possibility of a "lean surge". I am experiencing the same thing but it is really bad and in every gear. I have had the regional Toyota tech look at the car and he said it was a change in the feedback for the fuel system that happens around 15% throttle, and that there was nothing that could be done at this time. There needs to be an ECU program change. Does anyone know if there are any ECU updates for the 2005 Tc? Thanks.
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Replying to: jmeiners (Aug 28, 2007 9:27 pm) Mack
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