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317 messages, Last post on Feb 22, 2009 at 11:22 AM
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i'm new to car modifications, and i just recently bought a k and n filter and a borla exhaust system for my 05 scion tc, i'm just wondering what would be good to add on next...i'm not really going for looks right now, i just want to build speed first, and i don't have the money to really buy a supercharger or a turbo kit for it yet so what would be a good option to go with right now?
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Replying to: kickyou808 (Jun 21, 2006 7:22 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 22, 2006 7:22 am)
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Replying to: kickyou808 (Jun 22, 2006 6:25 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 23, 2006 8:38 am)
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Replying to: kickyou808 (Jun 23, 2006 10:09 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 24, 2006 10:32 am)
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Replying to: aatherton (Jun 26, 2006 3:59 pm) As for the muffler, my stock xA muffler sounds like a can of gnats. I definitely would pick and choose the aftermarket muffler carefully. You can even listen to the various choice at scionlife.com before you buy. Some scion owners have thoughtfully recorded the various resonances of different mufflers! I haven't look very closely at the turbo installations. 185 HP sounds like way too much stress on that Scion engine. Geez, what kind of boost are they running? Can you say KABOOM? I was thinking 130-135HP tops is all I'd need, with very modest boost.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 26, 2006 9:21 pm) I downloaded and saved all those clips. They all start up and rev in neutral, and the sound quality is poor. From that I can't tell what the sound is like under acceleration load and cruising at 65. My stock muffler is plenty loud - I would be afraid to travel with anything louder. Over the years, I have put tasteful low restriction exhausts on two BMW 2002s, a VW Rabbit, and a couple of motorcycles. Although the sound was nice short term, after awhile it was too much and I reverted to stock. |
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I finally got the Progress rear sway bar on the xA (same as for the xB) and the DC Sports front strut bar and I must say the handling is much improved. "Turn in" is much quicker and I swear the ride is less bumpy. HIGHLY recommended mods and very easy to do. The DC sport muffler? I'm undecided about whether I like it or not. Up to 65 mph it's quite pleasant but it does seem to drone a bit at 70 mph....nothing bad but perhaps over 8 hours it might get to some people. I was thinking of buying or making a little silencer to insert in the barrel of the muffler if I take a long trip. |
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