This is connected to a Sony PlayStation®3 that is located at the front of the amp rack. Hovering above the amp rack, bolted to a custom steel bracket is a 32-inch Sony BRAVIA® LCD TV. A pair of 1 Farad Stinger HPM capacitors helps to ensure the system stays tight when being cranked on. Permitting the fl ow of electrons through the system are Stinger HPM cables and distribution blocks.
The amp rack and enclosures are finished in dark grey suede and trimmed with grey vinyl panels. Eight Sony 10-inch subwoofers flank a quartet of Sony monoblock amplifiers – their total power output is an impressive 2,400 Watts. The rear seats were removed to make way for a pair of subwoofer enclosures and the amp rack.
The interior was stripped to run wiring and install Hushmat Ultra sound deadening. The car went to 20Hz Audio Sound & Security for the audio install.
A full gamut of Sony speakers, amplifiers, subwoofers and huge TV now occupy the space previously assigned to rear passengers and cargo storage. We tried to convince them we needed a Rado-spec front spoiler, but they suggested a little more boost was going to be required before that could happen.Īt the heart of this build is the Sony entertainment system. The kit was thoroughly tested during development, so the install went smoothly. We took the tC to the WORLD Racing office in Redding, PA for the install. The kit is put together by Descendant and features a turbo, all the piping, wiring, a wastegate, intercooler and even an AEM F/IC controller as well as Deatsch Werks 750cc injectors. Next on the agenda was power.Ī call to WORLD Motorsports in Torrence, CA put us on the path to having one of their 2011 Scion tC Turbocharger Bolt On & Go kits being installed. The technicians at IAC took care of the install. We knew that TRD had put in the hours to make sure this system was balanced and reliable. Brake systems are a complicated item and require careful planning, development and testing. With a plan to make some serious additional power, we got excited when we heard that TRD had recently released their 4-piston, 340mm performance brake kit. The factory suspension was replaced with TEIN Basic Damper coilovers to provide the adjustability to lower the car and ensure a perfect stance. Keeping these rollers secured are a set of McGard wheel locks and chrome/black lug bolts wheel installation kit. Wrapped around the wheels are Yokohama S.drive tires sized at 215/35R19. The wheels are all 19-inches in diameter and the fronts are 8.5 inches wide while the rears are 9. The tC rolls on sleek FiveAxis R5:F wheels with a bronze finish. Wideband air/fuel, coolant temperature and voltmeter gauges provide accurate vital signs. To keep an eye on the tweaked engine, a trio of AEM gauges were installed in the center console.
The combination results in extra horsepower and an improvement in efficiency. Underneath the new lightweight hood is an Injen Technology performance intake and to help expel spent exhaust gases, a TRD Muffler assembly was fitted out back.
A Sparco Globe shift knob and Grip pedal kit help the proverbial driver tovehicle contact patch. Sparco Chrono Road seats replace the factory units and the appropriate mounting hardware and seat track kit were used to install them. Upping the ante in the interior was next on the list. Eurolite HID headlight and LED driving light kit keep things bright. Black vinyl graphics on the body serves up some subtle styling and give love to the supporters of the project. The hood features reverse louvers to maximize airflow under the hood and through the radiator. The hood and hatch were replaced with lightweight carbon fiber units from Seibon. IAC’s attention to detail is impressive - even the OEM tail lights were treated to a matte clear coat to make them blend with the rest of the build. After hours of preparation, the car was treated to a stunning flat black paint job. A FIVE:AD aero kit, including front and rear bumpers along with side skirts were skillfully grafted onto the car by the crew at IAC. When it came to modifying the performance and style of the Scion, the car was taken to International Automotive and Custom in Woodbridge (IAC), ON. In Alpine White 2011 Scion tC served as the palette upon which the crews at International Automotive and Custom and 20Hz Audio Sound and Security would work their magic. Scion has been in Canada for about a year, and as a brand that is closely tied to the aftermarket, it was an easy and logical decision to choose one of their vehicles as the platform for a great build. Written by Dave MacKinnon / Photography by BP Imaging