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CONTENTS FEATURES

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History of Scion 2013 Scion Tuner Challenge From SEMA to the Winner’s Circle FR-S Celebrates Scion’s 10th Anniversary at SEMA

SUITED AND LIU'TED

Siblings Jamie Liu and Jonathan Chu create the ultimate FR-S

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Bridging the Gulf Mike Ma’s 2004 Scion xB Nip Tuerck’d Ryan Tuerck’s 2JZ-powered Retaks Scion FR-S Game Changer Cartel Pit Boss Scion iQ Tackling the Great White North The Scion Tuner Challenge: FR-S Edition 86Fest II

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LISTING 62 Scion Car Clubs

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FORCED INDUCTION

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INTERIOR & ACCESSORIES

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS

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BODY KITS & EXTERNAL ACCESSORIES

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History of

SCION STORY BY PATRICK LAGOWSKI (CONCEPT NOTES BY MICKY SLINGER)

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he origins of the Scion brand grew out of parent company Toyota’s desire to capture a younger North American car-buying demographic. Toyota, a brand typically associated with a more mature crowd, had largely been unable to capture the attention of more youthful consumers. Initial efforts, such as Project Genesis in 1999 (which included such models as the Toyota Echo, MR-2 and Celica), failed to produce strong sales figures. With its second attempt (Project Exodus), Toyota enlisted the services of digital design company Fresh Machine to help develop a new brand. Executives hoped the new vision would be embraced from the start – this was the beginning of Scion.

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In 2003, Scion’s first year, there were only two models: the xA and the xB. The xA was a compact and rather vanilla offering, but the xB was something totally different – boxy and bold, offering an exciting look at things to come. Internally, Toyota executives were aware that an expanded model lineup would be required in order to keep up with a growing customer base.

Today, Scion’s lineup includes five

models and Toyota has managed to achieve what it was looking to accomplish with Scion: introducing younger buyers to its brand family. The median age of a Toyota customer is 54, but at Scion it’s just 39.

What makes Scion so different from other manufacturers is the manner in which its cars are sold.

Although Scion models can be found in Toyota dealerships, the

brand is separated into its own boutique-like department. Scions are also available in just one trim level which helps to simplify the buying process. Being packaged in this way doesn’t make them any less customizable, however. In fact, buyers have a wealth of custom Scion and optional TRD parts and accessories to choose from, including subwoofers, body kits and custom exhausts.

When Formula Drift drivers began piloting Scions, whether heavily modified or not, it helped to legitimize the brand in the custom car community. Being embraced by the FD community has also served to elevate the brand as a premier platform for rear-wheel drive conversions, engine swaps, chop tops and more.

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History of

SCION Evolution of the Scion xA and xD 2001

Tokyo Auto Show – Toyota ist

Similar to the origins of the xB, the ist Concept was based on the first gen Toyota Vitz/Platz platform, designed to offer the flexibility of larger SUVs with the advantage of better fuel economy from a smaller vehicle. To match that mantra, the ist was equipped with a 1.3L 2NZ-FE or 1.5L 1NZ-FE I4 engine.

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xA

Introduced alongside the xB wagon in California, the xA was one of the first Scion models to enter the market in 2003. Although the car was discontinued in 2006, it provided a good starting point due to its low price. The xA was a subcompact with a standard FF layout, sharing the same 108 hp 1.5L VVT-i engine as both the Scion xB and the now-discontinued Toyota Echo. The car was sold exclusively in California initially as a way to spark demand for the new brand, but by late 2003 it was available nationwide in the U.S.

xD

Introduced at the Chicago Auto Show in 2007, the Scion xD is essentially the replacement for the xA, which was discontinued in 2006. It carries the quirky and customizable spirit of the xA, while improving on key aspects, including a new 1.8L engine that replaces the xA’s 1.5L. It is based on the second generation Toyota ist platform, featuring all-wheel drive, an automatic transmission, and an engine that produces 128 hp and 125 lb-ft of torque.

It may not seem like much, but the xD boasts excellent fuel economy and can be easily customized with the number of Scion and TRD accessories.

Scion xA

The Toyota ist was rebadged as the xA for sale in the US market, but offered with only the 1.5L 1NZ-FE engine. Customers had the option between a 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmission, and it received a minor facelift in 2006 before importation from Japan ended, marking a change in direction for the Scion brand.

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Toyota ist (Second Gen.)

Newly redesigned on the same platform as the first gen ist, it was available with a 4-speed Super ECT trans for the 1.8L 2ZR-FE engine or Super CVT-I for the 1.5L 1NZ-FE engine, which was also available as an allwheel drive option.

2007 Chicago Auto Show – Scion xD

The xD, an evolution of the xA, was a rebadged second-gen Toyota ist. It used a different front fascia than the second-gen ist, but the 1.8L engine was carried over from Japan. Because the 1.5L 1NZ-FE engine wasn't included, North America also didn't receive the all-wheel drive option.

xB

The Scion xB made waves immediately due to its unconventional shape. This is the 5-door hatch which started the trend of cool, boxy urban vehicles. The original xB was essentially a rebadged version of the Japan-only Toyota bB, which was based on the Echo/Yaris platform. The second generation xB, released in 2007, is in Scion’s current lineup. It is less boxy than its predecessor, but still retains many of the design cues the xB is known for. The newer model is also much more powerful, with horsepower and torque figures (158 hp / 162 lb-ft), that are up significantly over the previous model (108 hp / 105 lb-ft.) Although sales have dropped since the introduction of the tC, the xB occupies an important spot within Scion’s lineup.

Evolution of the Scion xB 2000

Toyota bB

Based on the Toyota Vitz/Platz platform, better known as the Yaris and Echo, the bB was available in both 1.3L I4 2NZ-FE and 1.5L 1NZ-FE engines, mated to a 4-speed automatic with available all-wheel drive.

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Scion xB

Toyota rebadged the bB as a Scion for sale in the US and switched to bucket seats instead of a bench seat up front.

The shifter was also mounted to the floor instead of the column. The 1.5L 1NZ-FE was the only engine available, although the xB was offered with either a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission.

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NY Auto Show – t2B Concept

Named after “Tall-two Box,” the t2B was designed by Calty Design Research in California and built by Five Axis.

Utilizing a 2.4L I4 engine and 4-speed

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automatic transmission, the t2B was offered with upper-level features, including a remotely-powered rear hatch, a tri-level instrument panel with information ticker, dual moonroof and eye-popping suicide doors.

2007 Chicago Auto Show - Scion xB (Second Gen.)

Styled as a 5-door version of the t2B concept, the second-gen xB Concept was less boxy and much larger than the first-gen (2.8-inches wider, 12 inches longer, 4-inch longer wheelbase, 600 lbs. heavier), and included the 2.4L I4 2AZ-FE engine and 5-speed manual and 4-speed sequential transmissions.

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tC

Introduced to the Scion family in 2005, the tC (short for 'Touring Coupe'), was the sportiest Scion to date, with a more powerful engine relative to its older siblings. One of the defining features of the tC is its all-glass roof, roomy interior, and unique hatchback design. For those residing north of the border, it was also one of the first Scions to hit Canadian showrooms in March 2011. The tC is currently in its second generation, featuring a new engine (180 hp / 174 lb-ft of torque), carried over from the Toyota Camry. For the 2014 model year, the car receives a mild styling refresh with a new grill, hood, headlamps, wheels and more. Its agile design makes it a highly soughtafter choice for tuners and hardcore track enthusiasts alike.

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Evolution of the Scion tC 2004

NAIAS – tC (First Gen.)

Designed as a successor to the Toyota Celica, the initial tC shared the chassis of the Toyota Avensis (UK) and was based on a low-cost platform with many standard features and numerous optional features as a selling point.

The 2.4L 2AZ-FE straight-4 engine was available 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual. For the 2008-09 model years, the tC received several upgrades including a revised grill, new headlights and taillights.

2006

NY Auto Show – FUSE Concept

Serving as the basis for the secondgeneration tC, the FUSE Concept wasdeveloped by Toyota's Calty Design Research team in Newport Beach, California and built by Five Axis. Inspiration came from the “HAKO” Super GT race cars of Japan, but included radical design and technology including a wrap around windshield, color-customizable headlights and foglights, and a sensitive steer-by-wire system. The interior featured dual display 10.5-inch monitors in the dash, while on the outside, butterfly doors and slide-out tailgates – which turned into a curb-high bench with fold outspeakers – were unexpected surprises that definitely drew the attention of the crowd.

NY Auto Show – tC (Second Gen.)

Building on the ground breaking FUSEconcept, the second-gen tC shared a similar quarter-panel window lineand was powered by a 2.5L I4 2AR-FE engine. Available with both a 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmission, the tC was built on the thirdgen Toyota Avensis platform and began sales in 2011 with a more aggressive body kitand was rebadged as a Toyota Zela in Central America, China, Middle East, and South America.

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NY Auto Show – tC (Third Gen.)

Redesigned for 2014, and using cues from the Scion FR-S, the 2.5L 4-cylinder tC has a new audio system with touchscreen, marking an industry-first asthe only non-luxury brand to feature a touchscreen audio system as standard equipment across its entire lineup.

The new 6-speed automatic transmission also featured Dynamic RevTechnology adopted from FR-S for themost sports-inspired Scion tC yet.

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iQ

Scion is known for introducing cars to the North American market that really stand out fromthe competition. This statement is especially true when it comes to the iQ. Released in 2011 as a 2012 model, the iQ is focused on being a city car – an ultra-compact design with high fuel efficiency that is perfect for downtown dwellers. According to Scion, the i stands for individuality, innoavation, and intelligence, while the Q stands for quality and the iQ’s cubic shape.

The Scion iQ Concept was built by Five Axis, the same outfit that created the Scorpion Pioneer DJ set we spotted at Pioneer’s DJ Art Mix in the last issue of PASMAG. The iQ features unique shapes inside and out, reflected especially in the center console and interior door panels.

Although it is a small car, the iQ maximizes its interior space with under-seat storage trays and folding rear seats, a surprising addition for this type of car. It has a 1.3L 4-cylinder engine that produces 94 hp along with a continuously variable transmission, which, with minor upgrades, can make this little sprite more fun than a go-kart.

Evolution of the Scion iQ 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show – Toyota iQ Concept

Designed by Toyota’s European design studio ED2 in France, the iQ was created as an “Intelligent solution to urban transport.” Barely three yards in length, the iQ Concept still had four seats, but in a 3+1 configuration.

2008

Geneva Auto Show – Toyota iQ

Carrying over the iQ Concept's momentum, the Japan-only Toyota iQ (which refers to individuality, innovation, intelligence and quality) came with a super-small 1.0L inline 3-cylinder with 5-speed manual, a 1.3L I4 with 6-speed manual, or a 1.4L diesel I4 with 6-speed manual, all with optional CVT transmissions. The iQ was awarded the Japanese Car of the Year in 2008 and, in a move questioned by many in the automotive world, was also badged as the Aston Martin Cygnet in 2011.

The high-priced iQ came with the 1.3L engine and 6-speed manual (or CVT option) to comply with European fleet average emissions standards.

2010

NY Auto Show – Scion iQ

Shown a year before as the Scion iQ Concept with Five Axis custom work, the redbadged Toyota iQ went on sale as a Scion in the U.S. in 2011 and in Canada in 2012. Equipped with a 1.3L 4-cylinder engine with CVT, an all-electric Scion iQ EV (Toyota eQ in Japan) was later launched in 2013.

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FR-S

Released in mid-2012 as a 2013 model, the highly anticipated FR-S is Scion’s first true sports coupe. Developed through a joint venture between Toyota and Subaru (the former built the chassis while latter took care of the drivetrain), the goal was to create an authentic and affordable sports car. Needless to say, they succeeded. The car pays homage to Toyota AE86s of years past, which were known for being affordable, perfectly-balanced, rear-wheel drive cars. The flat architecture of the boxer engine allows it to be mounted low in the chassis, giving the car an optimal center of gravity. Coupled with 200 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque out of the box, the FR-S is quite the performer. Low-mounted front seats and a driver-oriented cockpit further increase the feel of the car, putting the FR-S in the sight lines of enthusiasts. With a sharp design and a focus on performance and customization, the FR-S is the epitome of Scion's vision for what a performance car should be.

2009 Tokyo Motor Show Toyota FT-86 Concept

Using design cues from the FT-HS and a 2.0L Toyota-Subaru D-4S boxer engine mated to a 6-speed manual, the FT-86 Concept utilized a modified Subaru Impreza platform. According to chief engineer Tetsuya Tada, its unique Shoujyouhi red color was based on the color of a Japanese monkey's backside!

Evolution of the Scion FR-S 2007 North American International Auto Show - Toyota FT-HS Concept

Named the FT-HS (Future Toyota Hybrid Sport), the front engine, rear-wheel drive, 2+2 sports car was equipped with a 3.5L V6 hybrid engine tuned to deliver approximately 400 hp, with projected 0-60 mph time in the 4-second range. The powerplant used capacitors that discharged electricity for bursts of speed, similar to an F1 KERS system. The FT-HS was designed by Toyota’s Newport Beach, California research and design team (Calty), and the Advanced Product Strategy Group (also based in California). The body was designed to be lightweight and sculpted with “free-form geometrics” for natural aerodynamics.

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2011 Geneva Auto Show Toyota FT-86 II Concept

A refined successor to the FT-86, the FT-86 II was designed by the Toyota European Design and Development Centre (ED2). It featured redesigned front and rear bumper, tail lights and head lights, and added a rear spoiler and side vents.

It was announced that the production model would be known as the Toyota GT 86, or the Toyota 86 in Japan.

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NY Auto Show - FR-S Concept

An even more refined FT-86 II concept was re-badged as a Scion for the North American market and unveiled at the New York Auto Show just months later. Dubbed the FR-S (frontengine, rear-wheel drive sport), the new car went on sale in the second half of 2012. A throwback to longhooded, rear-wheel drive cars of days gone by, the FR-S design was inspired by the lightweight and well-balanced AE86 'Hachi-Roku' Corolla.

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sway bars brace the car, while D2 Racing RS coilovers and 19-inch Forgestar F14 wheels give the car it’s wide, low, aggressive stance.

This tC has also been converted to right hand drive; a world first. A custom carbon fiber wrapped interior and EAT SLEEP RACE door inserts can all be observed while strapped into the Takata Racing Pro LE race seats with four-point harnesses. A custom radio housing holds the bespoke OEM Audio+ interface in place, which is paired to a Reference 400CF complete audio system and direct-fit subwoofer enclosure.

“This tC is a modern day hot rod with clear Japanese roots,” Croll said when asked to describe his Scion. “It has the uniqueness, style and power to win this competition.”

WHETHER YOU’RE A TUNING, DRIVING, OR GENERAL CAR ENTHUSIAST, SCION IS THE WORD ON EVERYONE’S LIPS. ITS FOCUS ON COST-EFFECTIVE CUSTOMIZATIONS HAS MADE IT THE GO-TO BRAND FOR MANY A GEARHEAD’S NEXT PROJECT. SCION CORPORATE GAVE THREE BRAND-NEW FR-Ss TO TUNERS FROM DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE U.S. TO COMPETE IN THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN. TO HIGHLIGHT THE NEWLY-REDESIGNED PLATFORM, THESE THREE LUCKY CAR BUILDERS EACH RECEIVED A 2014 tC AND $15,000 TO MAKE THE ULTIMATE SHOW-READY RIDE IN JUST 90 DAYS.

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resh off its arrival in showrooms, the refreshed 2014 tC kicks off this year’s Scion Tuner Challenge with an inspiring versatility for tuners and new energy,” said Scion Corporate Manager Dave Harbuck.

“Scion’s events at the SEMA Show continue to showcase the creativity of car builders around customization and the personality they bring to their cars. We’re looking forward to seeing what this year’s finalists create.”

At the end of the competition, the three cars were on display at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas with a $10,000 grand prize awaiting the winner.

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Josh Croll of Croll’s Customs was chosen to represent Pennsylvania. Croll owns his own shop, so all work done to his car was in-house. A cleaner, European-style is apparent in the lines and shape of the exterior. An eye-catching hotrod orange was chosen to grab the attention of showgoers and the judging panel. AeroCatch hood latches and an exhaust vent on the hood, paired with a one-off wide body kit prove that this tC is serious business. Pop the hood and you see the custom three-inch stainless steel hood exit exhaust that leads to the “Ram Horn” turbo manifold. A Dezod Motorsports turbo kit, Garrett T3/T04E turbocharger and 2.5-inch intake system feed the engine and help bring the tC to 324 hp. A wire tuck and PASSWORD:JDM carbon fiber engine cover make for a clean engine bay and really bring everything together. An Elite JDM roll cage, TB Performance rear strut bar and TRD

His competition was Seattle’s best and NAMSAYIN transportation lifestyle brand owner, Walter Franco, who teamed up with DTM Autobody to complete his custom tC with VIP style. To start off the luxurious feel, Franco went with classic pearl white paint. Five Axis front spats and side skirts give the car a classy, yet aggressive feel, and an impressive custom chrome wrap gives the VIP vibe Franco wanted.

The custom fender flares make room for the drop provided by an Air Zenith air suspension system onto 20x10 and 20x11.5 Avante Garde F410 concave wheels rocking 24-karat gold hardware.

Open the doors and you’ll know what it’s like to have keys to the VIP. Torres Upholstery handled the custom leather and Alcantara work without a hitch. Diamond leather seats and floor mats, paired with a wood grain dash and brushed aluminum gauges by Wise Concepts

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Hydrographics make this Scion feel more like one of its older, richer Lexus siblings. “We aimed to reach that next level within the VIP style with performance capabilities and a good sense of design cohesiveness,” Franco said. “This build represents the new direction I want to bring to the industry and the skill represented here in the Pacific Northwest.”

He wasn’t lying about this tC being capable.

The VIP style carries on into the engine bay with a clean PASSWORD: JDM carbon fiber valve cover shroud, polished stainless steel intake system and TRD exhaust – and even more gold hardware. But this tC is also packing some serious heat; a NOS Sneeky Pete 75 shot nitrous system. A Pioneer head unit controls a full HERTZ Energy audio system that’s hushed

by Dynamat all around so no matter how loud listen, you’ll still look classy from the outside.

The third competitor is Young Tea, who is well known in California as the co-founder of the Scion FR-S community, FRS86.

“The tC popularized the concept of a costeffective and easy-to-modify coupe, and that principle inspired this SEMA build,” Tea said regarding the thought process behind his build. “We want to show people what you can build in the garage, and that you can be proud of your car.” Tea and his team aimed to build their “Simpli-tC” concept to earn respect at the track, but also be a daily driver. On the outside, the tC keeps most of the factory design cues while extending the fenders and adding an MV Designz lip kit to announce its presence. Around back, the custom dual-outlet diffuser fits around the titanium-tipped ARK Performance quad exhaust. The “Lite Teal Pearl” by House of Kolor is a unique paint choice and really helps the car stand out. An AirREX air suspension system allows this tC to easily go from ‘low and show’ to ‘track ready and go.’ In order to boost track times, Tea and his team installed a Garrett T3/T04E turbocharger and Dezod Motorsports turbo kit and for show respect, they chose a Downstar Dress Up kit and powder coated engine cover. A Sparco L777 leather steering wheel and Reflex racing pedals gives good track

feel and show appeal while you’re strapped into custom reupholstered racing bucket seats and Sparco four-point harnesses. To really give this tC its own tune, Tea installed a Pioneer audio system to bump at the show or get you in the zone before you hit the track.

At the SEMA Show on November 6, 2013, a panel of judges scrutinized the custom tCs and chose the winner of the ninth Scion Tuner Challenge. “Showing off the three Tuner Challenge builds ahead of SEMA lets more Scion enthusiasts see the incredible creativity and craftsmanship that went into these tC vehicles,” said Steve Hatanaka, Scion Marketing and Special Events Manager. “We hope builders will be inspired by the versatility of the tC as displayed by our custom builders. Our panel will have a difficult job choosing the ultimate winner.”

After much deliberation, Young Tea and his back-to-basics “Simpli-tC” build were crowned champions of the 2013 Scion Tuner Challenge and he was awarded $10,000 for his efforts.

“The design, labor and creativity that went into the Simpli-tC build stood out for our judges and will impress fans at the SEMA show and at home,” said an impressed Hatanaka. “All three builders took the 2014 tC in directions that will help inspire Scion owners to make their vehicles their own. There are no limits."

"It may have been a dash to the finish, but the car looks amazing thanks to the team’s hard work,” Tea said after the win. “With the new styling, the tC was a great platform to take on this challenge, and it inspired our team to bring out a concept we believe in. Stay true to who you are.”

Second place went to Walter Franco, with Josh Croll taking third. It was a hard fought competition where each entry produced awardwinning builds.

The redesigned tC is an easily-modified platform for shows, tracks, and everything in between. With an exploding parts catalog, the 2014 model is ready to deliver on the Scion vision of clean, fast and mind-bending builds, and the 2013 competition is proof of that.

YOUNG TEA AND HIS BACK-TO-BASICS “SIMPLI-TC” BUILD WERE CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF THE 2013 SCION TUNER CHALLENGE AND AWARDED $10,000 FOR HIS EFFORTS.

A DEZOD MOTORSPORTS TURBO KIT, GARRETT T3/ T04E TURBOCHARGER AND 2.5-INCH INTAKE SYSTEM FEED THE ENGINE AND HELP BRING THE tC TO 324 HP.

DIAMOND LEATHER SEATS AND FLOOR MATS, PAIRED WITH A WOOD GRAIN DASH AND BRUSHED ALUMINUM GAUGES BY WISE CONCEPTS MAKE THIS SCION FEEL MORE LIKE ONE OF ITS OLDER, RICHER LEXUS SIBLINGS.

THE LITE TEAL PEARL BY HOUSE OF KOLOR IS A UNIQUE PAINT CHOICE AND REALLY HELPS THE CAR STAND OUT. AN AIRREX AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM ALLOWS THIS TC TO EASILY GO FROM ‘LOW AND SHOW’ TO ‘TRACK READY AND GO.’

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he SEMA Show brings out the best in tuner culture every year – it's the time when sponsors and manufacturers test aftermarket potential with new builds and unique products. Once again, Scion brought plenty to the table, showcasing how its latest and greatest car, the FR-S, is capable of being modified in an endless number of ways.

These five FR-S builds are perfect examples of how far tuners can go to make the car completely their own. We’ve also thrown in the Strictly Business Scion xB for good measure because, let's face it, it's just another example of Scion greatness.

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Steve Aoki needs no introduction in the DJ world – or anywhere else for that matter. Neither does this car, after it nearly stole the show at SEMA. Featuring a fully-functional mixing station, a decked-out Pioneer sound system, American DJ fog machine and strobe lighting, there literally couldn’t be a car more suitable for one of the world's biggest DJs. If that wasn't enough, performance modifications to this mighty FR-S include an MVDesignz five-piece aero kit, TEIN springs, and a GReddy exhaust and intake. This build was designed to show how the FR-S could be modified to suit anyone and, considering Aoki himself helped influence the design process, it's fair to say the build was a complete success.

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Bulletproof Automotive is known for providing massive power gains to already-fast cars and its new FR-S Concept One is no exception. The Concept One is its take on transforming an FR-S into a supercar, which means numerous changes had to be made in order to warrant that title. For one, the engine was rebuilt to fit a Powerhouse Amuse turbo kit and Borg Warner turbocharger. As well, the entire body was rebuilt by hand to accommodate a wider stance. Bulletproof didn’t forget about the interior, reupholstering it completely with Alcantara and adding Recaro race seats and carbon fiber trim for good measure. The concept is sitting on 19-inch Volk Racing wheels with Toyo R888 tires, and although the flatfour remains, the advanced turbo system bumps power to 500 hp. Considering the suspension was upgraded to track-spec as well, we can say it definitely deserves the supercar title.

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WHAT IS THE STRANGEST PHOTO SHOOT YOU’VE DONE? I DON’T KNOW ABOUT PHOTO SHOOTS, BUT I DO STRANGE VIDEO SHOOTS ALL THE TIME! I HAVE SOME PRETTY Five-hundred horsepower from the CREATIVE VIDEOS ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL, INCLUDING original flat-four in the Bulletproof A HORROR MOVIE CALLED “ARIKA’S FR-S is an impressive achievement, BEAUTIFUL but imagine what the FR-S could do NIGHTMARE” WHERE I DREAM I AM IN A HORROR MOVIE with a 2JZ-GTE engine swap from WITH TONS OF FAMOUS MONSTERS a Toyota Supra? That’s exactly what - IT WAS FUN TO SHOOT AND KINDA GReddy Performance achieved this SCARY! I ALSO HAVE A GRAND year with its FR-S. Because this THEFT AUTO-TYPE VIDEO WHERE I prototype was made to drift, the AM THIS CRAZY LADY WHO STEALS interior has been completely stripped THINGS! A LOT OF VIDEOS ON MY and replaced with a competition-ready roll cage. The Rocket Bunny Ver.2 wide body kit CHANNEL ARE STRANGE BUT THEY makes the car look quicker than anything else, and with 750 horsepower, ARE it probably A TON OF FUN.

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is. The GReddy SR14 turbo is doing the heavy breathing, and the G-Force four-speed transmission swap is something you're more likely to see in a NASCAR garage than WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD? anywhere else. It earned Gran Turismo’s Best Asian SUSHI! I AM JAPANESE SO I EAT ALL Import Car at the show, which we think will be OF THE EXOTIC SUSHI. ☺ the first award of many. It also helps to WHAT IS YOUR DREAM CAR? have Ken Gushi behind the AN ASTON MARTIN CONVERTIBLE wheel, and since this is BECAUSE THEY ARE FAST AND his very own drifter, SEXY. the combination is surely to WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR TURNrack up some ONS? SMART GUYS AND EDUCATED hardware.

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT PICKUP LINES? IF A PICK-UP LINE WORKS, THEN THAT'S AMAZING. I DEFINITELY DON’T THINK IT’S A DEAL-BREAKER, BECAUSE IF YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO EACH OTHER YOU ARE GOING TO TALK ANYWAYS! ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10, HOW WILD ARE YOU IN THE BEDROOM? I THINK I'M SHY! I THINK I CAN BE A ONE BUT ALSO A 10. IT DEPENDS HOW AMAZING MY SIGNIFICANT OTHER IS! WHAT DO YOU WEAR TO BED? A BIG, FLUFFY, FUZZY ONESIE... NOT! A TANK TOP AND BOOTY SHORTS. I LIKE TO FEEL MY SOFT SHEETS...

HAVE YOU POSED IN THE NUDE? NEVER! ONLY ON MY PHONE, BUT THOSE GET DELETED. ;) WHO ARE YOUR HEROES IN REAL-LIFE? MY PARENTS. THEY HAVE SAVED ME FROM SO MANY SITUATIONS WHEN I WAS STUCK OR DOWN, SO THEY ARE DEFINITELY MY BATMAN AND CATWOMAN!

GUYS - I GUESS NERDS! (HAHA) NERDY IS HOT.

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When looking at the Urban GT Sport Coupe, you really get a sense of how dynamic the Scion FR-S chassis is. This car looks like something straight from the future with its concept camera mirrors and custom body panels sprayed in matte grey aluminum paint. But it isn’t all about looks – a TRD cold air intake resides under the hood, along with suspension components from Bilstein. A Digi-Tec ECU and a Remus exhaust ensures a rise in power from the standard 2.0L boxer engine. The body kit is especially stunning. Among its many features are a new grill, bumpers, fenders, and even a headlight conversion. The larger rear diffuser looks especially great against the gray finish. Black HRE Performance wheels finish the look on the outside, while white, diamond-stitched seats give this FR-S a luxurious appearance on the inside.

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FR-SScion's 10th CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY AT SEMA The FR-S may have stolen the show at this year's SEMA, but the xB is still a highly coveted Scion in the tuner world. Its boxy shape is a definite departure from the traditional and tempts enthusiasts looking to take their creativity to the next level. Created by Jeremy Lookofsky of Cartel Customs and Dominick Vitelli of Quality Coachworks, this Strictly Business Cartel xB literally shows how far mods to the xB can be stretched. This is more of a limousine than anything else; it includes a Mac Mini computer with onboard Wi-Fi, a large display, reclining rear seats and much more. The interior was inspired by airline travel, with plenty of legroom (perfect for the entrepreneur always on the move) and AccuAir air suspension for amazing ride comfort. A two-tone paint scheme by Abe’s Custom features hand-laid black pin striping, and suicide doors add to a truly unique appearance.

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Although this FR-S didn’t receive as much attention at SEMA as the other four, we caught a glimpse of it outside the Las Vegas Convention Center Central Hall and thought it was too good to ignore. This project car comes from Speed Element Performance and features a Rocket Bunny wide-body kit on M Technica Aero two-piece wheels. The stance is perfect, with the wheels sitting just millimeters from the bodywork. The most interesting piece might just be the huge ducktail spoiler integrated into the trunk lid, which, paired with the rear diffuser, changes the appearance of this FR-S drastically from others on display. Finally, the DC Sports exhaust and Perrin Performance intake ensure that it sounds as good as it looks.

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IF YOU ‘VE NEVER HEARD OF JAMIE LIU OR HAVE YET TO SEE SOME OF HER CARS, THEN YOU’VE BEEN LIVING UNDER A ROCK. HER BUILDS TO DATE ARE SOME OF THE MOST COVETED AND TREASURED OF ALL TIME. WINNING AWARDS SUCH AS “BEST OF SHOW” AT WEKFEST AND SPOCOM IS NOTHING NEW TO JAMIE, AND NEITHER ARE MAGAZINE FEATURES. IN FACT, SHE HAS A FEW MORE PROJECTS TO COMPLETE FOR 2014, BUT THE FOCUS HERE IS HER NEW SCION FR-S.

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ince the tuner industry was introduced to the FR-S, it seemed everything that could be done to the FR-S had been done. But we were wrong. Jamie and her brother Jonathon Chu have created a rolling masterpiece that is as beautiful as it is unique. When one sibling sees your success and shares your love for cars, what else is there to do? Jamie Liu’s past

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and current projects have included everything from a Honda CR-X to high-end exotics such as the SLR McLaren and the Ferrari F430. Her cars are no strangers to PASMAG covers either. Each build is totally unique, almost down to the last bolt and screw. As PASMAG readers, I am sure we all remember her C63 AMG that is now in the 900-hp range and still being driven to this day.

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T his how the story begins...

Jonathon has always been a fan of cars, mainly European and high-end exotics. One day while he was bored at home, he began to research various platforms that captured his interest. Then the Scion FR-S popped into his head. It became even more desirable after watching multiple videos of supercharged and nitrous-fed versions on YouTube. Oddly enough, he stumbled on a video of my own car (the StayCrushing FR-S) and fell in love with the lines of a widebody FR-S. He likened it to,“a supercar for a fraction of the price; an import that finally looks like an exotic and can perform like one too.” Jonathon consulted his sister on how they should go

about a build and, literally that very same day, he returned from the dealership with the car. No time was wasted at all. Within a week the car was torn down and the madness began.

A top-shelf build like this one this isn’t cheap, but no expense was spared on the Lux Motion wide body, the Satin BASF magenta paint, and a turbo kit dipped in 24-karat gold! If you have to ask how much the dip costs, you probably shouldn’t do it on your car. Nineteen-inch Aristo wheels paired with six and eight-piston CEIKA brakes fill in the extremely wide wheel arches, and Megan Racing coil-overs and suspension arms are

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used to dial in the ride height.

One of the most shocking aspects of the car is the interior.

Custom Dimensions went to work and tore apart the entire inside to create one of the most unique interiors you’ll ever see in an FR-S. Top parts such as CUSCO edition BRIDE seats and Takata race harnesses are used to hold the driver and passenger in place. A Pioneer head unit with dual Alpine subs deliver ear-popping sound, while a 10-farad capacitor bolsters the electronic madness inside this car. There’s even a PS3 in the trunk!

One thing to remember about Jamie’s builds is they not only break necks, but they have the power to back them up. Jonathon opted for the Full Blown Motorsports turbo kit and added nitrous on top of that. This setup puts 350 horses at the wheels, which for a car of this size and weight is more than

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VEHICLE: 2013 Scion FR-S OWNER: Jamie Liu / Jonathon Chu ENGINE: 2.0L 4-cyl. boxer HORSEPOWER: 350 hp TORQUE: 276 lb-ft

ENGINE MODIFICATIONS

• Full Blown Motorsports (T3/T4 BB turbo kit, throttle body, fuel rail) • TiAL (blow-off valve, wastegate) • NOS Single Fogger wet nitrous system • Sx Performance fuel pressure regulator • Paxton fuel pump • Fuel Injector Clinic 1,000 cc injectors • NGK spark plugs (two steps colder) • Blox air filter

EXHAUST

• Ark exhaust system • Full Blown downpipe

DRIVETRAIN

• ACT (6-puck clutch, flywheel) • Quaife Engineering LSD

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION • Megan Racing (coilovers (f/r), sway bars, control arms (f/r)) • GReddy struts (f/r)

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

• Aristo by Manugill wheels – 19x9.5 (f), 19x12.5 (r) • Toyo tires • CEIKA Performance brake kit 8-piston calipers, 380 mm rotors (f), 6-piston calipers, 356 mm rotors (r)

EXTERIOR

• Lux Motion Version 2 body kit • Rocket Bunny spoiler (18k gold plated) • JDM headlights • Spyder taillights • DTM Autobody body work • BASF Matte Pearl Pink / Red graphics

INTERIOR

• 24k gold plated shift knob • BRIDE limited edition CUSCO x BRIDE seats • Takata racing harnesses • Custom pod gauges

AUDIO/ MOBILE ELECTRONICS

• Pioneer DVD head unit • AudioControl (equalizer, crossovers) • HERTZ (4-ch. mid bass, sub amplifiers) • Alpine Type-R subwoofers (2) • Cadence 6.5-in. mid-range component speakers (f/r) • Sony PlayStation 3 • 10-in. monitors in trunk lid (2) • Optima under-hood battery • Custom ventilated box • 10-Farad capacitor

SPONSORS

• Spyder, Megan Racing, DTM Autobody, Aristo Wheels, Custom Dimensions

AWARDS

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enough. Bishop Auto handled the assembly and dialed in the finished product. To handle the power, an ACT clutch and flywheel were enlisted after the stock clutch was destroyed due to the power increase. A Quaife LSD has been added to ensure that both rear wheels get equal power at all times.

The build made its debut at Spocom and left everyone in shock and awe. The multi-thousand dollar audio/interior setup grabbed most people’s attention initially, but it was the engine bay that caused everyone to lose their mind.

Needless to say, the satin assassin absolutely destroyed the competition and won “Best FR-S/BRZ of Show.” The prize and was a giant sword trophy, which is fitting since Jamie is a weapons enthusiast.

To date, this joint project between Jamie and Jonathon is one of the most radical FR-S builds ever, sporting a huge amount of power and just about every suspension component around. It seems that every build Jamie touches not only becomes a trophy winner and neck breaker, but a true work of art that can be appreciated by even non-enthusiasts. With more builds on the horizon, we at PASMAG fully expect the Jamie and Jonathon show to entertain us for years to come.

ANOTHER THING TO REMEMBER ABOUT JAMIE’S BUILDS IS THAT NOT ONLY DO THEY BREAK NECKS, BUT THEY ALSO HAVE THE POWER TO BACK THEM UP.

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MODIFYING A CAR USUALLY DOESN’T USUALLY TURN OUT COMPLETELY AS PLANNED. FOR MIKE MA, THIS VERSION OF HIS XB REPRESENTS THE THIRD INCARNATION. WHAT STARTED AS A DAILY DRIVER QUICKLY TURNED INTO A SHOWCASE BUILD FOR HIS COMPANY, M2 MOTORING. SINCE BUYING THE CAR OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR IN 2004, IT HAS BEEN CHANGED SEVERAL MES TO CATCH THE EYES OF SHOW GOERS AND PARTS MANUFACTURERS. TIMES

W UNDER THE HOOD, THE 1.5L 2NZ-FE MOTOR WAS GIVEN A HEALTHY 20% BUMP IN HORSEPOWER AND TORQUE THANKS TO THE GREDDY ROOTSSTYLE SUPERCHARGER, WHICH WAS PRODUCED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.

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hen the original white paint needed a refresh,, Ma transformed the car with a Bape-inspired d M monochrome camouflage treatment that wass featured eatured in this magazine, as well as several others. The carr was reintroduced to the public with the Gulf colors, a schemee that mixes a retro-inspired livery with the most modern automotive brand of the 21st century.

Outside, Ma’s build is simple. A Kenstyle lip kit complimentss the stock body lines, while DAMD Lover Soul fender flares accentuate the stock shape. Stance comes via AirRex air ride suspension to keep the xB low to the ground. Work Equip 01 wheels give the car a timeless look, while Falken Ziex 512 tires grip the road. An adjustable air suspension kit and aggressive - but reasonably-wearing tires – give Ma the look he wants without sacrificing regular road use.

Under the hood, the 1.5L 2NZ-FE motor was given a healthy 20% bump in horsepower and torque thanks to the GReddy roots-style supercharger, which was produced for a

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TORQUE: 126 lb-ft. (est.)

A KENSTYLE LIP KIT COMPLIMENTS THE STOCK BODY LINES, WHILE DAMD LOVER SOUL FENDER FLARES ACCENTUATE THE STOCK SHAPE.

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• GReddy supercharger • K&N air intake • Mishimoto (radiator, oil cooler, silicone hoses) •Custom re-painted engine bay (battleship gray) • Wire tuck and battery relocation by B3Tuning • Shaved engine bay

EXHAUST

• DC Sports (header, exhaust)

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION • AirRex air ride system • Cusco front sway bar • DC sports strut tower bar • Custom camber plates • Air Zenith air compressor

WHEELS / TIRES

• Work Equip 01 custom anodized metal barrel finish wheels – 15x8.5 (f), 15x9.5 (r) • Falken 512 tires – 205/50R15 (f), 225/50R15 (r)

EXTERIOR

• Gulf Oil paint scheme • Kenstyle body kit • DAMD Soul Lover fender flares

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• Sparco Evo3 racing seats • Oink fabrications custom 4-point roll cage • Complete interior leather re-wrap (complete doors, rear quarter pieces) • Porsche sliverknit floor carpeting • NRG (steering wheel, quick release, short hub) • ScanGauge by Linear Logic • Dynojet digital wideband • Defi gauges with ATI ePod

AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS • GReddy Emanage • Jensen (double-DIN headunit, 6.5-in. components (2), 4-in. coaxial speakers, 4-channel amplifier)

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short period of time. Airflow is managed by a K&N intake, DC Sports header and DC Sports exhaust, while cooling is handled by a slew of Mishimoto products. All miscellaneous holes in the engine bay were shaved and the entire bay was sprayed battleship gray. The numerous wires were tucked by B3 Tuning for a clean, hot-rod look. Due to the low displacement of the stock motor and relatively low boost, the car still produces good gas mileage but has enough pep to get up to speed when merging on to Southern California freeways.

Inside the cabin, the car was given a race theme while still maintaining creature comforts. Sparco Evo 3 race seats are paired with a custom 4-point roll bar from Oink Fabrications to provide safety in the event of any off-road excursions.

The NRG steering wheel and quick release short hub replace the bulky stock unit, while DEFI gauges and an ATI e-Pod allow Ma to keep an eye on the engine vitals. A ScanGauge also allows him to monitor gas mileage and error codes. All engine mapping is handled by a GReddy eManage piggyback system mounted in the glove box along with a pair of gauges to monitor the air suspension.

Rounding out the build, Ma teamed up with Jensen Mobile to provide a full array of stereo components. Because he has put well over 100,000 miles on the odometer, he felt it made sense to also upgrade the sound system with this build. With that in mind, Ma installed a system controlled by a Jensen head unit, with 6.5-inch 3-way speakers in the doors and 4-inch speakers in the dash and rear to supplement the sound. All power comes from a Jensen 4-channel amp, and the entire installation was handled by AutoFashion in San Diego, California. The speaker boxes were wrapped in leather, along with the door cards to provide a luxurious feel and appearance.

As stunning as the car is, since this feature was shot, Ma sold his xB in an effort to focus on his family and new projects. Considering the car was his most photographed build and the one that has logged the most miles, it was a hard but necessary decision. In fact, since selling the xB in mid-2012, Ma has gone on to build more than 10 magazine and SEMA cars, serving notice that the xB is far from being his final build!

STANCE COMES VIA AIRREX AIR RIDE SUSPENSION TO KEEP THE XB LOW TO THE GROUND.

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Built by the team at Portland Speed Industries, headed by Jason Oefelein in Portland, Oregon, the car was transformed from stock to FD-ready in just two short months.

Upon its arrival at PSI, the first thing removed from the car was the FA20 powerplant.

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Oefelein and his team went with a 3.4L displacement block to help improve the torque and power range. A Brian Crower stroker crank was paired with Brian Crower 264 cams and a Supertech valvetrain to provide the power at the block. Turbo duties are handled by a Garrett GTX 4294 turbocharger with a pair of 38 mm TiAL wastegates and a 50 mm TiAL blow-off valve for exhaust pulses.

Intercooler and exhaust piping was fabricated from Vibrant Performance Piping by PSI. The engine management is handled by an AEM V2 EMS system, powering the motor to more than 800 horsepower and 700 lb-ft. of torque on the PSI dyno.

With power comes heat, and dissipating it is a high priority with this build. Complete with a hand-shaped scoop feeding the fins, the Mishimoto radiator was moved into the trunk.

Charge air is cooled by an ETS intercooler while an oil cooler helps keeps temperatures down.

Looking at the interior, it is clear the car was built with a purpose – any parts that weren't absolutely essential were discarded. An aluminum rear firewall keeps the

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VEHICLE: 2012 Scion FR-S DRIVER: Ryan Tuerck BUILT BY: Portland Speed Industries ENGINE: 3.4L Toyota 2JZ HORSEPOWER: 850 hp TORQUE: 780 lb-ft

ENGINE MODIFICATIONS

• SuperTech (valvetrain, valves, springs) • Cylinder heads ported and polished

by MD • Garrett GTX 4294R turbocharger • Extreme Turbo Systems intercooler • TiAL (50 mm blow-off valve, dual 38 mm wastegates) • NOS nitrous system • AEM (air intake, V2 engine management system) • Brian Crower (cam gears, 264 camshaft, connecting rods) • NGK spark plugs • Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator • Radium Engineering FST surge tank • Walbro 440 cc pumps (2) • Fuelsafe 8-gallon fuel cell • DeatschWerks 1,200 cc injectors • Cometic gaskets

EXHAUST

• Full custom exhaust system by Portland Speed Industries

DRIVETRAIN

• ACT (clutch, flywheel) • G-Force transmission (modified by Portland Speed Industries) • Driveshaft Shop (driveshaft, axles) • Winters Performance limited slip differential

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

• KW Automotive Clubsport 2-way coilover kit (f/r) • SPL Parts control arms

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES driver separated from the fuel cell, and while the OE dash is still in place as per Formula D rules, an AiM Sports digital unit replaces the standard instrumentation and monitors all engine essentials. The center console has been stripped of HVAC controls and audio components and retrofitted with a push-button starter and a handful of required switches.

A Sparco steering wheel handles hectic inputs, while an ASD CNC e-brake controls the secondary rear Wilwood hydraulic calipers to break traction whenever needed. Both the driver and passenger sit in Recaro SPG seats and are held firmly in

"WHILE THE STOCK 2JZ BLOCK IS GOOD FOR PRODUCING BIG HORSEPOWER NUMBERS, OEFELEIN AND TEAM DECIDED TO GO WITH A 3.4L DISPLACEMENT BLOCK TO HELP IMPROVE THE TORQUE AND POWER RANGE OF THE MOTOR."

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place by Takata harnesses when the car slides sideways. A 10-lb. nitrous bottle sits inconspicuously behind the rear seat to feed the Holley NOS wet system, which helps spool the turbos and give the car an added shot when it needs just a bit more.

The only other element in the passenger cabin is the FD-spec full roll cage, fabricated completely in-house by PSI. In the first two Formula D events of the season, Tuerck and his Retaks team landed the car in the Top 8, a reward for the hard work by PSI and the Retaks team at the track. While Tuerck has yet to claim his first Formula D championship (he finished 14th in the final standings in 2013, the highest position for an FR-S driver), the car has quickly proven to be competitive and one of the most feared on the track. Tuerck's previous two career FD wins came behind the wheel of a Pontiac Solstice, and he fully intends to capture his next one in this FR-S.

• fifteen52 2-piece forged Formula Classic wheels – 18x8 +-0 (f), 18x9 +-0 (r) • Maxxis MA-Z1 Drift tires – 235/35R18 (f), 275/35R18 (r) • Wilwood hydraulic secondary calipers

EXTERIOR

• Rocket Bunny FR-S body kit • Custom graphics by Luma Media

INTERIOR

• AiM Sports custom dash display • Sparco steering wheel • Recaro SPG seats • Takata 6-point racing harnesses • ASD emergency brake lever

SPONSORS

• Retaks Backpacks, Portland Speed Industries (PSI), Maxxis Tires, SuperTech, EnjukuRacing, U.S. Air Force, Aoyama Studios, Kamei, LumaMedia, KW Suspension, Scion, ACT Clutch, AEM Electronics, AEM Induction, Garrett, Brian Crower, Hoonigan, EnjukuRacing, G-Force Transmission, Drive Shaft Shop, fifteen52, SPL Parts Suspension, Flowmaster, Recaro, CP Carrilo, Takata, Holley-NOS, TiAL, FAST, Maradyne, Mishimoto, Taylor, Yaer, Winters, Canton, Seibon, Alpine Stars, Fuel Safe, Fluidampr, ARP Fasteners, Fire Bottle, System 1, Rocket Bunny, Deatsch Werks, Odyssey, Cometic, DEI, Advanced Clutch Technology, TrucDec, FTW fuels, Alpinestars, Electric Visual

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THESE DAYS WHEN YOU GO TO A RACE TRACK, IT’S ALL ABOUT WHO HAS THE COOLEST PIT EQUIPMENT. THE TREND STARTED WITH SMALL 50 CC PIT BIKES, THEN IT WAS TRICKED OUT GOLF CARTS AND RHINOS, BUT THE BOYS AT CARTEL HAVE COMPLETELY CHANGED THE GAME WITH THEIR PIT BOSS SCION IQ. THAT’S RIGHT, THEY’VE TURNED THE SMALLEST SCION INTO THE BEST PIT CART THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN!

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he first thing that meets the eye is the brilliant two-tone finish featuring House of Kolor’s Electric Blue with black accents and hand-laid pinstriping. Among the other striking features, the roof is completely removed, paying homage to generations of chop top lovers with a mix of old school hot rod design and the new micro car trend.

The body work doesn’t end there though – the doors are also chopped and capped and the side skirts have been extended and molded together with the front and rear fenders to create a unique, seamless

look. All of the custom exterior panels are made of metal, another nod to hot rodding since most body work done today uses fiberglass or other composites.

But it’s on closer inspection of the body work that this car reveals what makes it the ultimate pit support vehicle. At the rear of the car is a Snap-on tool box custom-molded into the rear bumper. And yes, the drawers really do open and there really are tools in there. Better yet, they open via a remote actuator, just in case you aren’t already the coolest person on pit lane. The rear bumper area even houses a Snap-on tools floor jack.

AMONG THE OTHER STRIKING FEATURES, THE ROOF IS COMPLETELY REMOVED, PAYING HOMAGE TO GENERATIONS OF CHOP TOP LOVERS WITH A MIX OF OLD SCHOOL HOT ROD DESIGN AND THE NEW MICRO CAR TREND.

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VEHICLE: 2012 Scion iQ OWNER: Scion BUILT BY: Jeremy Lookofsky (CARTEL KING), Pauly Rivera, Josh Villepigue & Abraham Rodriquez LOCATION: Torrence, CA WEBSITE: scion.com

ENGINE

• Torco Oils • ACT Clutch

EXTERIOR

• Cartel Traditional Signature Series Chop Top • One-piece welded rocker and side panels • Doors chopped and capped • Custom metal fabricated interior and exterior panels • House of Kolor Electric Blue base paint • Custom glass front window • Snap-on tool box drawers and tools

INTERIOR

• Black carbon fiber and orion grey seats, door panels, audio and misc. trim • Customs audio enclosures, door panels and modified dash • Tire rack and roll cage pit support

SUSPENSION

• AccuAir Suspension / E-Level air management package • Mini tub and shortened straight axel • Rear factory suspension points re-engineered and located

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

• Lorenzo WL028 wheels - 18 x 8 (f), 19 x 9.5 (r) • Toyo Proxes 4 tires - 215/35R18 (f), 265/30R19 (r) • Wilwood Dynapro brakes - 6-piston custom white calipers, 12-in. SRP drilled/slotted rotors (f), 4-piston custom white calipers, 12-in. SRP drilled/slotted rotors (r)

AUDIO

• Alpine Audio (PDX-F4 amplifier (2), PDX-M12 amplifier, SPR-50C Type-R 5.25-in. component speakers (2), SPR-60C Type-R 6.5-in. component speakers, SWR-T10 Type-R 10-in. thin subwoofer (2)) • iPad (fully enabled controls) • Autonet Mobile Wi-Fi • 12 V and 110 V power charging station • SCOSCHE (wiring, interface modules)

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ALL OF THE CUSTOM EXTERIOR PANELS ARE MADE OF METAL, ANOTHER NOD TO HOT RODDING SINCE MOST BODY WORK DONE TODAY USES FIBERGLASS OR OTHER COMPOSITES. The exterior is second to none, but that doesn’t detract from the interior work, which starts with the Alpine speakers and subwoofers that adorn the custom fabricated door and kick panels once you open the doors. The stereo system features two 10-inch Alpine subwoofers, six Alpine component speakers and three Alpine amplifiers. The multitude of speakers sit amongst one of the best looking custom interiors we’ve ever seen. Every inch of the Scion’s interior is covered with black carbon fiber and gray upholstery and even features a custom molded iPad dock which controls the entire vehicle through Red Eye Automation. This car is also a mobile Wi-Fi hot spot utilizing an AutoNet mobile device. Further inspection reveals more tools and pit equipment as well. Molded into the center console, you will find space for a Snap-on wireless impact gun, and in the back is a set of jack stands, two spare tires and wheels. This car truly has everything you need to perform a pit stop in style.

Anyone who has ever lifted a full tool box or a floor jack knows these things aren’t lightweight, so to compensate CARTEL had to beef up the suspension.

To accommodate, an AccuAir airbag suspension setup was chosen. The airbags can support the extra weight while maintaining a comfortable ride, allowing the car to be slammed to the ground for even more style points. The car was also mini-tubbed in the rear in order to fit the 19x9.5 Lorenzo WL028 wheel and Toyo Proxes 4 tire combo. At the front are a matching set of WL208s in a smaller 18x8 fitment. Finishing off the four corners, Wilwood was tasked with stopping the world’s coolest toolbox with a big brake kit complete with six-piston front calipers, four-piston rear calipers, and gigantic 12-inch rotors. The only part of the car not heavily modified is the engine and drivetrain, which features an upgraded ACT clutch and Torco oils.

After all, who needs an upgraded engine when pit lane speed limits are just 10 mph?

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FOR THE CANADIAN EDITION OF THE FR-S TUNER CHALLENGE, SCION CHOSE THREE TEAMS TO PARTICIPATE IN A GAUNTLET OF COMPETITIONS TO TEST NOT ONLY THE PLATFORM’S TUNING POTENTIAL, BUT THE SKILL OF EACH TEAM AND THEIR PASSION FOR MOTORSPORT THROUGH 11 ROUNDS OF COMPETITION. EACH TEAM WAS GIVEN A BRAND-NEW FR-S AND $15,000 TO GET THEIR RIDES UP TO SPEC FOR THE CHALLENGES THAT LAY AHEAD.

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Richard Basford, Sead Causevic, Richard Garau, Ken Au-Yeung

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WHITE NORTH he teams were free to seek sponsorship for parts and work and the stakes were high – the winners were allowed to keep their car, while the two losing teams had to hand over the keys and all of their mods. The cars had to retain the original 2.0L boxer engines, street legal rubber (with a maximum 160 tread wear rating), and most of the Scion branding and styling. The winner of each challenge racked up 10 points for their team, while second and third place earned seven and four points respectively.

Scion officials selected the team leaders.

Canada’s West Coast is represented by British Columbia’s Team VCMC. Heading it up is Richard Basford, employee of a market research company, 10 year member of VCMC, and driving instructor. Team Top Tuner has built many magazine feature cars, most of which have graced the cover of PASMAG. Edmund Manasan,

a self-proclaimed industry visionary and also involved on the business side of an automotive website, heads the team. Driving for Top Tuner is Sasha Anis, 2012 champion in the Canadian Touring Car Championship.

Quebec is represented by Team Swag Racing, led by native Dany Bernier, also known as Babu.

He is well known to his fans for his appearances on Quebec TV and radio. He’s been behind the wheel of a Canadian Touring Car Championship race car, dabbled in drifting, and is the former Director of the now-defunct DMCC (Drift Mania Canadian Championship).

Round 1: Autocross , was held in August 2012 at Molson Centre in Barrie, Ontario.

Basford, very much in his element, came away with a fastest time of 57.90 seconds and 10 points for VCMC. Top Tuner’s Anis drove to a 59.34 and Babu showboated his way into third with a 1:07.20 time.

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Round 2: Driving Skills Challenge at St. Eustache Raceway in Quebec. This test required drivers to complete the fastest 10 laps while keeping a ball from bouncing out of a bowl mounted to their hoods. Babu successfully drove without having to go back for another ball or do any re-laps for an easy victory. Top Tuner had less pit stops than VCMC to come away in second place. The results tied all three teams with 14 points each.

Round 3: Gymkhana took place at Edmonton's Castrol Raceway in October. Babu set a hard time to beat with a 54.9-second run, but Anis beat it with a nitrous assisted 53.8.

Basford closed out the three with a 55.1-second lap. Top Tuner now leads the competition.

Returning to Castrol Raceway for Round 4: Drift , it appeared to be a clean win for Babu, but a spin on his final lap put him in last place.

Anis secured another win for Top Tuner with some aggressive driving, while Basford settled for the runner-up position.

A Canadian challenge can’t be without ice and snow, so Round 5: Ice Racing was on the frozen lake at the Mecaglisse Race Track in Quebec. Studded tires are a must here and some teams switched back to standard suspension setups. Basford’s new turbocharged power backfired on him and resulted in a second-place finish behind Anis, who took his third win in a row for Top Tuner. Babu had a

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bit too much fun on the ice and slid into third place. Next was Round 6 and the West Coast’s turn to host a trio of events: Time Attack, Drag Race, and a Show n’ Shine. Mission Raceway in Mission, B.C. was the first stop for Time Attack.

VCMC had home field advantage as Basford instructs at the track. Unsurprisingly, he came away with the win, but Anis was just a second shy of Basford’s 1:15.1 run. Later that day, the Round 7: Drag Race took place. The Swag boys from Quebec were simply outgunned, so the final drag showdown was between Top Tuner and VCMC. Basford got lucky as Anis abused his juice a bit too much at a crucial moment, which resulted in a sparkplug malfunction.

The teams then took to waxing and detailing their rides for the Round 8: Show and Shine event at Importfest Vancouver. Even though Swag had a projector running a classic NHL videogame on their door (perhaps the most Canadian thing ever), there was not enough work done to the car itself to bump it up from third place. VCMC let showgoers climb in their spotless car, but were no match for the hard work that went into Top Tuner’s winning FR-S. It was back to Quebec, but this time at Circuit ICAR for the Round 9: The Media Challenge The teams turned their keys over to three automotive journalists who started by lapping a standard FR-S before hopping in the teams’

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The teams were free to seek sponsorship for parts and work and the stakes were high – the winners were allowed to keep their car, while the two losing teams had to hand over the keys and all of their mods.

modified versions to grade them on comfort, equipment, ride quality, and perceived durability.

In the end, VCMC earned the most marks and took the win.

Round 10: Endurance took place at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario.

Time attack, drag race, and drifting all fit into the single event and one challenge's worth of points. Anis kissed the wall in morning practice and bent a lower control arm, but luckily, a local enthusiast offered a replacement part off of his own car so Top Tuner can still compete. VCMC dominated in both the drag and time attack events. Top Tuner had to withdraw their car in time attack due to other issues with the car. In

the drift showdown between VCMC and Swag, Babu came out on top, but Basford and VCMC won the day overall to take home the 10 points.

Round 11: People's Choice , also the final competition, was an online popularity contest.

This challenge was also worth twice as many points (20 for 1st, 15 for 2nd and 10 for 3rd). In the end, Top Tuner pulled away with 14% more votes than second-place VCMC. After a year and a half and 11 rounds of challenges, the final margin came down to just two points. Top Tuner edged out VCMC and were ecstatic about winning the car. First, they thanked Scion Canada for sponsoring such a unique set of events. Like their counterparts

in the U.S., the folks at Scion Canada are staunch supporters of motorsports and tuning culture. The FR-S offers hardcore track racers and grassroots enthusiasts with an amazing platform to build upon, and this Tuner Challenge was just a perfect example of that.

FINAL STANDINGS Team Top Tuner – 96 Points Team VCMC – 94 Points Team Swag Racing – 65 Points

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86FEST II America takes inspiration from Japan for North America's biggest Scion festival STORY BY TOM STAHLER (INTRO BY JORDAN LENSSEN) PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANNY NGUYEN & TERRY PHAM (MOTORM AVENS.COM)

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he brainchild of Antonio Alvendia and Kevin Tidewell, the roots of 86FEST date back to the 1990s and the AE86. Back then, while most people in the car scene were attending car shows and import drag racing, Alvendia and his friends were competing in SCCA autocross. He owned a front-wheel drive Toyota, but soon noticed the fastest guys had rear-wheel drives, so he hunted down his first AE86 – a 1985 Corolla GT-S hatch with a factory LSD, and let's just say the rest is history.

When the 86 platform was announced, Alvendia (of MotorMavens) and Kevin Tidwell (IWSTI) put their joint passions, vast AE86 knowledge and industry contacts together to brainstorm an event that celebrated those front-engine, rear-wheel-drive cars that brought them to where they were in the first place. With some help from Moto Miwa (Club4AG), and his experience in track events and autocross, 86FEST was born.

Some people might think 86FEST is just a carryover from the AE86 Festival in Japan, but the show in North America is truly original. Now entering its third year, 86FEST is anticipating its biggest event yet, which is hard to imagine considering the previous turnouts.

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“LAST YEAR WE REALLY DIDN’T KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT AND, IN THE END, THE RESULT WAS REALLY OVERWHELMING AND WE DECIDED TO PLAN A GREATER PRESENCE THIS YEAR.” - Ken Gushi For 2013, 86FEST II presented by Turn14 Distribution took over Auto Club Speedway in Southern California, attracting more than 240 Scion FR-Ss and Subaru BRZs, 40 AE86 Corollas and over 4,000 enthusiasts. 86FEST wowed its attendees with a massive vendor village, consisting of over 80 companies offering the latest advances in aftermarket performance parts and accessories.

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While a number of spectators gathered trackside to watch their friends participate in the 86FEST autocross experience, most attendees were in the vendor village busy shopping for parts and participating in the 86FEST Parts Raffle. For two years running, the 86FEST Raffle has remained the most popular element of the show, providing attendees with the chance to take home over $15,000 in performance parts and accessories from top name brands like Hawk Performance, HRE Wheels, Innovate Motorsports, Vortech Superchargers, GReddy and Jackson Racing, to name a few.

Daryl Sampson, Marketing Manager at Turn 14 Distribution, one of the nation’s largest performance parts wholesale distributors, recognized how 86FEST offers a unique, large-scale event that gives brands the opportunity to connect to enthusiasts, taking a great deal of interest in 86FEST and the popularity of the 86 platform.

“We were really excited to brand our company within the 86 community and show support for our vendors – speed shops all over the nation who sell parts for these cars,” Sampson said.

“The show is fantastic, it’s a really great crowd.

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Cody Currie said, “We knew we had to be involved [with 86FEST]. This is such an enthusiastic crowd – real car people – who understand the need to upgrade their brakes to improve their car’s performance.”

Hawk Communications Director, Carrie Fisher added, “We have so many applications for the FR-S, BRZ and all the older Toyotas that are popular with this growing market segment. We felt it was very important for the Hawk Performance brand to be involved and support this type of enthusiast event.”

Thousands of prospective owners attended 86FEST with the sole purpose of experiencing the culture surrounding the car, researching the latest parts offerings and talking to current members of the community. Of the hundreds of owners who attended, many showed off their cars and participated in

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the autocross, while others purchased new upgrades at special, show-only prices.

Attendees shot tons of photos and videos, uploading thousands of them to their social circles and engaging in the social contests offered by many of the official sponsors.

If you don't already know how popular the 86/ FR-S platform is from the number of magazine covers it has appeared on over the last year, the sheer number of parts and accessories available from every major aftermarket manufacturer are a great indication, especially given the car is just a little more than a year old.

Alvendia and Tidwell knew when Toyota and Subaru introduced the 86 platform that 86FEST would be popular, but they had no idea it would become this popular this soon.

“Compared to its inaugural year, 86FEST has grown a lot,” Alvendia said. “This time around, we were able to spread the event out a little more, so people weren’t as closely packed in, and that has worked well. We wanted to spread the cars around so the car owners could easily interact with all the vendor that set up booths. I have been to automotive events all over the world, and our event has more [FR-Ss and BRZs] than I have ever seen in one spot.”

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Despite the distance, cars came from all over the United States, including race cars, track cars, show cars, enthusiast cars and every SEMA FR-S/BRZ. Beyond the cars, vendors and models, there were also racing stars. Formula Drift pro driver Ken Gushi – the poster boy for Scion’s FR-S print and TV campaigns – was in attendance for the second year in a row.

“Last year we really didn’t know what to expect and, in the end, the result was really overwhelming and we decided to plan a greater presence this year,” he said. “The crowds were great and we saw the overall support of the community for the FR-S/BRZ twins. So we knew that coming back to 86Fest this year would be that much bigger.”

Gushi’s team, GReddy Performance, had a great display as they brought out his race car and personal street car.

After the success of 86Fest II, it is clear this can't just be called a car meet. It is something that even general enthusiasts are circling on their calendars. The quality of onand off-track competitions, the showcases and events throughout the weekend reveal a level of preparedness and execution from lessons learned.

Thankful for the fan support and amazing atmosphere, Alvendia said, “We look forward to growing this event and thank everyone for their suggestions, feedback, and participation in making 86Fest a success this year and for years to come!”

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CONSTRUCTION: One-piece SIZES: 17”, 18” WIDTHS: 8” OFFSETS (MM): +42 BOLT PATTERNS: 5x100, 5x108, 5x110, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISHES: Mirror machined face with gloss black accents

CONSTRUCTION: One-piece cast SIZES: 15”, 16”, 17”, 18” WIDTHS: 6.5”, 7”, 7.5”, 8” OFFSETS (MM): 38, 40, 42, 45, 50 BOLT PATTERNS: 4x100, 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISHES: Hyper Silver, Matte Black, Matte Gunmetal (special order)

CONSTRUCTION: One-piece MAT cast SIZES: 17”, 18” WIDTHS: 8”, 8.5”, 9”, 9.5” OFFSETS (MM): 15, 25, 32, 35, 40, 42, 45, 50 BOLT PATTERNS: 5x100, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISHES: Hyper Silver, Gunmetal

CONSTRUCTION: Three-piece SIZES: 18”, 19" WIDTHS: 8” to 14” OFFSETS (MM): +20 to +75 BOLT PATTERNS: 5x100 to 5x130 FINISHES: Custom

From $175 | hawkperfromance.com CONSTRUCTION: One-piece SIZES: 18" WIDTHS: 8” OFFSETS (MM): 35, 42 BOLT PATTERNS: 5x100, 5x108, 5x114.3 FINISHES: Black, Silver, Gray

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WHEELS HRE WHEELS FF01 FLOWFORM WHEELS From $2,900/set | hrewheels.com

KONIG INTEGRAM

KONIG OVERTSTEER

LORENZO WL036

NICHE VERONA M150

CONSTRUCTION: One-piece cast flow formed SIZES: 19”, 20” WIDTHS: 8.5”, 9.5” OFFSETS (MM): +30, +43.5 BOLT PATTERNS: 5x100 FINISHES: Anthracite, Fog, Gold Rush, Hyper Yellow, IPA, Liquid Black, Liquid Silver, Racer Orange, Redline, Sky Blue, Tarmac, Tequila Lime

From $295 | konigwheels.com

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From $291 | lorenzowheels.com

CONSTRUCTION: One-piece flow formed SIZES: 17", 18", 19" WIDTHS: 8”, to 10” OFFSETS (MM): 27 to 45 BOLT PATTERNS: 5x100, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISHES: Matte black, Matte graphite

CONSTRUCTION: One-piece SIZES: 16”, 17”, 18”,19” WIDTH: 7.5” to 9.5” OFFSETS (MM): 22 - 45 BOLT PATTERNS: 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3 FINISHES: Gloss Black, Opal, White

CONSTRUCTION: One-piece SIZES: 18", 20", 22" WIDTHS: 8", 8.5", 9", 10", 11" OFFSETS (MM): +15, +18, +38, +40 PATTERNS: 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x115, 5x120 FINISHES: Gloss black milled

Contact for pricing | nicheroadwheels.com CONSTRUCTION: One-piece SIZES: 17”, 18”, 19”, 20” WIDTHS: 8”, 9”, 9.5” OFFSETS (MM): N/A BOLT PATTERNS: 5x100, 5x114.3 FINISHES: Matte black, Machined w/ dark tint

PAT CYR HSD SCION FR-S

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MOTEGI FF7

MSR AGGRESSIVE FITMENT SERIES 228

NICHE BS-11

NICHE MILAN

From $800 | nicheroadwheels.com

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$500 | nicheroadwheels.com

CONSTRUCTION: Two-piece SIZES: 16”, 17”, 18” WIDTHS: 7”, 7.5” OFFSETS (MM): +42 to +45 BOLT PATTERNS: 4x100, 4x114.3, 5x100, 5x114.3 FINISHES: Silver, Black, Gunmetal

CONSTRUCTION: Two-piece SIZES: 15" WIDTHS: 7", 8", 9" OFFSETS (MM): 15, 20, 25 and custom order BOLT PATTERNS: 4x100, 5x114.3, 5x114.3 FINISHES: Green, Blue, Gold, Silver, Red, Paintable raw finish

COMPETITION BRED 16 WAY REBOUND AND COMPRESSION ADJUSTABILITY The HSD MonoPro coilover is exactly what the performance tuning scene has been crying out for. The MonoPro series coilovers offer the most features and the best quality for under $1350. HSD Coilovers use a Monotube damper design favoured by high end suspension companies and each kit is TUV approved. This level of quality and performance is usually found on much more expensive suspension products.

HIGH QUALITY MONOTUBE DAMPERS

Cheaper aftermarket dampers use a twintube design with low pressure gas whereas our Monotube damper design uses large diameter pistons and a much higher gas pressure to better stabilise the oil within, even under extreme and prolonged use.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

A very wide range of height adjustment is possible without affecting the spring pre-load or the damper stroke length. So whether you want sporty or totally slammed, you still get the full performance of the damper.

FULLY ADJUSTABLE DAMPING

Our 16 Stage damping adjustment allows quick, easy and accurate control of the damping so you can tune it to suit your style and setup. Set to soft for your daily drive, then quickly switch to hard for track days or competition use.

CONSTRUCTION: Two-piece SIZES: 20" WIDTHS: 9", 10.5" OFFSETS (MM): +28 to +44 BOLT PATTERNS: Custom 4- and 5-lug patterns FINISHES: Custom

CONSTRUCTION: One-piece SIZES: 19", 20", 22" WIDTHS: 8.5", 9.5", 10", 10.5" OFFSETS (MM): 15, 20, 25, 27, 30, 34, 35, 38, 40, 45, 48, 50 BOLT PATTERNS: 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x115, 5x120, 5x130 FINISHES: Satin black, Titanium, Silver

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HSD MONOPRO SERIES

PILLOW BALL TOP MOUNTS

Our coilovers come with Anodised Aluminium top mounts with integrated heavy duty noise-free pillowball bearings all round. A wide range of camber adjustment is included on front strut models.

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOR YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED HSD DEALER PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

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OZ ALLEGGERITA HLT

PHATFUX DTF

TENZO R WHEELS TZ.SEVEN

$299 | ozracing.com

From $125 | phatfux.com

CONSTRUCTION: One-piece SIZES: 16", 17”, 18” WIDTHS: 7”, 8”, 9”, 10”, 11” OFFSETS (MM): +37, +43, +44, +48, +57, +63, +65 BOLT PATTERNS: 4x100, 5x100, 5x130 FINISHES: Race white, Matte black, Matte graphite silver, Titanium tech, Matte red, Race gold, Acid green, Matte blue, Orange

CONSTRUCTION: One-piece SIZES: 15", 17", 18" WIDTHS: 8", 9", 10" OFFSETS: 15, 20, 25 BOLT PATTERNS: 4x100, 4x114.3, 5x114.3 FINISHES: Matte bronze, Matte gun metal

From $199 | tenzoracingsports.com

TSW AMAROO

ULTRA MOTORSPORTS 245 SPLINE CUV

WORK WHEELS EMOTION CR ULTIMATE

Contact for pricing | ultrawheel.com

From $290 | workwheelsusa.com

Fro m $ 3 6 0 | tsw. c o m CONSTRUCTION: Two-piece SIZES: 18”, 19”, 20” WIDTHS: 8”, 8.5”, 9”, 9.5”, 10.5” OFFSETS (MM): +15, +20, +27, +30, +32, +35, +39, +40, +43 BOLT PATTERNS: 5x100, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISHES: Matte black, Silver w/ brushed face and chrome stainless lip

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CONSTRUCTION: One-piece aluminum SIZES: 17”, 18” WIDTHS: 8” OFFSETS (MM): +35 BOLT PATTERNS: 5x110, 5x114.3, 5x115, 5x120, 5x127 FINISHES: PVD, Satin Black w/diamond accents

CONSTRUCTION: One-piece SIZES: 18", 19", 20" WIDTHS: 8", 8.5", 9.5", 10" OFFSETS (MM): +20, +32, +37, +45 BOLT PATTERNS: 5x110, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISHES: Matte black, Machined face, Charcoal, Bronze

CONSTRUCTION: One-piece SIZES: 15", 16", 17", 18", 19" WIDTHS: 5" to 11" OFFSETS (MM): Various BOLT PATTERNS: 4x98 to 4x114.3, 5x100 to 5x120 FINISHES: Matte bronze, Matte black, White, GT silver, WORK metal buff

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INTERIOR

BUYERS GUIDE L E G E N D

Scions are noted for their great exterior styling and performance upgrade options, and the interior is no different. Keep it stylish and functional with gauges, seats and everything in between!

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AUTO-TECH INTERIORS EZPOD CENTER METER POD $110 | autotechinteriors.com - 52 mm to 60 mm gauges - Designed to sit directly on top of the stock steering column - Maintains tilt and swivel features for adjustability - Perfectly contoured - Uses double sided tape to secure on the original steering column - Blue, chrome, and carbon face plates available FR-S iQ

AUTO-TECH INTERIORS VPOD $40 | autotechinteriors.com

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BUDDY CLUB SPEC BUCKET SEAT $450 | buddyclub.us

- Direct fit cradle replacement for the vent allows for up to a 60 mm gauge to be inserted next to the steering wheel - Maintains use of the vent thanks to a slotted rim - Installation is clean, simple, and quick

- Designed to give full support for any driving condition - Suede materials are used on key areas to avoid premature wear and tear - High quality fiber mesh material used for seating surface - Wool mat used on the back for better air circulation - Seat weighs only 11 lbs.

- Buckle frame technology for superior strength

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PASSWORD:JDM BRASS SHIFT KNOB TYPE I $60 | passwordjdm.com - Weighs 375 grams (0.83 lbs.)

- Ergonomically designed for perfect driving feel - PWJDM designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house - Machined from a solid piece of brass - Metric 10x1.5 pitch - Better counterweight and the shift is easier - Colormatched options

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MOMO EAGLE STEERING WHEEL $270 | momousa.com - 350 mm wheel diameter - 26 mm grip diameter - Top grain black leather and Airleather insert - Anthracite spokes and button - MOMO hub is required for installation

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SCHROTH PROFI III-6 HANS HARNESS $395 | schrothracing.com

TAKATA RACING 4 BOLT HARNESS

- Profi style T-bar sub strap with snap-in end fittings throughout - Allows for bolt-in bracketry to be used, or to wrap around bars in the rollcage - HANS specific shoulder belts for safer and more comfortable HANS use - Anchor points are moveable to achieve perfect installation geometry - Perfect for someone who still needs a 3-inch lap belt, but wants the added safety of HANS specific shoulder belts

$375 | takataracing.com - Includes exclusive TAKATA aluminum multi-point release cam-lock bundle - Features specialized bendable stainless steel bolt-on brackets - Shoulder belt attachment brackets are wrapped and can be removed - Option for added anti-sub strap to create 6-point belt

JPM CUSTOM COACHWORKS STITCHED ALCANTARA GAUGE CLUSTER HOOD $110 | jpmcoachworks.com - Stitched Alcantara and simulated leather gauge cluster - Sporty addition for the true enthusiast - Handcrafted in small batches from factory-matched materials - Pre-installed onto brand new OEM gauge cluster hoods - Double-stitched heavy weight polyester thread for maximum colorfastness, durability and a strong aesthetic

JPM CUSTOM COACHWORKS ALCANTARA OR LEATHER 6MT SHIFT BOOT $60 | turn14.com - Bespoke shift boot for 6-speed manual FR-S - Handcrafted factory matched Alcantara or Italian leather - Features double-stitched heavy-weight polyester thread for maximum colorfastness, durability and a strong aesthetic - Built beyond factory specifications *All prices USD

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FIVE:AD 4-PIECE BODY KIT

$1,045 | fivead.net

$1,045 | fivead.net

- Front lip spoiler - Rear valance (left/right spats) - Side skirts - Optional rear spoiler - Pre-painted factory color option ($845)

- Front lip spoiler - Rear valance - Side skirts - Installation instructions - Pre-painted factory color option ($845)

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ML24 AERO LIP KIT AND WIDE BODY SET $ 3 , 9 9 9 | m l 24 . n e t - Handmade fiberglass kit - Includes Aero Lip Kit and front/rear wide body fender arches - Vehicle appears 1.25-in. lower than OEM - Suits 18-in. straight-wall or 19-in. stretched/low-pro tires - Wing and wheel set sold separately

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ML24 AERO LIP KIT $ 2 , 2 9 9 | m l 24 . n e t - Handmade fiberglass kit - Front lip - Side skirts (l/r) - X2 rear bumper skirts - Vehicle appears 1.25-in. lower than OEM

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PASSWORD:JDM DRY CARBON FIBER PROGRESSIVE REAR DECK WING $ 74 9 | p a s s w o r d j d m . c o m - Performs like a wing rather than a spoiler - Integrated Gurney flap - Integrated dry carbon end plates - Weighs just 2.68 lbs.

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LIGHTING

BUYERS GUIDE L E G E N D

While your vehicle's exterior lighting serves an obvious purpose, the options available today deliver plenty of style too, especially for Scion. It's important to see and be seen when driving at night, but there's no reason your ride can't look good too.

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ANZO G2 PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS $303 | anzousa.com - CAD for innovative, trend-setting design - Changes the look of your vehicle in 30 minutes - DOT compliant - Available in black and chrome housings - OEM-style weather-tight connections and wire harnesses - Simple plug-and-play installation FR-S iQ

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ORACLE FLEXIBLE LED LIGHTING From $5.58 | oraclelights.com - Draws very little power - Comes with a self-adhesive 3M backing for ease of installation inside or out - Strips are sold by the foot - Connect to any 12 V source - Long life expectancy

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DEPO LED TAIL LAMP $449.95 | maxzone.com - Developed by DEPO and Tom’s - Factory-style harnesses - Plug-n-play compatibility (no cutting or splicing wires)

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SPYDER AUTO LED TAIL LIGHTS Contact for pricing | spyderauto.com - Precision optical lens for each LED project better light wave.

- High precision intelligent auto light up controller.

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SPEC-D TUNING BLACK HOUSING HALO PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS $350 | specdtuning.com

SYLVANIA ZEVO LED FOG DRL $299 | sylvania.com - Industry’s first high performance for light with unique “C” shaped light guide - Offers a modern LED look while delivering street-legal OEM performance - Automatically adjusts to day or night conditions with no extra switches - Fully sealed - Tested to withstand extensive weather and washing

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- Intense light beam concentration - Latest in styling and design - Can be used with stock replacement bulbs for ease of use - Provide an upgraded Euro look on your car - Blue or clear projectors lenses available

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LUMENS HIGH PERFORMANCE LIGHTING MBD48 LED LIGHT BAR Contact for pricing | lumenshid.com - Outstanding light output - Various bar lengths, three unique beam patterns - Fits in the mouth of your bumper - Solid housing construction with deep heat sinks - Stainless steel mounting brackets for versatile installation

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WINJET PROJECTOR DRL HEAD LIGHTS $800 | winjetinc.com - designed to improve the looks and visibility for your FR-S - made with OEM standard quality and are designed for stock lights direct replacement - available in Black and Clear

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WINJET LED TAIL LIGHTS $600 | winjetinc.com - enhances the looks of your FR-S - made in high quality materials to ensure appearance, durability and fitment - available in Glossy Black

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CG DISTRIBUTION LED TAIL LIGHTS $212.50 | carid.com - Supplied with high-intensity LEDs - Provide both excellent illumination and an attractive appearance - Durable, water-resistent construction - Perfect fit and finish - All necessary hardware included *All prices USD

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SUSPENSION

BUYERS GUIDE L E G E N D

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ISC SUSPENSION COILOVER KITS AND REAR ADJUSTABLE CONTROL ARM

- Fully adjustable control arms for correct camber settings, functional alignment and stance - 6 times stronger and stiffer than OEM arms - Coilovers offer 32-way adjustable dampening, 3 inches of height adjustability, adjustable camber and pillow ball mounts

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$1,229 | neo-motorsport.com

From $1,150 (coilover kit), $575 (control arm) | iscsuspension-na.com

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F r o m $ 3 ,1 3 7 | a i r l i f t c o m p a n y. c o m - 30-level damping adjustable, monotube, threaded body shocks - Provides a drop of up to approximately 6 inches - 8 different presets to tailor your ride height - Raise on start feature - Learns you vehicle to provide incredible accuracy - System will alert you to a leak, low pressure, communication failure, or valve problems - Extremely detailed instruction manual for easy installation

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$2,350 | airwerksusa.com - Combines the track-minded coilover with a show car air suspension setup - Comes with 12-way adjustable monotube dampers fully threaded to allow for 2 inches of static travel* - Synthetic rubber air springs allows for an additional 3 to 5 inches of travel* - Application-based kits allow for user-friendly installation - Spherical pillow ball mount/camber plate upgrades available on certain models *Varies depending on application FR-S

RACELAND COILOVERS $369 | racelandus.com

HOTCHKIS SPORT SUSPENSION SPORT ADJUSTABLE SWAY BARS $495 | hotchkis.net - Offers dramatically improved handling and superior driver control - Features a lightweight 25.4 mm 2-way adjustable front bar - Designed in conjunction with a 19 mm 4-way adjustable blade style rear bar - Both bars feature a durable powder coat finish, greasable bushings, and high articulation heim joint end links for the rear

KW COILOVER KIT V2 $1,800 | kw-suspension.com - Damping technology with individually adjustable rebound - Individually height adjustable - Adjustment parameters approved by the German Technical Control Board (TUV) - Fully finished complete solution - High-quality components for long durability - Comprehensive documentation for easy use - Lowers the vehicle 0.6 to 2 inches on the front axle and 1.2 to 2.2 inches on the rear

- Allow you to easily adjust your ride height from 1 to 3 inches below OEM - More aggressive stance and a lower centre of gravity - Experience an increase in handling and performance while maintaining comfortable ride quality - Designed and road tested to achieve a perfect balance of street comfort and increased performance to enhance the stability and grip of your vehicle - Shocks are perfectly matched to the included springs to achieve optimum damping abilities - Backed by an unmatched 2-year warranty *All prices USD

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SPECIALTY PRODUCTS COMPANY ADJUSTABLE REAR CAMBER ARM AND TOE KIT Contact for pricing | specprod.com - Lower rear camber arm provides ±2.0° of rear camber change, 1.5° fixed toe change - xAxis sealed flex joint performs like a pillow joint but lasts like an OE joint - Easy to adjust with a cam located at the outboard end of the arm - Only kit on the market to include an offset toe bushing to increase the range of your factory toe cam - Stamped construction

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ST SUSPENSIONS COILOVER KIT $1,000 | stsuspensions.com - Lowers the vehicle 20 to 50 mm on the front and rear axle - Retains enough travel to handle maximum load and dynamic loads during driving - Features preset dampening rates - Creates an optimized balance of sportiness, comfort, and safety - Constructed of zinc-plated, threaded strut housings - Utilizes a compression bumpstop with integrated dust boot for additional ride comfort and long term durability - Pass stringent German TUV safety and quality testing standards

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TANABE SUSTEC FRONT UNDER BRACE From $118 | tanabe-usa.com - Features a double I-beam design which achieves high rigidity without excessive weight - High-grade aluminum bracing increases vehicle stability and balance by tying together crucial structural points under the car - Noticeable gains in balance and stability are gained after installation - Reduces chassis flex and other unwanted behavior

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TEIN S.TECH LOWERING SPRINGS From $280 | tein.com - Progressive spring rate design - Developed to be used in conjunction with OEM or OEM replacement dampers - Offer approximately a 1.5-inch drop - Gives an aggressive appearance and increases road handling capability - Spring length is guaranteed not to sag more than 5mm - One-year limited warranty

TRD SWAY BAR $345 | scion.com - Provides a flatter, more stable cornering stance - Reduces front wheel slip - Helps provide greater control while preserving the secure handling of the original steering and suspension system - Limits body roll without adding harshness to the ride - Finished with durable, gloss-red powder coat, which resists corrosion while improving appearance and durability - Simple bolt-on installation - Includes synthetic chassis grease and hardware, including end links, bushings and brackets

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WHITELINE SWAY BAR LATERAL LOCK KIT $35 | whiteline.com - DIY alloy lateral locking system - Can be used on both factory and aftermarket sway bars - Easily installed, no need to remove the sway bar - Mounted directly next to the sway bar mounting points to prevent shifting or sideways movement under cornering loads - Improves sway bar effectiveness while preventing fouling of the sway bar on nearby chassis and steering components

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BRAKES

BUYERS GUIDE L E G E N D

Brake upgrades are about more than just improving stopping power on the track - they're also designed to improve braking performance in regular, day-to-day driving conditions. And let's face it - these kits look a lot better on your ride than vanilla factory components.

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DBA BRAKES 4000 / 5000 SERIES XS DRILLED & SLOTTED ROTORS From $157 | dbausa.com - High carbon-alloy iron - Thermal stability profiling for constant extreme heat cycles - Exceptional late braking - Unique venting structure - Show-quality look

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HAWK PERFORMANCE HPS HIGH PERFORMANCE STREET BRAKE PADS (HB629) $78 | hawkperformance.com - Unique ferro-carbon formula - Higher coefficient of friction over stock - 20 to 40% more stopping power and higher resistance to brake fade than most pads - Aerospace quality and motorsport severe friction technology - Limited lifetime warranty

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R1 CONCEPTS PREMIER SERIES CROSS-DRILLED & SLOTTED BRAKE ROTORS

From $1,550 | ksportusa.com - Greatly reduces brake fade - Continually cools and refreshes brake pad surface - Easy installation with minimal tools required - 2-piece floating disc assembly reduces weight and stops thermal stresses on the braking surface - Opposed caliper piston design greatly improves pad wear and caliper rigidity over OEM - Stainless steel brake lines stop expansion under pressure

From $158.98 | r1concepts.com - Drilled holes provides maximum air circulation for increased cooling - Diamond slots reduce debris and prevent pad glazing - Chamfered holes for increased durability - Double disc ground finish reduces rotor vibration - Black electro-coated for rust protection - 11- to 17-in. rotors

TRD BIG BRAKE KIT Contact for pricing | toyotaracing.com/trd - Track-proven performance - Patented internal rotor design for air flow - Full ABS compatibility - Cross-drilled rotors - Kevlar-ceramic brake pads - Scion part replacement warranty (12 mo/12,000 km)

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NEO MOTORSPORT F-403 BRAKE CALIPER $1,285 | neo-motorsport.com - Lightweight construction (4.6 lbs.)

- Precision CNC machined - 6-piston staggered design (3632-28 mm) - Aluminum pistons with multilayer internal seals - 100% AL-6067 aluminum alloy

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WILWOOD FORGED NARROW SUPERLITE BIG BRAKE KIT $1,853 (front), $1,853 (rear) | wilwood.com - 6-piston front calipers (FNSL6R) , 4-piston rear (FNSL4R) - Simplified installation - Full compatibility with OE master cylinder output and ABS function - Optional caliper finishes and rotor designs - Retain full use of OE parking brake - Complimentary style and increased performance *All prices USD

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FORCED INDUCTION

BUYERS GUIDE L E G E N D

Getting power from your engine is one thing, but when you want to take your performance to the next level, equipping it with a supercharger or turbo kit will get you there. Here are some key essentials to transform your car into the ultimate weapon.

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BLITZ COMPRESSOR SUPERCHARGER KIT $4,830 | blitzpowerusa.com

AEM PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS TRU-BOOST BOOST CONTROLLER GAUGE $329 | aemelectronics.com - Combines the simplicity of a manual boost controller with the added ease of adjusting boost levels through a gauge interface - No external interface required for set up - Onboard 29 psi pressure sensor, pressure tested to 100 psi - Built-in overboost protection with two timed shutdown levels - Two user selectable boost settings with peak boost memory - Competition use only

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- Increase output by approximately 50 hp - Sharp engine response at any rpm range - Complete bolt-on kit - Responsive even under heavy loads - Improved fuel mileage by introducing the compressor electric clutch - Electric clutch activation point can be chosen by the driver

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$227 | blitzpowerusa.com - Employs the Dual Drive system succeeded from the Super Sound BOV DD - Employs high quality aluminum die-cast for the body - Ensures heat dissipation by designing the body and funnel with ribs - Creates a sharp sound by adopting the Venturi effect - Defric-coated piston makes for smooth movement even under dusty conditions - Large 36 mm diameter valve with special rubber seal ensures outstanding sealing ability - Recirculation flanges are available in three diameter sizes

GARRETT GTX3067R Contact for pricing | turbobygarrett.com - fully-machined 10-blade compressor wheel - Dual Ball bearing oil and water-cooled CHRA - Ported compressor shroud to increase surge resistance - Ideal for engines that are 1.8L to 3.0L and make anywhere from 275hp to 500hp

- 50 to 60 mm stainless steel valve - Solid boost holding abilities keep - Prevents even the highest flowing turbos from overboosting - 30% smaller than the previous GT Wastegate for fitment in even the tightest engine bays - Includes V-bands, mounting flanges, additional springs to adjust the wastegate release pressure

- Ships with a 9 psi spring in the wastegate that supports 250 to 330 hp - Actively supports up to 450 hp - Complete with all items needed to pressurize your intake manifold properly - Includes complete plug-n-play fuel and engine management systems - Components constructed of stainless steel to prevent corrosion - Features a genuine Garrett T3/ T04E turbocharger and lightweight aluminum intercooler - Featured in the 2013 Scion Tuner Challenge

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INNOVATE MOTORSPORTS TWIN-SCREW SUPERCHARGER SYSTEM

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- Newly designed, reverse revolution GTS7040L Supercharger - Increases horsepower and torque by approximately 30% - Great performance at the mid to high RPM level due to more than 25kgf/m at the wide range of RPM (from 4700 to 6800 RPM) - Includes supercharger assembly, hardware, suction pipe, blow-off valve, and intercooler assembly - Suitable for a reliable daily driving setup

- Includes Innovate’s proprietary twin-screw supercharger, high performance aluminum intake manifold, molded intake tubing and all necessary hardware - Bolt-on installation can be completed with simple hand tools - Installs like original equipment (pre-cut vacuum hoses, black powder coating, pre-assembled supercharger intake manifold assembly) - OEM air box and MAF sensor location are retained

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DEZOD MOTORSPORTS TC2 TURBO SYSTEM

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M7 JAPAN HYPER SOUND BLOWOFF VALVE TYPE GT-7 (UNIVERSAL) $275 | m7japan.com - Employs the dual drive system - Relieves compressor surge without reducing compressor speed - Funnel and body with ribs ensures heat dissipation - Creates sharp sound using Venturi effect - Employs high quality die-cast aluminum - Improves performance and response - Increases life of the turbocharger

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STS TURBO INC. BOLT-ON TURBO SYSTEM From $3,995 | ststurbo.com

- will deliver 100+ whp/torque increase - improved response and fuel economy - no increase in under- hood temperature - no change in ground clearance; weather will not affect turbo system

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TREADSTONE TURBOCHARGER SYSTEMS From $2,650 | treadstoneperformance. com - True O.E. bolt-on turbo kit requires no "hacking" to install - Mounts to existing factory positions and maintains all optional equipment including a/c - Journal bearing turbocharger (T3/T4 Hybrid or custom T04E) - Available to tune with AEM FIC with plugand-play harness - Treadstone intercooler system, powdercoated intercooler piping, Evolution wastegate assembly, Raptor bypass / BOV assembly - Up to 140 hp gain

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TIAL MVS-A WASTEGATE Contact for pricing | tialsport.com - Designed specifically for motorsport applications that can't utilize the water cooling ports on the standard MV-S wastegate - High temp NiCrFe-based alloy for longer product life - High-temp silicone Nomex reinforced actuator diaphragm - 17-7 PH stainless steel actuator spring gives consistent pressure at high temperature - Color anodized aluminum actuator (Silver, Red, Blue, Purple, Black) - Integrated -4 AN water cooling ports cycle a small amount of coolant through the actuator top to keep temperatures down in extreme conditions - V-band inlet and outlet make install easy, flanges and clamps are included

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VORTECH SUPERCHARGER KIT

Contact for pricing | turbosmartusa.com

- Complete system with V-3 H67B supercharger and air/ air charge cooler, black finish - Gear-driven centrifugal supercharger, designed specifically for the FA20 Boxer engine - Features internal oil reservoir, meaning no connection between the oil pan and the compression gear case required - Technologically advanced, high-efficiency 5-axis machined billet impeller and highdiffusion housing - Airbox and filter housing designed for additional flow while retaining the factory cold air ram intake

- Second-gen complete boost management system - Now standard with 60 psi max boost operating pressure - Control, monitor, map and compensate six levels of boost - Control water spray, methanol or nitrous injection - Manage shift/warning lights and read/ monitor RPM - Available in black/silver, black/black and white/black

$5,687 | vortechsuperchargers.com

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VORTECH MAXFLOW RACE BOV UPGRADE ASSEMBLY $447 | vortechsuperchargers.com - Produces signature “blow-off” sound between shifts - Direct bolt-on replacement for Vortech FR-S systems - Aluminum discharge tube (black powdercoat finish) with bypass flange mount attached - Also includes billet Vortech Race blow-off valve (black anodized finish) with gasket and mounting hardware - Uses existing coupling sleeves, clamps, and bypass signal hose from the FR-S supercharger system

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INJEN SP SERIES SHORT RAM INTAKE SYSTEM

$300 | aemintakes.com

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- Improved power gains - Improved throttle response - Enhanced driving sound - Washable/reusable air filter - Up to 100,000 miles of use before cleaning needed - Easy to clean - Lifetime limited warranty

- Improves air flow to the engine - MR Technology tuning process ensures optimum air/fuel ratio - Increases horsepower - Improves acceleration and fuel economy - Easy installation - Mandrel-bent 6061 aluminum intake pipe for smooth airflow - Limited lifetime warranty

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AIRAID MXP-SERIES COLD AIR INTAKE SYSTEM $197 | airaid.com - Replaces everything after the throttle body - Large, smooth path for cold air to be directed to the engine - Option to delete the factory sound tube with a trick billet plug - Massive 170 mm handmade filter - MAF sensor with built-in velocity stack promotes airflow - No additional tuning needed once installation is complete - No-hassle lifetime warranty tC

- Unique design relocates intake to allow for a huge filter - Produces up to 9 hp and 7 lb-ft of torque - Outflows factory intake by 42% - Washable/reusable conical air filter - Molded plastic tube directs air with improved volumetric efficiency - 100% polyurethane filter for long life and multiple cleanings

K&N 69 SERIES TYPHOON AIR INTAKE SYSTEM $280 | knfilters.com - Built for performance and show - Mandrel-bent aluminum tube induction system - Dramatically reduces intake restriction - Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque - Million-mile limited warranty iQ

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RACELAND SCION TC COLD AIR INTAKE $119 | racelandus.com - Increases airflow - Noticeable increase in horsepower and torque - Improved throttle response and power - Lightweight aluminum, paint sealed - High-quality clamps and silicone connection hoses - Stainless steel reinforced sport air filter - Satisfaction guarantee, twoyear warranty

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WEAPON-R SECRET WEAPON INTAKE

$475 | scion.com

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- Dyno-tested to deliver more horsepower and torque - Brings cooler, denser air to your engine - Features a low-restriction, reusable air filter in a special TRDdesigned enclosure - 50-state emissions legal - Better acceleration and pulling power

- SW1 air filter tuned velocity stack increases velocity and decreases turbulence - Two different air velocity profiles travelling at different speeds - Increases air volume and speed to the engine, feeding the engine three times more air than conventional intake systems - Mandrel-bent 6061 high-quality aluminum - Million-mile limited warranty *All prices USD

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BORLA REAR SECTION EXHAUST SYSTEM

$1,350 | blitzpowerusa.com | optionsauto.com

- Installs using factory flange after the muffler - Flows 128 cfm more than factory - 5.6 dB louder than factory - 3.5-in. rolled edge polished stainless steel oval tips - Delivers quality, sound and performance gains and enhanced fuel economy - Backed by an unsurpassed written million-mile warranty

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CORSA PERFORMANCE CAT-BACK EXHAUST SYSTEM $1,305 | corsaperformance.com - 2.5-in. cat-back - Dual rear exit with single 4.5-in.

Polished Pro-Series tips - Average 4.5% hp gain over stock - Patented Reflective Sound Cancellation technology provides aggressive sound and drone-free cruising

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MAGNAFLOW CAT-BACK EXHAUST SYSTEM

$ 5 24 | f l ow m a s te r m u f f l e rs . c o m

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- Stainless steel construction - Dyno tuned for maximum performance - Refined performance tone - Mandrel bent piping - 50 state emissions legal - Deep performance tone - Lifetime limited warranty

- Dyno tested - Performance gains in both horsepower and torque - Smooth, deep tone - Easy to install - Mandrel-bent - 100% welded - Lifetime warranty

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BLITZ NUR-SPEC C-TI CAT-BACK EXHAUST SYSTEM - Fuses a titanium tailpipe with a stainless SUS304 exhaust system - Engineered from mandrel-bent SUS304 grade polished stainless steel - Computer controlled precision fishtail welding - Maximum performance and amazing appearance - Maintains an acceptable JASMA regulation complaint exhaust note

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DC SPORTS CAT-BACK EXHAUST SYSTEM $380 | dcsports.com - T304 stainless steel construction resists corrosion - Mandrel bent for optimum flow - TIG-welded by hand - Muffler core has a straightthrough design for top power output - Dyno-tuned for maximum performance - Lets out an aggressive exhaust sound that stays within 95 dB noise restrictions

HKS HI-POWER REAR SECTION EXHAUST SYSTEM

FT-86 SPEEDFACTORY SF CATTED UEL HEADER

$ 4 9 5 | m o t o v i c i t y. c o m

- Gain 12 hp and 18 lb-ft in the infamous torque “dip” - Peak power gain of 14 hp and 5 lb-ft without ECU tuning - 1.75-in. OD exhaust runners flow into 4 to 1 merge collector and exit into 2.5-in. OD catalytic converter - Stock under tray bolts right in after install - Includes OEM metal 2.5-in. gasket for overpipe section, Grimmspeed header gaskets, Laffy Taffy and hardware - Lifetime warranty against cracks or other defects

- Allows engine to breathe by replacing the restrictive stock muffler - Coated stainless steel piping to keep exhaust gases cool and contained - Bolt-on, does not require any modification - Greater flow, higher rpm power gains

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Clutch technology continues to reinvent the way we shift. Here are some of the hottest products to help you increase response, shift faster and perform better than ever before.

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$496 | centerforce.com

$499 | clutchmasters.com

- Features ACT’s most popular Heavy Duty pressure plate - Exclusive diaphragm design to increase clamp load, reduce deflection, and maximize clutch life - Diaphragms endure a four-stage heat-treating process for unparalleled performance - 6-pad race disc features a spring-centre to properly damp torsional vibrations and resist failure under harsh conditions - Engagement is harsher, but shifting is faster - Recommended for larger clutch sizes to absorb more heat - High horsepower street or race use

- Patented centrifugal weight, dual-friction clutch and ball bearing pressure plate designs - Light pedal effort - High quality friction material - Increased holding capacity - Smooth engagement - Engineered as a street clutch, but can be used in mild competition applications

- High performance street system - 70% holding capacity over stock - Heavy-duty reinforced pressure plate - High-leverage pressure ring design - Sprung hub/cushioned disc - Steel-backed organic friction material

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CUSCO COPPER CLUTCH KIT $787 | cucousainc.com - Prevents damage to the gearbox under severe sport driving - Excellent release and sharp, clear operation - Weighs 38% less than OEM - Great pedal feel and smooth engagement - Highly balanced, smooth operation and high capacity - More environmentally friendly than a traditional lead clutch

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SPEC STAGE 2 CLUTCH KIT EXEDY STAGE 1 ORGANIC CLUTCH KIT $577 | exedyusa.com - Exedy exclusive friction composition - Friction material has no need for steel backing to pass SFI burst test - High heat resins bond friction fibers - Maintains drivability of an OEM-style disc - Increased clamp loads give the necessary capacity to handle modified engines - Pedal effort will be slightly higher because of greater clamp loads

FIDANZA QWIK-REV CLUTCH & FLYWHEEL KIT $1,051 | fidanza.com - Constructed of 6061 T6 aluminum for optimum weight reduction and tensile strength - Delivers faster acceleration - Quicker throttle response - Better vehicle braking - Increased clutch efficiency - Long lasting durability - Ideal for turbocharged or supercharged cars making serious horsepower and torque

$439 | specclutch.com - Pure Kevlar disc with steel backing - Excellent drivability - Longer life and higher torque capacity - Hub is double sprung with spring cover for flexibility - Heat-treated components for strength and durability - Best for moderately modified, daily driven tCs

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AEM ELECTRONICS PLUG & PLAY FUEL/IGNITION CONTROLLER $611 | aemelectronics.com - Retards timing based on engine RPM and load inputs - Will not affect climate controls, dash, or other components on CANbus network - USB powered for calibration changes when removed from vehicle - Configurable load and RPM break points - Modify injector pulse width by +/- 100% - Drives high or low-impedance injectors with addition of AEM Peak & Hold Injector Drive and maintains proper AFR

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- E85 compatibility - Flow rates and set balancing in-house by DeatschWerks - Flow balanced to within 1 to 2% (flow report included) - Excellent spray pattern and atomization for optimized idle and tuning - 3-year comprehensive warranty

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CSF ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE COOLING FR-S ALL-ALUMINUM RADIATOR

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MISHIMOTO UNIVERSAL RACE EDITION INTERCOOLER J-LINE $325 | mishimoto.com - Engineered to handle 500 hp - Perfect for cars with limited front end space - Run more power without removing your crash bar - Constructed of TIG-welded 6061 aluminum - Mishimoto lifetime warranty FR-S

PASSWORD:JDM DRY CARBON FIBER COOLING PLATE $210 | passordjdm.com - Prevents air from escaping over the top of the radiator - Maximum airflow directly to your radiator - Reduced coolant temperatures during aggressive driving - Clean, uncluttered appearance - Super light, often more than twice as light as clear-coat carbon versions

UNICHIP PLUG ‘N PLAY KIT $445 | unichip.us - Adds up to 13 hp & 12 lb-ft of torque beyond gains from aftermarket parts - Plugs into stock engine sensors in minutes, no programming necessary - Each kit comes pre-mapped for specific vehicle - Internet-upgradeable for future add-ons - Fully tunable by a Unichip Custom Tuner - Removed in minutes, no installation footprint *All prices USD

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