the scion tc would sell better if it were a rwd car (video inside)

305pride · 03-01-2010, 04:09 PM

this video shows a couple of scion tc's that are rwd going up against a nissan gt-r. this video is from motor trend. imo i think the tc would be more attractive to me if it were rwd.

Brokinarrow · 03-01-2010, 04:11 PM

Actually, the 2011 tCs are supposed to be switching to RWD (and a Subaru boxer engine I believe).

305pride · 03-01-2010, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

Actually, the 2011 tCs are supposed to be switching to RWD (and a Subaru boxer engine I believe).

what? thats crazy. maybe it could compete against the genesis coupe.

Brokinarrow · 03-01-2010, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 305pride

what? thats crazy. maybe it could compete against the genesis coupe.

Yeah, I have no clue how much HP it will be putting out, but the RWD and boxer engine have been very consistent in the rumors I've heard.

a_Username · 03-02-2010, 04:12 PM

I believe the first tC they showed couldnt launch very well. He got a 5.0 (0-60), while getting a 12.5 in the 1/4. The 60 times seems a little off to me

Brokinarrow · 03-02-2010, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_Username

I believe the first tC they showed couldnt launch very well. He got a 5.0 (0-60), while getting a 12.5 in the 1/4. The 60 times seems a little off to me

Quite possible, I'm not even sure if I can launch mine yet. Haven't really had good road conditions to try, plus I prefer to race auto-cross more than drag

lil_chef · 03-03-2010, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_Username

I believe the first tC they showed couldnt launch very well. He got a 5.0 (0-60), while getting a 12.5 in the 1/4. The 60 times seems a little off to me

maybe they dont have tires that supply maximum grip, considering the cars are designed to be sideways 90% of the time.

a_Username · 03-04-2010, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lil_chef

maybe they dont have tires that supply maximum grip, considering the cars are designed to be sideways 90% of the time.

that could be it lol.

Brokinarrow · 03-04-2010, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lil_chef

maybe they dont have tires that supply maximum grip, considering the cars are designed to be sideways 90% of the time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_Username

that could be it lol.

i don't quite get it... you mean built for drifting?

a_Username · 03-04-2010, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

i don't quite get it... you mean built for drifting?

He's saying that the reason why this particular tC couldn't launch very well (which results in an off 0-60 time), is because the tires they equip it with mean for it too go sideways and don't supply maximum grip. But IDK about that, they seem to stick pretty well going sideways so I don't see a reason why they couldn't catch traction in a straight line.

lil_chef · 03-04-2010, 08:34 PM

driver error then? maybe the aerodynamics are hindered by the massive wide body kit and the giant spoiler?

either way the car is waaaay more capable than a 5.0 0-60. my car weighs more has less hp and tq and i have gotten 4.8's

Brokinarrow · 03-04-2010, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_Username

He's saying that the reason why this particular tC couldn't launch very well (which results in an off 0-60 time), is because the tires they equip it with mean for it too go sideways and don't supply maximum grip. But IDK about that, they seem to stick pretty well going sideways so I don't see a reason why they couldn't catch traction in a straight line.

Ah i see, thanks for clearing that up. FINALLY got my internet back up at my house and was able to watch the vid, that was pretty cool!

coolman · 03-05-2010, 12:11 AM

Cool vid, I just don't know what the purpose of bringing the GTR was for.

lil_chef · 03-05-2010, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolman

Cool vid, I just don't know what the purpose of bringing the GTR was for.

because they could.

who would have watched the video if it was just a bunch of scion tc bodied race cars?

03-01-2010, 04:11 PM	#2
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	Actually, the 2011 tCs are supposed to be switching to RWD (and a Subaru boxer engine I believe). __________________

03-02-2010, 04:12 PM	#5
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	I believe the first tC they showed couldnt launch very well. He got a 5.0 (0-60), while getting a 12.5 in the 1/4. The 60 times seems a little off to me

03-04-2010, 08:34 PM	#11
lil_chef Banned Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 1,823	driver error then? maybe the aerodynamics are hindered by the massive wide body kit and the giant spoiler? either way the car is waaaay more capable than a 5.0 0-60. my car weighs more has less hp and tq and i have gotten 4.8's

03-05-2010, 12:11 AM	#13
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	Cool vid, I just don't know what the purpose of bringing the GTR was for.