Looking for a good automotive site.

[Clockwork]

So as I previously stated, I had my 2000 Camry crap out on me and so I bought a new 2011 Scion TC. Well I'm kinda interested in going the whole turbo kit route and all of that, I've seen some Scion TCs up in the 550+ HP range, and this is relevant to my interests. Only snag is that I can't do squat with cars. Can't even change my own oil filter to be honest. So I'm wondering if any of you gearheads can recommend a good automotive forum for me to lurk on where I can learn some ins and outs of car modifications, repairs, stuff like that. I'm always interested in learning new things.

 

[matefrio]

Most turbo setups will require premium gas so it's not only expensive for the kit but also for the feeding the whole life of the car.

Save the money and go to a race car driving\track driving school and increase your skills with the car you have. Then attend an Autocross event.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Have you verified that an aftermarket turbo kit will not void the warranty.....I would be very surprised.

 

[zembonez]

Check out Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

I've been a member there for some time. (started there when I had a Scion xB) It's a pretty cool site once you look past the fanboys who orgasm over anything built by Toyota and hate anything else.

 

[Clockwork]

Isn't the xB the boxy one? (I didn't say Boxxy, no Boxxy)

 

[zembonez]

Yip.

 

[matefrio]

If you just need your car to grow a pair every once in a while you could also get a wet NO2 setup. That's easier to take out if there is warranted work needed. :-)

 

[Clockwork]

Think there are many NA options if I weren't to go the Turbo option?

 

[zembonez]

tC is a pretty sporty machine right out of the box. Doing much of anything to the engine will void Toyota's warranty though.

If TRD offers a turbo kit, that would be the best way to go since they come with their own warranty plus don't void any Toyota warranty.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

tC is a pretty sporty machine right out of the box. Doing much of anything to the engine will void Toyota's warranty though.

If TRD offers a turbo kit, that would be the best way to go since they come with their own warranty plus don't void any Toyota warranty.

+1

I bought an older model tC for my step-daughter.

 

[Clockwork]

On the phone with Toyota's parts department right meow... lol

 

[zembonez]

Make sure you are sitting down when it comes time to get a price.

 

[Clockwork]

Make sure you are sitting down when it comes time to get a price.

I know, right?

Parts dude says all they have right now for a 2011 is a TRD enhanced air intake for $425 (not including labor).

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I know, right?

Parts dude says all they have right now for a 2011 is a TRD enhanced air intake for $425 (not including labor).

Kinda like a K&N I suppose.....promises, promises.

 

[zembonez]

I know, right?

Parts dude says all they have right now for a 2011 is a TRD enhanced air intake for $425 (not including labor).

Probably good for .0001 HP and more annoying underhood noise. What a bargain.

 

[Clockwork]

Probably good for .0001 HP and more annoying underhood noise. What a bargain.

He didn't have any figures on performance variation between having it or not having it. Kinda frustrating. Don't wanna void my warranty... then again, with full coverage through USAA and my financing through USAA, I think they actually have a bumper to bumper on it.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

He didn't have any figures on performance variation between having it or not having it. Kinda frustrating. Don't wanna void my warranty... then again, with full coverage through USAA and my financing through USAA, I think they actually have a bumper to bumper on it.

Even with aftermarket performance stuff on it???

 

[Clockwork]

Even with aftermarket performance stuff on it???

I shall have to conduct research.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I shall have to conduct research.

Of course I am refering to items such as a Turbo (except from TRD of course).

 

[TheDan]

550+ HP in a FWD car? Um if that's what floats your boat, man...

It's best to find a forum specific to your manufacturer. Dunno much about Toyota/Scion so I can't recommend one. For example you'll find me haunting RX8Club, The Fiat Page, and bmwe21.net because they are specific to my cars. My favorite general car forum was carnuts.us, but sadly they are gone.

Strictly European Autosport is a great Texas forum, but I don't think it'd work for you since like their name suggests, it's mainly for Euro cars. Maybe there's a Toyota owners group in TX you can contact?