Posts Tagged ‘scion tuning’

The Canadian tuners at SR Auto Group have released a new version of the Scion iQ that looks much better than their previous Project Pryzm. It features a new Five Axix body kit consisting of a front lip spoiler, custom side skirts, new rear valence and rear spoiler. Addition modifications include a set of lowering springs to go along with the 18-inch Sparco Assetto Gara rims wrapped in high performance tires. Performance tuning was left out, but at least Scion iQ owners now have some choices when it comes to styling.

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The guys at Speedhunters teamed up the KW suspension experts to create this 86X drift car based on the Toyota GT-86. (Also know as the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S depending on where you live) It recently participated in the Gatebil drift competition in Norway and plans to tour Europe while being driven by Fredric Aasbø. To get this car competition ready, the guys had to completely swap out the factory engine with a larger 2JZ-GTE sourced from a Toyota Supra.

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The tuners at Wald International have released a teaser of a new kit for the upcoming Toyota 86 that has taken the world by storm. In the US, this car will be known as the Scion FR-S or Subaru BRZ, while in Europe it will be called the Toyota GT 86. All in all, this looks to be the hot commodity for tuning enthusiasts and companies worldwide. Wald has released their JDM version for the Toyota 86 with a few teaser photos we have in the this article. You can see the 86 received a new front apron making it more aggressive, new side skirts, fender vents, and a few extras at the rear.

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With the upcoming market launch for the Scion FR-S approaching quickly, tuners such as Five Axis are not wasting any time. They have worked out a deal with the affordable car manufacturer to produce a new styling package that will be sold throughout Scion dealerships nationwide. This brand new aero kit was inspired by the previous Scion FR-S concept. Check out all the features and a quick teaser video after the jump.

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While Toyota is finishing up the FT-86 for production, their Scion brand of cars has released the concept of the new FR-S. Looking pretty good, the car was initially displayed at the New York International Auto Show in April, and now Ken Gushi talks about the styling to bring more hype. He currently drifts a Scion TC in Japan, but as you can tell in the video he will be ditching that car if the Scion FR-S concept goes into production. The second video has the Vice President of Scion, Jack Hollis sounding extremely excited to launch the Scion FR-S. Hit the jump to see the videos and judge for yourself if the Scion FR-S is going to be a hit or miss.

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At the New York International Auto Show, Scion released a Five Axis exclusive styling package for the 2011 Scion tC. Showcasing the unlimited possibilities available on the aftermarket, the high-end Five Axis Scion tC looks bold with an aggressive appeal. This incredible street look was achieved with a wide body conversion kit adding four inches to both sides, and a unique House of Color custom paint job in Bloodshot red. Furthermore, the custom Scion rides on Tein adjustable coilovers, a TRD big brake kit, and large 20-inch five AD R5:F design alloy wheels wrapped in Yokahama Advan Sport high performance tires.

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Do you remember the Ken Block videos drifting his Subaru STi for DC Shoes, and recently acquiring a new Ford Fiesta for the snow drift scene? Well now there is a new competitor on the block, Tanner Foust, in his race built Scion TC. Why they chose a Scion TC for the drift track? Beats me, but it does look good from the exterior, and is definitely spewing out clouds of smoke from the rear wheels. At least it’s not a boxy Scion xB or tiny Scion xA. Right now we just have a teaser video, however a ton of pictures from AutoBlog. They recently announced a new drift series coming in March, which will feature prospect Tanner Foust and his Scion TC taking on the dangerous road, Mulholland Drive in California.

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