But, of course, the wildest bodykit and most flawless paintjob in the world must be complemented by the right stance and wheel fitment if the overall look is going to come together properly, so John paid very close attention to these details as well. Providing that Touring Car slammed-to-the-ground look is a set of KW Variant 2 coilovers, while the 20-inch custom Jline 11RL3 three-piece staggered wheels wrapped in Toyo Proxes T1Rs (245s up front and massive 315s out back) provide a VIP look, helping communicate Sibal and Pangilinan’s vision of a street version of a WTCC machine. The rims’ charcoal centers and gloss-black lips, behind which are tucked Brembo front and rear big brake kits, really give them a sinister look that plays off of the bright-blue paint while tying in nicely with the gloss-black side skirts. Clearly a lot of thought went into the overall exterior design of this hulking superhero of a Scion, and the execution of the design is remarkable both for its quality and attention to detail.
Under the hood and inside there’s an equally impressive level of attention to detail, with more of a street car feel to the modifications. A GReddy turbo kit has been bolted to the stock 2.4-liter 2AZ four-banger, which breathes out through an Agency Power titanium after-cat exhaust that’s been custom-mounted to fit the center-exit rear bumper design. There are also some nice dress-up items in the engine bay including a carbon-fiber valve cover from Racing Solution, an ARC oil cap and a carbon-fiber battery from Braille. Inside, the Recaro Sportster seats and a Personal Neo Grinta steering wheel communicate some sporting intentions, as do the Sparco harnesses and GReddy gauges, but the impressive in-car entertainment goodies suggest that this Scion isn’t just about having fun around a racetrack. Creative Car Audio out of Santa Fe Springs, California, did the install, including Rockford Fosgate amps, subs, components and cables along with Alpine’s W505 double-din mobile multimedia station, dual 7-inch monitors and a M740BT touch-screen display with Bluetooth connectivity.
According to John, “If it wasn’t for the great friends, family and girlfriend I have, the project wouldn’t have been completed on time. The guys at the shops get extra kudos for all their hard work and dedication on this project, especially the team at Creative Car Audio and DTM Autobody.” And as it turned out, John’s tC wasn’t just completed on time, it won the Scion Tuner Challenge at the ’08 SEMA show, has subsequently been on display at the Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Shows in Scion’s space, and is now on tour with Scion and will be featured in the Toyo Tires 2009 advertising campaign. Those are some serious accomplishments, even for a superhero of a Scion like this one, making it all the more likely that John Pangilinan and his collaborators will be pressed into action for this year’s SEMA show. We can’t wait to see what he comes up with next!
Specifications & Details
2009 Scion TC
Engine
2.4-liter 2AZ-FE inline-4
Engine Modifications
GReddy turbo kit, Type-RS BOV and radiator cooling plate; Agency Power Ti after-cat exhaust and radiator hoses; Koyo aluminum radiator, Racing Solution carbon-fiber valve cover, ARC oil cap, Braille carbon-fiber battery, Gallery engine dress-up parts, Amsoil 0W30 synthetic engine oil, brake fluid and coolant
Engine Management
GReddy e-Manage Ultimate and Profec B-Spec II boost controller
Drivetrain
Exedy Stage 1 clutch kit
Wheels, Tires and Brakes
Jline 1RL3 20x9.5" (f) and 20x11" (r) 3-piece wheels, Project Kics Neo Chro lug nuts, Toyo Proxes T1R 245/30ZR20 (f) and 315/25ZR20 (r) tires, Brembo BBK (f/r)
Suspension
KW Variant 2 coilovers, GReddy front strut tower brace
By David Pratte
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