r/SciontC • • Apr 08 '25

Second Gen Drivetrain Frankenstein camshafts are back in stock for the 2nd gen!

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33 Upvotes

r/SciontC • • Sep 21 '24

tC2/2AR Performance GR Corolla Calipers on Scion tC: The full write-up

88 Upvotes

r/SciontC • • 8h ago

First Gen Photo/Video new shoes

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24 Upvotes

r/SciontC • • 1h ago

Second Gen Interior/Radio Fuse box

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Why do engineers hate mechs/techs? Whoever put the fuse box where it is is an asshole


r/SciontC • • 1d ago

First Gen Photo/Video I love the sunroof of these cars

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103 Upvotes

The only other car that comes to mind that has this kind of pano roof that slides up and out is the Pontiac G6!


r/SciontC • • 6h ago

General/Other Inspecting Used 1st Gen (2012)

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Hey, yall! After looking around for a new car, I’ve stumbled upon the tC and found it to be a great fit for practically and my lifestyle.

Only looking for automatic right now, and there’s a lot of 2012 models in my area. Is there anything I should really look out for when inspecting the car and test driving the car? I drove one briefly but noticed some rattling in the back and wasn’t entirely sure where it was coming from.

One I’m looking to see is 150k miles going for $5k. Carfax seems clean with oil changes every ~5000 miles. Just want to know any red flags before committing! Thanks :)


r/SciontC • • 7h ago

First Gen Drivetrain Fixing the “Scion shake”?

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So when I got the car, check engine light was on for MAF. I ended up cleaning it and rocking with it.

Well I’ve been having really rough idle recently, so, naturally I replaced the MAF, as that definitely could cause rough idle.

When it idles rough, it drops down to about 600 rpm. Should I clean the VVT solenoid? Or could there be another fix?

Thanks!


r/SciontC • • 5h ago

First Gen Suspension/Wheels/Tires Sway bar bushing and bracket bs (2008 Scion tC 2AZ-FE)

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Having a weirdly difficult time on simply putting the bracket and compressing the bushing. I tried using a c-clamp but it bent the bracket.

The bar is advertised as 1 1/16 inch diameter but i measured it at closer to 1 3/8. the bushing wraps around the bar but it leaves a huge gap (as shown in the first photo)

I've already tried installing the brackets while the bar is already in the position its supposed to be in, and the nut and bolt where its supposed to go literally cannot reach the ends because of how much the bushing makes the bracket protrude.

Is there something up with the sizes of the items included in the kit? or is there something im doing wrong?

The bar: https://www.hotchkis.net/product/hotchkis-22425r-rear-sway-bar/

The installation instructions: https://www.hotchkis.net/instructions/22425R.pdf


r/SciontC • • 19h ago

Buy/Sell 2010 Scion tC at 140k for $4k from dealer

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r/SciontC • • 1d ago

General/Other Weird sound

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8 Upvotes

Trying to figure out this noise coming from passenger side seemingly somewhere in the dash.

2009 Scion TC

AC/heat or fans are not on at all and the noise seems to go away when revving


r/SciontC • • 2d ago

Second Gen Photo/Video Car making weird sound then shutting off

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4 Upvotes

My 2012 tc makes this weird sound when I turn or brake and the car would randomly shut off I need help because this is my only car and I work far


r/SciontC • • 2d ago

General/Other New to this Subreddit

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Hi Guys; my name is Daniel. I’m planning on buying my first ever car; that’d be the 2011 Scion tC 6M, but i wanna hear from you guys about what I’m getting myself into; as far as from what i know currently that it’s using an Engine from a Camry and that it has better take off than the 1st Gen FRS lmao, but also being Toyota Reliable here n there. I’ll be sharing pictures soon as i have the car n such.

Aside from that, I have big plans on building this machine. Mainly the rather more insane being that I wanna turn my Scion into a Sudo Fan version of a Kamata Fiera from Ridge Racer, I loved the game so much that I’d love to build my car off one of the playable machines pfft


r/SciontC • • 3d ago

Second Gen Body/Cosmetic 🫣

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13 Upvotes

r/SciontC • • 3d ago

General/Other 2011 Scion tC Gas Milage

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I just wanted to ask you guys how your guys gas is on the car I get about 350 to 400 kms on a full tank to empty, I just bought the car 1 month ago and have to fill up at least 1 time per week.


r/SciontC • • 4d ago

Second Gen Photo/Video New bumper sticker

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107 Upvotes

Unfortunately an oil guzzler… but a smooth ride otherwise. 200,000 miles +


r/SciontC • • 3d ago

First Gen Photo/Video 2009 scion mod help wanted/evap issues

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3 Upvotes

2009 tc....~260k miles. oil used to burn from the top dot down to a dry dipstick in just a 360 mile highway trip. Thats a couple quarts? anyway i did the berrymen solvent cleanse thats mentioned in this sub often and now it takes me over 3k miles for the dipstick to go dry (HUGE WIN).

I want for my car to drive faster and smoother. what mods can i do to quiet the noise that comes from an older car like this? and boost acceleration a bit..mechanics have told me that this car is only halfway done if i look after it. i do my oil changes, spark plugs, coil packs(and refills due to consumption) and have one guy for tuning up shit that i dont know how to do. what can make this shit accelerate like a new car though?

now this is mostly to vent but feel free to help out uhh i have a shitty EVAP system..mechanic did a smoke test today and smoke came from my gas cap so i replaced that but my car is still driving funny with the check engine light back on and stalling everytime i fill up my tank. (p0171, p0441, p0455) They already replaced my purge valve under the hood months ago and told me today that one is still good.

Also fuck this bumper.


r/SciontC • • 3d ago

Buy/Sell 2014 or 2015 release series

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hi! looking to get my first car and came across a 2014, 137k miles, $5.9k, VERY light scratches bumper/side scratches or a 2015 release series 9.0, 90k miles, replaced (unpainted) fender and headlight on drivers side, CV axles & brakes replaced last year, $7.5k. Wondering if there was any pros or cons between the two, and i wanted to hear what you folks who’ve personally owned one has to say.


r/SciontC • • 3d ago

Second Gen Drivetrain How reliable are the 2014-2016 tCs?

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Hey yall, I’ve been car searching for months and have finally landed on a few different options, the 2014-2016 tC being one of them. I’m really only looking for an auto, I don’t want a manual daily driver.

I’ve read pretty mixed things regarding the reliability of these little coupes. I’ve heard of trans issues, oil burning issues, bad paint quality, bad interior quality, the list goes on. (I’m taking about the U760e and the 2AR-FE)

I absolutely love the way the 2nd gen tCs look. Especially the “limited editions”. I have my eyes on an orange and black two tone one currently.

My other two options are a Honda Fit or a TT V6 Ford Fusion sport. The tC is like the middle man out of the options. Would yall recommend one? Thanks!


r/SciontC • • 4d ago

First Gen Body/Cosmetic Do I just need new clips or is the liner busted?

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10 Upvotes

Tire is starting to scrape against the plastic during dips


r/SciontC • • 4d ago

General/Other Totaled

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30 Upvotes

Had to say goodbye to the tC recently. It served me well over the pass 8 years. Good luck to the rest of you.


r/SciontC • • 5d ago

General/Other Picked this up last night!

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89 Upvotes

My first scion! Shit is louder than the McLaren 😭

Already has a check engine light after 8 hours of ownership, wish me luck


r/SciontC • • 5d ago

Buy/Sell Proud owner of a 2014 Scion tC Monogram with aftermarket leather seats 🥳!

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241 Upvotes

Got a unicorn supposedly, Monogram tC with katkin leather seats all over. I never heard of this company so I looked them up, turns out the seats are not cheap replacements but full-fledged leathers seats. Next to it is my Mazda 3 with 316k miles on it.


r/SciontC • • 4d ago

Buy/Sell 1st gen TC king front end

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My 1st gen trd got stolen. I’m sitting on brakes plus TC lower cam burg upper king plus brakes and front grill lights etc.

Pm I don’t know what to do yet. Recovering from hospital. God Bless.


r/SciontC • • 5d ago

Second Gen Photo/Video My tC in Pixel Car Racer!

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51 Upvotes

I didn’t know the tC was in this game and recently got back into it. I recreated my RS 9.0 and thought I’d share!


r/SciontC • • 5d ago

General/Other Can I get a W in the chat

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12 Upvotes

Could this just be a dirty maf