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808-213-503
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| Posted: 8/28/08 2:14PM Post subject: Article in Motor Trend. |
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http://www.motortrend.com/features/performance/112_0808_new_toyota_trd_superchargers/index.html
Saw this article on the supercharger. |
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BBN-Boys
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| Posted: 8/28/08 5:20PM Post subject: |
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very interesting:
"the supercharged 3020-lb xB seemed to outperform its smaller tC stablemate around Irwindale."
"we can definitely see the xB with bolt-on blower as another daily driveable application." |
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jahfakin
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| Posted: 8/30/08 4:49AM Post subject: |
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| i thought TRD scrapped the SC for the xB? |
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equinox2355
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| Posted: 8/30/08 6:23AM Post subject: |
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BBN-Boys wrote: very interesting:
"the supercharged 3020-lb xB seemed to outperform its smaller tC stablemate around Irwindale."
"we can definitely see the xB with bolt-on blower as another daily driveable application."
Motor Trend wrote: In the tC's defense, TRD and Scion brought a fully equipped xB sporting an upgraded front brake kit, and 19-in. forged wheels with wider rubber. The xB was lowered and also had a throatier exhaust system installed. |
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808-213-503
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| Posted: 8/30/08 10:33AM Post subject: |
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jahfakin wrote: i thought TRD scrapped the SC for the xB?
Nope, it's available at the dealer, and online. Just costs 3500-3700, not installed. |
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