Drift Scion TC???

Question

Hey, well I ran into an article a while back about a "drift" Scion TC. So I just wanted to know how they did it and if there is a RWD conversion kit out there. I like the Scion TC for a starter project car and i definitely plan to make mods to my TC. So I would just like some info about this whole RWD TC thing.

Answer 1

i actually read the same article, and if i recall correctly the driver is ken gushi. but anyways, they took a platform of another car that is only available in japan. the scion tc had a similar platform, and the other car (i forgot what the car was called) had an awd or 4wd drive-train. either that, or there were 2 cars, i can't remember. but anyways, since the tc shared the same platform as those other cars, they just moved some of the components of the 4wd and rwd car onto the tc making it rwd.

unfortunately, there is no conversion kit out there. most of the parts put into that car were modified in some way, even the engine wasn't a distinct type, it was heavily modified and built by a private company. i really hope that one day scion puts out a rwd tc cuz that would be just killer, but as of now there are no plans to do so.

if you want to start modding your car, i suggest that you start with the basics (suspension, wheels, some engine modifications, short shifter, etc). those mod's are simple and easy to do.

EDIT: found the article, posted the link below.

Answer 2

If you have the money you can do anything you like.  I have heard of no rear wheel conversions.  Remember if you take off the front wheel drive you have to convert the front end also, to have spindles for the front wheels.  The CV's also are the spindle for the wheels and brakes...  

A V8 would be a tight squeeze into the engine compartment but there are some V6's out there that might would fit if you were to put electric fans on the radiator.  Really I would go with a V8 though, for the amount of trouble you would have to go through, something like the 4.6L ford OHC.

For ODB2 specs I think conversions have to be kept within the same vehicle make such as a Toyota V8 and the V8 would have to be newer than the Scion you are putting it into...  That would still be crazy unbelievable, a Toyota V8 with a turbo and 6 speed manual tranny....

Answer 3

It has to be RWD to drift (its called sliding in a FWD).  I doubt there is a kit for that since its pretty much rebuilding the entire car.

You would be much better off starting with something RWD.  It would save thousands of hours of work and thousands of dollars.

Answer 4

They designed their own chassis, suspension, and drivetrain to make it RWD.

The only parts of the Drift Scion that is from a real Scion are the engine and body.