pictures of Scion TC with TRD s/c installed

[1st Gen Sol]

^^^^ that would be sweet if it did..........

[ICrazyChrisI]

the theme of my project car is TRD. All the aftermarket parts that goes into my ride has to be made by TRD. I am doing this because I don't see a lot of modded cars installed with mods that are all produced by the same aftermarket company.

I was planning to do that w/ my car... but when you really learn about TRD USA... you know that you SHOULD NOT DO THAT.

TRD Lowering Springs are really Eibach springs + mark up and TRD labeling

TRD Drop-in filter is just the KN Filter w/ TRD logo and colors

TRD Struts were (not anymore) made by Bilstein and badged TRD.

TRD Supercharger (2AZ one, as in question) is made by Magnuson w/ TRD badging

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In essence, TRD USA is just a BRAND NAME. TRD Japan developes everything themselves (well, almost everything). If you want real TRD upgrades, then buy a car they also make in Japan (SC 430, LS 430, GS series, IS series, MR-S) so you can order genuine TRD Japan parts at your Toyota dealer.

TRD is a moderate grade tuning tool for most cars... it isn't hardcore. If you want better upgrades at about the same price, go with TOM'S gear (not avail for Solara...)

http://www.tomsracing.co.jp/

Well said!

[Jackass-Jeff]

I forgot to add... TOM'S has been recognized by Toyota Motor Corp., Japan as an OEM Upgrade. All Toyota dealers (Japan) carry TOM'S parts with full warranty (just like TRD stuff).

The USA wholesaler is Carson Toyota/Lexus in Carson, CA.