Ditch the mushy OEM transmission mount and install polyurethane bushings. Your car will thank you, and you’ll stop asking “What’s that noise?”
Monthly Archives: January 2026
engine related, intake system
The OEM Stock air box is best for daily driving the Scion tC. Here’s why
Sometimes, the best upgrade is knowing when NOT to upgrade. The stock airbox is going to give you the most reliable daily driving on the Scion tC
custom mods, electrical mods
OEM 10th Anniversary 10 Series illuminated locator badge emblem retrofit on TC1
Want that head-turning illuminated 10th Anniversary locator badge on your Scion tC? I’ll show how to retrofit it step by step.
general info
Tips for finding rare, hard to find, discontinued NLA parts on marketplaces like eBay, OfferUp and Facebook
Looking for a rare part? In this article I give you a few pointers to help you track down hard to find, obsolete or discontinued parts in various marketplaces.
In this article I go over the benefits of running a full size spare tire. You can fit one in the Scion tC 1st Gen trunk with minor trimming.
After disconnecting the battery you might experience really low RPMs and rough idle. This article explains how to perform the idle relearn process.
custom mods, custom retrofit, interior mods
TC2 to TC1 steering wheel retrofit swap install with wiring audio controls
This article describes the TC2 to TC1 steering wheel retrofit installation and includes information on how to wire the audio controls.
AISIN manufactures parts that are often identical to what comes installed from the factory, just without Toyota branding. This includes items like water pumps, clutches, timing components, and drivetrain parts
brake system, DIY restore
PART 1 – Restoring a used Wilwood BBK kit found on marketplace for 1st Gen Scion tC
In this article I describe the pain staking restoration of used Wilwood BBK kit I found on Facebook marketplace