Anybody catch this? Stout Racing SCCA Scion FR-S w/ TRD Supercharger at SEMA

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by TOMIMOTO

Didn't it also only produce an extra 20 ponies?

Stock, on a rolling dyno, it was closer to 250 hp estimated. I say estimated because the hp at the wheels was just over 200.

From 160 hp stock (at the crank), thats a 90 hp increase, again estimated.

[danthemann5]

I'll take one...



TRD parts appeal to me for no other reason than to preserve my warranty. Yes, they are more spendy and more conservative from a design standpoint, but the extra cost is worth the peace of mind of knowing my ass is covered if something explodes.

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by danthemann5

I'll take one...

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TRD parts appeal to me for no other reason than to preserve my warranty. Yes, they are more spendy and more conservative from a design standpoint, but the extra cost is worth the peace of mind of knowing my ass is covered if something explodes.

I am with you on that--but not for $7k. They could really throw everyone into a tizzy and sell it at $3-5k, which for a car with this price point is a great deal.

[jadewbj]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

I am with you on that--but not for $7k. They could really throw everyone into a tizzy and sell it at $3-5k, which for a car with this price point is a great deal.

How much was the TC kit when it came out. The cars have similar MSRP so you would think pricing would be in line.

[danthemann5]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

I am with you on that--but not for $7k. They could really throw everyone into a tizzy and sell it at $3-5k, which for a car with this price point is a great deal.

I agree, at $7k it really wouldn't be worth it, especially considering that the power gain will be relatively low. As someone in the FI forum thread said, 250 whp would be about perfect, but $7k for that is too steep. At a $3k-ish price point, however, shut up and take my money.

[TouchMyHonda]

Eh.

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by jadewbj

How much was the TC kit when it came out. The cars have similar MSRP so you would think pricing would be in line.

The tC kit was $4k before taxes, if memory serves.

Also, the cars (tC1 vs FR-S) are by no means close in price point. The tC MSRP in 2006 was just over $16k (manual). FR-S MSRP is $25k (manual).

[jadewbj]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

The tC kit was $4k before taxes, if memory serves.

Also, the cars (tC1 vs FR-S) are by no means close in price point. The tC MSRP in 2006 was just over $16k (manual). FR-S MSRP is $25k (manual).

OOPS on me. I thought TC's were around 19-21 which is what they are now, not then.

[BioRage]

S/C for FR-S

WHICH TOTALLY MEANS ZOMG TURBO FOR DA BR-Z!111


OT: Interesting though, would like to know more details on the S/C! Also it's warranty cover if you go the $$ TRD Route, for those who care.

[NetMagi]

I have an 11 S4 with the 3.0 supercharged and ohhhhh gawd the torque. soooooooo wonderful

I think 250 *crank* would be plenty for this car given it's weight, especially if the SC added nice low-end torque.

-Rich H.

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by jadewbj

How much was the TC kit when it came out. The cars have similar MSRP so you would think pricing would be in line.

Originally Posted by jadewbj

OOPS on me. I thought TC's were around 19-21.

Yup, $16,400 originally. All said and done, with S/C, the car cost around $22k.

[jadewbj]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

Yup, $16,400 originally. All said and done, with S/C, the car cost around $22k.

Ahh, $16,000 2006 dollars is $18,200 in 2012 dollars. Still 37% less than the FRS so I was still a little off.

So the 4k would be $4500 in today'd dollars. If you add 37% to that it would be $6,165. Not sure if the "add 37%" thing makes any sense.

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by jadewbj

Ahh, $16,000 2006 dollars is $18,200 in 2012 dollars. Still 37% less than the FRS so I was still a little off.

So the 4k would be $4500 in today'd dollars. If you add 37% to that it would be $6,165. Not sure if the "add 37%" thing makes any sense.

If it were a linear scale, absolutely. Your number makes sense given the new tC is in the $19-20k range.

[BK025]

Originally Posted by jadewbj

Ahh, $16,000 2006 dollars is $18,200 in 2012 dollars. Still 37% less than the FRS so I was still a little off.

So the 4k would be $4500 in today'd dollars. If you add 37% to that it would be $6,165. Not sure if the "add 37%" thing makes any sense.

I think it will also depend what the STi BRZ (if it's a turbo, which it should be) is priced at. They may have partnered on the project but each company would rather have you buy their's than the alternative. That being said the WRX STi starts at around $35k I would figure the BRZ to be a bit more?

$7,000 for the TRD sounds about right putting the FR-S around $32k, and people said $25k for a scion was steep haha.

For the sake of my wallet I hope I'm wrong