Scion FR-ST1

[VacantSky]

A little bit of closure there, very interesting. I wonder what, if anything else is different

[swpbrz]

Sexy

[Knshro13]

i was just there at the reveal. the car is very detailed and i wish it would go into production. unfortunately, that is not the case. But who knows. wishful thinking at this stage. Jeremy always does a great job with his builds. In case you guys don't know, he is Cartel Customs. The man behind the original FRS convertible at SEMA two years back, the snap on tools IQ, the cartel Xd and so on.

[Dadhawk]

Nice! Hopefully some more photos of it will show up next week during the show.

This is definitely better than the 86 that Cartel Customs did for the 2012 launch and Long Beach Formula D/Grand Prix...ugh...

[Tcoat]

As a Targa or partial convertible it actually is a really nice compromise between a hard top and a full convert. To go full convertible they would need to add a lot of weight to beef up the body to avoid flex. By keeping at least the rear structure they prevent a great deal of flex and can keep weight down.
Unfortunately they have already made it very clear that they will not make a full convert due to costs and limited market so I highly doubt that they will produce this for those very reasons. It will remain a show car (and there is nothing saying that one even has an engine or drive train) I am sure.
But...would not be surprised to see somebody go into the aftermarket business as with the right equipment chopping the roof like that is not really all that difficult.

I would trade in for that car in the pic in a heartbeat!

[86-tundra]

If they ever make it, i'm trading mine in for one of those.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

...But...would not be surprised to see somebody go into the aftermarket business as with the right equipment chopping the roof like that is not really all that difficult. I would trade in for that car in the pic in a heartbeat!

I think the only reason it hasn't been done is because of the low volume it would represent. I owned a '83 Camaro Z28 that had an aftermarket Targa top in it by the same company that did the one on the Simon and Simon tv show for those that are old enough to remember, and for others, check out Netflix. Couldn't find a decent picture of it on the interwebs although there are a bazillion photos of their Power Wagon.

Absolutely loved that car, and honestly it did not feel any less stiff than the T-Top version (never drove a straight roof version) although I do believe a car is better purpose built for it (think C7 Corvette).

Maybe this will be a Gen2 option, assuming we get one.

Oh, and with louvers!

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I think the only reason it hasn't been done is because of the low volume it would represent. I owned a '83 Camaro Z28 that had an aftermarket Targa top in it by the same company that did the one on the Simon and Simon tv show for those that are old enough to remember, and for others, check out Netflix. Couldn't find a decent picture of it on the interwebs although there are a bazillion photos of their Power Wagon.

Absolutely loved that car, and honestly it did not feel any less stiff than the T-Top version (never drove a straight roof version) although I do believe a car is better purpose built for it (think C7 Corvette).

Maybe this will be a Gen2 option, assuming we get one.

Oh, and with louvers!

Had a buddy "Targa" his 72 Celica in a high school shop class and other then it taking several attempts to get it at least reasonably water tight he was successful. Pic below is sort of what it looked like but he left a little more roof at the back.
If he could do it with the resources available at a school it could certainly be done by some pros.
And here it comes!
But... That project simply cut a section of roof out and filled it with a folding section but did not in any way take safety or government requirements into account.
To do this properly it requires crash testing, new safety ratings, alterations to the body, a seal that will not leak and probably several other factors I just can't come up with right now.
Still doubt they will do a production model as the costs just won't warrant it with the limited market it would reach.

[Shark_Bait88]

Toyota has done targa tops/t-tops before, and done them well. I'd be A-OK with this.

[Obja]

my corvette is a TT, and i love it ... !!

[murdoc]

I need to buy this car and then someone needs to make cheapo FRP replacement tops.

[Shark_Bait88]

^Hahahaha.

I almost posted the F&F Supra as an example in my post at the top. lol

[Obja]

Originally Posted by murdoc

I need to buy this car and then someone needs to make cheapo FRP replacement tops.

AHAHAHAH YESSSSSSSSSS

[gymratter]

Scion’s biggest surprise for this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas is by far the FR-S T1 targa top version, built by Jeremy Lookofsky of Cartel Customs.

Featuring a black targa top and Azzuro California Blue custom body paint, the Scion FR-S T1 also features an integrated rear spoiler. The custom FR-S’ stance is improved thanks to a lowered KW coil-over suspension and 19-inch forged wheels, but the changes aren’t limited to looks.

The Scion FR-S T1 features a GReddy street turbo kit, Wilwood Big Brake Kit with custom nickel-plated finish and a high-mounted custom center exhaust. Inside, an OEM Audio+ System 400 complemented by a Pioneer AVIC-8000NEX head unit are responsible for the passengers’ good humor.

The second custom car previewed by Scion ahead SEMA is the x Riley Hawk Skate Tour xB, built by Scott Kanemura of KMA Productions. Combining themes like skateboarding, 1970s style and the passion for music, the unusual creation was inspired by the interests of professional skateboarder Riley Hawk.

The custom Scion xB features a wood-grain décor, a mini fridge, shag carpet, an 8-track player, a Big Pioneer Sound System and the ability to play guitar through the audio system using an iPad mini as mixer. There’s also a cargo box integrated with an INNO rack system to store skateboards.

Other fun features include the 1970s style custom paint pattern with a “fish bowl” side window, non-functional dual side exhaust pipes, plush captain-style chairs in the front and back, motorized rear-facing monitor for media play back and a dual-motion table that both slides out and pivots up with storage below.

In total, Scion’s SEMA Show booth will include six interpretations of the tC, FR-S and xB, including the Scion x Slayer Mobile Amp tC, built by Mike Vu of MV DESIGNZ. An homage to Slayer, the famous thrash metal band, the custom Scion tC features a custom paint job with airbrushed logos and skulls, suicide doors and Billet Slayer sword blade wheels with spike-style center caps. The interior has a custom Pioneer audio system with towers of speakers, a custom mixer and a 32-inch monitor for media playback.

http://www.carscoops.com/2014/10/sci...-for-sema.html