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s part of our rolling Scion showcase, our project car received a number of upgrades and tweaks. Whether it’s the design of the project,

the prototype wheels or the new audio system, our Project Scion is barely recognizable from last year. The mission for 2008 was simple, put the project together in record time as our Hot Import Nights tour centerpiece. Scion supplied the xD with precious time left before it was hurried off to a series of events, but in the off-season, our PASMAG had some time to spend on rethinking the project.

The bulk of the work went into strengthening and tuning the motor in anticipation of more boost. The AEM Fuel Igni-tion Controller was retuned to throw more fuel at the project with an increase in our project bringing a 20whp gain and ultra-smooth driveability.

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Farewell to the Scion xDLastText By: Dave Pankew // Photos By: Rich Karbowiak

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The rollers were also ramped up from the previ-ous look. Five Axis Design (Five: AD)not only makes killer Scion and Lexus show cars, but recently released their own line of super sweet wheels. We selected the S6 in bronze and wrapped them in Nitto Invo tires 222/40R18s for added grip. The new wheels went well with the revised appearance of the scion as well. The AIT Racing Presidente body kit

was coated in several layers of custom matt black paint by the trusted team at Devil’s Candy Customs in Daytona Beach, FL. When it came to the audio install, we had new partners onboard that wanted to showcase their products and installation skills. The Scion was shipped to Jason Anderson and the ex-perts at the Installer Institute in Holly Hill, FL where everything was gutted to make way for all new

HOUSE OF BOOM //The crew at Metra helped us with their complete line

up of wiring and accessories, plus some block-rocking speakers, subs and amps from UK-based Vibe audio

(which they also distribute).

The essenTials

ENGINEToyota 2.4L 1NZ-FE inline-4

ENGINE MODIFICATIONSS-Max SPA Turbo T3/T3 50-trimS-Max 4-inch intercoolerS-Max Cool TubeFSR intercooler pipingFSR downpipeARK exhaustSynapse Blow-off valve

ENGINE MANAGEMENTAEM FICAEM UEGO wideband

WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKESFive: AD S6-F 18x8-inch wheels

Nitto Invo 225/40R18sSUSPENSIONKW Suspension Variant 2

coilovers

EXTERIORAIT Presidente body kit

INTERIORCorbeau Racing SeatsGlowshift gaugesShutt Sport wheelNRG hubNRG quick release

AUDIO / MULTIMEDIATsunami Wiring Vibe SPACE 6-inch components

Vibe SPACE 12-inch Subwoofers x 2

Vibe BASE 500.2 amplifier Vibe BASE 400.1 mono amp Shuriken BatteriesMotevo GTV-X5 double DIN

headunitInstall was done by Installer

Institute

SHOUTOUTSScion, Synapse, Five: AD, ARK,

Corbeau, KW Suspension, Installer Institute, Shutt, Glow Shift, Vibe, Metra, Tsunami, NRG, Nitto, Beltronics, AEM, Weldon, AIT Racing

Owner PAS MAGAZINELOcatiOn TORONTO, ON

VehicLe 2008 SCION XDPOwer 245 HP (EST.)

multimedia. The crew at Metra helped us with their complete line up of wiring and accessories, plus some block-rocking speakers, subs and amps from UK-based Vibe audio (which they also distribute). The headunit was replaced with the Motevo GTV-X5 multimedia unit and wired up with all Tsunami gear. The lows are directed to a Vibe Base 400.1 mono amp that drives a pair of Vibe Space 12-inch subs in a custom enclosure. The mids and highs are directed to a Vibe Base 4-channel pumping out 500W and powering the 6-inch components. Finally, the whole system was lit up with three Shuriken batteries also supplied by the talented folks at Metra.It was a good run visiting dozens of cities and thousands of PASMAG fans all year long. Boosted, slammed with all kinds of audio droppin’ doom sure makes for the right ride to get noticed in.

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