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Three months ago, Scion gave three custom-car builders each a 2013 Scion FR-S and a check for $15,000. Rather than spend the money on open track days and a pile of sticky rubber—how we'd spend $15K on a free FR-S—the three customizers decided to do what they do. The final products are making their live debuts at the 2012 SEMA show in Las Vegas; follow the jump for in-depth info on each one. FR-S GT by Daniel Song Before anyone gets too excited, those aren't carbon-fiber body bits on the FR-S GT pictured above. Its rear wing (and the scaffolding supporting it), mirror housings, and hood ducts all are made of the stuff, the rest is merely a vinyl wrap. What, you expected more for $15K? At least the FR-S GT actually has the heart of a race car. And we have to admit that it does look pretty sweet. A Vortech supercharger has been bolted to the 2.0-liter flat-four (output unknown—let's call it 5.9 gigawatts), as has a cold-air intake. A straight exhaust has been fitted—it ends with centrally located, custom tips—the car rides on an air suspension with adjustable shocks, and stopping duties are handled by 13.6-inch Brembo discs squeezed by Brembo four-piston calipers. The interior is almost completely empty save for a roll cage, a solitary Sparco race seat with four-point harness, and a Sparco suede steering wheel. Carbon-fiber panels have been fitted to the door inners and where the radio and HVAC controls used to live. Full Coverage of the 2012 SEMA Show
Minty FReSh by Chris Basselgia Although the schizophrenic capitalization of the Minty FReSh moniker calls attention to the fact that this menthol-colored car is, in fact, an FR-S, we'd have gone with Mint Chocolate Chip. The Fresh Mint–colored exterior is contrasted by a Matte Root Beer roof and 19-inch wheels. It's fitted with a slamtastic body kit, a spoiler, a rear diffuser with a custom central exhaust, and a special leather interior. A Sony touch-screen display in the cabin controls a JL audio system that includes two amps and four mid-range woofers. But like any good batch of mint chocolate chip ice cream, there's more to this car than an unholy amount of green food coloring. The Minty FReSh also boasts an Eaton supercharger, a new intake manifold, and adjustable air suspension.
 Toca Series Carbon Stealth FR-S by John Toca If the FR-S GT is a bit overt with its worship of the woven stuff—real or not—the Carbon Stealth FR-S is more understated, aside from its horn-tooting name. Carbon-fiber bits replace the production hood, roof, and mirror caps, and it's also the material used for this car's rear diffuser. The Stealth also gets an aero kit, custom grille inserts, and new fender vents. Oh, and delicious-looking Mocha paint. Inside, "custom" is the undying theme: The Carbon Stealth FR-S gets a custom black faux suede headliner with blue stitching, while blue thread also decorates the pillars and the door panels. There are custom leather rear seats—for tiny people who roll deep—custom carbon-fiber dash inserts, custom gauges, and a custom center console. Custom. Performance-wise, the Carbon Stealth holds its own with a Vortech supercharger, a new cold-air intake, an intercooler, and a Borla cat-back exhaust. Stopping duties are handled by 14.0-inch discs squeezed by eight-piston calipers in the front and four-piston calipers in the rear. The Stealth also has a roll cage, and its 19-inch satin-black wheels are wrapped in gooey Pirelli P Zero tires. Read full story »from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com | |||
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge Yields Three Custom Show Cars, Only One Has Giant Wing [2012 SEMA Show]
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