New guy saying hi

[cribbs-tc]

Just wanted to drop in and say hello. Just joined the MMsports forums a couple of days ago. I'm a 2007 JMU alum; graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science. Never joined MMsports when I was at JMU b/c I didn't really have the car for it (1996 Chevy Cavalier drop top), however, I do live in Harrisonburg with my wife and two dogs (my wife is a grad student at JMU) so I'm hoping to make it to some of your public events.

I now drive a 2006 Scion tC that I've been toying with the past couple months.

Well, hope to see you all around the JMU circuit.

[WRXtranceformed]

Welcome to the club! Post up some pics of your ride.

[ScottyB]

welcome and definitely join in the festivities. MM is a good group of people, for the most part

[Mike]

hello. please don't be scared away. we may appear fierce and full of hate, but most of us are gentle on the inside.

[CaptainHenreh]

It's a nurturing hate, honest.

[vpfinnersw]

It's a nurturing hate, honest.

:lol:

oh, and pics of the car or it doesn't exist

[cribbs-tc]

Hahaha pics or it doesn't exist... okay, I can throw a couple up here for you guys (and gals... maybe... hopefully...?). But I haven't done any sort of photoshoots with her yet, so I can only give you basic pictures. You should see her on Saturday (spent the last 3 days cleaning her, got 3 more to clean her some more lol).

When I bought her back in October 2007:


Bought some Tein S-tech springs to drop her 2.4" front, 2.0" rear. Here is me being an idiot holding the springy goodness before installation:


Here she is after the drop (springs are unsettled at this point):


Side profile (also applied some eyebrows here):


Comparison of my girl (left) to a stock height tC (right). You can also take note of my girl's 14% all around tint vs the factory glass lol:


Frontal view of her after I spent 6 1/2 hours washing, clay barring, and triple waxing her in preparation for this Saturday's show (dedication before joining ^_^):


The 2AZ-FE with a TRD CAI (turboing her beginning of 2009... can't wait). I hand-cleaned the engine after a year and a halfs worth of "stuff" accumulated on it. Think I did a pretty good job for not using a pressure washer of any kind, just good ol' fashioned elbow grease:


Her TRD exhaust, polished and shining in the morning sunrise and dew:






I want to apologize for the large picture sizes. I'm not sure how to adjust that... >.> If an admin wants to change their sizes, then go right ahead. lol

[Jake]

Looks good - nice mods especially compared to the stock tC in your one picture. Welcome to MM and we'll see ya at the car show!

[Ken]

Did you get the tints done here in the 'burg? If so where and how much?

[cribbs-tc]

Did you get the tints done here in the 'burg? If so where and how much?

Sorry, but no I didn't. I bought the car with the tint on already. But if you are looking for a recommendation, I would say make a trip to the nearest LA Tint (Sterling, Fairfax, wherever). I've had their work done in the past and it was great. Cost $200 for installation (not sure if they would do 14% tint though, since it is very illegal here in VA >.> lol).

[Sijray21]

looks good and welcome! :-D

i'll see you at the show

(2005 Alumni)

[Goodspeed]

Nice car and welcome! See you at the show and hopefully at more events in the future

[V1GiLaNtE]

Welcome! Hope to see you at the car show!! Nice car bud!!

[NTIman]

Welcome!

Let me know if you ever need anything/help on the tC. I work at the Toyota dealer in Winchester.

[cribbs-tc]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.

Welcome!

Let me know if you ever need anything/help on the tC. I work at the Toyota dealer in Winchester.

And NTI, I appreciate the offer and I will take you up on that in the future :wink: Thanks. ^_^

[Madden]

clean looking car! Cant wait to see it at the show.
I also recommend LA tint, they did my mustang and it looked great

[Ryan T]

Good lookin car man, welcome to MM! We can be a bit eccentric at times but we are a lot of fun!

[SethM]

Just to chime in on tint Short Circuit in Staunton will do it as well and they have a very solid reputation. They did some of my stereo installation, did a great job AND when they saw my annual SCCA inspection sticker made some adjustments to my sub/amp install so I could more easily remove it for races.