Build Log: Scion tC

Scion tC by SRQ Custom Autosound

This tC was built for Vision Entertainment, the parent company of Hot Import Nights. In a contest sponsored by Scion, one 2006 model (xA, xB or tC) was given to the top 3 custom car builders to do whatever they wanted. These cars toured the HIN circuit for several months, before disappearing altogether. They were also featured in the 2007 dealer catalogs at all Scion dealerships.

Scion tC - stripped interior Scion tC - laying tape for the mold Scion tC - Fiberglass begins
Step one, the interior is stripped so extra parts can be reupholstered during the stereo build. Large holes are covered with cardboard, and then everything is taped over. Portions of the factory carpet panel are removed to give more airspace, and the entire area is covered in fiberglass.
Scion tC - Speaker rings Scion tC - Stripped dash Scion tC - Fiberglass door panels
These MDF rings will become part of the sub enclosures, and allow for reverse mounting the W7's. The entire dash is removed to wrap in suede, but it also makes wiring easier. The front doors are scuffed and fiberglassed to accept the 2 pairs of components.
Scion tC - Diver side sub enclosure Scion tC - Passenger Enclosure Scion tC - Amp rack
The ring is mounted and the front side is fleeced and fiberglassed. The edges are taped to mold the factory center piece into the enclosures. The JL amps are mounted in the tire well. The factory center trim panel is molded into the sub enclosures with duraglass.
Scion tC - Rearview mirror Scion tC - Radio chassis
The rearview mirror was remolded to hold the face of the Alpine DVD radio The connections between the radio and faceplate were extended with 2 runs of CAT-5 cable. JL coaxials were molded into the rear trim panels.
Scion tC - Front door panels Scion tC - Rear trim panels
JL midranges are mounted to the door from behind, and everything is suede. The interior is reinstalled Continuity between the front and rear panels.
Scion tC - Completed dash Scion tC - Dash monitor Scion tC - Hatch
The completed dash. The radio area houses a stand-alone Alpine monitor. The completed hatch with inverted 12w7 woofers.

 

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