'TRD' Turbo Roadster

Started by Slacey, August 20, 2004, 14:15

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Slacey

In this months Banzai mag, there is a 5 page feature on a bright orange 'TRD' roadster, with apparently a prototype Garrett based turbo bolted on, along with a TRD bodykit and other extras.
TBH, I'm somewhat dubious, but all the way through the article, they do refer to it being TRD's rather than a private individual's car.
I'll scan the article later and you can see what you think, but the lack of engine bay shots (there is one from a shallow angle, and it looks like the stock manifold heatshield is still there  s:? :? s:?  ) make me suspicious, although there are also parts that make me think it could be genuine - just seems strange that we haven't heard anything about it either here or Stateside.
Ex 2002 Black / Red Leather Hass Turbo

Anonymous

#1
Might be one of Rod Millens cars, they did a celica in partnership with TRD USA but only as a show piece?

Slacey

#2
<MOD> Turbo discussion moved here... </MOD>
Ex 2002 Black / Red Leather Hass Turbo

Jap GT300

#3
TRD USA Apparently have a running version of their Turbo Kit in the APR Widebodied Car.

Can Envy Performance shed any Light or Spec on this as it is one of there demonstrators?

dreambackup

#4
any chance we can have a digital copy of the article?
[size=67]2003 Toyota MR-S 1E3 SMT w/ hardtop, red painted calipers & red J-Spec nose badge, PPE intake w/ Apex\'i air filter, Way-Do TRD + C1 springs, front C1 sway bar, TRD front strut tower brace, Corky\'s breastplate, 1E3 Dev keyhole covers, Che header, Remus dual[/size]

markiii

#5
speculation but I suspect it may be a TTE prototype they are testing for TMC.
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Slacey

#6
Nope, definately not TTE - we know what that system looks like, and this is nothing close. I'll get that scan up tonight.
Ex 2002 Black / Red Leather Hass Turbo

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