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Chris Basselgia's vision is one of functionality and class. Being a brand new vehicle to the Scion line up of cars, the FR-S presented Chris wîth the unique opportunity to paint a picture unlike anyone has seen before. Major and subtle changes were implemented not to create a new vehicle, but to enhance the beauty and performance that was already created by Scion. Únique color combinations that not only flow together but create a pleasant and fresh emotion on top of the clean lines that are not only aggressive but also sexy and elegant were the focus of the exterior. The same mindset follows into the interior where the driver and passengers will enjoy luxury while being thrilled by the power plant under the hood. In this build, Chris faced the challenge of being creative in his design while maintaining functionality and being sure to cover all of the bases necessary for a show stopping vehicle. In the end, Chris hopes to show that all of this can be achieved wîth style and class and without the unnecessary bolt on clutter often seen in builds of this nature.Exterior
- BASF R-M Onyx HD Fresh Mint waterborne paint
- BASF R-M Onyx HD Matte Root Beer waterborne paint
- Custom 'lipster' lip kit – Juevos Designed/Rmiller Produced
- Rmiller Autobody molded duck bill spoiler
- Rmiller Autobody rear diffuser w/ center exit exhaust
- IAG Performance diffuser exhaust trim
- Wiper delete and smoothed rain tray
- Shaved antenna
- Mild smoothed engine bay
- Shaved center grille
- Rmiller Autobody side brake vents wîth lateral slates
- APR race mirrors
- Smoked headlights
- Red tinted brake lights
- Yellow front turn signals and marker lights
- Vinyl partner graphics by Advert Graphix
Interior
- Custom leather re-trim by BK Rodz
- Distressed leather and black otrich leather by Roden Leather
- Shaved rear deck
- Arm pads added to rear panel
- Custom rear panel speaker grille
- IAG titanium shift knob
- Floor mats trimmed wîth distressed leather
- Stewart Warner boost, EGT, and Volt gauges
- Nardi classic 360mm wood grain wheel wîth chrome spokes
- NR-G quick release §teering wheel hub
Engine
- IAG Performance billet CNC intake manifold
- Eaton M62 roots supercharger
- IAG Performance water to air inter cooler inside billet manifold
- Bosch Cobra water pump for intercooler
- Frozen boost heat exchanger
- Frozen boost 12' 900CFM electric fans (2)
- IAG Performance T304 stainless steel exhaust system, 3.5' dual oval exit
- IAG Performance polished water tank
- IAG Performance polished coolant overflow tank
- IAG Performance polished intake system and MAF housing
- Green filter
Suspension
- Airlift FR-S double bellow air struts
- Airlift Auto Pilot V2 digital control system with
- 4 corner control
- 5-Gallon air tank
- Vivar compressor
Wheels/Tires
- Rotiform Super Concave 3-Piece SNA wheels 19x9.5' – Front
- Rotiform Super Concave 3-Piece SNA wheels 19x10' – Rear
- Matte Root Beer finish wîth polished lip
- Falken FK453 tires - 225/35ZR/19
Brakes
- Neo Motorsports 6-Piston cali pers w/ neo chrome finish – Front
- Neo Motorsports 4-Piston cali pers w/ neo chrome finish – Rear
- Neo Motorsports 14' C-Slot race rotors – Front
- Neo Motorsports 13' C-Slot race rotors – Rear
- Neo Motorsports braided stainless brake lines
Electronics
- Sony XAV-601BT double DIN touch screen
- JL Audio HD750/1 amplifier
- JL Audio HD600/4 amplifier
- JL Audio 10-W7 sub woofers (2)
- JL Audio 6-W3 mid bass woofers (4)
- JL Audio power/audio/speaker wiring and fuse blocks
- Optima Yellow Top battery
Scion Reveals FR-S Tuner Challenge Cars in Advance of 2012 SEMA ShowScion revealed its three FR-S Tuner Challenge cars last night in advance of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show that kicks off in Las Vegas on Oct. 30.
The eighth annual Scion Tuner Challenge gave three custom car builders the chance to put their creative talents to the test in a competition to design and build the best FR-S. Three months ago, Scion gave each builder a stock 2013 FR-S and a $15,000 build budget.
The finished cars will be critiqued by an independent car show judging company, Global Judging. Scion will hold a press conference at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, on Oct. 31 at 3 p.m. PDT to announce the winner of the Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge. The winner will take home a $10,000 grand prize.
'This year's SEMA show has extra energy from the recent launch of the 2013 FR-S sports car,' said Steve Hatanaka, Scion auto shows and events manager. 'The buzz and enthusiasm from FR-S owners has been tremendous as they look for ways to take their cars to the next level wîth custom and performance accessories. This year's Scion Tuner Challenge contestants did an amazing job showcasing how the FR-S can be personalized.'
FR-S Tuner Challenge Builds
• 'Carbon Stealth FR-S' by John Toca of Chicago, Ill.
• 'FR-S GT' by Daniel Song of Orange County, Calif.
• 'Minty FReSh' by Chris Basselgia of Lebanon, Pa.
Source - Scion
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