Scion Owner Spotlight> JODELE

BY Scion CM
April 23,2012

What is a fitting gift for a son who's just earned a full scholarship to Cincinnati University to study Bio-Medical Engineeering?? A Scion of course! And the Jodele family didn't stop at just a regular ol' Scion for their hard-working and intelligent son. Making it into a father and son project, the two have created a one-of-a-kind custom they call "Zelas tC."*

Beginning with the 2011 tC in sizzling crimson mica they went on to do a whole bunch of modifications. What they're most proud of are the customized wheels and brakes. To increase the stopping power and add some good looks too, they went with equipment created for Scion's cousin – Lexus. Using precision measurements and a little custom design and machining – StopTech's big brake kit for the Lexus IS250 was used. Since Dad Jodele is a mechanical engineer by trade, he was able to use AutoCAD to create the ideal dimensions for special caliper brackets that were then machined, hard anodized, and powder coated to match. Over this special brake set-up goes Lexus F-Sport Full Forged Aluminum Wheels with custom-made TRD center caps.

Another neat addition made possible by Dad is the "only Toyota made rear shelf spoiler" for the 2nd gen tC. It comes off of the Zelas which is the badge tC is sold under in the Middle East. Doing some work out of the Middle East enabled him to bring home this modification, which makes it kind of like JDM…but even more unique!

Father and son won recognition at the recent Scion Go-Exposed event in Xenia, Ohio. Even if this project may have been a little more father than son – we're sure the son will have lots of fun, enjoyment, and safety in his Zelas tC! It sounds like learning moves the Jodeles…what moves you?!

Exterior Modifications:

• RS 7.0 grill
• Rebadged with Toyota logos(front and rear) and Zelas name badge
• shelf spoiler (the only one outside of the UAE)
• Short Honda antenna
• Scion mud flaps
• Scion fog lights (rewired to be on at any time the parking lights are on) with HID retrofit
• 7-color Illuminated Door Sills
• Custom hidden backup camera

ICE:

• Scion SNS200 Navigation Head Unit
• XM radio with traffic and weather reporting
• Custom hidden iPod USB cable
• Dynamat-ted the whole inside of the car
• OEM Audio+ speaker/amp upgrade
• Gentex auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, compass and outside air temperature

Engine:

• TRD axle-back Exhaust
• TRD Cold Air Intake
• Descendant - Password JDM Carbon Fiber engine cover
• Descendant - Password JDM Carbon Fiber cooling plate
• TRD Oil Cap
• Dezod stainless steel catted(green) Header

Suspension:

• Custom caliper brackets to install Lexus IS250 rear BBK
• Custom caliper brackets to install Lexus IS250 front BBK
• Custom StopTech front calipers and color (to match F-Sport color) to get the brake balance (front to rear) right for this tC
• TRD Front Tower Brace
• TRD Lowering Springs
• TRD Sway Bars
• Custom made Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arms (A-RUCA) to adjust the rear camber

Wheels/Tires:

• Lexus F-Sport Full Faced Forged Aluminum Wheels (19 X 9 intended for the rears only)
• Custom made center caps with TRD Logo
• Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires in 255/35ZR19 for the summer

 

*Modifying your vehicle with non-Genuine Scion parts can negatively affect your warranty, safety performance and street legality. Other trademarks and trade names appearing on the vehicles are those of their respective owners. Vehicle shown is with some accessories not available from Scion.