On this episode of The J-Turn, Jessi Lang finds out what it takes to be a rally co-driver. With the help of Scion Racing Rally driver Andrew Comrie-Picard and his co-driver Jeremy Wimpey, she learns the basics of recce, how to write pace-notes, and how and when to call them. As Jessi quickly learns, being a good co-driver means being many things at once– a navigator, a rule-enforcer, a time-keeper, and a pace notes reader, to name a few, and is one of the most demanding roles a racer can play.

To show Jessi the ropes, the team uses Scion’s new xD rally car, which debuted earlier this year at the Sno*Drift Rally on January 25th. Powered by a 1.8-liter 2ZR-FE that’s fed by a GReddy turbo, the xD has received several upgrades this year including a boost in horsepower, a dog engagement transmission, a new suspension, and better weight distribution.

Vehicle Make: Scion
Vehicle Model: xD
Model Year: 2013
Series: Rally America
Engine: 1.8L 2ZR-FE, GReddy Turbo
Horsepower: 265 HP
Torque: 265 ft-lbs
Weight: 2,455 lbs
Transmission: 5 Speed Syncro
Drivetrain: FWD
Tires: BFGoodrich G-force (195x70x15)
Wheels: Rays TE37
Brakes: Brembo
Suspension: Tein Coilovers
Body: Five Axis
0-60 mph: 4.3 sec (est.)
1/4 mile: 13.4 @ 110 MPH (est.)

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On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago heads back to Fontana and the mountainous roads of Angeles Crest Highway to tackle the newest update to the Audi S4, the considerably faster and more aggressive version of the popular A4 sedan. The 2013 Audi S4 is just as precise but with much more attitude and when equipped with the Sport Differential, the all-wheel-drive sedan rotates almost like one of its rear-wheel drive counterparts. 

Will the new Audi S4’s V6T engine reign supreme over the previous generation’s V8? Will people even be able to tell the difference between the S4 and that A4? Stay tuned to find out.

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