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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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Default Bought 2005 BOP, Help, Cheap Mods under $300??

Can anyone suggest some cheaper mods I can do with a BOP 2005? I can only spend about $300 right now. Exterior or interior or a little both. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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did you do a search? seriously

AC air filter, LED in cupholders, changing rear sidemarkers from red to clear (tech section).... tint, HIDs (the $100 on eBay have served me well for over 2 years already), spray paint console


LED in Cupholders

AIR FILTER
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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Here's a start

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...heap+free+mods

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...heap+free+mods

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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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Some options:

Tanabe DF210 Lowering Springs $160
Rear Wiper Plug $20
Keyhole Covers $14
Dash Pads $24
Tint Front Windows $50-$70
Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs $15
Exhaust Tip $10-$25
Lights from www.oznium.com $???

Free options:
De-badge Hatch
Clear Headlights
Clear Tail Lights
Cabin Air Filter
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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THanks for the Info guys..sounds great...please keep them coming, and I like to shop on ebay if anyone have anymore suggestions!! And by the way, I have owned this car for less than a week, and I AM IN LOVE! IF you can check it out the box on ebay (do I completed search got it for 10,990, let me know if you think I got a good deal? thanks!!
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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Yeah, that's a good deal. Most dealers would probably sell it for like 16,000. Congrats on the BOP!
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by aalbertson3
Some options:

Tanabe DF210 Lowering Springs $160
Rear Wiper Plug $20
Keyhole Covers $14
Dash Pads $24
Tint Front Windows $50-$70
Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs $15
Exhaust Tip $10-$25
Lights from www.oznium.com $???

Free options:
De-badge Hatch
Clear Headlights
Clear Tail Lights
Cabin Air Filter
Where do you get the keyhole covers?
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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i'd lower it first, then save the rest for some rims
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by xbizzle425
i'd lower it first, then save the rest for some rims
Word.....

Tanabe DF210 Lowering Springs $160
TRD Rear Sway Bar $150

Deals can be had if you look hard enough!

Joe
Old Aug 4, 2007 | 12:44 AM
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you can get an Injen short ram and an exhaust...mine was about $280 for both
You can paint your dash and power lock pieces for about $6
interior lights...Randode.com $80
De-badge the rear $0 free!
Old Aug 4, 2007 | 04:16 AM
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I have to assume it is bone stock. I would lower it and get trim rings and small chrome hub caps--do a search. That would have the most dramatic effect for the money.
Old Aug 4, 2007 | 04:25 AM
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key covers... i went to lowes.... and bought the automotive plugs ($1ish), and panted them.... it's exactly the same outcome as if you were to buy the keytechniques ones....
Old Aug 16, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by noservice2001
key covers... i went to lowes.... and bought the automotive plugs ($1ish), and panted them.... it's exactly the same outcome as if you were to buy the keytechniques ones....
How do you know that. If you send me your version and its better then mine I will give you $50.00.
Old Aug 16, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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^ I think that's a challenge!! Dev's stuff is top notch!
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