I have searched for some door prop rods online and found that they were really expensive... So, I came up with a design of my own for my xB2. I had a chance to test them out on Father's Day 2009 at the Medford Cruise car show. I got a lot of positive feedback so I decided to take this hobby to the next level. The rods hold the doors open at 16" (wide enough for people to still see inside, but closed far enough so they can walk between the cars) the ends are bent in a hook so that the only way to remove them is to pull the door handle as if you were opening your door. And the ends are rubberized to protect the car. For my xB, I made a set of 5, the 4 doors and the rear hatch.
I am selling them in sets of 2 through 5 depending on your needs.
2 rods - $20.00
3 rods - $25.00
4 rods - $30.00
5 rods - $34.00

extra rods are available @ $7 per rod.
please state the quantity in your orders


Prices include shipping.

POWDER COATING OPTION:
Colors (so far) include:
Gloss Black, white

2= $30
3= $35
4= $40
5= $45

Custom colors are available and cost an additional $5 per set, and will require 1-2 weeks producti on and coating. PM me with your color request.

*NOTE - with Powder coating it is impossible to COLOR MATCH-or-color key to a specific car color.. but I've seen some that come close.


Here are some examples of the basic colors they have. there are other styles available but they didn't have anything I could take with me, and I found this color chart onlinehttp://www.cardinalpaint.com/a_img/1.gif.

here is the Link: http://www.cardinalpaint.com/products/productcat.php?pcid=2&cctid=8

The company is called ABC Powder Coating here in Medford, Oregon. They don't have a web site, but I was told that they would love to expand their out of area business, call for quotes- Kevin Packard -or- Craig Woitte. Phone #(541)944-8610


Here's a picture of the black Powder coated version, and Yes, the ends are still rubberized.

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/door%20rods/100_5175.jpg (http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/door%20rods/100_5175.jpg)



You won't find a better deal on door prop rods.

here are a few pictures of the rods:

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/2009%20Medford%20Cruise%20Car%20Show/100_4354.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/2009%20Medford%20Cruise%20Car%20Show/100_4355.jpg

Rear hatch rod

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/2009%20Medford%20Cruise%20Car%20Show/100_4356.jpg

here's the rod. (in the back of my xB)

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/2009%20Medford%20Cruise%20Car%20Show/100_4358.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/2009%20Medford%20Cruise%20Car%20Show/100_4359.jpg

Carl's (Mad_Sciontist) xB
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/2009%20Medford%20Cruise%20Car%20Show/100_4372.jpg


*NOTE* the prices for all SCION communities will not change unless the metal and shipping costs do. I still want to give back to a community of friends and family that have helped me accomplish so much. :)


OK. Here are the pics I have from a bunch of very happy customers..
For those of you that bought a set of my rods would you be willing to post some pictures up? THANK YOU!!!

QUOTE FROM THE CUSTOMER:
"Here's a couple of pics of them on my xA, please excuse the dirt Thanks for the great rods and very fast shipping "

http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss95/mycarsonline/P1000738small.jpg

http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss95/mycarsonline/P1000739small.jpghttp://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/exceed19/IMG_0203.jpg
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/exceed19/IMG_0204.jpg

QUOTE FROM THE CUSTOMER:
"These looked awesome at a show yesterday... I actually painted the metal part white also..."

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt100/skyon888/corner-1.jpghttp://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt100/skyon888/doorprop.jpg



QUOTE FROM THE CUSTOMER:
"Again, I highly recommend anybody that shows your car to get a set of these. They are a great touch."

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa250/redline8k/D1%20GP%2009/D109card1080PScopy.jpg


QUOTE FROM THE CUSTOMER:
"I didn't get a good snap of my car like Carl did, but I was using your rods this weekend too.. Hopefully Carl told you we all had a great time.
Acyually here's one.. I was using one Rod on my Hood.."

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr11/Redbeard46/100_3108.jpg


Here are a few new shots I took from a show we attended. over 350 cars.. and it was a FREE entry show. over 60 trophies. GREAT SHOW!!

Cadillac. he got 2 rods from me today at the show.

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4734.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4735.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4736.jpg

2000 Toyota Celica got 3 rods at the show.

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4684.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4691.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4693.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/001-9.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/003-12.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/004-9.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/002-13.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/5773_1118907017790_1380450027_35913.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/5773_1118907057791_1380450027_35913.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/5773_1118907137793_1380450027_35913.jpg

how do i order i need 5 for all the doors and the rear lift gate

^Pm'd

I accept PayPal

I love mine. Got a set of five. Here is a pic from the car show.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p69/Mad_Sciontist/DSCN0473.jpg

Looks great Carl.
Congrats for taking home 1st place for 4dr sport compact!!! :clap:

Would not have won without the door prop rods. :silly: Really though made a nice display. Think you are selling them to cheap for amount of labor but good of you to make them affordable for SL people.

Would not have won without the door prop rods. :silly: Really though made a nice display. Think you are selling them to cheap for amount of labor but good of you to make them affordable for SL people.

That's right. there is quite a bit of labor involved, but it's all about community!!!

^see he gets it..........now you guys be ready for us to come down in August........BBQ time and having fun........

Thanks Brian.. BBQ??? HELLS YEAH!!!!!!

dam were was this when i was doing shows ..very nice man

^thanks David..

Shipping costs updated in original post..
I am currently working on securing a less expensive shipping method... I will post an update as soon I can locate one... keep the orders coming...

These door prop rods are very nice. I got a chance to see them in person at the Medford Cruise Car Show. If I did not already have door prop rods, I would be all over buying these. Nice job making them Andrew . 2 thumbs up!!!!!!

Looks great Carl.
Congrats for taking home 1st place for 4dr sport compact!!! :clap:

WOW! Congrats Carl!!

I have searched for some door prop rods online and found that they were really expensive... So, I came up with a design of my own for my xB2. I had a chance to test them out on Father's Day at the Medford Cruise car show. I got a lot of positive feedback and even sold a few sets already. they hold the doors open at 16" (wide enough for people to still see inside, but closed far enough so they can walk between the cars) the ends are bent in a hook so that the only way to remove them is to pull the door handle as if you were opening your door. And the ends are rubberized to protect the car. For my xB, I made a set of 5, the 4 doors and the rear hatch.
I am selling them in sets of 2 through 5 depending on your needs.
set of 2 - $10 + $6 shipping
set of 3 - $12 + $7 shipping
set of 4 - $14 + $7 shipping
set of 5 - $16 + $7 shipping

Shipping costs are NATION WIDE.

I already PM'd you, but changed my mind. I'll take all 5 instead of just 4
PM'd for your paypal address.

^PMd..

These door prop rods are very nice. I got a chance to see them in person at the Medford Cruise Car Show. If I did not already have door prop rods, I would be all over buying these. Nice job making them Andrew . 2 thumbs up!!!!!!

Thanks Rick!! and Congrats for taking 1st place in the 2 dr sport compact @ the Medford Cruise on Father's Day.

here's a link with pics
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=263400&highlight=

Please PM me your Paypal and I will order a set. Thanks.

^ PM sent

so, I'm not sure if instructions are needed, but if you do need them here they are....

You will notice that the rods bend in different ways. There is a reason for this. The bend in the door end of the rod should bend towards the outside. And down through the hook on the car body on the other end. insert the door jam (car body) side first...

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/2009%20Medford%20Cruise%20Car%20Show/100_4354.jpg

To secure the rods in the doors simply place the rod in the door latch and GENTLY push it in until the latch catches. To remove the rod, just pull the door handle like you were opening the door. Just make sure to hold the prop rod in your other hand so it doesn’t drop and possibly scratch you paint.

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THIS IS AWESOME! buy em from him :)

Just to prove to everyone on SL that this is an amazing deal, here are my e-bay listings....
I started this on SL for the Scion community, but am expanding.. The SL prices will remain as posted!!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=170350358276

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=170350361457

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=170350360414

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=170350359575

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lol smart man! sell for more on ebay!! way to use the noggin :P

^ you know it!! give the SL community a break and make the money on the Bay.....

Looks great Carl.
Congrats for taking home 1st place for 4dr sport compact!!! :clap:

WOW! Congrats Carl!!
Thanks Michael. I'm sure if you were there I'd be 2nd again but I'm working on it. :P Hope you and others from up north can make it down for Tuner Jam Sept 6th. there are so many nice cars up there.

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so would these work on a first gen xb?

^ yes.

Don these will work with most cars and trucks. Nice props and cheapest price I've found anywhere. Andy's selling them for just a couple bucks over his cost for the SL community. Not even making close to min wage on these...lol

Don- sorry about the short answer... I was on my way to work and popped in to check my posts.. Like Carl said, they will work with almost any car.

as most of you guys (and gals) know, Kanchi is putting on a car show on July 11th. this is a benefit show for Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County. I truly believe in Habitat for Humanity. SO, I just got done talking with Kanchi and I will be DONATING $1 from EVERY set of my door retention rods that I am selling to this charity until the day of the show 7/11/09.. I know that $1 doesn't sound like a lot, but it adds up fast. so hurry and get your orders in now... have them before the show.. takes about 3-4 Business days to receive them.

here's the link for the show thread:
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=261734

Lets help raise some money for a good cause!!

here's a few more pictures of the way the rods latch.

body side:

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/100_4430.jpg

door side:

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/100_4432.jpg

*NOTE-- please DO NOT buy from my e-bay link!! Send me a PM. SL members get them for a lot less than E-bay.. Also only orders from SL will have the $1 donation to habitat for humanity, as discussed in previous post. Thank you.

Don these will work with most cars and trucks. Nice props and cheapest price I've found anywhere. Andy's selling them for just a couple bucks over his cost for the SL community. Not even making close to min wage on these...lol

Thanks for the comment Carl !! And you are right. I am practically giving these away at those prices.. it takes me a lot of time and effort for the price I am charging the SL community. But I think it's worth it.

thanx andrew!! guess its time to get a paypal acct...

^Don- you can send a M.O. if you want. same price.

as most of you guys (and gals) know, Kanchi is putting on a car show on July 11th. this is a benefit show for Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County. I truly believe in Habitat for Humanity. SO, I just got done talking with Kanchi and I will be DONATING $1 from EVERY set of my door retention rods that I am selling to this charity until the day of the show 7/11/09.. I know that $1 doesn't sound like a lot, but it adds up fast. so hurry and get your orders in now... have them before the show.. takes about 3-4 Business days to receive them.

here's the link for the show thread:
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=261734

Lets help raise some money for a good cause!!

So far, we are up to $4 being donated to this cause!! that's a great start for only 2 days. keep the orders coming... :clap:

since you have the RS6 would you like the ends in RED or Black?
Thanks for offering to do them in red for the RS6, but I think I will stay with the black. Seems to be a little more transparent in black.

bumptiy!!!!

time is running out to get your orders in and help out Habitat For Humanity. for those of you in the PNW and are going to the "Show for a Cause" car show please make sure your orders are in no later than MONDAY 7/6/09 to be sure that you get them before the show. Donations will be made up to the show date on 7/11/09.

Got them yesterday. Thanks!

^ you're welcome!

^ you're welcome!

Hey there... so these work on tC's as well then? does that need to be stated in the order? or are the door ones all the same length regardless of model of Scion?

thanks!

yes they work with almost ANY car. they are all the same length. the rods will hold your door open at 16". almost every car/truck and SUV on the market has the same style latching system. but if you have custom doors I.E. lambos or suicide. I cannot guarantee they will work. I have been looking at different style retention rods for a while now and found that 16" is just the right length. and I had a chance to test them out at the Medford Cruise car show on Father's day. people had plenty of room to walk between the cars, and were still able to view the interior.

bump. HAPPY 4th of July!!!

You may want to PM Tomas about being added to the "Traders" usergroup.

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/groupcp.php?g=74760

^^Good idea I didn't even think about that.

BUMP! for an EXCELLENT product, and an excellent value.

Got mine, and they are GREAT!

Come and get em everyone.!!

Come on guys!! Great product a portion goes stright to charity!!!!

^thanks for the comments guys.. I'm not sure how much longer I can have this thread. :(
You may want to PM Tomas about being added to the "Traders" usergroup.

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/groupcp.php?g=74760

I pm'ed Tomas and it's gonna cost me $20 a month... I'm not making NOWHERE near that much from these door rods to be able to do that, so I don't know what's going to happen. I don't want to raise the price of the rods....

Well that's much better than the $200/mo + for regular sponsors. Though I think the "trader" initially started as being free... but subject to change at the whim of IB.... sadly.

^ true.. but I'm not making Barely anything on these. if anything at all. just charging for the cost of materials, shipping, and enough to off set the cost of gas for the running around. But, I understand the reasoning behind sponsoring. I am not in any way arguing with that.. I pm'ed Tomas again, I'm just waiting for a reply....

this is to benefit the SL community. like my first post said.. I have been looking for some door retention rods on line for a while and found that they are not cheap!! found a set of 2 for $40.. I want to help people in these tough times. I am also selling them on E-bay for a lot more. a set of 2 rods on the bay shipped costs the same as a set of 5 shipped would cost on SL. so I am not doing this on here to make money for myself.. PLUS, did you see the post about donating to Kanchi's charity for the show he is putting on??

I have nothing to do with you selling or not... this is up to Tomas. I actually didn't know it changed to $20.

^ Allen- I'm not mad. sorry if it seems that way. and yeah. it changes in August or September. to $20 a month.. :(

Well it is definitely frustrating... for us too. We've run into tons of sales like this where people are just trying to help the community but couldn't be sponsors. That's really how the Trader group was created (and like I mentioned, used to be free). That took AGES to get approved, if I recall.

well it's a good idea. and if I ever get this going like I want to maybe have other designs... then I would have no problem becoming a sponsor. gotta pay the bills somehow. right? :)
anyways. I guess Tomas just added me to the traders group now so no worries.. for now...


Allen- maybe you would like a set of rods for your tC??

I did actually consider a set and the price is good. I just don't think I'd use them. I do hit up a few shows now and then but typically just put my windows down and that works just fine.

Stupid broken post bump.

I did actually consider a set and the price is good. I just don't think I'd use them. I do hit up a few shows now and then but typically just put my windows down and that works just fine.

windows down? doors closed? :( lol.. Team AscensionPNW just attended a show on Father's Day, that was the first show I used these in. everyone loved them, in fact I sold 2 sets just from the show, that's where I got the idea of posting them on here... it definitely adds to the presentation of the car.

:rofl: I just noticed what it says under my SN. I'm a "trader" makes it sound like I went out and bought a Honda or something. :rofl:

Money sent. Thanks, Ill be using these on the tC, s2000 and my yaris.

I would like to order the 5 piece set. PM me your paypal, please :pray:

Got mine yesterday! Thanks again.
:bow:

^ I'm glad you like them... :) I'm getting a lot of orders now.... :) so far the total to donate to Habitat for Humanity ("Show for a Cause" is benefiting) is $10. $1 for every set sold.. hurry and get your order in before 7/11/09 to help the cause...

to: those of you that have purchased these rods...

Would you be so kind as to post pictures of your rides using them?? :) thank you.

Bump...

come on guys get a sweet product and help out a great cause!!!

bump..

im ready to order whats your pay palll

^ paypal info sent..

I tried using Aluminum for the rods, the quality was good, but I found that the steel rods work better. I will be using 3/16" Cold Rolled steel rods now.. Which are still polishable.

Here's a couple of pics of them on my xA, please excuse the dirt :silly: Thanks for the great rods and very fast shipping :bow:

http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss95/mycarsonline/P1000738small.jpg

http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss95/mycarsonline/P1000739small.jpg

^ NICE!!! :) Thank you!! it looks great! that's one sick xA!!!

NEW color added.. RED.. when placing your order please indicate whether you want red or black. Thank you. If NO color is specified the default color WILL be black


http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/door%20rods/100_4461.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/door%20rods/100_4463.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/door%20rods/100_4454.jpg

NOTICE how the bend on the rod bends towards the inside.... all the rods are bent to be this way. for both driver's and passenger's sides...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/door%20rods/100_4455.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/door%20rods/100_4456.jpg

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They work great!!! Pics after this weekend!

^ thanks!!! glad you like them.

bump....

......bump...

is there any other way to pay you for these. Ill have to see if my paypal account is still active. please pm me your addy.
also if I order these Monday do you think Ill have them by Sat or Sun? I have 2 big cars comming soon. Id love to rock these.
thanks
-nick

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/exceed19/IMG_0203.jpg
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/exceed19/IMG_0204.jpg

Bump for a good seller! cant wait to get them.
-nick

WOW. they looks sick on your tC!!! thank you for posting the pics... did you get any compliments on the rods?? I can see your sub... :) nice.

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anyone else have some pics to show?

I'll take a set of 3 of these. PM me your paypal and I'll send you my address.

^ Pm'd

I'll take a set of 3 with the BLACK tips!! N e way that you could possibly get them to the show or have someone else would be cool. I'll have payment there! I hope I get picked

^ ok. I will make sure they get to you. Pm me your Name and # so I can get in touch with you. I hope I get in and make it up there for the event. it's going to be off the chain. :)

^^^ PM'ed

Have an up coming show? looking for something to set you apart from the crowd? tired of people opening and shutting you doors and hatch at shows? then you need these rods..
Unless you pull the door handle they will not release from the door. the ends are also coated in a rubberized dip to protect the vehicle paint. They work on most year/make/model vehicles. only exceptions that I've found include: custom door latch systems, lambo doors (if you have lambos, you probably wouldn't want the rods anyways), suicide doors and gull-wing doors. the average shipping time from here in Oregon to the East coast is 4 days. excluding weekends. so hurry up and get your today before another show comes and goes...

thought I'd give this a bump since SL has changed formats.. don't want this thread getting lost.. :)

NICK.. I know you have already ordered your rods.. I thought I'd quote you on this and give a second option for payment..

is there any other way to pay you for these. Ill have to see if my paypal account is still active. please pm me your addy........
Id love to rock these.
thanks
-nick


For anyone that does not have a paypal account, I will accept money orders. that just means it will take longer for you to receive the product since I will not ship until the money has been received. But, if you need this option it is available. just send me a PM and I will tell you where to send the M.O. to.
Thank you.

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Those look good, Andrew. Good prices, too.

(About "Trader" status: I have finally been given some leeway on that, and I'll hold off on any charges for Trader status for as long as I can keep slipping it by the bean counters. This community needs this sort of thing more than some guy who's not part of the community needs an extra latté a week.)

Tom

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Those look good, Andrew. Good prices, too.

(About "Trader" status: I have finally been given some leeway on that, and I'll hold off on any charges for Trader status for as long as I can keep slipping it by the bean counters. This community needs this sort of thing more than some guy who's not part of the community needs an extra latté a week.)

Tom


:clap: thanks Tom!!! :clap:

I'll take a set of 3 with the BLACK tips!! N e way that you could possibly get them to the show or have someone else would be cool. I'll have payment there! I hope I get picked

I sent you a pm about delivery at the Scion d-vip event in Monroe on the 8th. hope you get in, and if you do have a blast!!

check your pms a-snell...

nick. I did. nothing new there... did you send me one?
this is the last one I got from you.
"Nope still nothing. I'm hoping tomorrow.
thanks for checking in though"

Got my set of 3 in for the tC today, super fast shipping and they look great on the car!

Got my set of 3 in for the tC today, super fast shipping and they look great on the car!


I'm glad you like them. post some pic. tell everyone about them, and where to find them. :)

Will these fit other cars??

^ yes they will. almost any year, make and model vehicles. As long as the vehicle has stock door catches/latches.

I got the rods yesterday. thanks for everything. Ill get you pics from tomorrows show.
-nick

^ great Nick..

bump..... to the top again...

These looked awesome at a show yesterday... I actually painted the metal part white also...

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt100/skyon888/corner-1.jpghttp://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt100/skyon888/doorprop.jpg

WOW!! nice touch.. I'm glad you like them. great pics too..

I like white rods, they look great on your car!

A-Snell, I noticed Nicks hood prop'd and the XB next to his car is open fully, have you looked more into making a prop rod for the hood yet?

guys thats not my car. He in our club but not my car. I have a XB2. Ill post pics later tonight. BTW cavalierkid888's tc is one of my favs.
-nick

I think I'll be ordering a set of these soon.

guys thats not my car. He in our club but not my car. I have a XB2. Ill post pics later tonight. BTW cavalierkid888's tc is one of my favs.
-nick


Thanks!



I like white rods, they look great on your car!

A-Snell, I noticed Nicks hood prop'd and the XB next to his car is open fully, have you looked more into making a prop rod for the hood yet?

Thanks, not to keep A-Snell from making hood props but at shows I just use one of my oem springs.

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt100/skyon888/DSC_0002-2.jpg


Again, I highly recommend anybody that shows your car to get a set of these. They are a great touch.

I like white rods, they look great on your car!

A-Snell, I noticed Nicks hood prop'd and the XB next to his car is open fully, have you looked more into making a prop rod for the hood yet?

I have tried a few thigs, but with the weight of the hood it's not looking so good.. Kanchi has a set and he used one for his hood, but he has hood struts..which pulls the hood up instead of needing to be "proped".. I have a couple more ideas for the hood rod, but I'm not sure if it will be a "Vehicle Specific" part or not..

guys thats not my car. He in our club but not my car. I have a XB2. Ill post pics later tonight. BTW cavalierkid888's tc is one of my favs.
-nick


sorry man.. I get confused sometimes.. :icon_razz::icon_razz::rofl:

I think I'll be ordering a set of these soon.


everyone likes them. it is a great touch for shows. and keeps the doors from being abused too. just let me know when you are ready to order.

hey andrew btw wanted to take some time and say thank you for the prop rods man! defintly do the trick!!
super fast shipping too!!
:icon_headphones:

and 888 nice ride man!!!

hey Andrew btw wanted to take some time and say thank you for the prop rods man! definitely do the trick!!
super fast shipping too!!
:icon_headphones:

and 888 nice ride man!!!


Thanks Don. I'm glad you like them...
you've got a pretty sweet ride too.. Carl and I go back and forth about the name I have for the RS4. I call it the "Rusted Penny" I heard it somewhere and it stuck with me.. :rofl:

hey Andrew btw wanted to take some time and say thank you for the prop rods man! definitely do the trick!!
super fast shipping too!!
:icon_headphones:

and 888 nice ride man!!!


Thanks Don. I'm glad you like them...
you've got a pretty sweet ride too.. Carl and I go back and forth about the name I have for the RS4. I call it the "Rusted Penny" I heard it somewhere and it stuck with me..

Sorry it took me so long but here a good shot of the car with the door rods.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa250/redline8k/D1%20GP%2009/D109card1080PScopy.jpg

:clap: NICK!! I got it right this time.. nice shot. BTW sweet rims.... size? and drop?

thanks, Im on easystreet airride and the wheels are no longer made they are 20x8.5 42 offset volk/rays racing progressive DE's. I going for the gangster, lux,kinda vip look.

got mine in today, very nice. thanks a lot.

got mine in today, very nice. thanks a lot.


Glad you like them.

I might have a viable hood rod soon... it is in the works.. I will know soon if this design does the trick. :icon_mrgreen:

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/chapascion/formula%20drift%2009/IMG_0127.jpg
Carl's xB at the FD event this past Saturday. using the rods..:icon_mrgreen:

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/chapascion/formula%20drift%2009/IMG_0127.jpg
Carl's xB at the FD event this past Saturday. using the rods..:icon_mrgreen:

I didn't get a good snap of my car like Carl did, but I was using your rods this weekend too.. Hopefully Carl told you we all had a great time.
Acyually here's one.. I was using one Rod on my Hood..

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr11/Redbeard46/100_3108.jpg

:clap: NICE!!!!!! love the rims too. do you need 1 more rod for the hood too? that way you have all 4 doors, the rear hatch and the hood.

here's a couple shots of the rods...

a close up on how the rod latches into the door side..
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/100_4432.jpg

and the body side.

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/100_4430.jpg

Now available in black or red

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/door%20rods/100_4463.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/door%20rods/100_4454.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/door%20rods/100_4459.jpg

the deck lid on my 08 xB
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/2009%20Medford%20Cruise%20Car%20Show/100_4356.jpg

here's a few new shots I took today from a show we attended. over 350 cars.. and it was a FREE entry show. over 60 trophies. GREAT SHOW!!

Cadillac. he got 2 rods from me today at the show.
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4734.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4735.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4736.jpg

2000 Toyota Celica got 3 rods at the show.
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4684.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4691.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4693.jpg

These things are awesome Andy, I love them.

Redbeard46- I sent the rod out today, should be there on Tuesday.

bump for a great seller :) just ordered a pair this morning !!

I want a set please.

Redbeard46- I sent the rod out today, should be there on Tuesday.

Thanks Andy..

I want a set please.

sure.. set of 5? for the doors and the hatch? do you have hood struts? it would work for that too.

xxnyangel10xx and xbBox- I am shipping your orders out today... I will contact you with tracking #s this evening when I get home. :)

Sunday BUMP---- just made 25 more rods yesterday.. place your orders.. they arrive within 3-4 business days.

xxnyangel10xx and xbBox- I am shipping your orders out today... I will contact you with tracking #s this evening when I get home. :)


got the tracking number :) thanks so much, ill post pictures up once i get them! .. we have a show this upcoming weekend so ill def. be taking pictures there

holly crap fast shipping !!! got them this morning lol will take pix later :)

holly crap fast shipping !!! got them this morning lol will take pix later :)

wow that was fast. I sent them out on Saturday. :) enjoy using them at shows...

If you have a show coming up, you are going to want to get a set of these.... takes about 3 to 5 days to arrive, so order today.......

Monday night bump...

Tuesday night bump.....

bump......

Bump.. for the weekend.. order today!!!!!!

Weekend bump..

Sunday bump!!!!!!! :)

MONDAY BUMP!!!! Order today to make sure you get them before the weekend....

LABOR DAY SPECIAL!!!

SAVE $5 on EVERY SET
NOW THROUGH LABOR DAY!!

Hurry cause this sale lasts for this week ONLY!!!



set of 2 - $15.00
set of 3 - $20.00
set of 4 - $25.00
set of 5 - $29.00

Prices include shipping


Just post your order request on this thread.. I will PM you with the PAYPAL info. :)

Tuesday SALE bump.....

pix from the nopi car show this past weekend:

my baby:

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http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/001-9.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/003-12.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/004-9.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/002-13.jpg

my bf's car:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/5773_1118907017790_1380450027_35913.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/5773_1118907057791_1380450027_35913.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/5773_1118907137793_1380450027_35913.jpg

yupp^^my car =] i think they help out a lot tanks for a great product!!

Thanks you for the pictures!! and you are welcome! I'm glad you like them. :)

all Pm's replied.... I will ship them out tomorrow.

FRIDAY BUMP!!!

ill take a set of 3 to 33161

Just a reminder the LABOR DAY sale goes through till 11:59 on LABOR DAY, Monday the 7th. get your orders in soon. I have a car show that our chapter is hosting this Sunday, so I will be unavailable that day just send me a PM with the quantity, and I will accept that for the sale price, even if you don't get the money to me till Tuesday.

OK. Here are the pics I have from a bunch of very happy customers.. for those of you that bought a set of my rods would you be willing to post some pictures up? I am in the process of taking this venture to the next step, and need all the pictures I can get.. THANK YOU!!!

P.S. the prices for SL and all other SCION communities will not change unless the metal and shipping costs do. I still want to give back to a community of friends and family that have helped me accomplish so much. :)


Here's a couple of pics of them on my xA, please excuse the dirt :silly: Thanks for the great rods and very fast shipping :bow:

http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss95/mycarsonline/P1000738small.jpg

http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss95/mycarsonline/P1000739small.jpg

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/exceed19/IMG_0203.jpg
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/exceed19/IMG_0204.jpg

These looked awesome at a show yesterday... I actually painted the metal part white also...

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt100/skyon888/corner-1.jpghttp://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt100/skyon888/doorprop.jpg

Thanks!
Thanks, not to keep A-Snell from making hood props but at shows I just use one of my oem springs.

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt100/skyon888/DSC_0002-2.jpg

Again, I highly recommend anybody that shows your car to get a set of these. They are a great touch.

Sorry it took me so long but here a good shot of the car with the door rods.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa250/redline8k/D1%20GP%2009/D109card1080PScopy.jpg

I didn't get a good snap of my car like Carl did, but I was using your rods this weekend too.. Hopefully Carl told you we all had a great time.
Acyually here's one.. I was using one Rod on my Hood..

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr11/Redbeard46/100_3108.jpg
here's a few new shots I took today from a show we attended. over 350 cars.. and it was a FREE entry show. over 60 trophies. GREAT SHOW!!

Cadillac. he got 2 rods from me today at the show.
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4734.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4735.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4736.jpg

2000 Toyota Celica got 3 rods at the show.
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4684.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4691.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Caso%20car%20show%2009/100_4693.jpg

pix from the nopi car show this past weekend:

my baby:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/001-9.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/003-12.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/004-9.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/002-13.jpg

my bf's car:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/5773_1118907017790_1380450027_35913.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/5773_1118907057791_1380450027_35913.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/xxnyangel10xx/5773_1118907137793_1380450027_35913.jpg

All Pm's Replied.. orders going out today. :) happy Labor Day Weekend!!!! :)

hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend.. :)

Tuesday bump.......

I added a poll to this thread. I have an in with someone that does powder-coating. I am working on prices and would like to know if anyone is interested in this option? please post you opinion. this will help me in deciding if the powder-coating is an avenue I want to pursue...

Nice product! powdercoated ones would be awesome!

Powder coating them would definitely be awesome. Door rods are great or when you want to show off your stuff but dont want ppl sittin in there like a display car at the state fair! And if you could powdercoat em to match or accent, definitely a plus!!


Good product A-Snell! ;)

Powder coating them would definitely be awesome. Door rods are great or when you want to show off your stuff but dont want ppl sittin in there like a display car at the state fair! And if you could powdercoat em to match or accent, definitely a plus!!


Good product A-Snell! ;)

exactly why i got them!!! and i love them!!! i had a girl at hin just open my door sit in my car and started doing her makeup and hair shes lucky i didnt pull her out of my car by her hair i just told her to get the hell out and her response was 'o i thought it was just a display car' .. yes a display car with custom plates, etc. ... people are dumb!!! but now they cant sit in my car :love: I was actually thinking of painting the door rods myself but not sure if i want them BCP or a baby pink like my pin striping

thank you all for the comments.. and I can't believe someone would just open up your door and sit in your ride at a show.. WHat NERVE!!! that is a great reason to get a set for your rides........ keeps the riff-raff out. :P

BUMP!!!!!

OK EVERYONE.. I might have a deal worked out with an online import store to sell my rods.. time is running out to get in on these very low prices.. I am almost sure the price will go up once the deal is made... SO, if you are "thinking" about getting some, now is the time... FOR 2 WEEKS (9/16/09 - 9/30/09) I will be running a SPECIAL... this is to hopefully sway those of you that are on the fence, and allow you get these at a SUPER GREAT PRICE!!!


OLD PRICES:............................. NEW PRICES: (9/16/09 - 9/30/09) ONLY
set of 2 - $20.00..................... set of 2 - $15.00
set of 3 - $25.00..................... set of 3 - $20.00
set of 4 - $30.00..................... set of 4 - $25.00
set of 5 - $34.00..................... set of 5 - $29.00


extra rods are available for hoods and such. each additional rod above the # specified in the sets will be an additional $5 per rod.

ALL PRICES INCLUDE SHIPPING.


You WON'T find these at a lower price anywhere else.

SO DON'T DELAY, ACT TODAY!

:)

bump..

Here you go dude, the pics I promised you.

4 of the door rods with a custom one made for the hatch to open it up more.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/xbbox/08%20xB%20PT3/CIMG4177.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/xbbox/08%20xB%20PT3/CIMG4178.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/xbbox/08%20xB%20PT3/CIMG4179.jpg



And of course, my REALLY custom hood prop! LOL!

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/xbbox/08%20xB%20PT3/CIMG4176.jpg

I really like that longer rear hatch rod! Very nice....

Thanks for the pics Cory. it's lookin good!! :)

Thanks man!

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/xbbox/08%20xB%20PT3/CIMG4176.jpg

Cory- use that xtra rods for the hood. :) you have hood struts right??

Well, I had a meeting with the person that will be powder coating the rods for me. we worked out a deal so that the cost will still be very reasonable. :) BUT.. I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COLOR MATCH TO YOUR CAR. :( the colors are not paint code specific. sorry. I also asked if he could paint them for me, but that would cost WAY TO MUCH.. there are just to many different colors out there to be doing it. SO, I will be getting a list of colors that are available soon. He (Cory.. So I can stop reffering him to "HE) is in the process of moving into a larger home. so he has to set up him shop all over again. it should be up and going by mid October. Cory is also the Club president of Next evolution car club. they are a club of drifters. they are hosting an event on OCT 3rd, and he has to do all the planning for that. So, please bear with me in the wait for powder coating...

BUMP!!! ALL PMs replied.... shipments go out tomorrow. :)

BUMP.....

Tuesday bump..
Powder coating coming soon.
:)

orders sent today. please post up your orders in this thread... then I'll pm you with the paypal info. :)

Watching and waiting to see how much powder coated versions are gonna go for...Powder coated Hot Lava :)

Watching and waiting to see how much powder coated versions are gonna go for...Powder coated Hot Lava :)

not sure about the HOT LAVE color. Color matching is impossible with powder coating. I will post the available colors when I get them. I also have a lead on custom painting for the rods, but that is about 1-2 months out.

Thats cool...Doesn't have to be exact but something close :pray:...I'll be waiting...

Hopefully it won't be much longer. Cory (the powder coating guy) hosted a drifting competition today, so hopefully he'll get his moving done a little faster now. I might have to go help him get it in gear... :lol:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/xbbox/08%20xB%20PT3/CIMG4176.jpg

Cory- use that xtra rods for the hood. :) you have hood struts right??

Sorry, didn't see this. No, I don't have struts on my hood cuz of the carbon fiber hood. I don't want to break it, lol! Plus I like my skateboard, it opens it up more anyway.

^ yeah the skateboard is a nice touch. :p there are struts out there that are HALF strength. mad specifically for CF hoods.

BUMP!!!!!!!!!!

I was supposed to meet with Cory about the powder coating today, but I am sick. running a fever of 101.9 .... So, I had to postpone the meeting till next week.

I feel you on the sick part...Been home sick from work since Wed...My highest fever was 102.3 and thats with Ibuprofren...Went to Dr yesterday. got checked for swine flu, waiting on the results...Body aches and coughing none stop...No vomiting though...:) Anyways, get better...

^ thank you. and I hope you feel better too.

^Thx^

Take care of yourselves, people!

Hope you get well soon.

Tom

thanks for the get well wishes Tomas. :)

I met with Cory today about the powder coating. He told me that he is looking at close to mid November now. He is having trouble with getting his new shop paved. So, I drove all over the valley today price shopping for powder coating. Cory is going to cut me an AMAZING deal that no one else can even come close to, so it looks like I will have to wait 1 more moth for this. I also looked into getting my own set-up. It doesn't cost that much so it is a possibility but the only issue I might have is the oven to bake the parts in. I know everyone is waiting for powder coating and I am sorry that it is taking so long. please be patient it will happen.

Now, I did find a place that will shoot a bunch of rods for me, but not cost effective unless I shoot 100 + rods, they would all have to be the same color too. What color would you be interested in? Black? white? Red? or Blue? let me know, if enough people want the same color I could go ahead and do this until Cory gets his shop up and going.

PM's replied. Orders sent. :)

Take care of yourselves, people!

Hope you get well soon.

Tom

Turned out I had the swine flu...:frown:

thanks for the get well wishes Tomas. :)

I met with Cory today about the powder coating. He told me that he is looking at close to mid November now. He is having trouble with getting his new shop paved. So, I drove all over the valley today price shopping for powder coating. Cory is going to cut me an AMAZING deal that no one else can even come close to, so it looks like I will have to wait 1 more moth for this. I also looked into getting my own set-up. It doesn't cost that much so it is a possibility but the only issue I might have is the oven to bake the parts in. I know everyone is waiting for powder coating and I am sorry that it is taking so long. please be patient it will happen.

Now, I did find a place that will shoot a bunch of rods for me, but not cost effective unless I shoot 100 + rods, they would all have to be the same color to. What color would you be interested in? Black? white? Red? or Blue? let me know, if enough people want the same color I could go ahead and do this until Cory gets his shop up and going.

No biggie...Can wait on Cory's shop to open, no hurry...

I did find a GREAT color for the RS2 tC. one of our chapter members, Rick (RS2BlueDragon) has a RS2. Him and I will be headed down to the shop sometime soon to take a look at the color. I think it is a great match, but HE is the expert on the color. the cost for each set would be $40 SHIPPED and it is a set of 3 rods. Now, if anyone has hood struts/shocks then a 4th rod would be available for an additional $10.

Post up your request on this thread.. http://www.scikotics.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbup.gif I need a MINIMUM of 4 orders to make this happen. I am NOT limiting this to 4 people though. More the merrier. http://www.scikotics.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif But hurry...



yelosub- sorry no RS1 xD match. :( but I will look again at what they have. if I find one I will post about it, but would need at least 4 people to go in on it. the same goes with any other Powder coating for now. Until Cory gets the ISH straightened out with his shop I need a minimum of 4 people ordering the same color.
the prices are (for now) PC= Powder coated

PC 3 rods = $40
PC 4 rods = $50
PC 5 rods = $60


those prices aren't to bad. I went ALL OVER the valley where I live and most places wanted a $60-$75 Set up fee. that doesn't include the coating. so to PC something costs around $100. :(

Weekend bump!!!!

I did find a GREAT color for the RS2 tC. one of our chapter members, Rick (RS2BlueDragon) has a RS2. Him and I will be headed down to the shop sometime soon to take a look at the color. I think it is a great match, but HE is the expert on the color. the cost for each set would be $40 SHIPPED and it is a set of 3 rods. Now, if anyone has hood struts/shocks then a 4th rod would be available for an additional $10.

Post up your request on this thread.. http://www.scikotics.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbup.gif I need a MINIMUM of 4 orders to make this happen. I am NOT limiting this to 4 people though. More the merrier. http://www.scikotics.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif But hurry...



yelosub- sorry no RS1 xD match. :( but I will look again at what they have. if I find one I will post about it, but would need at least 4 people to go in on it. the same goes with any other Powder coating for now. Until Cory gets the ISH straightened out with his shop I need a minimum of 4 people ordering the same color.
the prices are (for now) PC= Powder coated

PC 3 rods = $40
PC 4 rods = $50
PC 5 rods = $60


those prices aren't to bad. I went ALL OVER the valley where I live and most places wanted a $60-$75 Set up fee. that doesn't include the coating. so to PC something costs around $100. :(


anyone interested??

BUMP!! I've had a few people ask if I still have these.. the answer? YES!! this is my side business. I'm still around. I ain't going anywhere... I am really busy at work. I work for Safeway, and the holidays are coming up. It will have ZERO effect on my ability to get the rods out, just means I don't post up that much.

Glad to hear that. :)

What finishes do you have available? (Sorry, I haven't kept up and am unsure which versions you have right now.)

Tom

Glad to hear that. :)

What finishes do you have available? (Sorry, I haven't kept up and am unsure which versions you have right now.)

Tom

well, so far just the standard ones. I'm getting a few tC rs2.0 owners in on a blue color that I found that matches dang near perfectly. if I can get 4 people together that want black then that would be great too. I'm still waiting on Cory to finish his shop. He is taking forever... as soon as he does I can get anyone whatever color they want *limited to the PC colors* wich will be posted up as soon as I get them.

POWDER COATING IS NOW AVAILABLE!!
O.P. is updated with prices and colors.

orders went out today.

Original Post updated with a Powder coating sample chart.

Here are a few pictures from a happy customer in Minneapolis.

http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx6/ScikoticsDM2/20091018_ScionPinups/DSC_4975.jpg

http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx6/ScikoticsDM2/20091018_ScionPinups/DSC_4976.jpg

http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx6/ScikoticsDM2/20091018_ScionPinups/DSC_5021.jpg

How much for a set of 5 powder coated black with the longer hatch rod?

How much for a set of 5 powder coated black with the longer hatch rod?


the cost of 5 with the long rod for the hatch is $50 shipped. let me know if and when you are ready.

Here's a picture of the black Powder coated version, and Yes, the ends are still rubberized.

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/door%20rods/100_5175.jpg (http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/door%20rods/100_5175.jpg)

tC RS2 BLUE (well EXTREMELY CLOSE) will be available next week.... http://www.scikotics.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbup.gif

Is it all purchased through paypal?!

Is it all purchased through paypal?!

are you in Scikotics? if so, I have a sale thread there as well.

YES... but. I am closing my SL account.. Rather never coming back to the site... For personal reasons..

This thread will be closed.

So, If you are still interested in the door rods, I will continue to make them.. Send me and email @ meatcutter525@yahoo.com


Thank you SL community for your support, and I hope to run into you down the line..

Thank you,
Andrew