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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 02:18 AM
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Hello Scionlife. I bought my 2006 Black Chery Pearl Scion tC back in October of 2005. Ever since then its pretty much been stock. I did my first modification in 2006 when I installed a Hotchkis strut tower bar. A few years later I installed a Stoptech stage 2 brake it, Greddy Carbon/Kevlar air diversion panel, had the windows tinted, and painted the front calipers red. I still need to paint the rear calipers. Recently I have decided to invest a bit more on the car and am now working on installing my recent purchase, an authentic RS3.0 Kenstyle Lip Kit.

Here's some pics of my car.

September 2010:


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April 2011:

My current project, an authentic RS3.0 Kenstyle Lip Kit that I had resprayed in Black Cherry Pearl. What color weatherstrip should I get, black or gray?

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Update: 05/03/11 - Black Weatherstrip is on its way. I also ordered some 3M DiNoc carbon fiber wrap to cover up a few things. Can't wait to install this lip.

Update: 05/09/11 - 3M carbonfiber di-noc
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Update: 05/19/2011 - The front lip is finally on. I will probably install the lip after work tonight or tomorrow.

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6/13/2011

The rear lip has been on for a while now but I haven't gotten the chance go take pictures of it.

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7/12/2011: Purchased Eibach Pro-kit and KYB Excel-G shocks. Its a mild drop, but its enough for my taste. Had them on for a little over a week now.


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Sorry, they are not pictures of the same side, but you get the point.

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3/2/2012:

OEM GFX side skirts
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9/27/2013

New wheels are here. Enkei Tenjin 17x8 +45

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11/29/2013 - Random pictures after wash and wax


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Modifications:

Exterior:
Weathertech Window Visors
S2000 OEM Antenna
OEM Foglights
RS 3.0 Kenstyle Lip Kit
OEM GFX Side Skirts

Suspension/Brakes:
Eibach Pro-Kit (~1.2 inch drop)
KYB Excel-G Shocks/Struts
Hotchkis Strut Tower Bar
Stop Tech Stage 2 Brake Kit
Red Painted Front Calipers

Engine/Drivetrain:
Greddy Kevlar Air Diversion Panel

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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 04:07 AM
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woop woop another BCP. Looks nice man! Post pics when its done... IMO id go with black..
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 05:14 AM
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Thanks for the input. I was leaning toward black as well.
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 06:58 AM
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x1,000,000 for black weatherstripping, can't wait to see the lip kit on.
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 07:46 AM
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needs more low
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^Hahahaha someone was bound to say it anyway.

I vote coilovers FTW, if you get the H-techs put on you'll likely be thinking back and wish you had gone for coilovers.
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 01:40 PM
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say what?
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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the kenstyle kit is gonna be super nice!!!
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by dropzone
^Hahahaha someone was bound to say it anyway.

I vote coilovers FTW, if you get the H-techs put on you'll likely be thinking back and wish you had gone for coilovers.
I might be getting Raceland coilovers to start things off considering they are about half the price of the Tein Htech-Tokico shock combo. I showed my girlfrind the Raceland's yesterday and she's considering getting them for my birthday in June (it'd be so cool if she does). What color weatherstrip should I get, black or gray?

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the kenstyle kit is gonna be super nice!!!
I can't wait to put it on. I just need to order new weather stripping and new 3m tape.
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All you need now is the rs3 grill
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Originally Posted by fliphm00b
All you need now is the rs3 grill
I wish I could get my hands on it. The guy I bought it from didn't have the RS3.0 grille.
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Originally Posted by Joyride
say what?
He posted this...
Originally Posted by 10gxiong
Here's some pics of my car. Please no comments about "monster trucks", "more low", etc... My suspension is the nexy modification I will be addressing (possibly Tein H-techs with Tokico Shocks or Coilovers).
And you posted
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needs more low
That is all.
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Originally Posted by 10gxiong
I wish I could get my hands on it. The guy I bought it from didn't have the RS3.0 grille.
I got lucky with mines, my buddy that bought full price from dealer sold it to me for half price because he never got around to getting it painted.
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Originally Posted by dropzone
He posted this...


And you posted


That is all.
Oh i didnt read at all just looked at the pics
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Originally Posted by Joyride
Oh i didnt read at all just looked at the pics
Hahahah its all good dude. It will be lower in time.
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A little update. Unfortunately the lipkit is not on yet. I ordered some black weather strip and its still on its way. Until then I can't intstall it yet. Hopefully by the end of the week.
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The H techs are a good choice, not too low, not too high. I got mine used for like $160~. This thread needs more pics!!
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Originally Posted by headlessmunky
The H techs are a good choice, not too low, not too high. I got mine used for like $160~. This thread needs more pics!!
I will get more pics in time. I will post as soon as I get the lip kit installed.
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Hi guys. I got some 3M carbon fiber di-noc in the mail today and got to work on my Kenstyle lip kit. Here's what I got so far.

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Sorry. Wasn't really using a good camera. I will probably be wrapping the black portions of the front lip as well. Stay tuned.



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