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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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holy ___ batman.

German Engineered...... for your Japanese car

dont do it.
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Big_Jim
holy ___ batman.

German Engineered...... for your Japanese car

dont do it.
i never thought of that lol let me see if i can fina a japanese one haha
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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hmmm interesting.....too much of a hassel to install prolly

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Scion...spagenameZWDVW
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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its like putting a resister on your MAF to dump more fuel into the engine.

or i could be totally wrong, and this could be the best investment for $25 + $8 shipping.

In either case, i really dont think it would work, because of the VVT-i something about the intelligence of the ECU constantly reprogramming itself.
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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push button start is really easy to install, if you know what you're doing. Its like wiring up a remote start, but without the brain of the rs unit. The key must be in the ignition and switched to the "on" position for it to work though.
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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yeah i have doubts about that chip and what you said about the ECu makes sense.......

That sucks that the key has to be in lol whats the point its pretty much just for looks then ha ha
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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its so you dont get tendinidis or carpal tunnel syndrome from cranking the engine over lol

um, it looks cooler? hahaha
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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im trying to find a pillar tripple gauge pod that is the factory tanish color but all i can find is black does neone know where i can find one in the factory color?
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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I might do the push button start on my tC. I like it, and the cig lighter is great placement. Blue LED illuminated button to go with my dome lights and general blue motif

Off to work now. I'll holla!
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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the chip will trick the ECU into thinking the engine is cold so it dumps more fuel in. IF it works at all the ECU in the car will adjust itself anyways.

i want a push button starter haha. do that with al ittle flip up cover on t e gear selector al-la McLaren SLR
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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Just bought some tein hood dampers bye bye hood prop hahahaha
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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i get a set for my bday that were like 30 bucks and worked awesome. idk where they are from tho.
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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sweet im gonna be ordering some too as well.....if i dont get a CF Hood because i heard u cant use dampners with a CF hood?
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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im friggin excited on friday before i left i ordered my tickets for hinder, papa roach, and buckcherry on the 29th at the allentown fairgrounds i cant wait.....scott u def should go man its gonna be sweet!!
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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hmmmmm.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Scion...spagenameZWDVW
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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hood dampers + good quality carbon hood = ok go!
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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i saw someone crease a stock hood using the tein damper. its takes a little force before they start to close
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ScionTc86
sweet im gonna be ordering some too as well.....if i dont get a CF Hood because i heard u cant use dampners with a CF hood?
I have Racing Dimension hood dampners on my CF hood, and i wouldnt run the hood without them. the hood flapped less at high speeds wit the struts connected than it did when they were disconnected. Maybe a little reasurance since i dont have hood pins.
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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that wing u posted looks like the bBist cf wing.
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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yeah that wing is sweet!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SCION...spagenameZWDVW

im seriously thinking about getting it haha



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