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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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Default 2 years of one black tC

My tC's 2 year b-day was last week, so I decided to shoot some pictures just to see what has changed...

Front 1/4:





Side view:



The Snout:





And just couple of "anniversary" shots:













Any ideas as to what to what to do next?
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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looking nice and clean. did you re-tint your front windows?
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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Yes went from 15 to 35. 2 reasons: easier to see at night, GA laws changed and are now actually enforced.
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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it still looks good. here in washington state law is 35% so i had front two windows 35% and the rears and rear windshield 20%. I really like your rims. where did you get them and how much?
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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I really like your rims. where did you get them and how much?
17x8 A-Tech Finalspeed Eraser rebadged under MB Motorsports Weapon from Discounttiredirect. $134 shipped each.
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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what grill is that?
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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wow $134 each?! that is not bad at all! even though my car is an auto, im looking to get an intake. friends were telling me to get a K&N but i noticed from your page, you said no power gains and too loud. so you got a custom made one?
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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Grill's DIY from a $2 piece of gutterguard.

As far as intake goes: during summer I run OEM airbox, in winter an eBay Corolla short ram cut in half
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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i want a grill like that...but i def. cant' DIM
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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How is your paint holding up? Mine is about the same age as yours and my paint is awful.

What are your washing habbits and do you keep her in a garage or outdoors? Thanks!
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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How is your paint holding up? Mine is about the same age as yours and my paint is awful.

What are your washing habbits and do you keep her in a garage or outdoors? Thanks!
"He" (lady friend calls him Bruce) lived outside for the first 1.5 years, then I bought a house, so garage for the night. Wash every 2 weeks on average, wax once a month or every other month. Paint is doing fine, except the normal chips from highway driving. If I get some excessive dirt (bird poop) I try to remove it ASAP, and I touch up w/langka chips that are overly visible. But no, I did not have the classic "scion paint is crap" issues - holds up as good as any other car.
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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lookin good. My tC turns two on August 4th.
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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i like those wheels..........they are very aggressive looking.
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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Wow! You must live out in the country, and never park in a lot or in the street.

This is serious: In New Orleans, if you take a new car out ONE TIME, and park it *anywhere*, it will be damaged, guaranteed. It's why I never drive mine here ever. Seven months 'till I escape this horrible place and counting.
Old Jul 28, 2006 | 05:32 AM
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Why is the antenna on the opposite side in this picture? Did you mirror the picture before you saved it?

Old Jul 28, 2006 | 05:36 AM
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Clean car man. Looks like its been a good 2 years.
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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Did you polish your manifold heat sheild? It looks super clean! Nice!
Old Jul 28, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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My baby is 2 years 1 month.
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 03:54 AM
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Excellent job! Looks stealthy. I like what you did with the mirror signals, nice touch.
As for what next, maybe a lip kit?
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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how bout an accent color? Im down for the all black but theres a point that it starts to look cheap. the rear end of the car is very well done, the front looks like its missing something. get some brushed aluminum or chrome somewhere i think. Other than that, happy boosting



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