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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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i was wondering how many people would be interested in a shaved vvti valve cover, i did it to mine and since then a few people having been asking me to make them one. so i figured i would make a post, to test the waters on how many people would want one, so i can start doing it for other scionlifers, not sure on how much i would charge, but its not gonna be as much as the badgeless trunk garnish for sure.

here are pics of mine (with a rogue status themed paint job) i think if your going to custom paint your cover, which alot of people on here do. it looks better completely smooth and without the raised lettering.





i can do shaved and just a coat of primer

or i can paint it whatever color you'd like.

let me get some feedback weather this is a good idea or not.
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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looks good man

ill be watching this...
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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looks clean
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im interested
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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what do u have in mind for your VC?

im not sure how much im gonna charge for this yet, maybe 40 unpainted and 50 - 60 painted depending on the color.

+ shipping of course
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 04:24 AM
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I like the rogue status theme that you have for yours.
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 04:27 AM
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that engine cover screams awesomeness
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by tcridinclean
what do u have in mind for your VC?

im not sure how much im gonna charge for this yet, maybe 40 unpainted and 50 - 60 painted depending on the color.

+ shipping of course
What kind of paint are you going to use? You'll need plastic adhesion promoter, primer, paint, and clear. I wouldn't use off the shelve items. But 60 including paint sounds like a great deal if your shooting it through a gun.

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Originally Posted by ParadoxTC
I like the rogue status theme that you have for yours.
pm me for more info
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 05:05 AM
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My number one concern is if it can handle the heat in the engine bay without cracking etc.
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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yeah, mine has
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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cool
Old Aug 12, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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lol definitely an original looks good
Old Aug 12, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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i'd take one
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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i would def take one, since i sold off all my bronze stuff (wheels and cai), i need to repaint my vc anyways, if you like, ill even ship it to you and you can do as you please with it....haha, i dont care if it has hello kitty on it, ill rock it!!! let me know if you are still thinking about it, what would your turn around time be???
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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im down to do it bro

but lemme know whatd u want 1st... and gimme like a week to do anything

cuz miami is about to be hit by a hurricane lol
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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just tell me how much i need to send with the cover and an address, and like i said, you can do any theme, really dont care, i kinda have been wanting to do something crazy under the hood, maybe a pink rogue status....haha just hit me up when your ready, im in no rush, still saving for some underhood goodies so its not like im showing the motor off anyways
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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how about pandas? that would be badass
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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Hey tell me how much you will charge and I will ship u mine...I have a design in mind...like side view of bsp tc.
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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its most likely gonna be 50-60 depending on exactly what u want



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