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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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i got mine off ebay for like 80 lifetime warranty but i don't think the store is still together. lol Anyways my front tube broke and they offered me another set for like 50...so now i got two sets. :D
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 01:26 AM
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Funny I get so many compliment on my neon kit and have not had one person tell me that they look bad and I should take them off. Personal opinion I guess but neons arent rice, huge wings and gaudy rims are rice.
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 01:30 AM
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i don't think there rice... but i'm not a expert on this
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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I don't think its rice either. If its properly done IE Tubes not visible, Wires not hanging down. I don't see it being rice.
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by a_german_named_hans
I don't think its rice either. If its properly done IE Tubes not visible, Wires not hanging down. I don't see it being rice.
Yeah, I had a hard time hiding my tubes from view. Had to drill into the metal chassis for the side ones, and the front and rear wad to be mounted far under the vehicle and angled to project light outwards. I saw an old Accord recently with the rear tube literally attached to the back of the rear bumper. It looked retarded as hell.
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by a_german_named_hans
I don't think its rice either. If its properly done IE Tubes not visible, Wires not hanging down. I don't see it being rice.
exactly, visible tubes = rice and taters

a hidden and well done underglow kit just upps the sex-appeal points

P.S. I got the kit I had on my xB off amazon. You can actually find inexpensive, quality kits there.
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 02:55 AM
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I had my tubes mounted on the rear bumper support tab thingies. on the sides it was in that black plastic thing between the metal body of the car and the side skirt. And in the front I had them mounted on the black plastic thing where it goes into the engine bay a little.. The only time you could see the tubes was if my car was significantly angled up.
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 03:53 AM
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The front can be alittle tricky but thats about the only head scratching part. I had to trim the black plastic a bit to make my tubes fit nicely. Cant see any of my tubes and I am running a full kit plus wheel well kit plus two extra side tubes for additional glow(free from friend).
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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It is really easy to hide the tubes on the Scion tC. Here's how we did my friends tC: http://www.oznium.com/articles/15
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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^^ That's pretty much how mine was... except with cathodes.
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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If I had the money and motivation, I'd want underbody kit. But I don't anymore. Thats the only reason I don't have them now
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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^ um ok
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 11:59 PM
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http://www.tweakedice.com/

this is one of our members on the site. i got mine through him. work great. i ended up with the color changing led one.

i don't know why i got it. i just did it.
Old Nov 30, 2007 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by chrischoi
http://www.tweakedice.com/

this is one of our members on the site. i got mine through him. work great. i ended up with the color changing led one.

i don't know why i got it. i just did it.

wow they're selling neon kits for $50. Thats a good deal. I had blue LED on my xb and loved it. I never really used the patterns though so I could definatly save money and get red neon underglow for my tC. Does anyone know how often neon tubes break compared to LED tubes?
Old Nov 30, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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Yea but are they good quality? Bright?
Old Nov 30, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Oznium_com
It is really easy to hide the tubes on the Scion tC. Here's how we did my friends tC: http://www.oznium.com/articles/15
I used this same site to use on my kit.....came out nice
Old Nov 30, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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I would go with LED less current draw, brighter, and tubes are more durable.
Old Dec 1, 2007 | 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Oznium_com
Yea but are they good quality? Bright?
Dont worry man I plan on buying stuff from your site when I get the money, I cant wait to order some cathodes for my interior. I know your stuff is to best but I might have to go with something cheaper than what you sell for underglow.
Old Dec 1, 2007 | 06:28 AM
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Gonna be running a group buy on underbodies soon, maybe you can join in on that!
Old Dec 1, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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OO, when? I'm wanting to get a kit for my friend for his car.



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