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12-19-2006, 06:03 PM

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Caliper/emblem/rim/interior trim/engine cover paint.
Silicone rad. hoses or DIY braided steel sleeves
Performance brake pads

Any more info about hoses and/or braided steel sleeves?

You can pick 'em up at Autozone...I think it was like $30 or so.

That's what it looks like:

You just cut a piece a bit longer than what you're covering, work it over the hose(s), trim the excess, and re-install the hose(s).

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Performance brake pads for under $100? Like what? I never knew that were that cheap

It looks like you can get Hawk HPS pads (front only) for about $80 here:
http://www.jdsperformance.com/Hawk.a...sall&qmodel=Tc

Try a little Google-ing, you may find a better price.

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You could also just start tearing stff ess weight=better performance. And it's free.

What do you suggest I tear off?

Well, I was kinda joking but if you're serious look at this:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ht=weight+loss

12-19-2006, 06:06 PM

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turbo kit

12-20-2006, 06:28 AM

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In regards to the 9005 swap... if you notice, your highbeams and lowbeams seem to use the same connecters and wires.

I could be wrong, but it appears to me that Toyota made one type of harness for use on all 4 (2 high, 2 low) lights. This would explain why it handles an OEM 9005 bulb so well.

Avoid luminics or other fancy B.S. Just get OEM "brights". They'll work great. You run into trouble when you start getting fancy (silverstars don't last for crap, blue tint REDUCES light output, etc.)

Interesting theory...I have noticed that it does look the same.

What color are the OEM brights? Yellow lights annoy the hell out of me, something closer to 6500k is a must. I know it's not as bright as yellow light, but I know it'll be bright enough regardless

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i like my piaa's, better than silverstars but they are costly. they do last, i've had mine on since i got my car back in 04 and still running strong and my set on my accord died because of the accident that totaled it :/

Of course you like PIAAs more as they're double the price. I did notice that Silverstars last about 6 months...kinda short. If PIAAs last 2+ years...that's totally worth the extra cost and they're hella bright from what I know

12-20-2006, 06:29 AM

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Caliper/emblem/rim/interior trim/engine cover paint.
Silicone rad. hoses or DIY braided steel sleeves
Performance brake pads

Any more info about hoses and/or braided steel sleeves?

You can pick 'em up at Autozone...I think it was like $30 or so.

That's what it looks like:

You just cut a piece a bit longer than what you're covering, work it over the hose(s), trim the excess, and re-install the hose(s).

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Originally Posted by WeaponX6X

Performance brake pads for under $100? Like what? I never knew that were that cheap

It looks like you can get Hawk HPS pads (front only) for about $80 here:
http://www.jdsperformance.com/Hawk.a...sall&qmodel=Tc

Try a little Google-ing, you may find a better price.

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You could also just start tearing stff ess weight=better performance. And it's free.

What do you suggest I tear off?

Well, I was kinda joking but if you're serious look at this:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ht=weight+loss

Thanks for the info :D

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turbo kit

I wish

12-20-2006, 10:42 PM

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interior LEDs
interior Cathodes
interior decal skins for dashes

12-22-2006, 04:37 AM

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After all those under $100 mods, you can get some new music. Unless of course you download them. Or hey! ScionLife stuff is always cool.

01-08-2007, 09:07 AM

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If you're willing to pay a bit more, lowering springs. Although it's been suggested already.

Do lights. I love lights. And it's cheap

03-08-2007, 01:15 AM

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I just swapped out my parking lights with blue LEDs...cost me $5. I'll add it to the list.

Oh and more ideas are always welcomed

07-25-2007, 10:48 AM

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Everything you see there haha. The outlet splitter has been replaced by a ScanGauge II now, but the shifter, outlet splitter, no smoking plug, and strawberry air freshener all totaling about...$45 (mostly the shifter).

07-26-2007, 01:23 AM

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Is the ScanGauge II worth it? Seems kinda pricey for what it does

07-26-2007, 11:08 PM

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If you utilize it to its full capability I would say yes. It's helped me increase my gas mileage by about 10mpg and if anything goes wrong electronically in your car it diagnoses things instantly. You'll also become your friends favorite person because its easily removed and used on another car.

07-27-2007, 02:36 AM

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How'd it help you improve mpg?

07-27-2007, 03:18 AM

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Just reminding me to watch it really. Not necessary, but it helped me. Gives you more perspective on how spasmatic your mpg can be in city driving.

07-28-2007, 03:35 PM

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"M3" spoilers can be found pre-painted for ~$70 on ebay.
DIY vinyl accents inside and out. As little $ as you want.
DIY OEM badgeless grille, maybe $30.
One Ton Garage billet aluminum spacers $65 for 5MM pair, $70 for 10MM pair.
CorSport stainless brake lines (4) $100.
CorSport stainless clutch line $35.
MMW billet fluid tanks $80-105.
Oznium CCFL angel eyes $45.