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Old 05-13-2008, 05:31 PM
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Default Mods you wish you didn't get?

Just curious if there is anyone else that wishes they WOULDN'T of done certain mods after the fact. Dealer or otherwise.

I got my tC in 05 when there wasn't too many aftermarket things. After the fact, I wish i wouldn't of gotten OEM fogs, pedestal spoiler, TRD exhaust through dealer, OEM body kit. I like the rear and sides, I just would of gotten a different front lip kit now. And finally, the 18" wheels. Like the wheels but WAY OVER PRICED and didn't even get to keep the stock 17's.
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Old 05-13-2008, 05:34 PM
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i think one thing i regret in doin to my car was putting so many stickers and everything at first(there all off of the car excpet a FUKJDM sticker on the top left corner of the rear window) but besides that i think that would be it
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Old 05-13-2008, 05:36 PM
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theres already a thread like this but oh well. id have to say... smoking my tail lights and then trying to sand it off. i just ended up buying TYC's
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The only thing I regret is the pedestal spoiler-- I think it looks cleaner with the lip spoiler, which I had on my 05 tC =/
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Old 05-13-2008, 07:15 PM
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Old 05-13-2008, 07:38 PM
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buying and installing from the dealer. (lip spoiler, OEM lip kit, front strut bar, TRD springs, TRD exahust.) ouch.
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Old 05-13-2008, 08:36 PM
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bought TEIN s tech springs late august and had em taken off in november bc I couldn't bare driving thru the snow (I'd have been snowplowing anywhere I went). I've lived in buffalo all my life but I think I psyched myself up getting them & ignored thinking I might not be able to do it.

also the pedestal spoiler, now I prefer the lip or nothing. Anyone know if it's possible to get the ped. spoiler taken off and replace with the lip or will filling holes still be necessary?
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Old 05-13-2008, 09:05 PM
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already a tread for this.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...022&highlight=

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Old 05-13-2008, 09:26 PM
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o yea i remember that thread..
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yep, it died.

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Old 05-13-2008, 10:58 PM
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I just love the Thread-Repeat Police....

Do you guys get paid to shoot people down, or do you just do it for the joy it brings?
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Old 05-13-2008, 11:06 PM
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Gotta say, probably shouldn't have lowered my car... One bad experienced and my front bumper is thrashed. But that's my fault.
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Never hit my bumper on a curb.....but came darn close a couple times!
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Old 05-14-2008, 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by paulky_2000
I just love the Thread-Repeat Police....

Do you guys get paid to shoot people down, or do you just do it for the joy it brings?
hahahah
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Old 05-14-2008, 02:34 AM
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i regret getting OEM fogs, i want vrd's now
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Old 05-15-2008, 04:59 AM
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Body kit!! I love it cuz it makes my whip look good. But its just been a hassle lately cuz when i bought it i didnt think it would be so bad on fitment. But o no it was horrible i have spent almost more on fixing it than what i paid for the kit itself. I wish I stayed wit the stock body and just lowered it. lol
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Old 05-15-2008, 06:40 AM
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I regret trying to do a DIY Badgeless Rear Garnish!...and not knowing how to do it...I wasted about $80 on supplies...when I should of sent it to a Professional in the First place!!!
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my 2 12"s. too much bass, gave me hummer mileage and performance.
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Old 05-15-2008, 06:55 AM
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My S Techs. I should have just saved for coillovers. Also my in dash DUAL.
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Old 05-15-2008, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by B_tC
My S Techs. I should have just saved for coillovers.
AGREED!!!

I also regret the Megan header I bought that never even made it on the car. I even did a pro-job wrapping it. Now it just sits in the box...collecting dust.
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