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Old May 13, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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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.
Old May 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
Old May 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
Old May 13, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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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 =/
Old May 13, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Old May 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.
Old May 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?
Old May 13, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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already a tread for this.

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

Old May 13, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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o yea i remember that thread..
Old May 13, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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yep, it died.

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Old May 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?
Old May 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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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
Old May 14, 2008 | 02:34 AM
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i regret getting OEM fogs, i want vrd's now
Old May 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
Old May 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!!!
Old May 15, 2008 | 06:48 AM
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my 2 12"s. too much bass, gave me hummer mileage and performance.
Old May 15, 2008 | 06:55 AM
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My S Techs. I should have just saved for coillovers. Also my in dash DUAL.
Old May 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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