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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 04:36 AM
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the arm rest splits open to reveal a smaller hidden compartment. Anyone else not know this? I opened the arm rest for the regular large compartment when I heard a strange noise... I thought my armrest broke into two pieces... but much to my surprise... I new space!
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 04:44 AM
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Congratulations!

You have just found yourself a weed stash.
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 04:45 AM
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Muahaha good find! Ive got orgone in mine.
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 05:12 AM
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hahaha took me about 4 months to figure that one out and i found out here on sl
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 05:12 AM
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I was the opposite at first. Found the small one and thought it was a stupid attempt at storage. Shifted my weight too hard in the seat, heard a pop and discovered the big one.

lol
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 05:37 AM
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took u 11 months? wow the tc is full of surprises
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 05:47 AM
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took me about a day or two
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 06:01 AM
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The salesman showed me that during the test drive
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 06:37 AM
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lmfao


Today is my tC's first birthday
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by lvnurs9
lmfao


Today is my tC's first birthday

awwww happy birthday tC he he...my tC's first birfday is next month on the 23rd
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 07:37 AM
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i found it the day we first looked at a car.

i used to work at a dealership explaining features, buttons, and all that junk to people after they bought their cars, so im used to looking for and finding all sorts of "hidden" stuff in cars. among other things, good luck finding the gas cap release on a honda S2000 if you dont know where it is.
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I was surprised to find that extra 12v outlet in the big compartment.. I'd hear referrences to an extra 12v outlet on forums but i could never find it.. until I was pulling my cellphone out of the compartment and my finger rubbed against the outlet.. i was like "oOoooooohh " yea, some cars have their unique little tricks and doohickeys.. like for the 350z, to put it in reverse you have to push down on the stick.. I guess it was a safety feature to keep people from accidentally shifting into Reverse from 5th
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 08:41 AM
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I've had my car for 3 months now and I just learned that you can go in reverse!!!
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by HughDTX
the arm rest splits open to reveal a smaller hidden compartment. Anyone else not know this? I opened the arm rest for the regular large compartment when I heard a strange noise... I thought my armrest broke into two pieces... but much to my surprise... I new space!
awww little hughie is learning new things everyday we're so proud of little hughie.. aren't we class (clapping).. you're doing sooo well
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by cfusionpm
i found it the day we first looked at a car.

i used to work at a dealership explaining features, buttons, and all that junk to people after they bought their cars, so im used to looking for and finding all sorts of "hidden" stuff in cars. among other things, good luck finding the gas cap release on a honda S2000 if you dont know where it is.
TheDaughter had the pleasure of driving an AMC Eagle Wagon back and forth to school. This, an 85 vintage 4-wheel drive vehicle in faded gray with blue trim. Not your typical "kid's" car.
Anyway, the first time she went for gas, not only did she not know where the filler neck was, neither did the young station attendant.
You tell me where the Honda's is, and I'll let you in on the Eagle's
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 10:07 AM
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i just recently discovered a REALLY small compartment on the driver's seat controls on the side. Its on the big long one and you can pop out a lid to reveal a space.
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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The RS comes with an ejecting passenger seat feature that toyota didn't want you to know about.. the switch is under the steering column
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 11:45 AM
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You think thats crazy. I just found the trunk light
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 12:06 PM
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i ripped the tC apart at the dealer lol, i opened everything i can, i even took out the spare tire and rolled it against the real ones to check the size

i even jumped into the trunk and had him close it down on me to see can a person fit in the trunk LOL
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by raWr215
i ripped the tC apart at the dealer lol, i opened everything i can, i even took out the spare tire and rolled it against the real ones to check the size

i even jumped into the trunk and had him close it down on me to see can a person fit in the trunk LOL
Weirdo.



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