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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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Some minor updates to the whip recently. First off, I got the Megeuiers Clay kit cause i used the ice liquid clay but wanted to try a real clay bar. After the clay, the car was as smooth as glass it was amazing. Even after a good wash i was surprised with the amount the bar picked up. Then i used Megeuiers paste wax and it was amazing. Smooth as glass and a mirror reflection. Unfortunately, these picks are a week later and after a bad t storm a few nights ago.

SCION decal:



Painted dash a flat black:



12" JL W3 sub with Alpine M450 amp and loose wiring for now


LED's in the dome lights and reverse lights:



will post reverse lights tonight for better view

WeatherTech rain guards:

Old Jun 12, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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looks good! I would paint those brackets holding the sub in place black so they don't stand out so bad
Old Jun 12, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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yeah i was thinkin about that. i still gotta hide all the wiring and take all the **** i have in my car lol
Old Jun 12, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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that doesn't look so much like flat black, it looks more like a satin...
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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Looks good. How are the Weathertech visors? Worth it?
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 12:22 AM
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not a fan of the huge decal

weathertech visors are great for opening your windows after a rain or on the freeway without getting blasted with air, etc.. the AVS ones aren't big enough and don't go all the way down the front of the window like the weathertech ones do.
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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^^ thats what i was wondering. I like the looks of them though
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 12:46 AM
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yeah a lot more shine was captured from the camera than in reallife, not sure why. They really have that flat look to them in person, ill try to get more pictures

Yeah i love the weathertecs, great to crakopen after rain or even during it for a nice breeze, i mainly got themcause i love the looks, Its also a bit quieter while driving with the windows down .

Ive heard the decal is a phase so i guess imgoing through it , may come off during the summer.
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 01:16 AM
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i like the dash. the decal... not so much.
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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decals...not so much, do you really need people to know its a scion that bad?

and, i also don't dig just free sitting sub woofers...just so untidy.
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 01:56 AM
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ditto on the decal part, its a big ___ distraction from the overall clean car.
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 04:03 AM
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i just painted some pieces in mine flat black too, and it looks a little like satin
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 04:22 AM
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maybe it is a satin, the cap looked flat black so i got it lol, i mean i guess it does have some shine to it but not as much as regular stuff
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 07:23 AM
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Get rid of the WeatherTech stickers on the visors. It's not like they are paying you to advertise.
Your fingernail and Goo Gone will do the trick.
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 08:51 AM
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I have the exact same headunit
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by VN909KALIBOI
I have the exact same headunit
thanks i didnt know they could come off! ill be doing that today
Old Aug 16, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Anyone having issues with their weathertechs and windows closing. I've heard that its a tight fit and sometimes the wondows does not close all the way.
Old Aug 16, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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I'll buy window deflectors when they come out in carbon fiber. Yes, that is definately satin black. The scion decal looks straight and very well done, but I'm not a huge fan of them.

Nice car!
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 01:16 AM
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Just my opinions, lose the Scion sticker, and remove the weathertech logo sticker also. I did that on mine, cleans them up a lot.
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 01:23 AM
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I think the decal looks OK...



'Course, I've had mine for about 3 yrs now. If anything, I'm not really a fan of the interior paint.



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