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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 01:44 AM
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Thanks, guys. Added the suggestions
Old Apr 16, 2011 | 06:23 AM
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^ nope... just a clip on sir...
Old Apr 17, 2011 | 10:03 AM
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Oh well add on the Rally 5 panel wink mirror - $25-$37

Also the HD front lip plus w rolls of double sided tape -$20
Old Apr 17, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by johndeo11
^ nope... just a clip on sir...
I was going to mention Broadway mirror(by Napolex), I have a 270mm convex, should have gone with the 300mm. Price is ~$20 dependent on online retailer or eBay. I have a Gen. 1 tC btw.
Old Apr 17, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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Sorry, I was unclear about the inserts. Material for a DIY is around 20-30 depending on where you get your material. You'll also need some spray adhesive to get the material to stay and form to the contours.
Old Apr 17, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Superpickel
Sorry, I was unclear about the inserts. Material for a DIY is around 20-30 depending on where you get your material. You'll also need some spray adhesive to get the material to stay and form to the contours.
You have pictures?
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 12:34 AM
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Has anyone done the Ground Wire Kit from the xA Tech Page, first done by mikochu?

I plan to do one in about a week, all depends on if I'm able to get to the dealership tomorrow night to get my new tC2

The cost was minimal, bought an 8g amp install kit with plenty of wire, some ring connectors from home depot, all said about $30 give or take... all this bought for my xB1, and damn it was easy.
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 01:41 AM
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There was some discussion on adding the extra grounding, but I don't know if anyone has ever actually done it.
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 01:46 AM
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Polyurethane Exhaust Mount Hangers - ~$40, got mine from Torque Solution, install was easy for two hangers, the other two was a bit difficult to install because if being able to get some leverage but it can be done, just have to get creative with the install. My muffler used to hang low(Agency Power Cat-back) but is now tucked back up more proper. Install done on 2009 tC.
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 02:00 AM
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^ Thanks for the input. It's actually already listed (#12) with different wording.
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 02:25 AM
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^Oh, can't believe I missed that, and I thought I looked over it well enough. Guess the wording threw me off like you said.
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 02:32 AM
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^ Decided you're right, so I changed up the wording.
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dropzone
I was going to mention Broadway mirror(by Napolex), I have a 270mm convex, should have gone with the 300mm. Price is ~$20 dependent on online retailer or eBay. I have a Gen. 1 tC btw.
i have broadway too.. i have 270mm flat. then i bought 300mm curve. it's better.... lolz
Old Apr 20, 2011 | 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by MightyP
You have pictures?
Nope, haven't purchased the material yet since I cannot decide on the color. Doing green, but can't decide what variant of green. Originally thought to do a lime green faux suede, but don't want to overdo the green and not to mention, I want all accent pieces that I install to match somewhat.

Here's a vid of what I am referring to...

http://youtu.be/zMizpF0pXSY
Old Apr 20, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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Great list, looks like a lot of the mods are able to be performed on the tC1 as well.

Question though, while the mod list is great, how come no links to DIY threads or write-ups on how to perform the suggested mods?
Old Apr 20, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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^ Some don't have DIYs, but mainly because I haven't taken the time to do it. The mods all come from the tC2 forums here and should be fairly easy to find with the search feature on Scionlife.
Old May 14, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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Added a couple items and a few links.
Old May 14, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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Wrinkle Paint Valve Cover. $35. mospeed's build thread has a guide.
Old Jul 25, 2011 | 02:13 AM
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Customtc.com's interior vinyl kit $43 total with shipping to AR

Also, does anyone know where you can get a 2nd reverse light kit at now that Obnoxious is no longer in buisness? Got a flashing 3rd brake light kit in the mail, and it seems like a shame to not do this as well, while Im back there....
Old Jul 25, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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sickstick.com - recolor clock.



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