Agent 99 (Retirement)
^ That looks like the window control switch, not the mirror controls. And that's a 5mm led. Just needs to be soldered out and back in. Just be sure to get a flat top 5mm LED as they also sell round top ones and they are too tall.
I ended up emailing TRDsparks.com to find the part and found out you have to select "Toyota" as the manufacturer and not "Scion" to find the part. Actually ended up costing me less to get it from a dealer here than pay for the part on TRDsparks and pay shipping. Thanks again for the help!
Also, I got the rest of my carbon fiber pieces last night! Pictures later! :D
Also, I got the rest of my carbon fiber pieces last night! Pictures later! :D
Thanks! Unfortunately, now I need to get a H/U with red, change the clock color and add red foot-well lighting! Will probably break down and buy some red Status Racing seats eventually. 
Bad new, KJ. No white CF options. I talked with Jim about it again and he still can't find anything that works. Guess the resin gives it a yellowish tint and looks terrible.
Sorry man. There are a ton of other colors (red, orange, dark blue, light blue, green, yellow, gray, purple, pink, etc, etc), just not white/silver.
Sorry man. There are a ton of other colors (red, orange, dark blue, light blue, green, yellow, gray, purple, pink, etc, etc), just not white/silver.
Definitely irritated with Discount Tire at the moment.
So I was very excited to finally be getting new tires. Did a lot of searching and finally settled on the Michelin Pilot Super Sport in 225/45R18. Great ratings, great traction for racing and has a 30k mile warranty.
Bought the tires and made an appointment for the today. After I got home, I realize they didn't give me the rebate paperwork. When I get in I ask for it and they provide it. Appointment was at 9:15 so I could get in and out in about 30 min. At 10:25, I finally get out of there. When I get home to pull the wheels off (so I can re-Plasti Dip them) I discover they put on 235/40R18s. Not the end of the world, a little wider so they'll even grip better, but they don't match my paperwork, so I know I'm going to need to go back. I go to take my wheels off and one of the lugs is loose, so I can't get my wheels off. So now I'm irritated.
I go back in and explain the size difference and the loose lug. The lug they don't fix there, so they have to give me a coupon to get it fixed at a place down the road. (When I checked with the place to repair the lug, the first they can see me with my schedule is next Thursday). I might also add I had to ask a second time to get the coupon. Then they say the tires they put on are more expensive and they have the right size in the store so they want to swap them. Another hour later, I'm finally out the door again.
For all my trouble? I got $24 dollars off.
And lets not forget I won't have everything fixed until next Thursday.
So I was very excited to finally be getting new tires. Did a lot of searching and finally settled on the Michelin Pilot Super Sport in 225/45R18. Great ratings, great traction for racing and has a 30k mile warranty.
Bought the tires and made an appointment for the today. After I got home, I realize they didn't give me the rebate paperwork. When I get in I ask for it and they provide it. Appointment was at 9:15 so I could get in and out in about 30 min. At 10:25, I finally get out of there. When I get home to pull the wheels off (so I can re-Plasti Dip them) I discover they put on 235/40R18s. Not the end of the world, a little wider so they'll even grip better, but they don't match my paperwork, so I know I'm going to need to go back. I go to take my wheels off and one of the lugs is loose, so I can't get my wheels off. So now I'm irritated.
I go back in and explain the size difference and the loose lug. The lug they don't fix there, so they have to give me a coupon to get it fixed at a place down the road. (When I checked with the place to repair the lug, the first they can see me with my schedule is next Thursday). I might also add I had to ask a second time to get the coupon. Then they say the tires they put on are more expensive and they have the right size in the store so they want to swap them. Another hour later, I'm finally out the door again.
For all my trouble? I got $24 dollars off.
And lets not forget I won't have everything fixed until next Thursday.
Discount Tire called me back today. Apologized again for the screw ups and gave me the installation, balancing, etc free. Also getting the lug fixed today rather than next Thu.
Still irritated about all the time I've had to dedicate to them, but not as ____ed off.
And on a positive note, I love the tires. So much more grip and less noise. I have to really thrash the car to get the tires to squeal and the traction control to kick in. Add in they have a 30k mile warranty and they're really not a bad deal, even at $200+ per tire.
Still irritated about all the time I've had to dedicate to them, but not as ____ed off.
And on a positive note, I love the tires. So much more grip and less noise. I have to really thrash the car to get the tires to squeal and the traction control to kick in. Add in they have a 30k mile warranty and they're really not a bad deal, even at $200+ per tire.
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Congrats on the new tires. Now I know of another option I have as far as tires go. After carbon interior, tires are my next purchase. Still waiting on a reply from Jim regarding the interior.
He works weird hours. I usually get emails from him in the middle of the night. But I'll email him tomorrow.
And what are you looking for in tires? The Super Sports are expensive but the best all around tires. Great for daily driving and track days. The Hankook RS3s are the the stickiest street legal tires you'll find, but aren't worth anything in the rain or if it's less than about 60 degrees out.
And what are you looking for in tires? The Super Sports are expensive but the best all around tires. Great for daily driving and track days. The Hankook RS3s are the the stickiest street legal tires you'll find, but aren't worth anything in the rain or if it's less than about 60 degrees out.
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No, didn't email...
I was waiting for something official from u. Like how long, pricing, do we ship ours and get it back, etc. from there I could decide what I want to do
I was waiting for something official from u. Like how long, pricing, do we ship ours and get it back, etc. from there I could decide what I want to do
Give me a day or so to do a full up thread on the CF pieces. I'm not sure on the pricing, but expect it to be a bit more than what the first pieces were since these are bigger and more complex.
Yes, you will have to send your pieces in to be overlayed. We never could come up with a way around it. And as for a timeline, it takes him 4-5 days from when he starts to when everything is ready to ship. Most of that time is waiting for stuff to dry, but add in shipping time and that's about how long it will take to get your pieces done. One other thing. If you want a color he doesn't have in stock, it may take another week for it to come in.
Yes, you will have to send your pieces in to be overlayed. We never could come up with a way around it. And as for a timeline, it takes him 4-5 days from when he starts to when everything is ready to ship. Most of that time is waiting for stuff to dry, but add in shipping time and that's about how long it will take to get your pieces done. One other thing. If you want a color he doesn't have in stock, it may take another week for it to come in.