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Old May 18, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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Cool Dan's 2011 white scion tC (Updated August 13th - Descendant CAI Update)

Hello! I just picked up this car 2 months ago and it has been a joy to drive. I switched from an 08 honda civic. I don't plan on doing too much to this car as I'll probably end up single if I don't marry this girl soon

Current mods:
Scion door sills
blacked out side mirror covers
s2k antenna
6K HIDs
Eurolite Yellow Fogs
TWM short shifter + hybrid **** + cable bushings
cabin air filter (thanks to 1stone's recommendation)
TRD lowering springs
Descendant exhaust
Torque Solution exhaust hangers
FiveAxis Front Lip

To be installed:
Descendant Intake
2nd Reverse light kit



My civic.

My tc.

The day we picked up the car. (That's my boss!)


It's home!


New door sills.


TWM short shifter with the hybrid ****.

New DSLR shots at my elementary school (hah):















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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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Nice civic...and congrats on the car
Old May 18, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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Nice boss....err car.
Old May 18, 2011 | 11:38 PM
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Welcome bud! Nice to see it start taking shape! Love it!

Is that a TWM **** too?
Old May 19, 2011 | 12:44 AM
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Nice ride and welcome!
Old May 19, 2011 | 02:52 AM
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Good start... Weelcome to the forums
Old May 19, 2011 | 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 1stOne
Welcome bud! Nice to see it start taking shape! Love it!

Is that a TWM **** too?
Thanks guys!

Matt, yah it is.

http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...d-phantom.html
Old May 19, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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Well isn't that all kinds of fancy! I like it!
Old May 19, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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Very nice, and I love the door sills!
Old May 19, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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nice car man, where'd you get the door sills?
Old May 19, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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TRD sparks sells them.

http://trdsparks.com/displayparts.ph...&parts_id=3728

*The picture on their website doesn't show the detail as much.
Old May 19, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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Installed TWM short shifter with the hybrid ****...



View of the black side mirror covers...

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Old May 19, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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It's not a good idea to be stacking your carpet mats like that. I hope the driver's side isn't like that.
Old May 19, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by VVTinme
It's not a good idea to be stacking your carpet mats like that. I hope the driver's side isn't like that.
I am not sure if it's a safety thing. The driver side's mat isn't stacked but it's not like it can be since the mat "locks" wouldn't allow it.

I did that for the others as another layer to keep dirt out yeah.. I am weird like that.
Old May 19, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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As long as it's locked in-place and the brake pedal can be depressed fully it should be fine. It's just something that Toyota warns specifically against doing and in general is bad practice.
Old May 19, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by heydan
I am not sure if it's a safety thing. The driver side's mat isn't stacked but it's not like it can be since the mat "locks" wouldn't allow it.

I did that for the others as another layer to keep dirt out yeah.. I am weird like that.
mine is the same way...except i didnt use the scion all-weather mats...i just got some cheap ones at target...really thin

and i only use it during rainy weather and then store it in the trunk during normal times

(and i vacuum frequently)

by the way..how did you do the black mirrors? did u just get stock ones from a black tC2 ones and replace it?
i was thinking about doing that too...but not sure. nice to see an example. it looks good
Old May 20, 2011 | 01:11 AM
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I just popped the covers out, used black plastidip and just sprayed 2 coats. If you know about plastdip, then you'll know that it's just rubber paint and a temporary application as it will start to peel off over time (but I'm talking months).

Let it dry and just pop them back in!

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Old May 20, 2011 | 02:31 AM
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Originally Posted by element6
nice car man, where'd you get the door sills?
Originally Posted by heydan
TRD sparks sells them.

http://trdsparks.com/displayparts.ph...&parts_id=3728

*The picture on their website doesn't show the detail as much.
Take the part number and check your local Canadian dealer...you might be pleasantly surprised...
Old May 20, 2011 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 1stOne
Take the part number and check your local Canadian dealer...you might be pleasantly surprised...
What about those whose heads don't separate top and bottom when we speak (South Park reference)? What will our igloo-dwelling brothers find?
Old May 20, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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Competitive prices benchmarked from the USA. I can't remember exactly, but I think we are cheaper on some parts than the USA. But its funny, with our strong dollar, everyone always believes the USA is cheaper for everything...Oh well, only those that search up here will know the true "savings".

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