Backinblacktc2

iTrader: (1)

Please tell me the measurements of the filter as I can't really see them on the box thanks

heydan

Lucky you with that Descendant intake! I don't think mine will ever come

Backinblacktc2

iTrader: (1)

I just ordered mine this last Thursday and it will be here on Tuesday. I waited and e-mailed world-racing to see if they had any in stock. They so happened to have 10 so I purchased a black cai

KidJustin

Backinblacktc2,

the box says 3" inlet 6" base wide 6" high 5" tip wide

I ordered from obnoxiousperormance, since 1) I was talking to Papa_Bear already 2) I talked to Mike@World Racing in person and he told me that they are backordered and should order from obnoxious

KidJustin

I will be visiting CUSCO again for another test fit...we will test fit the strut bar with the stock intake and with an aftermarket intake (descendant to be specific) and the have the photos up by this weekend!

KidJustin

Since I'm heading off the CUSCO tomorrow I decided to wash the car....After washing the car I decided it was time to finally put stickers on!

CUSCO and Descendant



ScionLife.com sticker on Rear Visor (credit: carcandymotorsports)




What's cool is that since it's on the rear visor...when the lighting is right the shadow of the sticker reflects onto the rear window...its hard to see in the photo, but you can sort of see the "com" part shadowing (my finger is there to show the end of the visor and show how it is reflecting onto the rear window)

KidJustin

So I went down to CUSCO again to test fit the new design for the strut tower bar. Unfortunately there are some more adjustments that needed to be made before it can go into final production. It was a lot closer to perfection this time however as I was almost able to take it home, but one of the final adjustments showed to be a little to big of an issue.




(yea now u all can finally see the rear emblem im working on...)







BONUS: more pictures of the stickers

KidJustin

I finally had time to install the descendant intake I got like a week ago and I'm really happy with it!






Install notes:

• follow papa_bears Injen instructions for the removal of the stock intake
• removing the clamp on the for the tube connecting to the throttle was a _____! the clamp was basically in the rear and hard to get to...
• skip the stuff of loosening the ECU screws and placing the rubber screw thing there and on the stock box
• instead put the single rubber screw thing where the snorkel's screw was..as pictured:
• adjust the negative connection at an angle so it clears the tube..as pictured:
• unbolt just a few of the screws under the car to squeeze the DC filter under and then connect it to the tube before connecting the two tubes together

Scion202

Please elaborate what you mean by being happy with it.

Are you happy just because it was an easy install or cuz of how it looks or sounds or performs?

Backinblacktc2

iTrader: (1)

how many silver clamps did you use on the throttle body coupler, and how many did you use to clamp the dc filter i can see you used two i the middle im asking because my kit came with 6 silver clamps

KidJustin

mainly looks and sound

install was a little troublesome because there were no instructions...but a fun adventure...i hated working by the throttle, u have to reach all the way back and its not as easy access as it looks

performance wise, i guess its good? i'm mainly looking more for show than go in my car

2 on the throttle body, 2 in the middle, 2 on the DC fitler
...mine had the clamps already attached on all couplers, by 2's
...i loosened them all (except for the one clamping on the filter already) to get the tube in then tightened afterwards

jtk2

i want that scion life sticker!!

KidJustin

I got it from here
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170642

and then had it custom colored red white red
just put it in the comment section during the order

jtk2

Man I tried going there and it said there account has expired..

KidJustin

what?? how weird...i know their machine broke...but i thought they fixed it....

i guess if i ever notice it up again ill let u know

KidJustin

So this is not a DIY because I just followed their instructions, this is just the results with a few tips.

I decided to spend the extra cash and get G2 Caliper Paint kit because 1) Dupicolor doesn't have white 2) white will get dirty quick, so I wanted a paint that will withstand all the brake dust and constant cleaning

Here's the packaging, buying it on eBay is the cheapest:


There is a lot of prep work and patient that goes with this kit...but the results are WELL worth it.

first PITA step....lift the entire car! yes remove all four wheels because the paint+reactant only last so many hours after mixing...so its one and done! no second chances and there is enough paint for only 4 regular size calipers (i actually had extra and did the recommended 3 coats)



then there is the masking (tape not included) and cleaning (brake cleaner included) before painting....WITH A PAINT BRUSH (included)



after 3 coats and 2 hours of curing:





wheels on:





all done!

jayjayk89

The calipers look great man. I like the white on white.

I am waiting on some G2 paint to arrive for my baby Opulence. Gold. Mmmm.
Your post makes me even more excited. Hopefully I get the time to slap it on soon!

Backinblacktc2

iTrader: (1)

I'm waiting for gold also.

Backinblacktc2

iTrader: (1)

Kj I gotta say that I'm feeling that white on white if it was up to me I'd paint my rims a darker color to make them stand out more. I also read that you used 3 coats so how many kits did you use?

jtk2

man.. that looks good. let us know how that white goes! ive been wanting to do the same thing but afraid itd be too hard to keep clean