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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 04:07 AM
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okay so i got too many plans for this beautiful car but what is the first thing i should drop some cash on?
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 04:45 AM
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First thing I did was fix the 1 reverse light thing. Some people have blanked out the spot. I added a second reverse light. Couple ways you can do it, but it'll only cost you $20-$30 and installs in 30 min - ~3 hrs depending on what you do and what tools you have.

- Tint is a must for these cars. They look kinda goofy without it and people can see everything in the trunk.
- Tein has springs currently available (though TRD should be releasing some in the next couple months)
- Exhaust (TRD and Descendant are the only two I know of right now)
- Five Axis makes a beautiful lip kit for the tC2
- TWM is promising a short shifter in the next couple weeks
- Almost forgot the Turbos. Descendant and PTuning both have turbos you can pick up for the tC2 if you're okay with the $4K and voiding your warranty (not to mention the 300+ hp your car will put out...)
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by MightyP
First thing I did was fix the 1 reverse light thing. Some people have blanked out the spot. I added a second reverse light. Couple ways you can do it, but it'll only cost you $20-$30 and installs in 30 min - ~3 hrs depending on what you do and what tools you have.

- Tint is a must for these cars. They look kinda goofy without it and people can see everything in the trunk.
- Tein has springs currently available (though TRD should be releasing some in the next couple months)
- Exhaust (TRD and Descendant are the only two I know of right now)
- Five Axis makes a beautiful lip kit for the tC2
- TWM is promising a short shifter in the next couple weeks
- Almost forgot the Turbos. Descendant and PTuning both have turbos you can pick up for the tC2 if you're okay with the $4K and voiding your warranty (not to mention the 300+ hp your car will put out...)
Good summary. This is on the money. I know Tein has coil overs coming out within a month from what I have heard if you want to go that route instead of springs. I have a descendant exhaust and love it! It was my first mod. HIDs are also a good cheap mod.
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 07:21 AM
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i did my 2nd reverse light for like 8 bux lol
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 07:22 AM
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return it and get a tc1..lol jk

5 axis kit and lower it
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Papa_Bear
Good summary. This is on the money. I know Tein has coil overs coming out within a month from what I have heard if you want to go that route instead of springs. I have a descendant exhaust and love it! It was my first mod. HIDs are also a good cheap mod.
Very good summary!

I too have the Descendant Racing exhaust and absolutely love it! Its definitely a mod that makes you smile with every turn of the key or blip of the throttle.

Lowering springs are coming and you'll find a lot of members here already have them. Search this section and you'll find images already.

If your worried of warranty and can wait a little, TRD will have a full slew of things coming in the next few months. Just in time for spring. Otherwise, there is a pretty good selection of parts out there considering how new the car is.
Old Jan 23, 2011 | 01:44 AM
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1stOne, do you have any pics up of the TRD big brakes you have installed?...
Old Jan 28, 2011 | 06:20 AM
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moar low
Old Jan 28, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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Rebar if it hasnt cured yet ...









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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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If you have the money I would invest in a nice set of Coil-overs to make her sit low on the ground
Old Jan 28, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by biglilsteve
1stOne, do you have any pics up of the TRD big brakes you have installed?...
Yep:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...7&postcount=60
Old Jan 28, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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Let us know if you need anything from us, we can definitely take care of you when it comes to our exhaust and turbo kit
Old Feb 6, 2011 | 04:35 AM
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drop it!! looks so much better.
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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I agree on the mentioned drop.
Old Feb 9, 2011 | 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jtk2
drop it!! looks so much better.
i heard from ppl at the dealer that you can't lower this one as much because the tires won't fit..

what about with some spacers?
Old Feb 9, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by marito1507
i heard from ppl at the dealer that you can't lower this one as much because the tires won't fit..

what about with some spacers?

You were lied to
Old Feb 17, 2011 | 05:37 AM
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i got my cement tc a month ago since then i have changed every single light to led (except dash wating on leds for that) 2nd back up light mod is a must tint ....oh an wheels next on the list is tien h springs descendant exshaust an maybe turbokit
Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by marito1507
i heard from ppl at the dealer that you can't lower this one as much because the tires won't fit..

what about with some spacers?

yea you were lied to..
i dropped mine almost 1.5f 1.8r and i have no problems.
once i get coilovers going with a 225/40/18 tire, rear fender roll, and rear camber kit. 2.5" is going to look nice!!
Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:32 PM
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Green wheels FTW!!!!
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