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Old 01-19-2011, 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?
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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...)
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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.
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Old 01-19-2011, 07:21 AM
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i did my 2nd reverse light for like 8 bux lol
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Old 01-19-2011, 07:22 AM
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return it and get a tc1..lol jk

5 axis kit and lower it
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Old 01-19-2011, 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.
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1stOne, do you have any pics up of the TRD big brakes you have installed?...
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moar low
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Old 01-28-2011, 12:40 PM
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Rebar if it hasnt cured yet ...









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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
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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
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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
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drop it!! looks so much better.
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I agree on the mentioned drop.
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Old 02-09-2011, 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?
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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
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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
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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!!
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Green wheels FTW!!!!
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