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Old 04-17-2007, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by badbasic
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bad basic I really like those mods where did you get the intake ports from?

U cant laugh! they r sink drains.

So where did you get the drains then? And how did you install them?
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Old 04-17-2007, 07:38 PM
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badbasic, where did you get your intake ports? Are they homemade?
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Old 04-18-2007, 02:24 AM
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how did you do those grilles and or get them for 20 bucks! ill buy 2!
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Old 04-18-2007, 02:39 AM
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mrfuzzy4 Posted: 4/17/07 9:24PM Post subject:

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how did you do those grilles and or get them for 20 bucks! ill buy 2!
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badbasic, where did you get your intake ports? Are they homemade?
1 1/4" plastic sink drains from local hardware store.
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Old 04-18-2007, 03:04 AM
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Rewire side markers to stay on with parking / headlights ~ Free

Cleared headlights w/ silverstar bulbs ~ $10

Keyhole covers ~ $13

Airbag label covers ~ $10

Painted calipers ~ $5

Debadge ~ Free

Shave rear wiper and plug hole ~ $5

Altima clear side marker swap ~ $25

LEDs for HVAC controls ~ $12

Footwell Cathodes ~ $15

Windshield Eye Brow Tint ~ $30

Clear taillights and swap in LEDs ~ $45

LEDs in OSHs ~ $30

These are just some that I've done. There are many many more. Don't hold me on prices. These are all off of memory.
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Old 04-18-2007, 03:17 AM
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were did you get the keyhole covers???
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Old 04-18-2007, 03:19 AM
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...189&highlight=

and this will be coming soon too:

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Old 04-18-2007, 03:31 PM
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I'm 6'2" and the best mod I did was to put about 8 washers under the front seat anchors with a correspondingly longer set of bolts. Makes a HUGE difference in comfort for you taller drivers.
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Old 04-21-2007, 10:00 PM
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$4.00 in duracolor paint
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Old 04-21-2007, 10:29 PM
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sorry duplacolor paint. Ive been drinking today.
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Old 04-22-2007, 03:12 AM
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hopefully not drinking the duplacolor paint.
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Old 04-22-2007, 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by cyclman68
hopefully not drinking the duplacolor paint.
Everyone knows you gotta huff the paint not drink it!
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No my fiance was filling me with tequlia while i was painting
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Old 04-24-2007, 06:45 PM
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Ok how do you change the dash light colors? How do you clear the headlights? Any one have pictures????
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Originally Posted by BigA
Ok how do you change the dash light colors? How do you clear the headlights? Any one have pictures????
Click on Features at the top and go to Tech. There are tons of DIY's including light changes and clearing headlights.
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Old 04-28-2007, 12:11 AM
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I cleared my headlights last night they look killer!
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Old 05-01-2007, 02:56 PM
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best thing NOT to do is buy the projector headlight and if you clear you current headlights dont paintthe "non-reflective" areas black.......it whacks the heck out of the light output....live and learn from mistakes, even costly ones....of course now I have a couple projector to use for the custom pod for my K7 Gixxer........
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Old 05-01-2007, 04:25 PM
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some great lists of cheap mods.
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Old 05-01-2007, 04:30 PM
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I'm clearing the tail lights tonight!
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Old 05-03-2007, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by cyclman68
Rewire side markers to stay on with parking / headlights ~ Free

Cleared headlights w/ silverstar bulbs ~ $10

Clear taillights and swap in LEDs ~ $45
How do you "clear" the headlights and tail lights? is there an online walkthrough or guide?

Also, how do you rewire the side markers? these mods look interesting!
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