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Old 05-07-2007, 05:42 AM
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bad basic I tried somethin similar to you fog light blank vents today. cost about $12 + some stuff I already had. I might do a DYI for folks that might be interested. I will show pics tomorrow.
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bad basic I tried somethin similar to you fog light blank vents today. cost about $12 + some stuff I already had. I might do a DYI for folks that might be interested. I will show pics tomorrow.
That sounds great!!! I would love to see a DIY on this..... please post soon!
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Of course, thats what I am here for. THey sell them at superfa.com, but I got it off superfa's ebay auctions. here is the link for their auctions.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsuperfahotpartsQQhtZ-1
Warning for you on this product. It looks nice but it did NOT fit my automatic which is a 05. I tried 2 of them and the circuit board inside does not fit around the shifter. I live in Orlando so I dealt directly with the source. It seams to fit manual OK. Also the door locks they sell with the led's are great but within 5 months all but 1 of them burnt out. They are wired incorrectly I think. The resistor is on the wrong side, so I have to get some leds from oznium and redo them.
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Old 05-07-2007, 08:14 PM
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I had no problems with the fitment on my manual tranny. snapped right into place.
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Old 05-07-2007, 10:12 PM
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I think i did all of this or under $75

front seat tilt washers
chrome bolt caps on new front seat bolts
candied tails
custom gauge face color (by cutting colored film to fit behind face)
electrical tape over front coolant line behind lower grille
puddle lamps
5-panel 'wink' mirror
rear seat warning vinyl
vinyl on hatch struts
door latch screw caps (here's a pic)
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Old 05-08-2007, 01:40 AM
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anyon eknow the link on how to post pics so I can start on the DIY for "Cold air intake vents, Fog light blank vents. I looked all over.
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Old 05-08-2007, 02:46 AM
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I made a new cherry-wood **** for the radio so I can grab it with my gloves on. It's deeper and square-er and fits over the stock ****. Then I made a matching piece that covers the right arm rest (I have an aftermarket arm rest) and enlarges it somewhat. The cherry was FREE 'cause I had leftovers after making a bed. I'm thinking of adding other cherry accents . . . .
this post is worthless without pics.
OK, finally got pix:






I'm thinkin' shift **** will be next, now that I have a lathe . . . .

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Old 05-08-2007, 03:10 AM
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Not bad...could you cut out a little cupholder/storage pocket in the arm rest?
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Old 05-08-2007, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by SecretAgentMonkey
Not bad...could you cut out a little cupholder/storage pocket in the arm rest?
Well, I COULD. But I don't think I would; I think a cup holder in the arm rest would just get in the way . . . .
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Old 05-08-2007, 02:31 PM
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Another cheap mod that has been covered is to get rid of your craptacular rubber bushings on your front sway bar and replace them with polyurathane ones. cost with bolts is about 20-25 bucks.
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Old 05-08-2007, 02:43 PM
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nice woodwork, pooder! i the arm rest looks so nice. it'd be cool to cut out a cupholer into it! ;]
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Old 05-28-2007, 05:40 PM
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Her is my DIY on the intake vent /ports.

http://www.clubxb.com/forums/f16/102...ht/#post155171

Hope you all like. only cost $12+ 3M double sided,superglue, razor blade, 2" hole saw.
so I guess ruff est. 30$
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Old 05-28-2007, 05:51 PM
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Here is the oven method of clearing your headlights. Cheap and pretty easy:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...573&highlight=
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Originally Posted by ShadowB0X
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.
Where did you get the clear tails?
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