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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 03:48 PM
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i dont drive my B in bad weather so i want 2 take the rear wiper out. Anybody got any advice before i break somthing
Old Nov 5, 2004 | 04:00 PM
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put the cap up...get a 10 mm socket screw off...then pull it off. Replace with something of your choice. I have a smiley face
Old Nov 5, 2004 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDanger
I have a smiley face
A member from our chapter has this on his XB
Old Nov 5, 2004 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by manejounxa
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I have a smiley face
A member from our chapter has this on his XB
many do...thats cool I need something different though. Too many people have that and im not feeling the smiley face no more.
Old Nov 5, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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Just get one of those JDM caps, simplicity is your friend.
Old Nov 5, 2004 | 04:34 PM
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Just get one of those JDM caps, simplicity is your friend.
Yup they are made for that hole.
Old Nov 5, 2004 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by failed_ethics
Just get one of those JDM caps, simplicity is your friend.
Took mine off today, but where can I get one of those?
Old Nov 5, 2004 | 09:24 PM
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I put a bullet Nut on mine
Old Nov 5, 2004 | 09:42 PM
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Keep the gasket and put a nickle. not a bad replacement for only .05
Old Nov 5, 2004 | 10:17 PM
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Screw the JDM cap, just find a suitable cover at home depot and have it painted at a local body shop. It'll probably end up being cheaper anyway. If memory serves they come in chrome, so you could just floss the bling and save a boatload.

Max2k/steal japanese people's ideas, don't send them your money.
Old Nov 5, 2004 | 10:32 PM
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Max2k/steal japanese people's ideas, don't send them your money.
i like that lol. kinda mean but funny
Old Nov 5, 2004 | 11:00 PM
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The possible hole fillers I have heard of or seen:

Video cam (best use, IMO)
Nickel or quarter
valve stem for a wheel - stick the big rubber part facing out, the stem hidden inside.
JDM covers - would probably buy one if someone could actually produce one.
Generic hardware store covers - haven't seen anything that would look nice so far, and I always shop looking for modding supplies and equipment.

I finally got fed up with waxing around the arm and took it off. I would really like to find the right plug and strip the rest of it out too.

Until then, I'm running the T-Rex tail:
(and it wags when i turn on the rear wiper )
Old Nov 7, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by manejounxa
Originally Posted by TheDanger
I have a smiley face
A member from our chapter has this on his XB
i want one of those little hands, where can i get one?
Old Nov 7, 2004 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TheScionicMan
The possible hole fillers I have heard of or seen:

Video cam (best use, IMO)
Nickel or quarter
valve stem for a wheel - stick the big rubber part facing out, the stem hidden inside.
JDM covers - would probably buy one if someone could actually produce one.
Generic hardware store covers - haven't seen anything that would look nice so far, and I always shop looking for modding supplies and equipment.

I finally got fed up with waxing around the arm and took it off. I would really like to find the right plug and strip the rest of it out too.

Until then, I'm running the T-Rex tail:
(and it wags when i turn on the rear wiper )
hey man i like that carbon fiber around the license whered ya get that?
Old Nov 7, 2004 | 07:15 PM
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im rockin the fist for now, I am in the works of making a cover that will go over that rubber gasket to give it a clean look..Once it completed I will post pics and a how-to im probably a day or 2 from finishing it.,..
Old Nov 7, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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get the carbon fiber hatch, then you don't have to worry about what to put in it
Old Nov 7, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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where can i get one of those fists???????????anyone??????????????i really want one??????????? i almost said that i wanted to get fisted but then it would sound ugly...lol
Old Nov 7, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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Hit up your local scion dealer. If they don't have one, post a thread in the classifieds, I'm sure someone would sell you one for <$5.
Old Nov 7, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by _666_jesus_999_
where can i get one of those fists???????????anyone??????????????i really want one??????????? i almost said that i wanted to get fisted but then it would sound ugly...lol
pm me your addy and i will send you one free of charge!
Old Nov 7, 2004 | 11:05 PM
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Just a personal preference, but if you're gonna remove the wiper, then the Scion badge should go too.



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