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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 03:56 AM
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does anyone know of any spark plug covers or engine covers for the gen 2? ive tried searching with no luck.
also, would the AEM bettery tie down for the first gen work on a gen two. i want a new tie down and really like the look of theres
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seriously, no one has any ideas?
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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Just Paint it

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those dont fit. i tried
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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I've seen a couple third party CF covers, but I agree, just paint it till you find something. Randode.com has the lettering overlays


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Paint it. I havent seen any aftermarket covers, only a couple custom cf ones.

Question: why is your name masterbB if you drive an xB2? Sbouldn't it be masterRumion
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 02:25 AM
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i have painted mine. dont like the look of the cover.
as for my name, long story short it was a type-o. a nickname of mine is masterB. mods wouldnt let me change it. just happened to be bB
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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Hey guys what type of paint are you using for the cover? what's recommended and not flamable?

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Hey guys what type of paint are you using for the cover? what's recommended and not flamable?

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There are paint spray cans called Engine Paint which are high heat resistant paints. But for valve covers, I believe you can just use any spray cans out there since it's not going to be burning hot...
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There are paint spray cans called Engine Paint which are high heat resistant paints. But for valve covers, I believe you can just use any spray cans out there since it's not going to be burning hot...[/quote]

Alright coo I wasn't too sure thanks.
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Originally Posted by miketf1
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those dont fit. i tried

i have one on my car they fit nice just got to bee smarter then the average guy i guess lol put a backing nut on so it dosent pop up problem solved
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oh and my valve cover is powdercoated to match factory color

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I just got confirmation that ScionPro will be coming out with the polished stainless steel engine bay kit for the Gen2 xb within the next month or so. Something to look forward to. I know I am.
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lol i got my polished look lol its blang
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Originally Posted by miketf1
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those dont fit. i tried
hes making them for the xb2...eventually.
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 03:20 AM
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Default Re: engine dress up

Originally Posted by masterbB
does anyone know of any spark plug covers or engine covers for the gen 2? ive tried searching with no luck.
also, would the AEM bettery tie down for the first gen work on a gen two. i want a new tie down and really like the look of theres
Polishing the valve cover looks sweet. It's on my list of things to do.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ed+valve+cover
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Zsanz
Originally Posted by miketf1
Originally Posted by Zsanz
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those dont fit. i tried
hes making them for the xb2...eventually.
they do fir god they do fit all you need is a backing nut to make the height right i would have one on my car but the studs are powder coated
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