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Old 04-04-2009, 02:07 AM
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Default Limited Edition 1 of 1 '08 "ARS" xB

I got this idea from the RS5 with the color matching on the interior "silver" panels.
I'm calling it the "ARS" (Andrew's Release Series)













ALL door handles..




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Im Andrew also LOL


Man that looks clean!!!!! OK need info on how to remove the parts with out breaking them LOL And i just love the Scion United Badge
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And where and how can i get the sticker for the rear badge??
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most of them were a piece of cake. just "POPS" right off. the Passenger side vent was a B!TCH to remove. I had to bend the dash up (whit the battery disconnected) and use a "stubby" screwdriver to remove the 3 screws holding it in. I considered removing the entire dash, but there is 1 bolt that was hard for me to reach, AFTER I got everything put back together I found out how to get the stubborn bolt out.
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I got the material from Schucks Auto parts. it is a CF sticker. I traced out the patern and CAREFULLY put it in place.
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I am in the process of color matching my interior pieces as well. It is disapointing that the RS 6 did not come color coordinated as the RS 5 did.

So far I have only completed one of the back door handle as a test to see if I would actually like it.

How was getting the plastic pieces off of the steering wheel?
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Dude how did you do the pieces on the steering wheel? I looked to see how they popped off a few times but couldn't find anything!! SHARE pleaseee....

Looking good too man!
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Originally Posted by meatcutter525
most of them were a piece of cake. just "POPS" right off. the Passenger side vent was a biscuit to remove. I had to bend the dash up (whit the battery disconnected) and use a "stubby" screwdriver to remove the 3 screws holding it in. I considered removing the entire dash, but there is 1 bolt that was hard for me to reach, AFTER I got everything put back together I found out how to get the stubborn bolt out.
yeah. you have to remove the glove box.
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Dude how did you do the pieces on the steering wheel? I looked to see how they popped off a few times but couldn't find anything!! SHARE pleaseee....

Looking good too man!
OK. this one had me a little baffled. on either side, behind the wheel you will find 2 holes. in these holes are bolts with a "star" allen head. I couldn't believe I had the right size, but I did. I will look for it and post the size for you. Once these are removed the horn housing comes right off. (MAKE SURE YOU DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FIRST)
then there are 2 screws, one for each piece, holding the plastic in place.
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Originally Posted by YZF_Bliss
I am in the process of color matching my interior pieces as well. It is disapointing that the RS 6 did not come color coordinated as the RS 5 did.

So far I have only completed one of the back door handle as a test to see if I would actually like it.

How was getting the plastic pieces off of the steering wheel?
Once I figured out how to get them off it was easy. the passenger side vent was the worst.
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As most of you can see, there are quite a few white specs on most of the pieces.. it's not in the paint. it's dust. I cleaned it off, but the camera flash picked up what I didn't see. Also the pic of the rear hatch emblem... it had just rained, so there was a little water....
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RIMS- 18" Enkei Em5 Platinum Bronze


custom headlight eyebrows/tint from Sun Scapes Window Tinting here in Medford, Oregon


Custom windshield eyebrow w/ TRD logo and Team AscensionPnw stkr from Sun Scapes Window Tinting




LOOK MA!!! No Muffler! Sounds GREAT!! better than TRD axle back. 3" oval Magnaflow tip. ( a little dirty)


5%window tint on all windows(except windshield)


[size=12]1 1/2" lowering springs from D1 Canada. (EBAY for $84 shipped)
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some new mods....

BEFORE


Step 1:paint valve cover
ordered a spark plug cover, just waiting on delivery





new hvac overlays from www.customxbgauges.com
matching spedo gauge overlays are in the mail... can't wait to put them in




shark fin antenna from www.sharkfinantenna.com

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Sexy!!!!!
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Looks great but your pedals aren't matching!
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Pretty clean, good job..
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Originally Posted by Schmohey
Looks great but your pedals aren't matching!
HUH? do you mean the color of the pedals don't match the other red on the car?
it's what I found here at a local speed shop.. have you found any "RED" ones that would match better? let me know...
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Originally Posted by DarkBox8
Dude how did you do the pieces on the steering wheel? I looked to see how they popped off a few times but couldn't find anything!! SHARE pleaseee....

Its a size 25 star drive, there's a hole on either side of the steering wheel like ole boy said.
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nice work, tons of small mods, keep it up
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Old 06-10-2009, 12:30 AM
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^ thanks.. the little things say a lot!!
I am wanting the mafia grill from forjworks... top AND bottom grills.. all black. just gotta save up for 'em..
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