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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Busy weekend in the garage working on my daughters Xd - thought I would share
First update the speedo gauge - thanks to Jason for a killer product





I also got around to installing the TRD start button



Last. added some LED's to the parking lights and in the grill....

Old Nov 16, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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nice mods. so how does the push button ignition work? and how hard was it to intsall?
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 01:09 AM
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i dont suppose you have an extra gauge lieing around just like that one do ya?

LOOKS FREAKIN SUHWEET!
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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The TRD button was a huge pain to wire. Its designed as a keyless start button, so there are 12 different connections in the back. I can provide a wiring diagram if anyone is interested.. much easier way to get a start button.

Thanks Hollywood -
You can pick up gauge faces here:
http://www.customxbgauges.com/index....x&cPath=21_168

Now my secret is out...
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 04:50 AM
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man thats an awesome push start! exactly what i wanted to do i put push start on my old tC and loved it
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:10 AM
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Woah, where did you get that gauge face? I'm looking specifically for something like that to complement the LED swap I did...
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:15 AM
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^^^x2 that gauge face is sick
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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you can get the gauge face here:
http://www.customxbgauges.com/index....oducts_id=1340
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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Way to cool and I do this stuff daily *LOL* I dig it!
Old Nov 29, 2008 | 07:28 AM
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Hey so I noticed that you had your key in the slot... it that a true push button start or does it still require a key?
Old Nov 29, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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You still need a key - its just a basic momentary switch...
Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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that gauge is awesome. i like the one they have of marilyn monroe and the grim reaper.
Old Nov 30, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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how hard is it to get the whole gauge piece out??
Old Nov 30, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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real simple - just pull the trim piece off from the dash. Unplug the 2 wires and then remove the two screws at the base. Takes less then 2 mins
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I also added a Dash kit today - Just wanted something different then painting the panels to match.






Old Dec 5, 2008 | 12:04 AM
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im usually not a big fan of neon but it looks good on the grill.
Old Jan 24, 2009 | 12:39 AM
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where is the dash kit from? i saw another one on here with no website.
Old Jan 24, 2009 | 12:42 AM
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You can get them from here:
http://www.wooddashexperts.com/custo...t=19944&page=1
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Hey can I use your images for the website? They are super clean and Scion only let me have the car for 24hrs when I did the gauges for them so I didn't get a chance to take pics.
Old Jan 26, 2009 | 02:24 AM
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You bet!

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