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Old 08-21-2007, 12:49 AM
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Many of us are on a tight budget for mods, seeing as the tC has only been around a few years, most of us are making payments on our ride. The payments coupled with the forced full-coverage insurance can break the bank. Here is a list we've got going of the cheapest parts to help you with your tC.

$20 and Under
  • Performance
    Fog light re-wire: allows stock fogs to be turned on at different times w/highs, lows, or independently. Search around for this mod.
  • Looks
    Shift Boots
    BlueBatmobile Eyelids and Overlays
    Keyhole covers
    Change out some hoses under the hood w/colored silicone
    Carbon Fiber Door handle Overlays:
    VVTI, Transformers, TRD, and many other badges
    Sunvisor (Airbag Warning) Label Covers
    Stubby, Element, or S2000 antenna
    Vinyl graphics
    Interior lighting (cold cathodes, LEDS, etc etc)
    Painting Interior, Exterior, or underhood parts: This is a straight up DIY

$20 - $50
  • Performance
    TRD high-flow air filter
    Carbon Fiber B-pillar trim by supeior dash
  • Looks
    M3 Carbon fiber spoiler
    Driver and Passenger side window visors
    Carbon Fiber B-pillar trim by supeior dash
    oil cap
    batter tie down
    Radiator cap
    Carbon fiber Cubby Panel: Garage 1217..or something..
    ABS plastic Cubby Panel: Doctor Isotope
    Headlight, Parking light, Reverse light bulb swaps (Halogen or LED)
    Aftermarket Pedal covers (OBX, Sparco, Momo, Razo)
    Aftermarket Shift ***** (Doc I, OBX, Sparco, Momo, Razo)
    Scion License Plate Frames
    Underbody lighting (Cathodes, LEDS, Neon tubes)
    Doctor Isotopes Radiator Cooling Plate
    Angel Eyes/Halos
$50 - $100$100 - $150
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-redline hood prop
-s2k antenna
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Old 08-21-2007, 01:03 AM
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To stay under $150

1) Full HVAC, gauge and head unit led swap, or many other options of each
2) TRD Rear Sway
3) Doc I Gearswitcher
4) S2k antenna
5) Figure LLC grilles (if you find them at the right time and price)
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I just found chrome door handle overlays with a keyhole delete for $110, thats a new one on me.
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lightweight crank pulley
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Old 08-21-2007, 01:28 AM
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Most of what I get is under 150 lol. so to add to the list:

-Scion license plate frame
-Caliper paint
-Sport pedals
-Shift *****
-Door sill enhancements
-Key hole covers

All I can think of at the moment.

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Old 08-21-2007, 01:33 AM
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- LED parking lights
- tints (if you shop around)
- HIDs
- brake pads
- hi-flow air filter
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Old 08-21-2007, 04:28 AM
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cathodes, you could go crazy with em with a c note
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Old 08-21-2007, 04:40 AM
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debadge "tC" emblem = FREE!
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-vinyl if you keep it simple or DIY
-tinting/spraying various lights
-angel eyes
-paint (engine cover, valve cover, emblems, interior bits, etc...)
-silicone rad hoses
-short shifter
-shifter bushings
-SS brake and clutch lines
-ETD
-strut bars
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Originally Posted by O5_TRD_tC
debadge "tC" emblem = FREE!
yuup! my 1st "mod"......... not really a mod.
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type-r stickers
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^^Personally, I think the 'r' is worthless without the 'gt'. :p
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cmon Captain...the R sticker adds atleast 35 whp instantly...and it makes you more aerodynamic ;)
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Old 08-21-2007, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by gofastC
cmon Captain...the R sticker adds atleast 35 whp instantly...and it makes you more aerodynamic ;)
i think its more like type-ARRRR

i did all my vinly overlays for less than 50 bucks...oops im sponsored.
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Billet Grille
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Painted calipers, vinyl overlays for the headlights taillights and third brake light, s2k antenna, lower grill to upper grill mod, debadged rear tC emblem, front lip. Small mods like these make a big difference combined
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i wonder if mr meaty will pop up......
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Sunvisor (Airbag Warning) Label Covers - $10

tC Door Sills - $40

CF Dash Kit - $90-$140

Window Tint - $80-$150

Keyhole Covers - $20

Battery Tie Down - $30

TRD Oil Cap - $40

TRD Radiator Cap - $40

CF Eyelids - $80

TRD Leather Shift **** - $50

Leather Shift Boot (RedlineGoods.com) - $40-$100

CF Engine Cover - $120

Some of those prices are guesstimates but should be pretty accurate.
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painted rims
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