I've been on the forums for a little while now and have discovered that the first thing people are looking for here is usually inexpensive mods. The question, in so many words is, "What can I do to my car today so it's different than all the others still sitting on the lot?" So, with that in mind, and since the more expensive mods seem to be easier to find, I'm starting a list of the cheap mods for the tC2. My goal is just what the title says, 50 mods under $50. I don't know of that many, but I think if you add to the list, we can get there.

Few guidelines for this:
- A "mod" for this thread is anything changed from stock
- Please read over it so we don't duplicate inputs
- Please give a rough price range
- Item is still eligible for the list if some options are over $50, so long as at least one option is under $50
- Please list where you found the items or parts
* Most of these can be purchased from numerous locations. The manufacturer/retailer listed may or may not be the cheapest or best option for you. Retailers/manufacturers are listed for reference only and you are highly encouraged to do your own research before purchasing anything.

1. 2nd reverse light ($35, Obnoxious Performance)
2. Stubby antenna ($10-$25, Honda Dealership)
3. Shifter cable bushings ($25-$30, TWMperformance.com)
4. Sun visor stickers ($11+, importequipment.com)
5. Daytime running lights ($15+, local autoparts store)
6. Front license plate mount ($2-$75, bbszero on scionlife.com)
7. HID headlights ($40+, DDMTuning.com)
8. Alpine video input cable ($30, Toyota Dealership)
9. Scion theft deterrent valve stem caps ($15+, Toyota Dealership)
10. LED interior light swap ($25)
11. De-badge (FREE)
12. Exhaust hangers ($32+, Torque Solutions)
13. Exterior LED swap ($30+) -- jtk2
14. Paint tail lights ($6) -- jtk2
15. Suede inserts for doors & center console cover ($20+) -- Superpickel
16. Push-button Start ($30) -- erick001ace
17. Panoramic rearview Mirrors ($20) -- johndeo11
18. Windshield visor ($15-$20) -- johndeo11
19. Rear bumper protector ($30-$40, TRDSparks.com) -- johndeo11
20. Mudguards ($47, TRDSparks.com) -- johndeo11
21. Lower body graphic $46, TRDSparks.com) -- johndeo11
22. Rear bumper applique ($35, TRDSparks.com) -- johndeo11
23. Paint calipers ($7-$20, local autoparts store) -- tCTRICE10
24. Spray paint rims ($10) -- tCTRICE10
25. Homemade Lip Kit ($20, Home Depot) -- errol
26. Rally 5 panel wink mirror ($25-$37) -- errol
27. 300mm Broadway mirror by Napolex ($20, ebay & others) -- dropzone
28. Plasti Dip your rims + paint ($35, Home Depot) -- mospeed
29. Wrinkle paint valve cover ($35, TBD) -- mospeed

 

stickers r on this list?

 

Sure. Stickers, chromies, de-badging... It all makes you're car unique. Besides, the sun visor stickers are one of my favorite mods. I hate those stupid yellow warning stickers. If you're dumb enough that you have to see the stickers everyday in order to remember to keep your baby out of the front seat, you shouldn't be driving! lol

 

13. exterior led light swap (30+)

 

14. paint inside taillights..part that gray (free+)

 

any1 got pics of theirs debadged? ive debadged every one of my vehicles, but was holding off on this one, and curious as to what itll look like

 

wellesleyscion has photos of his in project "machine"
i debadged the tc but the scion logos im just going to paint

 

suede inserts for doors and cover center console. (aproxamiately $20)

 

I have no idea what these are... Could you post pics? Are they in your build thread?

 

unfortunately i think he only debadged the back. i think everyone is waiting for the front debadge because it seems pretty hard since it will leave a dent at the bottom.

 

push start button $30 ebay

 

Definitely skeptical of this one, but I'll add it. Again, I'd like to see how you've made this work.

 

just orderd it hey if it doesnt work its only 30 bucks will post review after i get it in

 

do you think you guys could also post a link to where you all bought the items like teh black warning label cover, and the suede inserts?

 

how about panoramic rear view mirrors? $20+. depends on where and what brand you buy.

lolz

 

50. Thinking/Planning on what to MOD next (Priceless)

 

i couldnt find where the suede inserts and center cover, does anyone know where superpickel got it from?

 

windshield visor $15-$20
rear bumper protector $30-$40
mudguards $47
lower body graphic $46
rear bumper applique $35

everything at trdsparks except windshield visor.

 

Add : Paint Calibers $7 bucks to this list & spray painted rims $10 bucks

 

are you talking about the 5 mirror panels?