Has anyone tried this? Neither of the 2 local dealers can find the kit. Both searched with the part number 001137162162443 and just searching the database.


UPDATE: And this is why we wait for the Scion specific person. Parts guy who works with Scion got back from lunch and found the item in about 30 seconds. Couple notes for people who are considering buying this. 1. It's not listed in the "normal" parts system. (Whatever that means) 2. If the dealer tries to mark up the part, tell them you've seen it for $29.99. (yes, that's what just happened)

 

Yes it is in Associated Parts not the normal system, and yes $29.99 no mark up.

 

what vinyl are you guys talking about? i didt know there was another part you can peel off besides the a pillar. are you talking about the black part on the b pillar?

 

No he is talking about the door frame itself.

 

i'm sorry, i dont understand, would it be possible to point it out in a picture?

 

Open the door on your tC, he is talking about the black frame around the window.

 

so that black frame is actually color keyed under the black?

 

Yes it is.

 

i assume it will look like this?

IMO if this is how it might look, it might seem off since the black B pillar cuts into the white

 

yea thats the idea, but you need to also remove the black A pillar sticker


Example from the xB:
Just the A-Pillar




all of it removed:

 

yea thats a given =D

I just changed the part i thought you were talking about to not cause confusion

i'm kinda glad that's removable cause the older toyota cars use to have the frame color keyed but now all toyotas have that part blacked out. it looks fine when the door is closed but when you open it it looks odd to me.

 

I just dont think I like it missing the black around the window frame. IDK

 

It'd look good if you can get the side mirror base color coded too. Otherwise the black on the mirror looks weird.

 

True. But I think it still would look odd, cause the piece next to the back windows are black plastic (not a sticker) and I can see removing those to be a nightmare with who knows what is underneath.

 

It looks much better *with* the vinyl than without it.

 

car looks tons better without the black a-pillar.

 

yea, leave it the way you have it now, the mirror area will only cause an awkward appearance.

 

I think I am going to leave it as is. Not just from the mirror, but I dont want to see whats going on under the plastic trim on the frame either. LOL

 

I have a new bumper in the paint shop :D

 

New spoiler is on