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Old 07-08-2005, 05:31 PM
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Default Motorized Radio Cover Module for the Scion TC

Guys I was checking online and I came across this site...its pretty cool check it out.
http://www.tcover.net/index.html

Let me know what you guys think....
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for $125, ill push it closed, thanks. cool link though
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yeah i know the price is a little steep....
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Plus it isnt a plug and play deal , you have to do some modification to the cover itself for it to work
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i might be getting rid of the cover
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maybe somebody out there can come up with a simplier way to install this....i mean this thing has its own computer which is crazy just for freakin cover...
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cool idea, but way too much moolah even for uncle rico
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Old 07-08-2005, 06:34 PM
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it is alot of money... but its a newa lil add on... i mean some people spent close to a hundred bucks on a stupid lil carbom overlay for the door

or other lil things...

id just be worried about being able to open it without the car being on... or does that open when the lights come on b4 you turn the car on?
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Old 07-08-2005, 06:44 PM
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I put it on ours. It's pretty cool, but requires some time to install. Easy, but time. It opens when ever the radio is turned on. No key, the door will not open. No key, the radio won't come on either. I like it because you never forget to shut the door, allowing someone to see what headunit you have, if it's worth stealing. Alot of trouble for them for a possible stock HU.
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They had this at Extreme AutoFest. Worked really smoove...

Moving this topic to the tC section.
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that is badass! I might have to get that when I install my crap.
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so it would be a doable do it yourself
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i just skimmed thru the install manual. its 39 pages and complicated as hell, but is DIY-able
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Yes, it is an easy self install, just takes time. When I first seen the instructions, I laughed thinking they have got to be kidding. But, then as I started, it is more like an Army instruction manual (all you old military guys know what I mean). They are very detailed, leaving very little if anything to have to figure out.

All that is needed is a few small drill bits (don't remember sizes, but standard drill kit has them).

It does no damage to visible parts and is completely reversable (as long as you keep the removed parts of the door mech).

You can adjust the speed of the door open/close.
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bad ___ IMO but for 125 ill close it myself.
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Yeah but what if you wanted to close it while driving, is there an override.
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i think the manual talked about an override switch.
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repost...

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ht=radio+cover

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