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Old 01-28-2007 | 05:43 AM
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Ooh I like the lowered back portion much better!
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Looks 100x better in the second pic.
Yeah, now I'm thinking that does look better and I will be able to actually see out my window! I'm going to draw up a patch to fill in the holes in the morning while I get my car lowered.
Old 01-28-2007 | 07:44 AM
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Looks good man. I checked out your site, I dig the designs. Are you the graphic artist?
Old 01-28-2007 | 10:47 AM
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I still like the 1st design. The wings have so much detail, hate to loose that.
Old 01-28-2007 | 12:48 PM
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Yeah, I was feeling the same way too. If I were to keep it clean I'd want to find some chrome accents
Go to www.scionpro.com
He has all the chrome you could care to do for Xbs, also does stainless steel
Old 01-28-2007 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MarkLim
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Dealers here charge $200 just to install. I installed mine myself. I guess it depends on if you are mechanically inclined. Do you do much work on cars?
I put a headlight on once, lol. Do you need a lift to do that kind of work? I have no clue how to do it.

Got a website link for a tutorial? If springs are around $200 and will smooth out my ride I'm definitely getting some on Monday!

Thanks for all the help.
You won't need a lift, just a floor jack and some good jack stands. You should be able to get some springs for around $200. I personally wouldn't pay to have it done,it's way to easy. It really does smooth the ride quit a bit.
Old 01-28-2007 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
Looks good man. I checked out your site, I dig the designs. Are you the graphic artist?
Yes I am. I'm actually a one man operation. I draw all the designs, website, pictures, packaging, customer service, advertising, and I've got a machine in the garage where I do all my printing.

Lots of work but it's fun.

Thank you very much.
Old 01-28-2007 | 04:58 PM
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Sorry for the delay in response, but that's exactly what I was talking about. Maybe you can reintroduce the wings on the hatch? Dunno, but really do like the work. I'll check out your site.

Welcome again!
Old 01-28-2007 | 05:22 PM
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i liked the first pic you posted better
Old 01-28-2007 | 05:37 PM
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i give you credit on the clothing line man looks awesome.
Old 01-28-2007 | 07:09 PM
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I think the car looks awesome. I like the fact that you are doing something different. A lot of people on here have graphics, but a lot of them look similar. Yours will definitely stand out. I would agree that the wing detail was great in the first pic and it would be a shame to lose that. If you made poison apple decals I would totally put that on my car. I am very picky about the stickers I put on my car.

I looked at your designs on your site and I am very impressed. That fugu is awesome.
Old 01-28-2007 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by black_sand_box
Deaalers here charge $200 just to install. I installed mine myself. I guess it depends on if you are mechanically inclined. Do you do much work on cars?
I went to Autobacs superstores and they charged around $200 for the springs and $200 for the installation.

They also told me I can't do it myself because I needed a spring compressor so I just left.

I'll have to read the tutorial in depth and try it out for myself. I guess part of buying a scion is the fun of putting on things yourself.

Is there a good place to get them online?
Old 01-28-2007 | 08:38 PM
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theres a way you can do it without a spring compressor...
Old 01-28-2007 | 08:41 PM
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No spring compressor needed, just a friend to help. Been there, done that, twice. Search the tech section for this method of install.
Old 01-28-2007 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by brownKIDDnate
i give you credit on the clothing line man looks awesome.
Thanks a lot. I had a previous clothing company where I did custom orders with a friend but I moved into my own line in the middle of last year. It's been going pretty well, enough to buy me my new scion and scion toys
Old 01-28-2007 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ScooterJLoophole
I think the car looks awesome. I like the fact that you are doing something different. A lot of people on here have graphics, but a lot of them look similar. Yours will definitely stand out. I would agree that the wing detail was great in the first pic and it would be a shame to lose that. If you made poison apple decals I would totally put that on my car. I am very picky about the stickers I put on my car.

I looked at your designs on your site and I am very impressed. That fugu is awesome.
Woo hoo! I still have a ton of sketches I'm working on. Sometimes it's really hard to convert them to T-shirt designs.

I wanted to create a car wrap that was unified and changed the entire feel of the scion. I think what's great is that I can change the entire look of my car every couple years so I don't get bored with it, lol.

I'll work on getting a Vinyl cutter this year. I've been thinking about expanding from my screen print line into some heat press stuff. I'll be sure to send you free ones one when I do.

Thanks for the comment!
Old 01-28-2007 | 10:29 PM
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Dude, just checked out the site. I love the Koi shirts, and I totally want the Dancing Robots one. Matisse is my favorite! Defintely get into the vinyl cutting. I haven't found any designs for my box yet, but if you do some, I'll be number 1 on the list.

You are quite talented!
Old 01-28-2007 | 11:45 PM
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have you looked into the perforated window covers? you could do the wings on the windows where you would still be able to see out of them, if you get catalogs that sell truck parts (like stylinconcepts.com) they have these back window decals covers the entire back window but its still able to be seen through I bet if you took the photo and asked where to have one made at a decal shop, they could tell you
Old 01-29-2007 | 12:41 AM
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https://www.shop.myscionwarehouse.co...g?categoryId=4
$159.50
http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...1&parts_id=314
$209.50
I'm not sure what shipping will cost you. Watch ebay for better prices. Like I said I got mine(the TRD's) for $167 total (including shipping).
Old 01-30-2007 | 04:20 AM
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Tustin eh? Pretty good dealer. Your designs look sick man, I wouldnt mind rockin your stuff. You should come to a meet sometime...this one is a block from Tustin Toyota.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=144749
Old 01-30-2007 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by nnnickkk
Tustin eh? Pretty good dealer. Your designs look sick man, I wouldnt mind rockin your stuff. You should come to a meet sometime...this one is a block from Tustin Toyota.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=144749
Oh cool! I'm going to try and get my car lowered this week and I'll try to come out there. I might have plans in LA but I'll check it out.



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