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Old 05-01-2013, 11:08 PM   #1443
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Very nice. To sidetrack a bit, what kind of MPG are you getting with the SC installed? Just discovered that Vortech is going the CARB route so now I am considering it even more. lol
I am getting about 25mpg. Yeah I heard they are getting the sticker.
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Old 05-01-2013, 11:10 PM   #1444
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How much is that wheel? I miss my old flat bottomed wheel.
It was 850.00.
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Old 05-01-2013, 11:13 PM   #1445
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^Its under 600 from FRSport (the link I posted)
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Old 05-01-2013, 11:14 PM   #1446
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^Its under 600 from FRSport (the link I posted)
BOOM!

http://www.frsport.com/Cusco-Suede-S...Z_p_48730.html
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Old 05-01-2013, 11:17 PM   #1447
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^Its under 600 from FRSport (the link I posted)
Thats the suede one.. I have the carbon fiber upper piece...probably the reason for the difference.
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Old 05-01-2013, 11:34 PM   #1448
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Thats the suede one.. I have the carbon fiber upper piece...probably the reason for the difference.
I did notice the pictures looked different.
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Old 05-01-2013, 11:42 PM   #1449
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GoPro3 on OEM tow hooks

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No problem . I'll post a pic when I can today. $5 to make and parts are available are local hardware stores. A moment with the dremel and some color if you like.

Using the front tow hook (I have 2 tow hooks)


Using the rear tow hook:


Even tried this view, great sound but the footage still looked 'upside down', it was so close to the ground:


Here's a clip from the tow hook...watch it till the end 2:11
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I also took some time to paint my tail lights

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Metallic gray bezels...


Close up with 1 light coat of shaded lights...
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Is that a painted Toyota emblem as well?
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I also took some time to paint my tail lights
Shots from the side?!?! Did you open them? What all did you paint?
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Next up is to shade the reverse lenses to help match the theme.
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Is that a painted Toyota emblem as well?
Yes, painted the front and rear emblems the same paint/color as the tails.
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Very nice!
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Shots from the side?!?! Did you open them? What all did you paint?
Will do, I painted everything that was chrome.
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