(Part 3) Top products from r/scion

Nice! Thanks for your reply. I have a friend who's a car guy and he says he'll take a look at it to see what can be done. If I choose to not go to a repair shop, I'd be more comfortable having my friend around since he'd probably know more than I do. Do you have a link to your scratch repair kit? I did a quick search and it popped up an amazon link for this:

https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Wax-T-234KT-Premium-Scratch/dp/B0036VQUOA

This is the tow hitch I used:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TNNFMC/

And this is the cargo carrier that attaches:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E2AJ6O/

The carrier is rated for 300 lbs, but the tC's tongue weight is only rated for 200 lbs, so I try to keep it well under that (the dry weight of one of my mopeds is around 100 lbs). I use some ratcheting straps and it works like a charm.

I could probably also tow a small utility trailer for a motorcycle or kayaks or canoe or something like that, but I've never tried it. I think you could probably tow about 1000 lbs fairly easily though. The tC is geared low and has 160 hp so I'm sure it would be fine for light duty.

Thanks! Amazingly fast reply man! Okay, so something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Mevotech-MK80879-Stabilizer-Bar-Link/dp/B002E3PT52/ref=pd_aw_sbs_263_1/141-2664584-9781229?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002E3PT52&pd_rd_r=0f267c5f-b213-4d6b-bdaf-11c997c51464&pd_rd_w=Abd4N&pd_rd_wg=AIr1i&pf_rd_p=53e036f8-8d3b-407e-beae-88d349e4fc13&pf_rd_r=TYAKK795RTX17TWS4YZT&psc=1&refRID=TYAKK795RTX17TWS4YZT

Also the other side looks perfect, like it is much newer than this one (no cracks on the boots, etc), should I replace it anyway?

Instead of sanding first off, I would recommend you try something like Novus Plastic Polish. I ended up picking it up after having issues clearing up my headlights after sanding. I've used it to remove oxidation on another friend's TC with really good results.

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a) Read the manual. You just bought something expensive, so read it and have a general idea of what you need to do so you don't have to start digging every time you need to do something small. It will explain what the maintenance items are and on what schedule and basic instructions for how.

b) Get a tire pressure gauge like this (I just found this from a quick search on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001XPBZ0/ref=psdc_15709131_t2_B0002SQYTG

Use it to check your tire pressure against what is on the door. Generally you want to check it while cold (hasn't been driven lately), but if you don't have a way to inflate tires at home, your owner's manual will probably say to inflate it 2-3 psi above if they're hot (been driven lately). A lot of gas stations have free air (like QT and Kroger Fuel in my area), but they don't always have a way to check pressure, so you should get a gauge.

For less than $50 after rebate, these AVS look great and let you leave the window cracked open in case it rains while parked somewhere.

Auto Ventshade 894002 Seamless Ventvisor Window Deflector, 4 Piece

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IF2BA8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NQnGzbAFT7Y54

They have blue caliper paint on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-BCP404-Blue-Brake-Caliper/dp/B00296CH3Q

and

http://www.amazon.com/Temperature-Leveling-G2-Caliper-System/dp/B000G28PPE

One of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Show-Go-License-Plate-Holder/dp/B001E4E0ZW/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_0

http://www.pfyc.com/GN1046.html

http://www.hidetheplate.com/

I was thinking about buying this.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LX3AS6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1_1_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

I have had this set going on 4 years now. None have gone out.
https://www.amazon.com/Scion-WHITE-Interior-Package-Pieces/dp/B005DUQ6BY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1498702817&sr=8-5&keywords=scion+tc+led+interior+lights

Do either you or your wife have access to an Android device with Bluetooth? If so, you could pick up one of these and use this app to get the same (if not better) results. I have not done this, but one of my old coworkers has this setup on his toaster.

As far as installation goes, anything with an OBD interface is really simple to connect. The hard part is finding a place to mount the display.

I bought and installed this bumper protector. I'm not sure if it's exactly what you're looking for but I've had no issues with it.