install and stuff

[ACE-tC]

Alright people i gotta ask how do you install the upper strut bar?

also does the vortex really work an in adding more HP smoother ride and saving gas??

thanks in advance

[CadenceScion]

In order to install the front strut bar, you'll need to remove your wiper cowl assembly and wipers. After that, unscrew the three screws on each side of your strut tower and place the strut bar down over the three studs. Next, use the locking washers that are provided with your strut bar (if they came with the strut bar), then tighten down all six bolts. Do not over tighten the bolts so you don't strip the threads or break the threads on the strut tower. Finally, reattach the wiper cowl and wipers, and you're all set to go. The process should take a half hour or less to complete.

[CadenceScion]

Refering to a vortex (Throttle Body Spacer), I have one on my 2006 Scion tC. I found a slight gain in HP/Torque and gas mileage. Some people say that they don't work and belong on carborated engines, but that's all based on opinion. The theory makes logical sence and does work, they are widely used on Mustangs and other vehicles that have throttle body induction. The one I am using is Poweraid, and there is also House Of Billet that makes a spacer. I also have the same spacer on my 1995 Chevy S-10 Lowrider/Custom Modified.

[ACE-tC]

In order to install the front strut bar, you'll need to remove your wiper cowl assembly and wipers. After that, unscrew the three screws on each side of your strut tower and place the strut bar down over the three studs. Next, use the locking washers that are provided with your strut bar (if they came with the strut bar), then tighten down all six bolts. Do not over tighten the bolts so you don't strip the threads or break the threads on the strut tower. Finally, reattach the wiper cowl and wipers, and you're all set to go. The process should take a half hour or less to complete.

do you just pull out the wipers or are they screwed on? also with the vortex thing i actually have a JDM one its like a fan with so many blades on it, i had it on but i took it off to see i there was a difference and there is. with the fan it picks up alot faster and smoother and makes the sound of the car deeper and a little louder. im testing the fuel mileage now without it and so far its a little bit the same so im thinking of putting it back in.

[ACE-tC]

do you just pull out the wipers or are they screwed on? also with the vortex thing i actually have a JDM one its like a fan with so many blades on it, i had it on but i took it off to see i there was a difference and there is. with the fan it picks up alot faster and smoother and makes the sound of the car deeper and a little louder. im testing the fuel mileage now without it and so far its a little bit the same so im thinking of putting it back in.

one more thing anyone know how i can get a blue dash like where my spedometer is at as well as the console where the stereo and a/c?

[CadenceScion]

At the base of each wiper, there is a black tab that you need to pop off. You'll also need to socket to take the bolt off that holds the wiper on. As far as the votex that you have, I have heard of those but never used one. I have used the Tornado in a prior vehicle I had, didn't really see much improvement with that.

To change out the color of your dash and other areas, you'll probably want to get in touch with someone to do a LED and HVAC swap. It requires a great deal of knowledge of soldiering and if you don't know what your doing, you'll mess up your gauges and the circuit board.

[ACE-tC]

At the base of each wiper, there is a black tab that you need to pop off. You'll also need to socket to take the bolt off that holds the wiper on. As far as the votex that you have, I have heard of those but never used one. I have used the Tornado in a prior vehicle I had, didn't really see much improvement with that.

To change out the color of your dash and other areas, you'll probably want to get in touch with someone to do a LED and HVAC swap. It requires a great deal of knowledge of soldiering and if you don't know what your doing, you'll mess up your gauges and the circuit board.

awesome thanks alot man.

i spoke to one of my friends who runs a shop and does the soldering its going to tkae 4 hours and at like $150 so ill have to wait for my taxes to get back lol.

ill get to work on all that this week. thanks again

[CadenceScion]

Your more than welcome my friend, glad I could be of help. It really makes no sence when you buy parts for your ride and the manufacturer doesn't provide the proper installation instructions or clear instructions for that matter.

Hope everything works on with your LED/HVAC swap as well, post up pics when its all done.

[navylife59]

This one should help with that install,
http://www.club-tc.com/forums/suspen...tallation.html

You never know what little nuggets you will find if you scroll down towards the bottom of the main Forum page!

TB Spacers. Ah yes, the verdict is still out on that one. One thing I do know for sure that they are good for on our cars and that is a place to drill and tap for a NO2 nozzle for some juicy goodness!

[ACE-tC]

do you just pull out the wipers or are they screwed on? also with the vortex thing i actually have a JDM one its like a fan with so many blades on it, i had it on but i took it off to see i there was a difference and there is. with the fan it picks up alot faster and smoother and makes the sound of the car deeper and a little louder. im testing the fuel mileage now without it and so far its a little bit the same so im thinking of putting it back in.

ok so i just put the fan back in and i could already tell the difference not only in gas mileage but in performance. it picks up faster and to me its louder lol

[mikeysherm]

ok so i just put the fan back in and i could already tell the difference not only in gas mileage but in performance. it picks up faster and to me its louder lol

What brand did u use?

[ACE-tC]

What brand did u use?

i used JDM there are a few different models that ive seen but i bought this one because unlike the others it has 2 fans on it instead of just one or just one and a tornado shape on the other end

[schoettt]

Bump just trying to get my post count up.