Here’s a practical custom underhood LED light install for the engine bay to give you ample work light if you ever need to pop your hood in low light conditions.
Category Archives: custom mods
Unleash your personality with our Custom Mods category — the hub for inspiration, how-tos, and project ideas that take your ride from stock to standout. Whether you’re into subtle upgrades or bold performance tweaks, we break down various custom mods to help you build a car that reflects your style and vision. From fun aesthetic touches to functional enhancements, start turning ideas into reality and make every drive uniquely yours.
custom mods, custom retrofit
Modify your battery tray and J-Hooks to accept ANY Group 35 battery tie hold down
Looking to replace your battery tie? Here’s how to modify the battery tray and J-hooks to accept any straight across design battery tie.
custom mods, electrical mods
OEM 10th Anniversary 10 Series illuminated locator badge emblem retrofit on TC1
Want that head-turning illuminated 10th Anniversary locator badge on your Scion tC? I’ll show how to retrofit it step by step.
custom mods, custom retrofit, interior mods
TC2 to TC1 steering wheel retrofit swap install with wiring audio controls
This article describes the TC2 to TC1 steering wheel retrofit installation and includes information on how to wire the audio controls.
custom mods, replacement part
Custom 3D printed 95 TPU Slotted front motor mount bushing to reduce NVH
Originally designed by VampyreX13 for the TC2 Torque Solution front engine mount, this design also fits the TC1 motor mount.
custom mods, styling mods
NRG stainless steel installation Diversion Panel cooling plate DVP-3051 2005-2010 Scion tC
In this article I show you how to install the NRG diversion panel cooling plate p/n DVP-3051
In this article I show you how to swap out the headlight screws for M6 bolts for a consistent engine dress up look
In this article I show you how to custom install dual hood struts from Redline Tuning on the 2005-2010 Scion tC
In this article I show you how I custom fit an aluminum billet oil dipstick handle from eBay to fit the Scion tC
custom mods, interior mods
Modern look: Reduced Height Automatic Gear Shift Knob Chopped and Rethreaded with OEM Boot
Tall, awkward shift knobs are a crime. Chop and rethread your gear selector to give your interior a modern look without aftermarket cringe.
This article is Part 1 of my interior blackout project where I attempt to find original OEM Toyota parts in black rather than painting them.
custom mods, interior mods
Using polarizer film to change the color of your LCD trip computer display on Scion tC
In this article I show you how to swap the colors on your LCD trip monitor display on the gauge cluster.
In this article I show you how to change the gauge face colors by using transparent wrap on the back side
custom mods, custom retrofit, interior mods
DIY gauge cluster mod – OEM style red needle swap, NOT painted
In this article I show how to custom retrofit of OEM style red needles instead of painting them. This is part of the gauge cluster mod series
custom mods, interior mods, security mods
Modern Take: Custom LEDs mounted in door cards with stock Car Alarm for added theft deterrent
How to install custom LEDs in the door cards for a modern looking car alarm look and added theft deterrent
This article describes how I cracked open headlights using an oven and black out the eyelid and amber turn signal lens using smoke tint paint.
custom mods, interior mods
Custom hardwired magnetic cel phone vent mount with fast charger for iPhone or Andriod
In this article I show you how to install a custom magnetic vent mounted cel phone charger
In this article I talk about the Black Cat Custom carbon fiber gauge face installation