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.
Category Archives: custom retrofit
With many 1st Gen Scion tC parts long discontinued and limited aftermarket support, our Custom Retrofit category is all about creative problem-solving — taking components from other vehicles and adapting them to fit where Scion no longer offers options. When stock parts are scarce or gone for good, we show you how to retrofit, modify, and engineer solutions that work, turning challenges into success stories with tips and inspiration for outside-of-the-box solutions.
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.
In this article I show you how to modify Civic EK radiator bracket stays to fit the stock 1st gen Scion tC radiator
custom retrofit, engine related
In-line mini oil catch can separator with clear reservoir install between PCV & Intake manifold
In this article I show you how I installed an inline oil catch can separator with a clear reservoir between my PCV valve and intake manifold, and it works great!
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 retrofit, electrical mods
License plate mount Backup reverse camera retrofit on the 1st Gen Scion tC 2005-2010
In this article I talk about how to retrofit a reverse backup camera on the 1st Gen Scion tC.