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: lighting upgrades
Welcome to the Lighting Upgrades category — because your Scion tC deserves better than those factory candles Toyota called headlights. Whether you’re installing LED headlights for real nighttime visibility, upgrading fog lights, adding switchback turn signals, or giving your TC1 a subtle (or not-so-subtle) glow-up, this is your go-to resource for Scion lighting upgrades done right. From practical visibility improvements to “I can see the future now” brightness, we break down the best lighting mods to help your Scion shine brighter, look sharper, and finally stop squinting at the road.
In this article I show you how to change the gauge face colors by using transparent wrap on the back side
In this article I swap out the OEM 3rd brake light with an aftermarket full length RED LED assembly
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.
In this article I upgrade my reverse light LEDs to an even brighter LED bulb for added visibility when backing up





