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jm350
05-25-2013, 05:48 PM
Hi everyone !! :smile:

You knew me with this car....
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/225159_183672938351804_1799671_n.jpg

Now i have this....
Scion IQ 2012. :cool:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/543761_541512919234469_1195534937_n.jpg

And i have this project...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/21128_549223668463394_939121382_n.jpg

So, i bought 2 rolls of carbone fiber wrap vinyl...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428632_549223811796713_756950542_n.jpg

And i started my project....

Phase 1 (the hood) of the carbone fiber project is now completed successful !!!

First step, clean the hood and pull out the top moulding clips for a better finish.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/264464_552273651491729_1204453059_n.jpg

Step 2, put some reference points for cutting the extra vinyl i don't need.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/548384_552273731491721_1842179332_n.jpg

Step 3, just check if everythings is ok before starting the installation.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/945784_552273961491698_1450469512_n.jpg

Step 4, ........the final result !!!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/943783_552274591491635_2100928758_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/970531_552274631491631_1994337964_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184560_552274681491626_1682554383_n.jpg

Phase two....

I made the eye lids for the headlamps, following the patern of the hood.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/181198_552793721439722_810329253_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/969064_552793798106381_421560163_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/405676_552793851439709_851049309_n.jpg

And i tinted the rear/back windows with 5% limo film...
(At the moment when i take the picture, the back glass was not done. Only both sides).
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/263382_552793884773039_1780751812_n.jpg

phase 3.....

I completed those body sections between the doors and the rear windows.
Because of the rain starting, i couldn't do the doors pillars, i'll do it next time.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/559625_553150598070701_309151344_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/946934_553150744737353_1751098261_n.jpg
http://pages.videotron.com/jm350/IMAG1160.jpg

phase 4....

The hatch !!

First i have to takeout everything (handle, wiper, dealer sticker, name plates), and clean it perfectly.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/942599_553675121351582_1775198148_n.jpg

And put the CF....
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/972204_553675181351576_485931847_n.jpg

And put back almost everything, and it's done !!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/248092_553675278018233_1932810719_n.jpg

I had extra time before the rain comes (again), so i put some chrome lines on the front grills.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/166046_553675418018219_657160524_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/971715_553675474684880_975204959_n.jpg

Next weekend i will continue the project and new pictures will follow !!

:cool::biggrin:
Septembersrain
05-25-2013, 07:26 PM
Looks good! I had considered that vehicle too but it's just a bit too tiny for me.
I'm loving the carbon fiber too. I think that goes really good with that bright red.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii75/Zygopterapics/Animation%20Gifs/congratulations.gif (http://media.photobucket.com/user/Zygopterapics/media/Animation%20Gifs/congratulations.gif.html)
jm350
05-25-2013, 07:35 PM
Looks good! I had considered that vehicle too but it's just a bit too tiny for me.
I'm loving the carbon fiber too. I think that goes really good with that bright red.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii75/Zygopterapics/Animation%20Gifs/congratulations.gif (http://media.photobucket.com/user/Zygopterapics/media/Animation%20Gifs/congratulations.gif.html)

Thank you....and by the way, it's not bright red. Scion calls it "Hot Lava" !!
It's like a dark orange. :wink:
nookandcrannycar
05-25-2013, 08:05 PM
Congrats! What have you been getting re MPG? Did the MPG change appreciably with your current wheel/tire setup (or was that included when you bought thee car) ?
jm350
05-25-2013, 08:19 PM
Congrats! What have you been getting re MPG? Did the MPG change appreciably with your current wheel/tire setup (or was that included when you bought thee car) ?

It's approximately the same except for 2 things...

The fuel tank is 10 litters smaller than the yaris and my wheels/tires (as you can see they are the same i had on the yaris) are a bit smaller than the original size on the IQ, so i run 4Km/h faster than the real speed.

So those factors will affect the MPG (or KM/L).

:wink:

I kept the original wheels sold with the IQ for winter driving.
Septembersrain
05-25-2013, 08:38 PM
Thank you....and by the way, it's not bright red. Scion calls it "Hot Lava" !!
It's like a dark orange. :wink:

I was totally debating between calling it red and orange.
Hot Lava sounds like the perfect name for that color.
You name it yet? ^_^
Kar98
05-26-2013, 03:23 PM
Neat. Shortly after I bought my 07 Yaris, the wife bought a '12 iQ in blackcurrant purple.
jm350
05-26-2013, 06:12 PM
Neat. Shortly after I bought my 07 Yaris, the wife bought a '12 iQ in blackcurrant purple.

Nice color too, and of course...nice car !! :biggrin:
Chuck G
05-26-2013, 06:43 PM
Wow! you really did a great job on that!!
jm350
05-26-2013, 07:00 PM
Wow! you really did a great job on that!!

Thank you :biggrin:
mirapatec
05-26-2013, 09:54 PM
You have done an excellent job on your customization.
nookandcrannycar
05-26-2013, 10:06 PM
It's approximately the same except for 2 things...

The fuel tank is 10 litters smaller than the yaris and my wheels/tires (as you can see they are the same i had on the yaris) are a bit smaller than the original size on the IQ, so i run 4Km/h faster than the real speed.

So those factors will affect the MPG (or KM/L).

:wink:

I kept the original wheels sold with the IQ for winter driving.

:thumbsup:
jm350
05-26-2013, 10:07 PM
You have done an excellent job on your customization.

Thank you !! :wink:
And like i said earlier, my project is not finish yet.
Next weekend i will continue maybe on both mirrors and other things.
More pics to come !!! :biggrin:
mirapatec
05-27-2013, 02:22 PM
When I was shopping for a new vehicle, I actually wanted the Scion IQ, but due to my height, I was only able to fit comfortably in my Yaris. Sometimes physical size determines vehicle choice. I am glad you fit.
tooter
05-27-2013, 02:55 PM
That's beautiful cf work, jm. :thumbsup:

I've always liked the IQ's because although they're short, they're not narrow. I sat in one, and it's suprizingly roomy inside.
kimona
05-27-2013, 04:24 PM
I love what you've done! Brilliant work! I'd rebadge it with the proper Toyota emblems.

Where are you in Quebec?
jm350
05-27-2013, 05:48 PM
When I was shopping for a new vehicle, I actually wanted the Scion IQ, but due to my height, I was only able to fit comfortably in my Yaris. Sometimes physical size determines vehicle choice. I am glad you fit.

Did you ever tryed one there are more room than you think inside !! :smile:

That's beautiful cf work, jm. :thumbsup:

I've always liked the IQ's because although they're short, they're not narrow. I sat in one, and it's suprizingly roomy inside.

Thank you !! :wink:
That's what i just said to mirapatec. :smile:

I love what you've done! Brilliant work! I'd rebadge it with the proper Toyota emblems.

Where are you in Quebec?

Here in Canada, the IQ is made by Scion, non Toyota so i kept the Scion badges. :wink:
I'm in laval, near Montreal !!

:smile:
thebarber
05-27-2013, 07:14 PM
cf looks good

but having driven an iQ, its just a dreadful car
ciscobear
05-28-2013, 12:24 AM
Tastefully done.
bronsin
05-28-2013, 07:00 AM
What kind of mpg are you getting and what kind of driving do you do?

Are they even making this car any more?
jm350
05-28-2013, 01:15 PM
What kind of mpg are you getting and what kind of driving do you do?

Are they even making this car any more?

Yes, Scion (or Toyota, depending where you live) still make this car.

Well, for now i didn't notice how many mpg (or Km/L) i do.
Maybe later i'll check that but it's not far from what i did with the yaris.
jm350
05-28-2013, 07:04 PM
I just discover that someone place my thread here in this section !!!!
Who did that....without told me after ????

I was looking for my thread for around 10 minutes before i finaly found it here.

I'm not very happy that no one told me. I was myself for 3 years, a webmaster on a forum and everytime i change the location of a thread to another forum, i told the guy who start it and give him the reason why i did that !!!!!!!

:thumbdown:
nookandcrannycar
05-29-2013, 03:58 AM
Yes, Scion (or Toyota, depending where you live) still make this car.

Well, for now i didn't notice how many mpg (or Km/L) i do.
Maybe later i'll check that but it's not far from what i did with the yaris.

????? I asked the same question re fuel economy in post #4 on this thread and you answered in post #5 that it was approximately the same as your Yaris.
nookandcrannycar
05-29-2013, 03:59 AM
What kind of mpg are you getting and what kind of driving do you do?

Are they even making this car any more?

Re fuel economy, also see posts 4 and 5 on this thread.