Just got the xB recently and went on modding them quick as I can...
Here are some list for exterior...
- 19" MRR Wheels 225/35 tires (Plan for lowering spring once it's release)
- 8000k HID Headlight conversion that I selll
- Painted center bumper
- Clear bra (can't see them unless you are really close up)
- White LED conversion on sidemirror turn-signal
- Window tint : 50% windshield, 20% all the way around
- White LED for reverse light
- White LED for license plate light
- Antenna ball/cube ^^
- Red break caliper paint
- White LED for front turn-signal

Comming soon
- Red LED for rear break and turn-signal
- Chrome sheet to cover over the orange reflector on the headlight
- Lowering spring when it's released
- More LED stuff outside

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that's pretty wicked. though the antenna stop is a bit .... cheesy in my opinion. looks good otherwise.

They musy be cousins... :eyebrow:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c141/JFBP4991/IMG_9579.jpg

I love this car.

drop it like its hawt....

Excellent!! :bow: :bow: :bow: Dooly!!

Can you give me info about the "clear bra"

Thanks

Sam :clap: :clap:

Thats my favorite looking xB to date. :clap:

Man that looks very nice, out of curiosity where did you get the tint done, it's very clean.

Also did you have someone install the lights or can it be a DIY project? Relative costs?

Thanks, Once again very slick! :bow:

damn, that is a super nice super white xb2. i am in awe.... the tint sets it off even more.

looking good now drop that shizz

They musy be cousins... :eyebrow:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c141/JFBP4991/IMG_9579.jpg
I'm gona be adding the red pin strip like it.... :P
Man that looks very nice, out of curiosity where did you get the tint done, it's very clean.

Also did you have someone install the lights or can it be a DIY project? Relative costs?

Thanks, Once again very slick! :bow:
Just someone I know..
It's illegal to have tint on the windshield....

SICC!!!

do you know the bulb number for the license plate and how hard was it

Wow great job!

Wow I am now considering picking one up!

that tint is FOOKIN dark!!!
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/seanyiya/Scion/xB2/xB2-005.jpg

LOL that is crazy SIC

do mine when i get it? :pray:

*droolz* damn i wanna do that with my tc bumper now lol

I am located in las vegas can you do the hid's for one of the dealer cars?

Very very nice. Cant wait to see it dropped....

:bow: we're not worthy :bow:

I think you might be begging for a ticket with that tint though...I wish I could do that.

I am located in las vegas can you do the hid's for one of the dealer cars?
Yea.. of course...
You can talk to Ray (Scion Sales manager) and you can reach me through him.....
He is good friend of mine... you probably know him..
Those picture were taken from Desert Toyota service drive... :silly:

yeah I wish I could tint my windshield. So bada$$

DAYMMMM

yeah I wish I could tint my windshield. So bada$$

You can just dont get caught. :nails:

If you do windshield tint, just use the lightest tint.....
Even the very very light tint helps out glare and the heat....
Police probably can't even tell the difference from just looking at it....

how much would you charge for the light mods as a DIY kit?

Yea, a DIY kit would be awesome...I'd get one.

2nd that if it was in 4300k :o

Man, these pictures just makes me want a xB2 even more.

looks damn good, I would choose a different set of wheels, but that's just me... very nice though, nicest xb2 I've seen yet :clap:

I got a hella of a deal on the wheel..... that made the decision...

well then yeah, that's great... in my mind a low price would exceed all... what do you think about the single reverse light in the back? I'm still undecided on it, it is unique... how come a lot of european cars are like that? :tap:

Not sure... it's kind of unique... but that's would be normal for xB....

That look great.

Any more updates? :bow:

haha true story about the Volkswagon similarity in looks, i thought the same thing when i saw it

any DIY options to order? i already have 8000k headlights, now i just need turns, side mirror indicators, and reverse... very interested...

I'm still testing more stuff on them...
I'll organize them and make some DIY guide and offer installation service..
I have to take more pictures etc....

OK.. more pictures updated..

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hands down, the best gen-2 xb i've seen. Awesome man, i love the painted bumper, i wonder how that would look on a tc? thats awesome congrats and keep it up!!!

DAMN!!! this looks AWSOME...love everything about it...

just DONT like how it looks when you take off the Black vinyl around the doors....put it back on...looks cleaner.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/seanyiya/Scion/xB2/xB2-022.jpg

sweet thanks!

pulling the tape off the a-pillar looks interesting. Could you post more shots head on?

Is that just one led bulb swap on the interior dome? Looks good. You sell it?

Any advice on how to open up? I have not tried but saw another thread from someone who said they couldn't figure it out.

Thanks for the pics....

DAMN!!! this looks AWSOME...love everything about it...

just DONT like how it looks when you take off the Black vinyl around the doors....put it back on...looks cleaner.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/seanyiya/Scion/xB2/xB2-022.jpg
I just wanted to try, but I don't like it sooner or later, I can just put black vinyl on.. gona do like high gloss type next
pulling the tape off the a-pillar looks interesting. Could you post more shots head on?

Is that just one led bulb swap on the interior dome? Looks good. You sell it?

Any advice on how to open up? I have not tried but saw another thread from someone who said they couldn't figure it out.

Thanks for the pics....
Dome light is using 25 LED... very bright...
You can see them lit up the whole inside even with 20% window tint....

congratulations on the first b2 that i am actually feelin.

now drop that bizcut.

hey, did you paint the "SCION" letters on the calipers?

stencil? if so..what size font print out?

hey, did you paint the "SCION" letters on the calipers?

stencil? if so..what size font print out?
looks like a sticker to me.

hey, did you paint the "SCION" letters on the calipers?

stencil? if so..what size font print out?
It's 4 coats of white caliper paint
Then I've put the Scion decal on...
Another 4 coats of red caliper paint... then remove the decal.. :clap:

Very Nice how much?

hey, did you paint the "SCION" letters on the calipers?

stencil? if so..what size font print out?
It's 4 coats of white caliper paint
Then I've put the Scion decal on...
Another 4 coats of red caliper paint... then remove the decal.. :clap:
now thats the way to do it.
a sticker would probably melt after a while. :bow:

hey, did you paint the "SCION" letters on the calipers?

stencil? if so..what size font print out?
It's 4 coats of white caliper paint
Then I've put the Scion decal on...
Another 4 coats of red caliper paint... then remove the decal.. :clap:

wow i didnt even think about doin it that way. good idea,
the calipers on the 08 xB look a little larger in that area then my 05 tC,

thanks for the info! :clap:

DAMN!!! this looks AWSOME...love everything about it...

just DONT like how it looks when you take off the Black vinyl around the doors....put it back on...looks cleaner.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/seanyiya/Scion/xB2/xB2-022.jpg



I concur..


it looked killer with the full black "wrap around".. so I hope you put it on again soon..




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I REALLY dug it with the door tape still installed... not such a fan of it removed... HAWT car tho.

I think that with the black vinyl, it looks more slim line....

holy moly. with tint that dark here, the cops would shoot you! then they'd give you a ticket!

that box is lookin dope tho. like the look of the wrap around windshield from the front to both sides of the box - looks very glossy, like it's all 1 piece! l0l.


nice werk. watch out for nyc cops,
- sh00k

dude. nice. again. you do awesome work.

Wow, that's sick. I love the tint on the front windshield. You need to paint the hood black to match maybe? It REALLY needs to be dropped, nice rims too!

Wow, that's sick. I love the tint on the front windshield. You need to paint the hood black to match maybe? It REALLY needs to be dropped, nice rims too!
It would be nice to have the CF hood(since stock hood weights like half of the car)
Once official spring comes out, I'll drop it like it's hwat....

What kind of shifter and knob is that?

omg thats sweeettt :clap:

What kind of shifter and knob is that?
That is from the IS300 I believe...

i just noticed the windshield is tinted?

i just noticed the windshield is tinted?
Yes... 50% :P

can you post the bulb sizes for the exterior mods that you did?

Wow..I really like that Xb...

can you post the bulb sizes for the exterior mods that you did?
Front turn-signal is 1157
Rear break is 7443
Rear turn-signal is 7440
Reverse light is 7440

Dooly,

What about the bulbs for the license plate? And can these bulbs be ordered from you?

Thanks,


Safetyguy

It's not on my site, but all that can be ordered from me...

I love this car already....one of the best new xB's around so far. I think its dramatic and understated at the same time. Love the wheels! Seriously...Im becoming an xB fan because of work like this!

hmmm i saw something like this at the desert showroom last week when i bought my xb2......

hmmm i saw something like this at the desert showroom last week when i bought my xb2......
Yup, that's the right one...
It will goto ScionVIP this saturday...

wow 8000k hid's looks awesome!!

I'm the director of photography for www.thespeedlounge.com and the series photographer for the NHRA Sony Xplod Sport Compact Series.... I so your whip as I was strolling the pits and figured I'd give you some love.

http://www.thespeedlounge.com/azcms/photos/49/preview/IMG_2337.jpg

looks amazing.

I want to order the license plate bulbs, but since they are not on your website, how exactly are we to order them?

I want to order the license plate bulbs, but since they are not on your website, how exactly are we to order them?
Just send me an e-mail.. at Sean@LEDmod.com

Impressive. I also vote to keep the door pillar tape...looks much cleaner. Now I want one!

mines darker :P
windshield is 40% and sides are 5% and back are double 15%

but i do like the blacked out front...

mines darker :P
windshield is 40% and sides are 5% and back are double 15%

but i do like the blacked out front...
Why don't you just use one layer of 5% then double of 15%??
Double layer makes it worst for visibility.....

mines darker :P
windshield is 40% and sides are 5% and back are double 15%

but i do like the blacked out front...
Why don't you just use one layer of 5% then double of 15%??
Double layer makes it worst for visibility.....

well i mean it is doubled up becuase of the 15% over the factory tint.. thats all..

nice ride you have there though.. how dod you mod the amber parking lights in the front?

just wondering who did the brake calipers with it saying scion and all, did you order it or did u get them painted.......

well i mean it is doubled up becuase of the 15% over the factory tint.. thats all..

nice ride you have there though.. how dod you mod the amber parking lights in the front?
Ohh IC.... but it's best to keep it 1 layer for better visibility...
Thanks...
I've used white 18 LED parking/turn-signal light bulb....
just wondering who did the brake calipers with it saying scion and all, did you order it or did u get them painted.......
DIY kit..

Apply couple of layer of white caliper paint
Stick one scion decal..
Apply 2-3 layers of red caliper paint
Remove the decal....

Dude, i met you at the Scion meet in Las Vegas 2 Saturdays ago. I want to get HID's for my turn signals, headlights, and my one eyed monster on the rear bumper!

tell me about ur reverse and side mirror job. im gettink 8k hid and that color matched well 4 u!!!

You can e-mail me at Sean@LEDmod.com to order them..
Thanks...

That is a sick car, i love it.

Just a question about the reverse tail light, it looks great, what kind of led bulb is it, I know the bulb type, just wondering about the # of led's. Also, does it actually help with making things any brighter behind you?

Thanks, and NICE work on the ride.

-8tracks

Here's the reverse light thread:

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=199001

None of the LED bulbs produce more lumens (which is what brightens things up behind you); they just LOOK brighter and super white when you are staring directly at them.

I bought the 36 LED bulb shown on page 2 of that thread. Looks bright, but actually throws off less light away from the bumper. Immediately put the stock bulb back in, so if you want it, I'll sell it to you for the $15 I paid for it, plus actual shipping costs. I paid $25 for the bulb, shipping & handling, and insurance. I'm guessing the total would come to $18-$19.

I also have a 2-pack of the PIAA Super White 7440 reverse light bulbs that I'll part with... exact same lighting issues.

You can e-mail me at Sean@LEDmod.com to order them..
Thanks...i sent u an email

Yea, I saw the reverse light thread, I was just hoping someone figured out something and didn't post in the thread. My last car (98 Eclipse) had dual reverse lights that lit up the area almost as well at my headlights, and the reverse on the xB is killing me.

I guess add one more to the list of people that are working on a fix, I have 2 spare eclispe reverse lights that I am gonna play with and see about getting one to fit, not sure if it will help, but its something to do.

-8tracks

What do you think of HID for the reverse light?? :D

i think it would be super annoying to anyone behind you when you back up. :rofl:

how about leds from here?
http://www.hebeiltd.com.cn/?p=led.diode

No LED's will be brighter than the stock incandescent bulb when it comes to the amount of lumens thrown off.

i meant for the turning lights

how about leds from here?
http://www.hebeiltd.com.cn/?p=led.diode
It said their minium order is $99

No LED's will be brighter than the stock incandescent bulb when it comes to the amount of lumens thrown off.
It depends on the LED...
For small type bulbs.. there are LED that are brighter then incandescent bulb...
LED can be design as bright or brighter....

i meant for the turning lights
You only need 6 LED for the side mirror light...

i think it would be super annoying to anyone behind you when you back up. :rofl:
It will be help for at night time....
As long as you don't reverse in the traffic.. shouldn't annoy people.... :P

yeah, i was just kiddding around. although i saw a charger with hid's in the reverse lights and dome lights once. it was sooooooo insane.

yeah, i was just kiddding around. although i saw a charger with hid's in the reverse lights and dome lights once. it was sooooooo insane.
HID for dome light is just stupid... LOL...

No LED's will be brighter than the stock incandescent bulb when it comes to the amount of lumens thrown off.
It depends on the LED...
For small type bulbs.. there are LED that are brighter then incandescent bulb...
LED can be design as bright or brighter....

I was only talking about the 7440 reverse light bulb, as it relates to the amount of light thrown out away from the light fixture, that illuminates the area behind and away from the vehicle when sitting in the driver seat and backing up. Yes, when looking directly at the fixture it does appear brighter with some LED bulbs.

No LED's will be brighter than the stock incandescent bulb when it comes to the amount of lumens thrown off.
It depends on the LED...
For small type bulbs.. there are LED that are brighter then incandescent bulb...
LED can be design as bright or brighter....

I was only talking about the 7440 reverse light bulb, as it relates to the amount of light thrown out away from the light fixture, that illuminates the area behind and away from the vehicle. Yes, when looking directly at the fixture it does appear brighter with some LED bulbs.
I have some that are bright as or even brighter....
Like I said, it all depends on the design....
But comparing price per lumen... incandescent hands down....

thats a sexy ride.

there is no way all that tint is leagal

there is no way all that tint is leagal
There is no window tint on the windshield... cause of the limo (5%) tint makes it look darker from the front..

It is illegal to have 5% on the front side window....
From Nevada law, you can have what ever % from rear side windows and rear window...
But for the front side window, you have have 25% or higher...

On my Celica I have 50% tint on the windshield.. which is really illegal....

still looks great!!

there is no way all that tint is leagal
There is no window tint on the windshield... cause of the limo (5%) tint makes it look darker from the front..

It is illegal to have 5% on the front side window....
From Nevada law, you can have what ever % from rear side windows and rear window...
But for the front side window, you have have 25% or higher...

On my Celica I have 50% tint on the windshield.. which is really illegal....so u got 5% on da rear and back and 25% on the front side and 0 on front

No LED's will be brighter than the stock incandescent bulb when it comes to the amount of lumens thrown off.
It depends on the LED...
For small type bulbs.. there are LED that are brighter then incandescent bulb...
LED can be design as bright or brighter....

I was only talking about the 7440 reverse light bulb, as it relates to the amount of light thrown out away from the light fixture, that illuminates the area behind and away from the vehicle. Yes, when looking directly at the fixture it does appear brighter with some LED bulbs.
I have some that are bright as or even brighter....
Like I said, it all depends on the design....
But comparing price per lumen... incandescent hands down....

i did an HID in the reverse light...8000k ...has anybody else done it.?

i did an HID in the reverse light...8000k ...has anybody else done it.?
I haven't see any HID kit made for 7440 size, did you had to custom mount it??
I'm not even sure if it's practical to have HID for reverse light... since it's rarely used....
But I'm sure you can see the rear easily... :bow:

i did custom mount it...but i needed it that one light did nothing for me lol...i had an extra set of hid's laying around so i figured id put it to use...

i did an HID in the reverse light...8000k ...has anybody else done it.?

Let's see some pic's bro!! There's a thread wandering around in the Lounge about upgrading the reverse light...

posting a video i just made on youtube....and ill post some pics on my itsmyscion account...

Here's the reverse light thread:

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=199001

I already posted up that you did the HID conversion, now we just need to see it! :clap:

http://www.ItsMyScion.com/marcemarcxb08

ok so i posted some pics ...and im just waiting for the video to be processed right now i took it literally 20 mins ago...enjoy...i will post the link to the video once processing is complete

here is the youtube link..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf-M-BjJiZo

Damn, that's bright. Do you have a picture on how well it illuminates the ground in the back?

i think in my itsmyscion album there is a pic...

what is everyone's opinion ? should i take it out or just leave it? ill admit i can see a whole lot better backing up now...lol

Leave it! I think it's slick and if you can see better behind you, WOOOO!!!!

wow...
keep that bad boy in!!!
I really like how your silver box looks with tinted tails and a blacked out scion emblem..
I want your reverse light!!! :P :bow:

Why take it out? Must be super bright for backing up at night now.
Is it a 35 watt HID? Did you rewire from the battery all the way back?
Do you have a close-up picture of the bumper and light with the light off?
I'd like to see what it looks like compared to the stock housing and plastic lens.
Thanks for being the pioneer.

yes a 35w hid ...8000k...u want a picture of the bulb in the housing?i can do that probably tomorrow...thanx man...i was just really bored at work and i been wanting to do it since i got it in may...

Just want to make sure; you didn't put the HID bulb in the stock plastic housing did you?

actually i did....

That HID bulb should be a lot hotter than the 21w 7440.
I would worry about a melt down if the light's left on very long.

i know it probably takes away some of my glory...but i did put into consideration that im not going to be constantly sending it power in which i believe it will not heat it up enough to melt it ...it similar to a headlight housing so that made me believe it would not melt it...

Very good, no glory lost. As far as I know, you're the first guinea pig to try it.

Don't need a picture of the bumper with fixture now, but it would be great to see a shot of how well it lights the distance away from the back at night... you know, what you'd see from the driver's seat when backing up.

Thanks.

no problem i will take a picture when i get a chance.....

I want to know if you used the stock wiring as well?? or did you run seperate power to it & a relay from stock wiring?? & I am dying to know this!! Please spill the beans, marcemarcBOB..... thanks for the reply & thanks in advance for a FUTURE DIY on how you stuck a 35 watt bulb into your stock fixture!! Explain that one too,. Man!! All the glory to ya!! Great Job!!! jh

i was wondering what size hid bulb was used

H11 low beam bulb

thanks

hey marcemarcxb08 can you share w/us what you did and what parts you used to have it work? also how is the stock housing holding up?
thanx