Hi!

I haven't bought an xB yet, but I plan to buy one in the next year.

I am pretty much sold on all of the TRD mods except the quickshifter. I was going to go aftermartket with rims as the TRD are too much $$$$.

Also, will there be new colors coming out later? Would be interesting.

I was hoping for aout 115hp with the cold air intake and the different muffler. Is that resonable?

Any interior or exterior mods that are of questionable quality? I'm not into the graphics or lights, would rather keep it simple, more euro.

Thanks for any insights/help.

 

all you need is springs/shock and wheel package!
thats it!

 

You'll be lucky to see 100 real whp with $1000 worth of headers, intakes, and exhausts. Just buy some rims, get some coilovers, and concentrate on looking cool.

 

whatever you like is worth the money

 

I recomend visiting the www.precisionmuffler.com website for other items. Visit the scion central for the coolest stuff! :D

 

No... The engine is rated at 108hp. That's not gonna change with those mods. You'll only free up a few horses lost on the way to the wheels. They can help with gas mileage as well

However, as stated above, the best mods will be wheels and springs. I would suggest a custom interior and sound system. Maybe some video entertainment. Make sure you invest in a quality arlarm. Buy lots of car care products to keep it clean, and don't concern yourself too much with hp numbers unless you plan on going all out.

-THE DON

 

If you look at a dyno chart, you see that whatever benefits you get from intake and exhaust mods, they don't really kick in until the top end of your rev range, like 5000-6000 rpm. Even then, you're not going to feel much (if anything) in the seat of your pants, like that big old hand-o-God push in the back you get with really serious horsepower.

But if you want to go with intake and exhaust mods, you should get headers and a cat-back system to go with it, otherwise a low flow muffler doesn't mean much except a different sound and a fatter tailpipe tip. There are cheaper options than the TRD stuff for that.

As far as interior stuff goes, the cargo cover is a piece of crap.

 

He says 115hp...not whp

I/H/E make 7whp so that puts him near 120hp

 

are you lookin to go fast. your buying the wrong car ;)

springs and body are the only thing this car is worth doing.

want a race car? go buy a Corvette ;)

 

Note:

115 bhp is not a significant change.

I am not looking to go all that fast, just a little bump in hp. Mainly for things mentioned (better milage from better flow, possibly a little better acceleration on the highway).

I might pass on the TRD exhaust and go aftermarket cat-back. Probably more real flow and a better sound.

I agree that the overall vehicle is more about show than go, but a little extra bump in power is probably appropriate for highway cruising.

Besides, real performance is what you own a motorcycle for!

Thanks for the replies thusfar.

 

The cat back helps a little but than it makes the lag of power more noticable.

 

All you need is springs, shocks/struts, and wheels. My K&N panel filter made a little difference...the main purpose I purchased it wasn't for hp, but for ease of maintenance. Much easier to wash and reoil a K&N than it is for me to get to a Toyota dealership.

 

if u have a manual,
the TRD Short Shifter is an AWESOME mod!
i think its the one mod that i enjoy
EVERYDAY when i drive slow, fast,
or just kicking it..

 

A bolt on axle back from precisionmuffler.com will ensure that you can remove the muffler whenever you need to with out cutting up anything. :D

 

yup do nothing but get this mod. the best for the money and a cool TRD shift **** too

 

Its only good if you drive your car stock for a month or 2 so that you can truly appreciate how much a difference the TRD makes

 

or even a precisionmuffler.com axle back :D

 

ahhh just add a Zex system :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

 

If you can drive stick, get one.
You can use the savings to buy lights, wheels, etc.
Plus you keep all the HP that you'll lose on the automatic.

 

i would say buy the k&n intake cuz thats supossed to give u 8-10 horse and then a header and full exhaust and then some lowering springs and sway bars and strut bars and that car should be quick and handle really good