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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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Well maybe not JUST got my box, got it in August, lots of plans, been a member since August but haven't posted anything yet. So here I am!!! I should have some pics eventually, gotta actually bust out the camera and take them when it's not pouring down rain!
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Welcome to the Scion family in the NW......we got a lage group of owners up here and lots of shows,meets,and other fun stuff to do.If you need any help with installs let us know.Aswe have done jsut about anything and everything known to man to a Scion up here.....LOL

Check out the PNW part of Scion Life and you will find us there.......Brian
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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Yeah I've noticed a bunch of xBs on my way home from work everyday, one in my neighborhood too.
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Thank you by the way lol
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Default ....Wait for a sunny day....

Then POST UP photos because talk is cheap.
Got a CABIN AIR FILTER? Check your tray behind the glove box.
See TECH thread called 'Fabricate your own CABIN AIR FILTER' see photos and step by step instructions on how to pop off your glove box to access that filter tray.
Scion does not provide a filter and your previous owner probably did not know that polen and dust can be filtered so they do not end up on your dash board.

More suggestions will be provided when we see some photos!
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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One pic, more to come later lol
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Congrats on the buy!
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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Thanks! Have wanted one since they came out, opportunity came up, so I grabbed it!
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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Sweetness.... Extreme blue on your box.

I see that you have the trim rings, looks good.

For $12 you can get 16 crome Gorilla lug nuts.

For about $5 you can get the center hub covers (dust caps).

See this thread:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...710&highlight=


SOLUTION FOUND.....NAPA balkamp catalog # 730-2411
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Yeah man hit us up on eth PNW board......big 1st gen group up here.....got a few local shows in about a week in Tacoma........and in about a month in Portland......big show.....lots of fun.
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xBHAWK, thanks! Yeah I wanted to have the rings until I could really get the rims that I wanted, didn't want to go with cheap junk for rims so I need to get the money together to do so, might take a bit lol. The only problem I'm having with the rings I got is I'm having an issue getting them to sit directly in the center, any tips?

BZinn1: Thanks for the info, I think I've already posted in the PNW forum but I'm going to take some more time in there, already seen a few in my area (Lake Stevens, Everett, Snohomish) cruisin around here so I'm looking forward to getting in with the group.
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Keep your eyes out for Team Ascension.org stickers on the cars.Sticker is Orange and Silver.quite afew of them in Everett.
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I have seen a couple of those out and about!
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welcome... its diffrent on this side so dont be fooled by all the nice peeps over here lol wow is that what stock looks like been a while since i ve seen stock ,,,,
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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lol Yeah I forgot what it was like to drive a stock vehicle myself lol
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Congrats on the xB purchase and welcome to the site!
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 03:16 AM
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welcome to the scene! Im sure ill see you on the 5 if i haven't already LOL
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that's awesome man! I just got mine is Aug as well, the 22nd to be exact as the 750 mile trip home will be forever remembered. But yea it's frekin awesome, there's a long list of things I want to do as well, fujita sr is coming up
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Sweet! Yeah mine luckily was a 10 mile trip home lol
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Welcome man, congrats on the box. Enjoy her and keep her safe.



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