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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 04:50 AM
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just turning 40/ tested all the others and decided to join the Scion Band of Brothers. I'm really crazed over my xB ot 5. Drivin it makes this old man feel alive. My kids think its Da Bomb!. Can't wait to Perf mod it. any SUgestions for this newbie/already waiting on my cold air induction to arrive[/b]
Old Mar 9, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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i think the one thing you can do to totally change the car is RIMS... for me rims make my xb, i hate it on stock rims, love it on aftermarket 18's...
Old Mar 9, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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rims my man, rims.
Old Mar 9, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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Congrats on your new box and welcome to scionlife!
Old Mar 9, 2005 | 02:05 PM
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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Welcome to the fam...get some rims to start, these babies look soooooooooo good with new shoes on them.

I ordered mine last week and CAN"T wait to get them and install them.
Old Mar 9, 2005 | 03:08 PM
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gasman,

I'm 42 and have had my xB for almost a year. The first thing she said when she saw the car was "Oh, it needs wheels." - I almost fell out of my chair. Oh yeah, she's 10 years older than I am.

When the car had 300 miles on it, the 17" wheels when on, plus the Injen short ram intake, fog lights, cup holder and under dash/seat lights and the TYC tails.
Old Mar 9, 2005 | 03:29 PM
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nyce man!!!!
Enjoy, but def. get a set of wheels. I went the cheap route and they still look 10 times better then the stockies.
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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Welcome!!! I'm almost 40 and am dying to modify my xb. Springs and wheels are next on my list. I bought my box after the hurricanes were over in central florida and if we get more this year I hope my box survives. My husband works for a body shop so at least I know it can get fixed quick unless a tree falls across it. Us old folks can still have fun modifying our cars. I used to have a PT Cruiser and that car was too old for me, this one is perfect and I love driving it even if it is slow. If I want power I drive my Hemi Ram and just look forward to my car being paid for so I can really mod it.

Your as Young as you feel!!!
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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If your interested I have a set of Tein S-techs for sale. great drop and they have been sitting in the box never used, still in plastic. let me know if your interested man and good luck with the new car!
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 03:23 PM
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I'm 48 and lovin' my box. All of my mods have been done before the first 1000 miles. But I'm still looking for the right set of rims.
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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I'm 52 and enjoying the box! Great for running errands and hauling things. It's also fun to drive and always turns heads every place I go.
I am now thinking about wheels... Not sure which ones yet, but I don't think I will do any other mods.... great the way it is.
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