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What mod/upgrade do you have that you like the best?

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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 12:19 AM
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Default What mod/upgrade do you have that you like the best?

I am going to put some money into my box. I wanted to know what everybodies favorite mod was. What was the best money you spent on the xB?
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 12:31 AM
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The AEM cold air intake gave it a nice pull to it, also sounds cool. I love hot dog, especially with bacon wrapped around it. I also installed the DC Front sway bar and I feel it when I take sharp turns. Billy...... I love Billy.
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 12:34 AM
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rear sway bar....
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 12:40 AM
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my suspension. started with the tein springs which was more than adequate, then upgraded to the tein coilovers... even better

good springs / suspension upgrades will give you the double whammy bonus, looks and performance.
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 12:41 AM
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Sunroof!!!!
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 01:13 AM
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Started with the Injen Short Ram intake, the the Tien STech springs. It was a toss up between the nice sound of the intake and the drop/handeling of the springs...
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 01:44 AM
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drop it like its haawwwwt
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 01:51 AM
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i like all my upgrades non really more than the other by far the nicest one i have done lately would be the underhood lighting kit from scion speacialties but i ordered some projectors so we'll see how those work out.
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 02:26 AM
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I said tires/rims but I haven't installed my springs yet, so the preference could change. Or it could end up being a combination.
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 02:59 AM
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I like my moon roof the most.
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 04:00 PM
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Do a little of everything I think...
intake to help out the engine...
rear sway bar or springs to soften or stiffen the ride (depending on what you want)... everything else is if you want looks...
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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everything.. period.
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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I have loved every single part i have put on so it is too hard to pick!!!!
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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XM Sat Radio, Toyota Factory Version.
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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The biggest difference I think was from the springs. They made such a change in how the Box handles and rides, not to mention how it looks.

But now Dave has piqued my curiosity... I've been hearing a lot of this lately...

Originally Posted by dgHotLava
rear sway bar....
Old Mar 28, 2005 | 04:38 AM
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Leather definitely. Katzkin - black with silver carbon fiber inserts
Old Mar 28, 2005 | 04:56 AM
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My AEM CAI, and BORLA exhaust.
Old Mar 28, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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Everything... it all serves a purpose.

Moonroof, in-dash GPS navigation / stereo, and everything suspension (and by suspension, I mean new shocks/struts, springs, sway bar, strut bar, wheels, and tires). If it makes you happy, do it!
Old Mar 28, 2005 | 05:49 PM
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Air Ride.....I'm enjoying the hell out of it.....
Old Apr 1, 2005 | 06:44 AM
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i like my baby moons...its inexpiensive way to add some old skool to ur car...while saving up for other things like a system



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