Ok so i've had my xb for almost a year now, and the only mod i've did that matters is cleared my corners. Although i'm still in love with my car more than ever, i want to do something to change it up. The number one thing on my list right now is to get some rims, but money is a big issue since i'm only a freshman in college... there are many more semesters of school to payfor. So i guess, what are you guy's ideas for things i could to do to improve the look of her.
1) I want some black/gunmetal 15" or 16" with a chrome lip, anyone know where to get some fairly cheap ones?
2) I suppose the number one thing i will hear is i need to drop it so whats the best spring for me to use?
3)I want some new tailights, but who knows, i change my mind with the ones i want everytime i see a different box on here.
4)I like the rear bumper applique and have made a thread about what people think about it before, but once again i change my mind so much.
So Gve Me Some Ideas!
Do a black and white look! Get a black grille, smoke the tail lights or get the black bbist ones. CF or painted black hood.
I have H.Tech and they're really nice. Here's my pics.
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=165566
People really like the S.Tech too and I hear the DF210s are nice also.
There's still a lot that can be done with your box. The PW have a lot of potential.
Brucker3
03-12-2007, 04:07 AM
Ha, i was just admiring the thread you made about your springs when you replied back. How much were the h tech and did you install them yourself, or how much does it cost to have them installed, cause i know nothing about cars?
I always heard that the PW's had the most potential, and i really like the whole black and white look, so i was thinking about some smoked tails maybe thats a good idea.
Brucker3
03-12-2007, 04:24 AM
Are smoked taillights legal in every state? specifically North Dakota?
brambling
03-12-2007, 04:36 AM
Paint your wheels white! Who knows, it might look good.
Brucker3
03-12-2007, 04:37 AM
haha :doh: i dont know about that. have you seen one on here that has their wheels painted white? i'd like to see it.
burstaneurysm
03-12-2007, 04:42 AM
I got my H.Tech used on here... they can be had for 180-200 new.
I had a club member do the install, it's actually not a bad install. If you have a modest grasp of mechanical stuff, you should be able to do it yourself. There's great writeups in the tech section, also, rent a spring compressor, that will make your life easier.
As far as the tails, smoking them is kinda illegal, depending upon the level of tint. These would be street legal - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-04-05-SCION-XB-BLACK-LED-L-E-D-ALTEZZA-TAIL-LIGHTS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33716QQitemZ120095095862QQrdZ1
outrage36862
03-12-2007, 05:06 AM
The cool stuff that I could tell you 2 do cost money. I have some money myself saved back but I need 2 refrain from using it on stuff that isn't a need just a want.
Brucker3
03-12-2007, 05:17 AM
ya I mean it is just a car, but i love moddin it just like everyone else.
06B0X
03-12-2007, 05:23 AM
I'm not helping you, there isn't enough darn snow on the ground!!!!!!! *stomps foot*
I'll be back in July (3rd -12th) cruising in my moms 2nd gen xB, maybe we can stop by and hang out on our way to Glacier (my mom is crazy!)...
I've got ideas, I'll PM you now.
outrage36862
03-12-2007, 05:23 AM
Well rims would be the best thing for a box called the 1ce box because you need the bling bling. The springs I wouldn't know much about. I have the tyc tailights "euro" and I like them. I have a rear aplique and I like it very much because I'm doing a black, blue, and red theme. Nobody can tell you how 2 get your groove on. :) The question is what moves you?
Brucker3
03-12-2007, 05:27 AM
ya thats for sure, you got a pic of your box? id like to see how the black on blue looks
outrage36862
03-12-2007, 05:38 AM
Yea you should be able 2 click on the tab below my name that says scion xb I have a couple their but they don't have the aplique pictured or my bb window visors and other things. I have 2 update. I do however have a front picture that is an update because I did a topic on my eyelids one time. Here is the link. http://www.geocities.com/josh_36862/Picture.jpg
Someday, I wish I will "mod" my Xb to be like that.
Brucker3
03-12-2007, 06:27 AM
Damn, i like that alot haha
outrage36862
03-12-2007, 12:48 PM
If you like that just go and buy a s10. Probabley be cheaper.
midtowndesi
03-12-2007, 01:02 PM
Install a carputer for mp3s/navigation/movies/etc!
www.mp3car.com
- sh00k
xBster
03-12-2007, 01:04 PM
how about doing interior lights? I just did mine yesterday...the kit was $80 and very easy to put in yourself from Randode.com. Also there are a bunch of simple, inexpensive vinyl overlays you can get for the inside and outside. I have the bumper applique from Scion, has saved my paint more than once when hauling something. Good Luck with your decision and have fun :)
06Toaster
03-12-2007, 03:36 PM
here are some pics of the things I've done in the 3 months I've owned my box.
Whatever you do wind up doing to it....Make sure it's something that's going to give YOU more enjoyment outa yer car!!
StealthBox
03-12-2007, 04:51 PM
Why not add chrome trim rings w/lugs & center caps to give the wheels a different look without dishing out tomuch cash?
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Zillon
03-12-2007, 06:46 PM
Lower it, paint the wheels, and get some trimrings and chrome lugs.
Easiest and most cost-effective way to improve the looks, hands down. I painted my steelies a dark charcoal color and added trimrings. Yeah, they're only my winter wheels, but they don't look half bad.
i've seriously considered doing that, what is your guys' opinion on the trim rims and lugs?
Zillon
03-12-2007, 09:53 PM
i've seriously considered doing that, what is your guys' opinion on the trim rims and lugs?
I think it's better than rocking hubcaps. Way better.
burstaneurysm
03-12-2007, 10:04 PM
I really like the look. Not for me though, my car is chrome free.
Archngl
03-12-2007, 10:21 PM
Why not add chrome trim rings w/lugs & center caps to give the wheels a different look without dishing out tomuch cash?
x2
and get a can of black krylon paint and paint your upper grille.
With both those mods, your car will look 37% more bad-@$$.
mrfuzzy4
03-12-2007, 10:24 PM
as im sure it has been posted a thousand times, drop it and rims...
BUT! did u do the grounding kit? thats fun AND cheap!
or add your own interior neons, get the kit from randode!
get a pair of halo headlights! those always look tight!
get a short ram intake or a CAI! short boost with good sound!
2 tone ur box! if u got the cash, look the part!
tint ur windows all the way around! looks good!
add a decal! woot woot!
get a new stereo! sound matters!
get a HID kit! bright is best!
remove your rear wiper!
remove rear decals!
put BB logos on if you want!
go crazy dood! have fun with it!
Archngl
03-12-2007, 10:29 PM
oh, and for sure de-badege that'll clean it up nicely.
koalaty2
03-12-2007, 11:30 PM
It looks very clean already. Perhaps it needs to be blackened up a bit for some contrast. I have a list of 90+ mods I want to do, and am at 40 now. Look at other xB's and see what ideas are out there, and then pick the ones you like. Some mods are expenside, some very cheap. Go with what you want and can afford. A lot of variety is available out there. Enjoy your unique BOX.
thunderbox
03-13-2007, 01:36 AM
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o180/cashbx05/thebox3.jpg this is what ive done
raceronabudget
03-13-2007, 02:30 AM
some cheap stuff, debadge the rear, looks way better. take off that scion logo on the front, it doesnt flow very well. you get get a bb emblem for cheap. the trim rings that some peaple mentioned are always nice. and the most effective way to make your car look better is to drop it. low. i got used df210s for sale if your interested.
Brucker3
03-13-2007, 06:22 AM
wow thanks for all the quick responses, im def. looking into everything you guys have said. When i first got the box i decided to debadge just the Scion and leave the xB whats your all take on that?
After reading through these pages, i think i am definatly gonna go for the more black/white look, i think PW looks hot with the black contrast
Oh and i've never really mentioned this yet, but i did do randodes interior cold cathodes under all the seats, but they never really turned out? it looks nothign like what any of the pictures on here do, the red is really dim and it just looks rediculous because the light doesn't "flow"? You just see the red tubes, nothing shines off of them, any ideas on that?
Brucker3
03-13-2007, 06:24 AM
how much for the df210's and what kinda drop are they?
Torokun
03-13-2007, 05:24 PM
If you like that just go and buy a s10. Probabley be cheaper.
Because the small pick up trucks don't exist any more.
bBlover
03-13-2007, 05:38 PM
Hmm......
captdownshift
03-14-2007, 08:46 PM
alright to the orginal poster...
1st your front end is screaming for fog lights, esp with the side indictors being cleared.
the rear end is looking for the said bumper applique and tinted tails. I had my tails tined on the top 80% leaving the bottom portion clear below where any red is. It came out way better looking then I though it would, it makes the rear tint on the car and really sets it off. It's cleaner looks and flows better then any of the aftermarket lights i've seen too.
If you do the taillight the CF gasdoor applique looks nice with it too.
wheelwise since cash flow is an issue, just get some gunmetal or antracite rattle can paint for the steelies now or leave'em black w/o the hub covers
when you get some cash saved up, pick up some OEM styled carbon fiber fenders and amber side indictors.
lowering it always helps with the stance but i'd wait until you have more duckets to get some trick struts for handling too so you only need to do the install once.
a crazy far out wheel idea you could rock out would be getting your steelies widened too. Stockton wheel does it, http://www.stocktonwheel.com/
http://www.stocktonwheel.com/wheel_widening.htm
you can go as wide as 14" from a stock 15" wheel (that wouldn't fit, i'd go about 7"-8" wide myself) but you could go wider with an offset that would give you a killer dish, the cool steelie look and come right out to the very edge of you fender really fitting the wheel well from the offset making you sit flush (subtracting about 1.25" of offset does that) if you do that and lower it your stance will look great without running a huge wheel, and you'll have some great handling from running all that tire width
raceronabudget
03-15-2007, 06:32 AM
how much for the df210's and what kinda drop are they?