I am ready to jump into my first mod and my wish list is as follow:

Tanabe NF210 and Tanabe Strut Tower Bar (will purchase at the same time)

or

Weapon R Intake

or

Rear Sway Bar (TRD or will wait for Tanabe not sure if they will produce one)

Optimally, I would purchase all items at the same time. but I am on a budget.
I look forward to reading your opinions on this critical topic!!!

 

springs and Strut Tower Bar first for sure

 

I would go with the springs but forgo the strut tower bar, if you were thinking sway bar I may change my mind.

 

Springs!

 

Buy the NF springs and tint the front 2 windows with 30% tint. Everyone on this forum listens to me, so ignore all other posts below mine... Except for CIONIDE or SexyVegan. Don't worry, I'll take you under my wing.

 

buy DFs and dont get tints. dont trust D_Unit he is trying to make you look sexier than my box just playing D_Unit!

he is right though. a simple drop dramatically changes the roll characteristics and with a bit of tint you get a lot more agressive. only till you feel that the handling isnt enough should you go the next step and get the bars

 

I should've been more specific... If you got game, get some tint. But if you're like Mike or the other guy that got "annoyed" in this forum, buy some warm milk and put yourself to bed before 9pm so you can watch Sponge Bob on Saturday morning...

j/k Mike

 

Get the NF210's... Worth every penny!

 

SPRINGS FIRST! NF210's if you want a mild drop and great ride; DF210's if you're used to a lowered car, and the care it takes when pulling up to parking stops, curbs, and opening doors next to curbs when parallel parked.

Unless you're a very aggressive driver, the strut tie bar won't do anything other than dress up the engine compartment. Put that money toward the TRD sway bar instead; unless you're a very aggressive driver (once again), in which case you should go with the DF210 springs and Hotchkis sway bar set, or just get the whole Hotchkis TVS spring and swaybar system.

CIONIDE has spoken.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=206857

BTW, Tanabe has no plans to make a rear sway bar for the 2nd-Gen xB.

 

Just cause you mentioned me, I have to say something...

I agree on springs. And as CIONIDE already posted, not so low = Tanabe NF210's. Bit lower = DF210's. If you want to go all out (like I did and I LOVE) the Hotchkis TVS is where it is at.

And aggressive, yes. 22000 miles and I need new tires. Don't know if it's just less than optimal tires or just me driving like an idiot. I concur with the latter.

 

I'll 2nd that, and concur with the latter.

I love self-deprecating humor; especially when it's not my own self.

 

Skip the springs and go straight to coilovers. Get the eibach or hotchins front and rear sway bar combo deal. Add the TRD front strut bar. Now your ready for the track.

Be sure to get the front end aligned lowering the vehicle will give you some wicked toe-in. I've been running mine this way for 10,000 miles and the tires show almost no wear. It may help to get a ZR rated tire, they were designed for the way you want to drive.

 

[quote="xseveredveganx"]haha yea i know what u mean

work 6 days a week at pala casino
5 mile mnt road to work
love to drive quick but already need new tires
and only at 16000 miles


i agree get the springs and sway
hotchkis is really nice

 

OK so far springs are winning. Just to give a little more info. I am a semi agressive driver when no kids are in the car and I don't want to worry about hitting curbs, speed bumps.

Thanks for the info so far....

I have heard/seen the hotchkis stuff is pretty expensive!! No?

 

Springs about $230 not including installation, but probably lower ride height than you want to go.
Sway bars about $290 not including installation.

I suggest Tanabe NF210 springs ($200), and the TRD rear sway bar ($150).

 

REAR SWAY BAR = #1
Just bolted on the Progress Rear Sway Bar a couple of weeks ago, and I am STILL SMILING!! :D
Best thing you can do first for the car.

PS:
When I did that, I also replaced my rear shocks
(Monroe Sensa-trac: 5987)

Next:
Front Struts(Monroe Sensa-trac: 72245)
and
Tower brace (Greddy)

 

Floor mats! The carpet color shows every single bit of gravel/sand/plant debris thought possible. Floor mats allow you to take them out and give em a good thump between vacuumings.

 

well if u going for nice suttle drop i also suggest the eibach pro kit
i actually have a set for sale pm if your interested about 3months old

 

I'd spend my money on putting a gorgeous girl in the passenger seat. Having a nice ride and driving alone or with an ugly girl defeats the purpose of having a nice ride.

 

Springs FTW!