Hey all. Early last winter I mashed up the front of my xB (who put that snowbank there?!) and damaged enough of it to need to replace both the skirt and bumper. At the time I took it to a local bodyshop who suggested that I just get an aftermarket kit since his only OEM part source was via the local 'yota dealership (which up here charges *Massive* markup). Taking his advice (and getting kinda exited about having my first car with a bodykit) I bought the AIT Diablo kit, which was gorgeous... for about 3 weeks until the snow *^&&ed it up again for me. Long story short fiberglass body kits (that are about 1.5" lower than oem, not to mention the car being pretty low in the first place) do not mix well with canadian winters =/.

I've now decided to go back to OEM (even though I initially even bought a replacement front bumper), cos this just can't stand up to the amount of driving I need to do. Can anyone offer any suggestions as to where a good place to get parts is? I'll need to either ship them to Canada or there's a place in NY that will hold them until I can drive down and get 'em. I found Sparks Scion (via Scionlife, woot!) that seems like they have good prices, anyone have any experience with them?

I'm gonna need quite a bit of stuff: front bumper, rear bumper, skirt all around, etc.

Also, pm me if anyone needs a diablo front bumper, lol!

 

I've ordered from Sparks a couple times- case of oil filters and some other parts. Definitely first rate.

 

I have ordered from them several times. Nice to deal with, and no provlems.

 

Here is a different source usually beast Sparks for price
Just click on replacement parts and go from there.
http://www.trdparts4u.com/Default.aspx

If you need part #'s go here
http://www.toyodiy.com/

 

Was your bodykit fiberglass?

 

Pics of the carnage would be nice.
For OEM used body parts I like to hit www.car-part.com to find good used pieces and sometimes you find stuff already in the right color. Most plases will ship too. Good luck man.

 

Yes the Diablo is fiberglass

 

Fiberglass is a no no, urethane is a must no matter what season.

 

I have the b magic diablo kit and it is not been broke one cause i watch how i drive just one time it got nice size crack in it from some dudes license plate came off and flew right though it. So i called my insurance and they replaced it plus i got more added like it getting painted and jdm fogs to LOL love insurance claims LOL!!!!

 

@TheCCBox, lol, sweet. I don't think my insurance would be so kind since I'm not even supposed to modify the car, lol...

I'll take some pics but I don't want to post 'em until my box is respectable looking again

thanks for the tips though =D

 

sparks is a good place. it is in Myrtle Beach. it may be worth the drive to get out of the cold for a little while at least.

 

urethane for the WIN - it works for the factory so it will work for the aftermarket - Just dont buy junk!!!!!!!!

 

Agreed =( hindsight = 20/20.