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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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Default Cheap Mods for the xB..

Just like the subject says...... Let's hear what you got!

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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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Define "cheap".
Mine's only got 800 miles on it, so I'm doing mostly cosmetics right now.....
wheels
spoiler
springs
headlights
horns
I'm debating on sill plates and exhaust tip. I was going to do taillight garnish, but it seems pretty expensive for what it is. I may pull them apart and paint/smoke them instead.
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I guess by cheap I mean small things maybe even free that you can do and improve the style of places on your xB.
For instance one I got from the tech section was taking off the face plate around my stereo and A/C controls and putting caps over the LEDs to make them a blue color.

That kind of cheap

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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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Shave the badges
Cup holder LEDs DIY
Clear your headlights
Change the bulbs (headlights/foglights)
Taillight red-out or clear
Remove the wiper

There's a ton of cheap and free mods you can do.

Another good one is to spend a few good hours washing, clay bar-ing, waxing, detailing your whole car. Makes it out-shine all the other dirty boxes out there and doesn't cost much.

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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Hey, my dirty Scion takes offense to that....lol

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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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Paint interior parts to get rid of the ugly silver
Cold Cathodes or LEDs anywhere/everywhere
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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I made a new cherry-wood **** for the radio so I can grab it with my gloves on. It's deeper and square-er and fits over the stock ****.
Then I made a matching piece that covers the right arm rest (I have an aftermarket arm rest) and enlarges it somewhat.
The cherry was FREE 'cause I had leftovers after making a bed. I'm thinking of adding other cherry accents.

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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by pooder
I made a new cherry-wood **** for the radio so I can grab it with my gloves on. It's deeper and square-er and fits over the stock ****. Then I made a matching piece that covers the right arm rest (I have an aftermarket arm rest) and enlarges it somewhat. The cherry was FREE 'cause I had leftovers after making a bed. I'm thinking of adding other cherry accents . . . .
this post is worthless without pics.
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by StarSk8er_00
I guess by cheap I mean small things maybe even free that you can do and improve the style of places on your XB. For instance one I got from the tech section was taking off the faceplate around my stereo and ac controls and putting caps over the LEDs to make them a blue color. That kind of cheap
the lighting behind the ac controls are not LEDs just so you know. Just a small incandescent bulb. Look at it...
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Sorry.... I capped the incandescent bulbs...
Old Apr 14, 2007 | 01:00 AM
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cold cathode lights inside are a pretty cheap and easy DIY...
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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You could buy some Sylvania Silverstars for me for under $20 shipped will improve your night light and looks!
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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How about a hot girl on the hood. Thats always a good mod. I also heard it helps with blood flow - err I mean air flow
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TheRealBoxster
How about a hot girl on the hood. Thats always a good mod. I also heard it helps with blood flow - err I mean air flow
*cough babes and boxes fourem cough*

but yeah, the fogging the tail lights is pretty much free but will be a little work, im gonna do it once i can figure it out perfectly.

Mikochu (sp) grounding kit will make ur engine look cooler and if u got an auto in theory make it run better (idk, but it sounds cool) will run u like 20-30 at most!

OMG no one suggested taking off the caps and adding chome rings and some chome lugs! maybe 60 bucks, and can look sweet!
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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Cabin a/c filter.
I bought a huge sheet for $11 at Home Depot. Should be reusable for another 4-5 times.
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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For $18 i debadged and stuck on a Benz emblem.
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 01:38 AM
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$50 got my OHH Garsh Darn It handles to light up (LED strips/dremel) Led strips from Onzium.com
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 01:57 AM
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Is there anything special you need to do to debadge it? What is the process for it?
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 02:09 AM
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less than $15 for these intake ports



less than $20 for grille inserts





$5 for vinyl overlays for shock struts




less than $25 for dupont metalcast paint for engine covers and wireloom

Old Apr 16, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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bad basic I really like those mods where did you get the intake ports from?



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