It's been a long time since I posted pics up of my ride ... so here they are ...

Front


3/4 Front


3/4 Back


View from above


Audio Mods
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Alpine Head Unit (from xB RS3), XM Satellite Radio, Bazooka 8" Sub, IPod connector kit, Kenwood KFC-xr500 in rear doors, 7" video display (portable), OEM Alarm w/Keyless Entry.

Body Mods
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2006 OEM Bumper and Fog Lights, Shark Fin Antenna, Ventvisor Vent Shades, Tint (20% front, 15% back), OEM Red/Black Leather Steering Wheel, OEM Tail Light Garnish, OEM Front & Rear Mud Flaps, Black Modified grill (match top & bottom), Erect Wiper Mod.

Power Mods
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TRD Oil Filter, TRD Thermostat, TRD Radiator Cap, TRD Oil Filler Cap, TRD High Flow Air Filter, TRD Axle Back Exhaust, TRD Header, 13 Point Custom Ground Wire System, ScanGauge II.

Suspension Mods
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TRD (WayDo) Struts & Shocks, TRD (WayDo) Strut Tower Brace, TRD Lowering Springs, TRD Rear Sway Bar, TRD Rear Chassis Brace, GTSpec 4 Point Front Brace, GTSpec Mid-Chassis Brace, GTSpec Rear Shock Tower Brace, OTG Rear Hub Spacer.

Wheel and Tire
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17-inch Enkie (RS6 style) with massive curb rash, Yokohama AVID H4S, TRD Red Brake Pads, TRD Air Valve Caps

Other Mods
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TRD Gas Cap Cover, Razo RA105 shifter with O/D, Razo Comp Pedals with footrest, Razo 270mm Mirror, Zeta Storage Armrest, Carbon Fiber Engine Cover, Red split loom wire covers, 3M Filtrete Cabin Filter

Future Mods
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Black out the interior (black A-pillars, roof, trim, etc.), Red LED & Cathode lighting, new wheels (16x7 +35 offset with 205/50), UBS (Under Body Spoiler), Wiper Switch Mod

Dream Mods
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TTE-TRD Supercharger, TRD Sport Seats, TRD SRS Steering Wheel, TRD Sports M badge

 

Your ride is looking great!!

 

TRD header? Did you get parts mixed up? I haven't heard of a performance header offered from toyota ever.

Why'd you go with TRD for everything anyway? Unless you work for Toyota, seems like it's not worth the extra money.

 

I guess there's much in this world you don't know. Why don't you visit the TRD site for the real information. The information on the header is here.

I am doing a TRD themed vehicle and the "why" is because I want to! This is just my way of being different. Don't be a hater because it doesn't fit what you would do.

None of the mods are ever worth the money. We will never get the financial return on our mod dollars. But, if we get enough satisfaction/happiness, then it's worth it. It may not be worth the money to you, but it works for me.

 

damn, clean ___ xA. you should drop it more =]

 

he cant, hes only running trd parts, i like the idea of running OEM performance parts, esp. on a car that only gets more rare every year

 

Finally, someone who gets it!

For every modification or part I want to install on my ride I first look for a TRD version, then a Release Series version, then an OEM version (JDM Toyota preferred), and then I go to the aftermarket world. If anyone sees someplace I have missed my plan, please let me know.

 

the depreciation value on our cars is still pretty decent even after 5 years... toyota did the right thing and kept the number of cars low for the u.s. market

 

Nice, minus the tails. The silver trim is just way too loud and bright.

 

You're right. If I had it to do over, I would have painted them black. Now, I am just thinking of installing the JDM iSt version.

 

wrap youre stuff in black suede if you want to black it out, IMO its cleaner than painting

 

their talking about the sliver trim around the tail lights

 

favorite RS xa. like it all besides the tails.

 

he said in his future mods he wanted to black out his interior thats what i was referring to

 

 

All good things come to an end. I am selling my RS1.5. As there are some smart folks on the forum, I would really like to hear your thoughts on a good price before I put it up on eBay and local.

Before you ask ... No Part Out.

 

damn... that sucks man
that car looks so awesome... i wouldnt sell it i would probably cry or something
why if i am ask

 

why sell!!!???

but onto the point, if you got less than 50k miles id say $10K... probably go for slightly more if it wasnt a private sell. it seems so hard to put a price on it, for a scion/toyota enthusiast who understands this cars value and rarity its worth 10k plus, but for the average joe who just likes the way it looks and the gas mileage they would find that price too much or not worth it. guess u just gotta find the right market
(just sold my rs3.0 for 5.5k with 180k miles on it.. yes thats a 1 in front of that 80! she still ran like the day i got her!)

 

I bought the car on Sep 24th 2004 and just crossed the 60k line.

The reason I am moving on is comfort. I am thinking about a Lincoln or maybe the new CTS Sport Wagon.

 

i guess id say a good 8-10k for private sale. KBB is around 8k, and thats not accounting for the fact that its an RS model.

and damn thats quite a move haha,from cheap underpowered stiff ride to luxury sedan(complete opposite!)