Matt384

got a chance to snap some new pics. changes since last time are:
- tinted windows.
- got my ice installed.
- removed ist badge.
- replaced headlight bulbs.
- LED side lights

Mods on the way (Ordered):
- tanabe nf210 springs
- 16" advanti alloys
- new sony head unit (mex-bt5000)

what y'all think?












Some wide-angle fun

kdog_1981

front end looks clean!! need some rims though!

noderat

I second the new rims. I can't afford new ones for mine yet, but it's on my list... right after new sound/video system.

KLoLo

Maybe its just cuz im new, but what is "ice"?

Matt384

in-car-entertainment meaning audio/video set up.

ye rims are top priority now! i'm thinking of getting these:


what do ya think?

hayalex6

your steering wheel is on the wrong side.

lol

Zillon

iTrader: (1)

Definitely not digging the rims.

KLoLo

So then thats just the new head unit right? Didn't really see anything else in there...

I used to judge at a car show here in Houston. And we had best ICE. I just didnt really see a whole lot of stuff in that car, so I was just making sure it meant the same in Scion World.

Zillon

iTrader: (1)

I want that center HVAC panel. So much better looking than the USDM one.

xa-minister

I was sitting here trying to figure out what was sticking out of the passenger door...

But it's the wiper control, and it's not sticking out of the passenger door, it's on the steering column...

I'm retarded

INTENSE_POWER

the euro xA looks a lot sportier. IMHO not a fan of the wheels. I would go with something with more lip and simple.

jpjxa

Just noticed the climate control ***** are different on the euro model from our USA version! Very interesting!

staypuft

I like the car, Id say some suspension and rims and thats a damm fine xA. I do like the rim but on a black car they would hide to much IMO. We had a SE guy just go through that and he went chrome and it was pefect... Not saying id do chrome but black on black it is easy for your wheel to diapear.

Scionpilot

I like the a/c controls as well. I wonder if they would fit on a US model

Matt384

hmmm ye i get what you're sayin about the rims.... though they're not all black so even if it does disappear at first glance...then it becomes a 5spoke rim i'm hoping it would still look good.... you guys have any suggestions for rims on a black car? a couple pics maybe?

kdog_1981

I like the rims

moaiD

hmmm...your oven door's "ist"..... so u bought it as toyota xA or scion ist or???....

the rims will look nice from far i think..... the blacken arms just makes it looks confusing close up.... go for what u feel is right for ur ride man!!...

hnefrdo

I vote against those rims. That front lip adds so much though! I love it!

Matt384

my oven door???
i bought it as a toyota IST.... imported from japan actually.

Ye i realised the rims aren;t to everyone's taste. But i think they'd look good on aa black car and they're a lil different from the classic chrome rims on black car.
The rims come in next monday... i'm going for 16's.... by then my tanabe springs shouold get here too :D

does anyone know what kind of job it is to fit the springs? can it be done DIY? or is it something i should take to have done? is there alot of work involved? is it expensive to have them fitted?

kdog_1981

You should do it yourself!! just go to the tech section for some directions and you should be fine...I did mine saturday and came out good. Took me about 3 1/2 hours of actual work time with some breaks in between. Get an alignment afterwards...good luck