hi guys

i hate to ask such an involved question but i just got an xb with the spoiler and arm rest and fog lights being the only extra stuff i got from the dealer. i have like 1500 bux to play with in regard to mods and was wondering if you could gimme suggestions on what u think some good starter mods are for my new box. in all sincerity i am really looking to do only aesthetic mods. i really would appreciate the input for i value your expert advice.

cheers!

 

save a bit more and get good coilovers :D

 

ok ok i can really spend 1500 at the max. a

 

HKS Hipermax C-Compacts

 

Hmmm. Chico. If you're in Nor CA, go to Scionnight at Marine World Sept 15th and LOOK. It's free to get in.
You'lle get plenty of ideas and answers to questions there!

If you want looks, probably wheels & tires. And drop it.

Audio? $1500 gets you started pretty good.

Long trips? Cruise control.

I always reccomend a Colgon Bra to protect the front and the micro-thin paint.

 

Good suggestions all around.

Is this a daily driver or a show car? Mines a daily driver, so here's what I would suggest:

1. Cruise Control - Extremely convenient and will help with your highway MPG greatly.

2. Some sort of front end protection - The paint on the XB's is definitely "micro thin". Any extended highway or rough road driving will tear up the front end quick. I've got several nice dings and chips and I've only had my XB for 3 weeks!!!!

3. K&N air filter - Will run you about $50 and will give you alittle extra pep in the 0-40mph range. Nothing to make you jump out of your seat, but definitely noticable.

That's my top three for a daily driver for practicality/convenience sake.

 

I would definately get some front end protection as suggested as well as some nice wheels and tires.

 

One week old and I got a 3" scratch on the TOP of the bumper cover. Bought a Bra the next day.

 

i teach at a junior college and am a full time grad student so i am definitely a basic daily driver but want it to look decent.

 

Butte?

 

$1500 can get you wheels/tires/exhaust and an intake!!!

 

Or, just a really nice set of Axis wheels!!!

 

Astheticly i would go with an intake, and i know what your thinking "thats a power mod" well not only is it a powermod but it also give the xb a nice growl Here is what you can expect from the IS2100 <<<< CLICK ME!

 

I would say an exhuast!

 

If done right and by shopping around, you can actually buy alot for $1500...

17" rim and tire package: $800-900
Lowering Springs: $140-180
Strut Bar: $100-150
Intake (I recommend a Short Ram for piece of mind): $175+

 

YELOSUB just took the words right out of my mouth. errrr off my keyboard.

And if you lower it, look into replacing the stock shocks with some Monroes fir a nicer ride, esp. if you get 17s

 

I think Koni's are better. But they're more $$$$

 

Yes they are, but given the budget, Monroes work just fine.