Cheap Mods for the xB..
04-13-2007, 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.
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.
04-13-2007, 01:53 PM
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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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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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04-13-2007, 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.
-THE DON
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.
-THE DON
04-13-2007, 03:19 PM
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Re: Cheap Mods for the xB
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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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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04-13-2007, 05:39 PM
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Re: Cheap Mods for the XB
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 . . . .
04-13-2007, 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
04-15-2007, 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
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!
04-16-2007, 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
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