So, I decided to switch out my H-Techs for S-Techs. Mainly for a sportier ride than anything else. It dropped the box a little more which always looks better. Definetly a huge improvement in the cornering department... didn't really notice a difference when just crusing on the highway. I also painted my drums / calipers black for a simple clean look. Installed 10mm OTG rear shims and added a 5mm spacer to the rear as well. Hope you enjoy.



a couple tall boys... just in case.



got the fronts in



rear on htechs



rear on stechs















thanks for looking.

 

nice!

 

looks good

 

Nice and simple. Looks good!

 

Looks good... Now pass me a tall boy!

-THE DON

 

clean look. cool

 

Looks nice!!... Give those spring a couple weeks, and it'll settle even lower. Looks great!

 

what kinda wheels are those they look hot!! same color as my xb i def am gonna get springs for it too. Nice Work!!

 

ha ha... one tall boy,.. coming up.

The rims "were" Maxxim 187 / 17x7 +40. They don't manufacture them anymore.
To be honest, I took the cheap way out when it came to the shoes and looking back I wish I just saved for a better (stronger) set of wheels. I like them, they look cool but I cracked one and to get it fixed was more then what I paid for one brand new. I took the gamble that it wouldn't happen again and paid for the repair. That will give me some time to save up.

I would like to red out my tails, but I have yet to get up the courage.

 

btw, if your looking at going with Tein, PM JSC_Speed.
I ordered mine from him on a Tues, and got them Thurs. The price was more then reasonable.

 

That's a great lookin' box! Good job on the mods so far. It looks clean.
I LOVE camo xBs.

Those wheels look great on the car, FWIW.

 

Nice and clean, I like.

 

Great looking box. Good mods make for a fun day off.
Are those the stock rear shocks? I'm shocked, get Monroe sensatrack #5879

Have you found a good home for your old H-teck's? I am ready for a 1 inch drop.

 

Black painted brakes look good. Redding out tails is easy... once you figure out that the grey part is the flexible area, NOT the clear lens. That cost me a set of tails. Once I learned that, they were off in seconds.

 

Thanks guys.

The h-techs have about 18K on them. I am going to hold on to them for a while. Not sure how I will fare come winter time here in MA. If it gets to hecktic, I might put the h-techs back on. I actually have a set of TRD shocks/struts ready to go on, but to conserve, I am going to wait until the stockers blow before I install.

I am really getting ant-z about my stock tails man. Maybe I will give the red out a shot.

 

Looks real nice, I'm thinking of swapping my h's for s's also. Though the ride is great with the h's.

 

I guess a great ride is relative to your own personal taste. I found the H's to be a bit to sloppy. I was looking to stiffen up when cornering etc.... and the S's definetly did the trick. I don't find the ride to be to harsh compared to what your used to dealing with, even with the H's.

Now that I have been riding them for a bit, they have settled nicely.

 

I know what you are saying about being "sloppy". The h's are better than stock and I would like the feel in the cornering stiffened up a bit. Sounds like the s's are the way to go.

 

Cool xB. I think this car will look good with any mods as long as you dont go completely crazy so that there are more mods than car.

 

^^^^
Thanks. I would like to add a couple of exterior mods next.
Halos
Tails
Grill
Not sure when I will get around to it.