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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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I'm getting an xB soon. I want to know what mods i should get from people who have already done it.... Suggestions?
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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dont get ANYTHING from the dealer. get it bone stock...everyething else is consideribly cheeper from trdsparks.com

im not sure if you are a mechanicly inclinded female and or have friends that are, but most of the stuff on an xB is super super super easy to install at home in a garage with basic tools.

but for starters...get that think lowerd, can you say wheel gap?

any other questions feel free to ask!
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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i figured that everything would be more from the dealer. My boyfriend has a tC and he has installed a lot of the mods on his car so he would be able to help with anything i buy online.

I was already considering lowering it so that will probably be first...along with some wheels.

any other suggestions?
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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welllll tint is always fun, and i have a light obsession so interior/exterior lights are a must..

it really all depends on what kind of "look" or "style" your going for.
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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Do you know how easy it is to install the floor LEDs?

I'm not really sure what look or style I'm going for yet... so that makes it a little harder.

what about performance parts? intake, exhaust, etc?
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the footwell lighting is SUPER easy. go to a computer store and get the lights for computers. 12 inch tubes. tape two of them togethe and they are super bring..way better than the crap scion has....and alot cheeper.

as for performance....the only name you need to know is zpiracing.net. they are the leaders in scion performance by far. they have a new header comming out within the month and there are intakes around...if you look up and scroll ove rthe vehicles tab at the top..then xb...they have a bunch of guides up there for exhaust/intake etc.
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ok great. thank you.
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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Here's one tip, search the forums. Everything has been covered what you're asking for.
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Originally Posted by Ali_Cat
ok great. thank you.
not a problem...any more questions feel free to ask in here or send me a pm...i can usually answer and or find an answer for ya pretty fast
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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Most people would agree that the first mod would be wheels. Depending on which state you live in and the landscape (hilly or flat) would determine if you should lower it or not. Everything else is left up to your imagination. Interior lights, underbody lights, engine cover painted vehicle color or replaced with aftermarket cover. Under hood mods such as cold air intake, or a K&N filter in the stock air box. You have bought a blank canvas to mod to your own tastes. Have fun with it.
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The custom cabin air filter is probably not as flashy as some other mods, but it's definately one of the most useful.
The sports pedals look cools, especially with a light kit.
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