So yesterday i got a 04' Scion XB Manual, and i know these things are made for modding, but what kind should i do with it? I have a list of things I'd like to put in like:

Ecomod (heard those can make it go all the way up to like 45 mpg)
GPS/DVD Player
Paint/Decal
New Headlights/Interior Lights


but definitely something like this:

 

Not sure what that is...care to elaborate?

 

well from what ive heard its like some part mods that you stick into the car that decreases the amount of fuel used but doesnt affect engine performance. im not mech savvy so i have no idea how it would be done lol

 

Sounds fishy. Got a link by chance?

 

Most all ecomods are hoaxes. Be very careful when considering those. The best ecomod known to date is the scangaugeII. It doesn't modify anything... it helps the driver learn how to consume fuel more efficiently. When I'm driving with gas milaege in mind, I get around 34-35mpg... otherwise I tool around at an average of 28-32 depending on how agressive I am as well as how the traffic is.

Information to be found on why these fuel saving widgets should be avoided: http://www.fuelsaving.info/index.htm

If you want to save fuel, use your foot... not your wallet.

 

and you can the eco performance mod.....the flux capacitor

 

x2

 

GOT any said pic's of this xb

 

this guy is going to get it.......
I wanna see this Economod!!!

 

total of three posts and the burning of him has already begun, and we all wonder why this site has gotten slow. theres no new blood,people run them off the first time they say something strange. OP already said they were not mech inclined

 

^your point?

This economod will pretty much just deduct money from his wallet without adding any MPG.
Not sure how much more fuel efficient you could be other than a stock 1.8L N/A engine with a manual tranny.

 

What's the goal of the car? Trying to get it into shows or just sheer enjoyment? In the end you are going to do what you want, all we can do is try to point you in the right direction to have a cleanly modded ride.

x3 Don't fall for the those fuel saver gimmicks, and research research research.


Please quote his post where he claims that they're not mechanically inclined.

 

that still doesn't mean that he should just hump on it.
you ask around and learn.

 

He did put that in the later post, I was looking at the first post.

 

get some air fresheners

 

^Air Spencer CS-X3 with the Squash scent is what's in the car now, actually all the cars at the house are smelling good with this air freshener. I didn't get mine from the site in the pic though.



Fake vs Legit pic
http://www.advancespeedshop.com/imag...CS-X3_unit.jpg

 

hey Shadow..welcome to the boards...
dont sweat some of the comments here..there really are some good people

most of the peeps here agree that lowering your box a little makes it look and hanle better..
you got wheels?

 

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"that still doesn't mean that he should just hump on it.
you ask around and learn. "


I hate to mention it..but thats exactly what he is doing...asking around and trying to learn
your no god..get off the cross

 

Some cheap mods you can do to your box.

1. Debadge (0 cost)
2. Remove the throttle slack (0 cost)
3. Remove vinyl around the windows on the doors (0 cost)
4. Exhaust tip (cost of the tip only)
5. 25-35% tint on the front doors
6. Painting interior panel pieces (be sure to prep correctly)

For interior/exterior lighting... I always direct people to the expertise from Phil over at Oznium.com. They have fantastic customer service and great pricing across the board.

+1 request for shots of the box.

 

i generally try and not make points.a more free flowing(not just louder) exhaust will improve mileage as well as an intake will have marginal gains