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Old 09-28-2005, 03:59 PM
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I just go my xa in - last week. I was wondering what the first mod everyone did was. Have a lot that I want to do, just don't know where to start.

Any ideas
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Old 09-28-2005, 04:27 PM
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My first mod was... version 1.0 of my ground wires, cupholder LEDs, and red caps for the A/C controls. All for less than 20 bucks. My first real "mod" was a TWM short shifter.
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Snow tires ;)
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Old 09-28-2005, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Kremtok
Snow tires ;)
theres two things i am doing this winter i never done b4.
1. buying a snow blower
2. not driving my car all winter ( got a stunt van for that crap)

My first were the short shifter, trd exhaust, and lowering springs.
Then ist grill and badges, now i am buying piece by piece the kenstyle kit in CF
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Old 09-28-2005, 05:33 PM
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my first mod was my exhaust, i drove it straight from the dealer to the exhaust shop
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xAwahl - I see you are in Lexington...cool.
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Old 09-28-2005, 06:19 PM
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Mod #1: Lowering

I went with TRD springs plus the TRD shocks/struts. I know the consensus around here is that the TRD set-up doesn't provided enough drop, especially w/larger wheels, but I'm in the 15" wheel "minority" and I'm very pleased with the look I get w/the TRD's. Plus, I live in WI where snow clearance is on my mind Nov-April.

Of course, my "starting point" was an RS2 w/EP-10 alloy wheels. If I had a "stock" xA, I might start with wheels or spoiler.
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First mod was Gold-Line springs. I have not had a problem driving in snow with a near 2" drop.
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Old 09-28-2005, 07:06 PM
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For me was Tein S-techs
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Old 09-28-2005, 07:15 PM
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hid blue headlights..they were laying around...

then wheels/tires (also laying around)

and an air freshener
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Originally Posted by crayonBOX
hid blue headlights..they were laying around...

then wheels/tires (also laying around)

and an air freshener
Why would you want an air freshener to kill the new car smell?
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Old 09-28-2005, 07:47 PM
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Headlights . .. tomorrow its window tint (all). . . and then probably lowering . .
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Old 09-28-2005, 11:23 PM
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I am new to all this, I was just wondering where to start...where do you buy this stuff online - like headlights and lowering springs and wheels?
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Old 09-29-2005, 12:25 AM
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The first mod on my RS2 was the DC Sports Front Strut Bar. However the first major component was the TRD Exhaust.
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My first mod was also the DC front strut tower bar. Next round was my Hotchkis springs and rear sway bar(still trying to decide if I want to install the front myself or to pay someone.) I just put in my TRD short shifter today. And later this week i'm installing my Cusco upper ball mounts.
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EP 10 spoke wheels, and a security system
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Old 09-29-2005, 07:41 PM
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hotchkis strut bar and aem cai installed same day
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Old 09-30-2005, 01:00 PM
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Mod#1 Install Single sub and amp in rear cargo area
Mod#2 Install adapter for portable mp3 player
Mod#3 Install center arm rest
Mod#4 Wheels and tires
Mod#5 Fog Lights
Mod#6 Rear Spoiler
Mod#7 Homemade Cat back exhaust
Mod#8 Custom Side Graphics
Mod#9 Keyless entry w/ alarm

Mod#10(This weekend) A-Pillar gauge pod with gauages

I think I have an addiction, is there a 12 step program?
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Mod1: Lowering springs (especailly with the RS1.0 and the huge wheel gap)

Mod2: OneTonGarage spacer shims and wheel shim (total of 15mm out)

Mod3: LED cupholders

Mod4: Keyless entry
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Old 09-30-2005, 06:20 PM
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got the box lowered before anything it looked lika monster truck
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