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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 02:02 AM
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hey guys my name is mike. i from long island NY. i drive a 09 scion xb rs. i plan to do alot to the xb. 1 problem i am having is that it my dd and the front hood chips up from rocks really bad from the main roads. are you guys having the same problem?
Old Jun 18, 2011 | 02:41 AM
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Yup, the paint sucks. My guess is that it's one thin layer each of primer, color, clear (and not a very hard clear).
Old Jun 18, 2011 | 02:42 AM
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lol i just bought a front bra. not to sound stupid but how do i post up piks. i hit the upload button but a http box came up
Old Jun 18, 2011 | 02:49 AM
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Go to www.photobucket.com and open up an account. Upload pics to photobucket, then cut-n-paste the "IMG" link below each picture from the photobucket page to the ScionLife posting window.
Old Jun 18, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 09RSXB
hey guys my name is mike. i from long island NY. i drive a 09 scion xb rs. i plan to do alot to the xb. 1 problem i am having is that it my dd and the front hood chips up from rocks really bad from the main roads. are you guys having the same problem?
Yeah, the paint sucks! Welcome to the forum.
Old Jun 19, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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thanks. i am doing big things to the xb
Old Jun 19, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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dumb question but what does a xb2 top out at speed wise?
Old Jun 19, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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The governor kicks in somewhere around 124-127 mph, but I've personally never hit it.
Old Jun 19, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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Kool. The paint thing sucks though. I hate rock chips!
Old Jun 19, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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Staying well back from other vehicles helps considerably (the near vertical nose is a virtual invitation to rock chips -- can damage the windshield as well )!
Old Jun 20, 2011 | 01:29 AM
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lol i get the windsheild and the front of the hood the worst.
Old Jun 20, 2011 | 03:29 AM
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Right there with you guys, was gonna get that clear 3M bra once I repaint my front bumper.
Old Jun 20, 2011 | 07:42 AM
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More Long islanders!
welcome.
where on the island are you at?
Old Jun 21, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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centereach.. u?
Old Jun 21, 2011 | 06:58 AM
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Williston park, near mineola.
Get modding! We'll arrange a meet when we get enough people!
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hell yea. i am dowm!!
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