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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 12:04 AM
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hey guys its been too long that i have been on here! so i just got it and i rele dont know what to do with my xb. what are some ideas you can give me to custom it? i all ready have hids for it from my tc and havent put them on because am busy and i work at a jiffy lube so i can do a lot their. thanks
Old Nov 20, 2011 | 03:41 AM
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Just look around the xB2 forums, and open threads that sound interesting to you. Basics are always things like tires & wheels, lowering, audio system upgrades, etc. Here's a bunch of mods under $100 to get you started:
www.scionlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145709
Link isn't working, so just cut-n-paste it into your browser.

Is the tC that the HIDs came from a 2008? If so, then you'll need new bulbs. The 2008 tC uses 9006 bulbs, and the 2nd-gen xB uses H11.

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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 03:51 AM
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I think the first thing you'll want to do with your xB is drop it.

After that, vent visors.

Then go from there. :-)
Old Nov 20, 2011 | 04:34 AM
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Actually, a really good coat of a high-quality wax should be the 1st thing you do.
Old Nov 21, 2011 | 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by vanbrian
Actually, a really good coat of a high-quality wax should be the 1st thing you do.
But clay it first.. good way to remove any rail rust and any other crap that gets on it from transport and the dealership.. start with a decent wash and clay, then polish/sealer and then a nice coat of wax :?
Old Nov 21, 2011 | 03:16 AM
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Yea... what he said

Old Nov 21, 2011 | 04:28 AM
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tint the windows, then do some suspension work!
Old Nov 21, 2011 | 05:06 AM
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I never was a "modder" until I met my xB. After that i became sort of..... uh......well fanatical? Still, i love every minute of it! Puts me in a good mood.
Old Nov 22, 2011 | 11:38 PM
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thanks guys i just put my hids in and it was an 08 tc and the hid saids h11 so it works luck me hahaha. its been rainy here in va so wat is the best product for clay i dont like mothers.
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I've used Meguiar's, and have gotten very nice results.
My opinion btw.
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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cool am gonna get that then. what are the best visor? n drop kit
Old Nov 23, 2011 | 12:28 AM
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do u guys think an exhaust system b too much. i was thinking having one like the greddy evo 2. something like it?
Old Nov 29, 2011 | 05:12 AM
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dude you could spend COUNTLESS hours on here finding answers for all of your little hearts desires..

I lowered mine on tanabe DF's and its a soft ride but you dont get the performance out of it like some would want..

start with springs, then sway bars, then intake, then exhaust and LEAVE IT ALONE unless you want to become the guy that wrenches, drives, and repeats..
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