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Old 11-22-2008, 06:00 AM
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Default 3 Month Progress On 08 xB

Just got it a few months ago.
2008 Hypnotic Teal xB
5 Speed Manual
Only dealers options were the Pioneer radio and floor mats.

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Lowered with Hotchkis lowering springs:


18x8 45offset Black Tenzo Type M with 225/40/18 Nitto Neo Gen's:






I also have a polished AEM CAI installed.
Just ordered the TRD Quick Shifter, TRD Carbon Fiber Shift **** and NST Shifter Bushings.
Thinking about picking up the Weapon R Header & S-pipe next week.

So far I'm very happy with the xB and like what the aftermarket has for it.

I plan to get some HID's, LED Tail Lights, start my stereo system build and looking into a turbo kit.
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Old 11-22-2008, 06:10 AM
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I would have gone with 235/40-18's on those wheels, but overall a very nice start, and some great things coming.
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Old 11-22-2008, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by CIONIDE
I would have gone with 235/40-18's on those wheels, but overall a very nice start, and some great things coming.
Thanks.

The 225's are more than enough for the power it has. IMO anything wider would be eye candy especially for a daily driver.
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Old 11-22-2008, 06:55 AM
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I agree about the 225's, I just think they look better on 7" or 7.5" wheels. I also like the way the slightly larger diameter 235/40's fill out the tire/fender gap a little more. I'm actually planning on running 225/45's on 18x7.5 +48 wheels.

And oh yea, I like eye candy too.
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looks nice
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looks great
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Old 11-22-2008, 05:46 PM
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WOW!!! This is the first time I have seen pics that compare regular ride height to the hotchkis ride height... extremely happy I just purchased them springs!! Nice looking ride
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Can you repost the pixs with the rims?
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lookin very nice
just need a lip kit and that'll look awesome
keep up the good work
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Old 11-23-2008, 03:18 AM
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Looks god keep up the fun of mods!
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Old 11-23-2008, 05:33 PM
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WOW! I love the wheels! Was going to get those before I got broke, LOL. Nice xB!Oh, and that color...
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Yeah, can you please repost pics!! The rim pic is broken, and I really want to see what they look like!! Thanks
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if ur lookin for a turbo dont bother wasting money on the header. car looks great though keep it up
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=) i see we both like to fix up fast I've had mine for almost 3 months now
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Originally Posted by TequilaBox
Yeah, can you please repost pics!! The rim pic is broken, and I really want to see what they look like!! Thanks
All pics work fine here but here is a repost for you.




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if ur lookin for a turbo dont bother wasting money on the header. car looks great though keep it up
Thanks.
I'll do the header first and wait for a few to get through the bugs on the turbo kits...when a good one comes out. Thats pretty much been the plan on all of my cars that didn't come from the factory with FI. Don't really want to jump into a kit when there are none tested and proven....not to mention the wait time is insane.
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thoes rims are hot. paint ur calipers.
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If your gonna paint your calipers I would say paint them black so it looks are murdered out!!
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Originally Posted by Zsanz
thoes rims are hot. paint ur calipers.
When I get some time I will. Most likely will be black or some sort of two tone.
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looking good.
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those Tenzo's are f'n cool! where did you get them? Do they work with the TPM system?
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