Intro and Pics of my new 2009 xB RS6.0
10-26-2009, 04:57 AM
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Thanks Stephen. Hopefully, by the next M&G I'll have the Forjworks eyelids and Five Axis lip kit installed and my custom made subwoofer box built. Perhaps the Tsudo Fireball dual exhaust - if it's available by then.
That will pretty much max out my $3600 cash-for-clunkers rebate budget. Although I spoke with my dealer last week and I may be getting an additional $200 - $250 for the salvage value of my clunker. If that comes through I may get the TRD rear sway bar to match the front strut brace. I also still have a few low dollar mods to do (painting the rear emblem, engine cover and header heat shield). That's pretty much it - at least for the immediate future.
It will never come close to the mods you have on your tC. But, it's my daily driver, second family car and I have three kids that want to go to college. So, I have to set some practical limits. I'm just having fun making it my own.
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That will pretty much max out my $3600 cash-for-clunkers rebate budget. Although I spoke with my dealer last week and I may be getting an additional $200 - $250 for the salvage value of my clunker. If that comes through I may get the TRD rear sway bar to match the front strut brace. I also still have a few low dollar mods to do (painting the rear emblem, engine cover and header heat shield). That's pretty much it - at least for the immediate future.
It will never come close to the mods you have on your tC. But, it's my daily driver, second family car and I have three kids that want to go to college. So, I have to set some practical limits. I'm just having fun making it my own.
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10-26-2009, 05:11 AM
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great plans carey! Definitely understandable, spending money on the car seems endless lol. I realized now that I need to slow down, and start setting priorities aside from my car. What did you trade in for cash for clunkers?
10-26-2009, 05:39 AM
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We traded in our 96 Dodge Grand Caravan. We bought a new Kia Sedona minivan back in March. We got a great deal on the new van, but they would only give us $500 for the old van in trade in. I figured I could get $1500 - $2000 for it if I sold it myself. So, we decided to keep it to use as a second family car over the summer with the plan to sell it this fall. Then the cash-for-clukers program came out and it was too good a deal to pass up. So, we got $3600 in trade for the same van we were offered $500 for five months earlier.
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10-26-2009, 06:02 AM
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I've averaged less than 9K per year over the last 11 years on my daily driver. That went down to about 6K last year when my daily commute when from 9 miles (each way) to 3.5 miles.
Still, I didn't buy the Kosei rims for the two valve feature or to run nitrogen in my tires. I bought them because they are ultra lightweight, affordable and I like the way they look. If my local Costco will fill them with nitrogen for free, or a couple bucks a tire, I may get them filled. Either way, no big deal.
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Still, I didn't buy the Kosei rims for the two valve feature or to run nitrogen in my tires. I bought them because they are ultra lightweight, affordable and I like the way they look. If my local Costco will fill them with nitrogen for free, or a couple bucks a tire, I may get them filled. Either way, no big deal.
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11-05-2009, 05:07 AM
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Thanks Stephen. Hopefully, by the next M&G I'll have the Forjworks eyelids and Five Axis lip kit installed and my custom made subwoofer box built. Perhaps the Tsudo Fireball dual exhaust - if it's available by then.
That will pretty much max out my $3600 cash-for-clunkers rebate budget. Although I spoke with my dealer last week and I may be getting an additional $200 - $250 for the salvage value of my clunker. If that comes through I may get the TRD rear sway bar to match the front strut brace. I also still have a few low dollar mods to do (painting the rear emblem, engine cover and header heat shield). That's pretty much it - at least for the immediate future.
That will pretty much max out my $3600 cash-for-clunkers rebate budget. Although I spoke with my dealer last week and I may be getting an additional $200 - $250 for the salvage value of my clunker. If that comes through I may get the TRD rear sway bar to match the front strut brace. I also still have a few low dollar mods to do (painting the rear emblem, engine cover and header heat shield). That's pretty much it - at least for the immediate future.
Actually, I'm hoping there will be a special introductory price on the Tsudo Fireball exhaust that will leave me with enough to buy the TRD sway bar.
In any case, I've now added the HID kit to my list of upcoming mods.
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12-13-2009, 07:12 AM
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OK, here's a few more current photos of my Red Box. Mods since I last posted:
Personalized plates finally arrived:
Painted Engine Cover:
Pealed A-Pillars, Forjworks Eyelids, Five Axis Lip Kit:
The last five photos were taken at the PDXmas09 charity toy drive indoor car show last Sunday.
A couple other mods not shown in the photos:
Redline Gear red/black leather shift boot
HIDExtra 5000K HID conversion kit
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Personalized plates finally arrived:
Painted Engine Cover:
Pealed A-Pillars, Forjworks Eyelids, Five Axis Lip Kit:
The last five photos were taken at the PDXmas09 charity toy drive indoor car show last Sunday.
A couple other mods not shown in the photos:
Redline Gear red/black leather shift boot
HIDExtra 5000K HID conversion kit
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12-13-2009, 07:51 AM
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12-13-2009, 06:23 PM
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That's exactly the look I like too, I love lip kits over body kits and your car is definitely coming along fast!! I'm a big fan of the Red box!
12-13-2009, 06:41 PM
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As for your RS.. I went back & forth on mine as to silver or black wheels. I went with black. I like both now. Looks good. But don't they all?
12-13-2009, 06:53 PM
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WOW!!! Your xB is hot!! I'm not a huge fan of the xB's but yours takes the cake! I love the red, the wheels, lowering springs, lip kit, eye lids, everything looks so clean and proper! Nice job. Keep up the good work. I will certainly be watching for more upgrades!! GL
12-14-2009, 06:26 AM
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12-14-2009, 06:29 AM
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We only charge $29.95 to fill all 5 tires for the life of the tires. If they are low or need to be patched, we refill for free. The dealerships here charge $49.95 to fill 4, then $10+ to top off or refill per tire.
As for your RS.. I went back & forth on mine as to silver or black wheels. I went with black. I like both now. Looks good. But don't they all?
As for your RS.. I went back & forth on mine as to silver or black wheels. I went with black. I like both now. Looks good. But don't they all?
Yeah, I looked at a LOT of wheels before picking the Koseis I also liked the Konig Zero In wheels at they combine silver and black with a red stripe - very similar to your Bumps, but with polished faces on the spokes. I'd still like to see a set on an RS6.0.
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12-14-2009, 06:33 AM
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12-14-2009, 06:37 AM
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It wasn't in my original budget, but I got such a good deal - on both the lip kit and the paint and install, I couldn't say no. I'm really pleased with the way it turned out. The weather has turned crappy, but I'd love to get some better pics of the sides of the car (there wasn't enough room at the show to get a good full-on side view).
The Five Axis kit is so subtle, it's hard to capture just how much it improves the looks of the car in photos. In person it definitely gives the car a more aggresive look - makes it look lower and meaner. When I first looked at the Five Axis brochures, I wasn't sure the kit was worth the money. Now that it's on the car - I'm sure.
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The Five Axis kit is so subtle, it's hard to capture just how much it improves the looks of the car in photos. In person it definitely gives the car a more aggresive look - makes it look lower and meaner. When I first looked at the Five Axis brochures, I wasn't sure the kit was worth the money. Now that it's on the car - I'm sure.
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12-14-2009, 11:41 PM
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