My mods would be first to upgrade the power, I would like to take my B higher in horsepower than the Mazda3(whatever it is call) , sup chrgr, cold intake, short thrower and short in height shifter, and exhaust. Also that storage bin in the C pillars, remove the net and had a sweet sound set up.

 

Rims. For two reasons:

1. It's quick and easy.
2. It's a definite profit enhancement for dealers.

 

The top mod usually is wheels/tires. BTW, there will be a T.L option down the road. ;)

 

I am finding aftermarket rims that are much better and many cases much cheaper.

 

If I bought a 08 xb, i'd probably get some sort of Body Kit....and carbon fiber parts,

 

The thing that caught my eye the most is the 19" TRD gunmetal wheels w/ polished lip. They also come with Toyo all-season tires that have allstar reviews on tirerack.com

 

Definitely the rims, then some springs to close the gap.

 

Are you talking about the Mazdaspeed3?

 

More power now, possibly dual exhaust. It was said that first gen was too weak for it, now I am sure we can.

 

since i got a second job, i can blow all my money on the new xb. i'm thinking like $6000 on just aftermarket stuff. awesome!!!

 

LOL your im my boat too it seems like, I just got a 2nd job working from HOME actually (doesnt everybody dream of that? LOL) so i'm able to get my credit card bills paid off in about 2-3 months, get a NICE apartment or decent condo or house, and then maybe pimp my ride a bit ;-)

 

to glass over the stupid backup light on the bumper

 

Vertical stripes to make it seem slimmer. I frickin hate the '08. Go toaster!

 

Then go cry in the gen 1 forums. We honestly couldn't give less of a ____.

 

Thoughts on the Brake package calbers and rotors and Stainless steel lines??? just curious

 

figure out how to replace the dash guages with the 1st generation gauge pod.
numeric digital speedo is the pitts to decifer at a glance.

 

here in colorado i saw the optioon for broadway mirrors for the 08 xb, i think that will be high up there

 

I think wheels, but mine came with 18" Momocorse from the dealer. I think the sway bar would be one for me too. Inexpensive overall and will help with handling. Then probably my audio system

 

Buying oem accessories questions

1. Where is the best place to by them at discount?

2. Is there a place online with install instructions so I can see how hard it is? For my Honda there were places like H&A you could buy them and they had all the install instructions online in .pdf. Was also great to use to do other stuff, always new where stuff was at

3. Do the oem accessories carry the factory warranty?

Anything else I should know?

 

I got the factory 16" wheels - will move to 18" when the stock tires need replacing.

Other things I'll be getting in no particular order:

Rear bumper appliqué
Springs
Rear spoiler
Sun roof

I'll be watching to see what hits the market for front grills. I like the top grill, but I wish the bottom matched.