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Old May 9, 2013 | 05:43 AM
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Vancouver BC to LA quick stop in Kettleman city ca. The XB is great on room for long trips . The fuel cost are $$$$ . Anyway did grants pass , Mt Shasta no problem . The ultra gauge is a must have on a trip like this .
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Old May 9, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Great trip, how many miles did you do? I like your wheels btw. 18s right?
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<3 xb2 in white! the best and most beautiful color on the xb2!

hope you had an amazing trip!
Old May 9, 2013 | 11:58 PM
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Made it here in Santa Monica Los Angeles . Gave the XB a good detail with a few beers & K Day radio . Probally logged 1500 miles . Yeah those are 19's shining hard in the Cali sun .
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Old May 10, 2013 | 12:06 AM
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Extra clean .........glossy too .
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Old May 11, 2013 | 05:34 AM
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Took hwy 101 past Malibu back home . A stop in Santa Cruz .
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Old May 12, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Hot on the I-5 CA. to OR. Temps of 91.5 deg on the freeway . Stayed cool between 185.1 and 188.3 . On the ultra gauge .
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Old May 20, 2013 | 05:22 AM
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Wow; what rims are those?!
Old May 20, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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Concept one USA is the company name . Think they are in Studio City CA. Got mine from a shop in Seattle .
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Nice; thanks!
Old Aug 9, 2014 | 06:26 AM
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Had a great time driving from Vancouver BC to LA last year . Thought I'd load up the family and do it again . Just got back from Santa Barbra today with a few stops in Corning CA & Albany OR . Once again had the ride clean all the way .
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what is a ultra gauge
Old Aug 9, 2014 | 11:31 PM
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The 2012 has no temp gauge , brutal Toyota what are you thinking . Anyway the Ultragauge is a OBD II reader . Gives you info on the motor . The digital display is great for the temps . You can watch the temps move around . Great if you have to shut off the A/C on the hills .
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vancouverray - great to see you were able to take another long trip in your xb. that's always been something i've wanted to do but never have the time for it... looking forward to some more great pictures 8-)
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All the towns we stopped at , one we had a great time . Roseburg OR state fair another Siskiyou CA fair . Kettelman CIty CA , KIng CIty CA. This is how I kept the ride clean all the way . Maybe Mexico next year .
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Okay another trip down to Cali from Vancouver . Finally got it right on the best fuel / mileage . 66 to 67 mph on cruise control . Keeps the revs around 2420 . If you push 70mph , @ 3000 rpm it empties the tank quick . Usual stops Oregon grants pass , kettleman city Ca. Made a stop to San Diego Auto Fashion USA to check out the rides they build . Quote 3500 for a full air ride XB . Drive up the PCH hwy for beers in Huntington Beach . Had a great time with the family Disneyland Seaworld , Laguna beach etc .
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Old May 27, 2015 | 09:49 PM
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Scion 619 might know this location .........
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Old Jun 13, 2015 | 08:54 AM
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Scion 619 might know this location .........
Yes sir my guys at AF freddie & Elroy
Old Jun 13, 2015 | 05:18 PM
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Yeah I mentioned you're name . Picked up a shirt and a few stickers . Got a quote to airbag the XB , just over $3000.00 I think . Looks like a shop that can deliver anything the customer needs . After visiting the shop headed straight down to La Jolla beach . I wanna do it all over again .
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Well did another Vancouver Cali drive . Santa Cruz this time . Going back again next year , great time .
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