Lol! I love how you're honest about that.

I think the kit would look good period even if the car isn't dropped. However, it would look much better with a dropped car

 

For my taste, the black car on the previous page is as close to perfection as it gets. But like I said, it's my wife's car. I didn't tell her when I lovered it and she asked me the very next day - why does it rides so bad ? So the red TRD springs to appear on ebay soon ))
Let me know if you see the pics of not lowered xD with the lip kit anywhere.
Thanks !

 

I'd try a set of Tanabe NF210's. Small drop, and should ride the same, if not better than stock.

You could use this argument too: Just tell her that the slightly stiffer ride is a trade off for better emergency handling. Chicks dig saftey.

She'd get used to the ride, though. The TRDs are not all that harsh. You just made the mistake of letting her drive the car stock.

 

Tanabe NF's are about the same drop as the TRD's but unlike TRD's they get some mixed reviews. No drop will ride better than stock. Shorter springs= stiffer ride. There's a tradeoff between better handling and the ride comfort. I actually agree on this one with my wife. This car is not a race car, so there's no point to sacrifice the comfort. Considering that even the stock suspension on xD is not the softest one.
And I really like the way it looks just with 17" or 18" wheels. I'm curious how would it look with some ground FX's without a drop ...

 

Well, I didn't think the TRD springs were that stiff, but I can see where you're coming from. You wouldn't last a day in my car.

As far as the kit goes, I think the Fiveaxis lip kit would look a little funky without a drop, but not too terrible.

 

Wow ! I just looked at your car. You've done the whole thing to the suspension. I'd actually really like to test drive it. On the track it is.
On the kit - that's what I'm affraid of - "not too terrible" )) Doesn't sound good enough to justify a $1500 drop ! )))
I'll have to find some Photoshop wizard ...

 

If I get some free time this week, I could see what I can do about chopping you a lifted xD with a fiveaxis kit.

 

I'm not in a hurry for this, but if you could do it - it would be awesome !

 

not sure what to say. kit will look ok not dropped. but definitely alot better dropped. but if money is a concern i say just stay the way it is.

 

I'm new here, how to I get my pics posted?

 

Go to a photo hosting website such as photobucket.com and upload thme there then post the IMG code on the page thats below the pic.

 

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...llInserts2.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...ing/XDside.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...g/MVC-031F.jpg



Rims - 18" TC Enkie rims
Tires - 245-45 on front, 225-40 on rear
Grill - Aluminum 4 piece grill kit
Seats - Custom Racing seat covers
Shift **** - custom black

On the way - graphics, tinting, rear spoiler, arm rest - and who knows what else!

 

OFFHOURS, how'd you get that first from so high up?

 

I am reposting, with img links,

many mods coming!

Presently - Grill inserts, 18" wheels and tires (from a TC), seat covers, hitch, rear bumper lid cover, shift know replacement

Coming - graphics, window tinting, arm wrest, door sills, and who knows what else!

love the xD do far!

 

What's with the wheels/tires being smaller up front and larger in the back?? Also, how is your grill set mounted? Did you cut off the tabs on the bumper or what?

 

true the tire size is too much different, looks like 215/50 rear and 215/45 front nice concept tho'

 

The two different sizes on the xD do not look good at all. That style only looks good on the cars that require larger tires in the back :?

What kind of graphics are you putting on the car?

 

probably from an apartment or building?

 

I do like the larger rear to smaller front look. Maybe its just my taste!!

it doesnt affect the Antilocks at all, since the variance isn't actually that much.

the grill has small aluminum "twisties" that hold it to the black "regular" grill that comes standard. On the bottom corners, you have to drill 1/8 inch holes to secure them.

The pic was take from an office building

 

here is my new xd "duke"