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#305 of 317 Re: front strut bar [rq86] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 02, 2008 (5:55 pm)
Replying to: rq86 (Nov 02, 2008 3:15 pm) No don't buy that eBay junk for $34.The thing looks like a coat hanger. You need something sturdy. You don't have to buy the very lightweight deluxe type but it should be a brand-name item.   As for making a difference, a rear sway bar will do you a lot more good. With a strut brace on a car like that, unless you are charging the turns at some very high speeds, I doubt you'll notice any difference. A strut brace is basically a track item, not a street item, to give you better alignment and tracking during extreme cornering loads.   Visiting Host Replies to this message: rq86 (Nov 03, 2008 1:36 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Nov 03, 2008 1:52 pm)
#306 of 317 Re: front strut bar [rq86] by waps Nov 02, 2008 (8:13 pm)
Replying to: rq86 (Nov 02, 2008 3:15 pm) Yo !!! Buy front strut brace thru Scion/Toyota. Keep those shock towers from flexing. I suggest installing sway bar also. Big difference in cornering. Good luck. I'm agreeing with mr.shiftright. I'm using my brace and sway bar on a 2008 xb.
#307 of 317 Re: front strut bar [Mr_Shiftright] by rq86 Nov 03, 2008 (1:36 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 02, 2008 5:55 pm) okay thanks for the advice guys, i appreciate it. i was thinking of buying the tanabe or the dc front strut bar for my xa. but i looks complicated to install cuz it seems tight and compact where the bolts are Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 03, 2008 1:52 pm)
#308 of 317 Which rims look better? by rq86 Nov 03, 2008 (1:41 pm)
i have a polar white scion xa, dropped on 2 inch tanabe springs. i had black 18s on them for awhile, but didnt like the ride. i was thinking of getting new rims maybe 15 or 16 i dono. but i want the rotas gt3 either red or gold. which do you guys prefer looks cleaner?   Thanks
#309 of 317 Re: front strut bar [rq86] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 03, 2008 (1:52 pm)
Replying to: rq86 (Nov 03, 2008 1:36 pm) I had a DC front strut bar on mine, and it worked well. Its not too hard to install but it's nice if you have a lift so you can gently drop the strut just a little to get it bolted to the strut tower. The DC bar is kind of big and heavy and makes changing your air filter harder.
#310 of 317 instructions to install short shifter?? by rq86 Nov 05, 2008 (9:27 am)
can any one give me advice or instruction on how to install a short shifter in a scion xa 04? if anyone can help i would appreciate it. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 05, 2008 9:34 am)
#311 of 317 Re: instructions to install short shifter?? [rq86] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 05, 2008 (9:34 am)
Replying to: rq86 (Nov 05, 2008 9:27 am) Doesn't the kit come with instructions? Don't know as I'd buy a kit that didn't have an instruction sheet with it.   xA is a cable-type shifting system. Shouldn't be too hard.
#312 of 317 winter set up XB by sculler Nov 11, 2008 (7:02 pm)
Facing my first year in deep snow country. I do a lot of skiing and spend lots of time on steep twisting roads covered with snow. I wonder how the XB with traction control will handle compared to the 4 wd Matrix. I need the room in the XB but don't know how it will handle bad road conditions or how I should equip the XB. Can anyone comment from their experience? The Toyota folk promise the XB will outperform the Matrix 4 wd. Replies to this message: texases (Nov 11, 2008 7:07 pm) sculler (Nov 12, 2008 5:54 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Nov 12, 2008 7:31 am) crazedcommuter (Jan 19, 2009 9:10 am)
#313 of 317 Re: winter set up XB [sculler] by texases Nov 11, 2008 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: sculler (Nov 11, 2008 7:02 pm) You should do fine if you get a set of dedicated snow tires on rims. Tire Rack is a good place to start, Michelin or Bridgestone are among the good ones. However, it is hard to imagine how a fwd xB would be better than an awd Matrix with the same tires. Replies to this message: sculler (Nov 12, 2008 5:54 pm)
#314 of 317 Re: winter set up XB [sculler] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 12, 2008 (7:31 am)
Replying to: sculler (Nov 11, 2008 7:02 pm) I think the FWD would be especially vulnerable on slow uphill climbs, since all the weight is transferred to the rear; also the xB has a shorter wheelbase I believe.   But with 4 snow tires and some weight in the back end, it should be all right for most conditions. I also don't see how it could outperform a 4WD/AWD car.   Really though, driving in snow is about 50% driver, 25% car and 25% tires IMO. Replies to this message: crazedcommuter (Jan 19, 2009 9:10 am)

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