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#18 of 67 re: Bike Racks [stevengordon] by aatherton Aug 26, 2006 (4:43 pm)
Replying to: stevengordon (Sep 19, 2004 10:02 am) Curt hitches from HitchSource: http://www.hitchsource.com/classitrailerhitch-p-27266.html?osCsid=8f80bf184f853d- 9a7e44fb3646ba0f12   Bike rack for hitch from Rack Warehouse: http://www.rackwarehouse.com/yakima-hitch-racks.html
#19 of 67 New Tires on the Box by crazedcommuter Sep 21, 2006 (4:10 pm)
I finally wore out the stock Goodyear Eagles at 48k and 3/32nds of tread left. I put on a set of Falken Ziex 512's and what a difference!!!! Smoother, crisper cornering and handling are the result. I also went up a size to 195 60 15. The gas mileage that I measured today at fillup was 32.14 mpg. Not too bad I'd say. I ended up getting them from Sears because of a sale that I couldn't pass up. The stock Goodyears didn't have 48k on them--more like 38k due to the fact that I run dedicated snows in the winter. The Falken's make my commute that much more comfortable and relaxing, and I recommend them to all you XB owners. BTW, who has the highest milege on their XB to date?
#21 of 67 xB seat covers by tblackburn Oct 13, 2006 (1:21 pm)
just installed a pair of front seat covers from exactseatcovers.com. They were cheap ($13 + $11 shipping to Seattle area from Houston), well made, nice fit, nice material. I didn't want to take a chance on the $100+ models. HIGHLY recommended. Replies to this message: crazedcommuter (Oct 15, 2006 6:10 am)
#22 of 67 Re: xB seat covers [tblackburn] by crazedcommuter Oct 15, 2006 (6:10 am)
Replying to: tblackburn (Oct 13, 2006 1:21 pm) Thanks for the seat cover post. I've been looking for a backseat cover to limit the dirt and damage from the kids and dogs. This should do the trick.
#23 of 67 Scion XB Headlight Replacement Bulbs by crazedcommuter Oct 15, 2006 (6:13 am)
Have any of you XB owners replaced your headlight bulbs? I drive a lot of twisty back roads to and from work and am looking for a brighter bulb. I've looked at the Silverstars but wanted some feedback from the members. Any suggestions? Replies to this message: dwynne (Jan 20, 2007 4:31 pm) crazedcommuter (Jan 28, 2007 7:45 am) dwynne (Jan 28, 2007 12:43 pm)
#24 of 67 Driver's side door problem by grockwell Jan 20, 2007 (4:08 pm)
My driver's side front door has lost it's ability to stay open. It no longer " catches " when I open it. Do I have to remove the interior door panel to see what's wrong?
#25 of 67 Re: Scion XB Headlight Replacement Bulbs [crazedcommuter] by dwynne Jan 20, 2007 (4:31 pm)
Replying to: crazedcommuter (Oct 15, 2006 6:13 am) Silverstars have been tested and shown to produce LESS light that OEM bulbs in some cars and trucks and the SAME in others. Ditto all the other "blue" or "white" bulbs. OEM bulbs work about as well as anything else and are far cheaper.   I have found the xB's low beams to be really nice for non-HID lights.   You could:   Get over wattage bulbs - those will produce more light but may melt the light wiring (unless you install new wires and a relay). They could also melt or darken the headlight lens to due the higher temps.   Get aftermarket HID replacement bulbs. You will get LOTS of light but at a fairly high price. You will also dazzle oncoming drivers since the light is too bright and scattered. You can put an "eyebrow" on the lights to cut down on the scatter and might be OK. If you don't pay extra for bi-xenon lights you will lose the high beams.   Get driving lights, maybe even HID driving lights. This would seem to be the best solution - bright, extra light down the road when you need it with no blinding other cars when you don't.   Dennis Replies to this message: crazedcommuter (Jan 28, 2007 7:45 am) dwynne (Jan 28, 2007 12:43 pm)
#26 of 67 Interior Lighting by arlyndae Jan 21, 2007 (7:43 am)
I just purchased a 2006 Scion XB. The interior lighting - just the overhead - is insufficient. Where do I go to find out what other light options there are, and someone to install them. I want lights that come on when I open the door. The overhead light presently is not useful as my body blocks that overhead light. I am located in Sanford Florida. Replies to this message: dwynne (Jan 21, 2007 3:21 pm) aatherton (Jan 25, 2007 12:42 pm)
#27 of 67 Re: Interior Lighting [arlyndae] by dwynne Jan 21, 2007 (3:21 pm)
Replying to: arlyndae (Jan 21, 2007 7:43 am) Some folks purchased one of those auto-dimming mirrors that have map lights in them. Then wire the map lights into the dome light circuit and you have more light up front.   The lack of light up front seems to be the number one complaint on the xB. The one light does no good up front - and when looking for something under the lift-gate does not do much back there either.   Dennis

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