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#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)
#315 of 317 Re: winter set up XB [texases] by sculler Nov 12, 2008 (5:54 pm)
Replying to: texases (Nov 11, 2008 7:07 pm) Thanks for the advice. I have spoken with three dealers and with a Scion rep. All assure me that the XB is as good in snow as any fwd sedan but would not be as capable as a Matrix 4 wd, assuming both had appropriate tires. Purchasing a spare set of rims and tires for winter seems the best answer. Again, thanks.
#316 of 317 Re: winter set up XB [Mr_Shiftright] by crazedcommuter Jan 19, 2009 (9:10 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 12, 2008 7:31 am) Your advice about the 4 winter tires is correct. I've been running 4 Blizzacks on my 2005 XB for 3 years now and I have never been stuck and have crawled over mountains and twisty country roads with ease on my long daily commute from WV to Wash, DC. On snowy, plowed highways I find that I can drive along nicely at speeds up to 50 mph and feel perfectly in control while passing lumbering SUV's.   My driveway is a steep climb and and the XB with snow tires has always made it up even if the kids "forgot" to shovel in favor of sledding. The Blizzacks are 185 60 15 and have a softer sidewall than the Kumho 716's that I run the rest of the year, so I drive slower with them on. I have dedicated steel rims for the snows and the local tire store never charges me for the swap, they code it a rotation, since I bought both sets there.
#317 of 317 Shift boot by bigolly06 Feb 22, 2009 (11:22 am)
I have a '06 XA and am looking to put a shift boot on my stock shifter. Would a 9" tall boot be good or would I want to go with the short which is 6" tall? Any input would be great.

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