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Scion Owners: Accessories & Modifications

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What is this discussion about? Scion tC, Scion xB, Scion xA, Convertible, Hatchback

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#283 of 317 Re: TRD Parts? [andeet] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 18, 2007 (9:38 am)

Replying to: andeet (Dec 18, 2007 4:18 am)
TRD parts ARE very expensive but they are of excellent quality and are engineered for the car. Many aftermarket parts for Scion, especially on eBay, are junk (and some are very good, to be fair).

#284 of 317 Re: TRD Parts? [Mr_Shiftright] by andeet

Dec 18, 2007 (5:24 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 18, 2007 9:38 am)
And that's why I went with TRD for the quality.

#285 of 317 Re: Scion Owners: Accessories & Modifications [KarenS] by rick_wally

Dec 27, 2007 (6:40 pm)

Replying to: KarenS (Sep 29, 2004 4:56 am)
the tC has a website devoted just to it:
 
modifymyscion.com

#286 of 317 Re: Scion Owners: Accessories & Modifications [xmarine97] by rick_wally

Jan 16, 2008 (2:48 pm)

Replying to: xmarine97 (Feb 09, 2005 6:11 am)
www.modifymyscion has some cool stuff and good prices (shipping is in the price already). I bought some Greddy bars for my 2005.

#287 of 317 2008 xB suspension mods? by texases

Feb 15, 2008 (12:15 pm)

Anyone have the TRD shocks, springs, or swaybar on your '08 xB? Did it make much difference in the ride? How about the handling?

#288 of 317 Performance Exhaust System by msphilly

Mar 09, 2008 (7:04 pm)

Can anyone tell me the best performance exhaust system to purchase for a 5 speed 2005 Scion Tc. Looking for something with a nice rich sound, nothing loud.

#289 of 317 Re: 2008 xB suspension mods? [texases] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 10, 2008 (8:08 am)

Replying to: texases (Feb 15, 2008 12:15 pm)
Those worked very well on my xA, which is basically a very similar chassis. I think the front strut brace is overkill though for an xB. Rear sway bar definitely a good idea, and the TRD shocks and springs should actually improve the ride.

#290 of 317 Re: 2008 xB suspension mods? [Mr_Shiftright] by texases

Mar 10, 2008 (8:17 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 10, 2008 8:08 am)
"shocks and springs should actually improve the ride"
 
That's good to hear, I'm not interested in a bone-jarring handling machine, just something better than stock. I'd stick with the 16" rims with better tires (eventually). And yes, the strut brace would likely be the lowest handling improvement/dollar, but you get to look at it every time you pop the hood!

#291 of 317 Re: 2008 xB suspension mods? [texases] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 10, 2008 (9:25 pm)

Replying to: texases (Mar 10, 2008 8:17 am)
Yeah but it does get in the way of servicing (not too bad).
 
You'll probably suffer more harshness from the 16" wheels than from the TRD springs and struts, which are actually designed to be MORE compliant (but in a GOOD way). They seem more responsive and respond faster.
 
I also tried the DC Sports Muffler, but that was too annoying on the highway.

#292 of 317 Re: 2008 xB suspension mods? [Mr_Shiftright] by texases

Mar 11, 2008 (6:09 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 10, 2008 9:25 pm)
"You'll probably suffer more harshness from the 16" wheels "
 
The 16 inchers are the stock size, I'd just go with alloy instead of steel. Optional are 18", I think, and they would really mess with the ride.

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