Ask the Car People.SM


Scion Owners: Accessories & Modifications

317 messages,  Last post on Feb 22, 2009 at 12:22 PM

You are in the Scion tC Forum.

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

Messages Page 31 of 32

#298 of 317 Options for xA by xrae

Mar 28, 2006 (1:37 pm)

As I wait patiently for dealer to locate my new 06 Scion xA (Flint Mica, manual) I am browsing through the dealer installed accessories booklet. Wondering if I could get some suggestions/recommendations on which items experienced Scion owners feel are worth having installed? I am far from being an auto expert but I would like to get the best ride, acceleration and sound quality from my new toy. The items I'm looking at are: TRD Cold Air Induction, Bazooka subwoofer, Rear Swaybar. Thanks so much for any input!

#299 of 317 options by tundradude

Mar 30, 2006 (7:35 pm)

First: Get the front strut tie bar.
 
Second: If you want more from your radio. They have a amp + speaker upgrade. Having said that, I think the stock is fine.
 
Third: Get a cargo mat so things won't slide around. I know if you get a bazooka, you just lost what little cargo room you have. However, its not much.
 
Fourth: Fog lights
 
I own a xB, but the xA is still relative.

#300 of 317 Re: Options for xA [xrae] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 03, 2006 (2:40 pm)

Replying to: xrae (Mar 28, 2006 1:37 pm)
the ARM REST is a great option. I'd stay away from the Bazooka...it ain't that great and takes up precious room in the xA. Rear swaybar is definitely a good idea. CAI is of marginal benefit and it's my understanding you can't get it for a 2006 xA from TRD at any rate. Front strut tie bar also a good idea but it may interfere a bit with removing your air filter (makes it harder to get at).
 
You might also think about the lowering springs along with the sway bars.
 
As for performance, I think the only addition that will make any real difference is the Blitz turbo kit.

#302 of 317 Re: Advice on Options [ralph204] by waps

Aug 11, 2008 (2:26 pm)

Replying to: ralph204 (May 22, 2005 5:03 pm)
All I bought for my new 08 xB was a Front Strut bar and Sway Bar. The car handles like a dream and corners just great. Am thinking of changing rear shocks to Sensatracs and should be done with modifications.

#303 of 317 Aftermarket Engine for Tc by vendetta22

Oct 21, 2008 (9:46 pm)

Alright.. so my engine got seized up.. water got in there.. shits done.. gonna cost like 3,225, for a used engine w/ 33k on it, 90 day warranty... stock. Is there an aftermarket engine that I can get for around that price ? What kind of engine should I look at? no clue.

#304 of 317 front strut bar by rq86

Nov 02, 2008 (4:15 pm)

hey what up?
 i wanted to put in a front strut bar for my scion xa 04, but i wasnt sure what kind to put in or brand or does it really matter. ive seen some on ebay for like 34. is that a good deal? and is the xa and xb parts the same as in strut bar, are they the same size and length?

#305 of 317 Re: front strut bar [rq86] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Nov 02, 2008 (6:55 pm)

Replying to: rq86 (Nov 02, 2008 4:15 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

#306 of 317 Re: front strut bar [rq86] by waps

Nov 02, 2008 (9:13 pm)

Replying to: rq86 (Nov 02, 2008 4:15 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 (2:36 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 02, 2008 6:55 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

Messages Page 31 of 32

To POST a message, please Sign In.

Advertisement

Browse by Category

Browse by Vehicle
   View All Vehicles

Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
View All Topics

Edmunds Community

Advertisement