i just bought a 2006 Scion Xa flint Mica. This is my first new car. I love it. So I was woundering, what is the first thing that most of you would upgrade first? It came with the ipod stereo, but thats all for upgrades. It's a manual too, so i was thinking of getting a new shift **** for it. my last car was a nissan nx1600 and i got sick of repairing it. I am very happy with my Xa. Thanks. Sorry for ranting. peace.

 

hey man i hope you like you like you car, i know i love mine. the first thing i did was rims and tires. its a real difference. or i would suggest lowering it. that wheel gap is hideous. but it's what ever want to do. its like a disease cuz you are always tryin to think of what you want to do next. but good luck, you can always go to some shows and check it out.

 

Lower and tint it first, you will see the biggest change doing those first and cheap.

p.s. i live like hour30 from cinci, you should totaly plan to caravan to all the shows this season coming up.

p.p.s.. hit up http://www.xAtuner.com

 

how much lower? what kind of springs?

 

i ask cause i drive a lot on the high way and i dont want to drop it tooo much, but just enough to make a difference. thanks for the help!

 

First off, welcome to the family!

Second, I'd say drop it about an inch. That will help the looks, save the ride and you can still use your stock shocks.

Third, hit up http://www.xAtuner.com

 

great website.

 

is the OBX SK-01 Carbobn Fiber Shift **** a good product?

 

Exhuast and intake! you'll drive around for hours just loving the sound of it. You also might get a few more tickets than usual... hehehe VVVRRROOOMMMM!!!

 

i agree, the first thing u should do is drop it cuz that wheel gap is jus nasty then get some tint it adds so much to a car

 

so how much money do you think it would cost to drop it? do i need to buy some springs? so you think an inch is good enough? where can i get this done at, im not that great with doing that kind of thing, haha. thanks for the help.

 

I have Tein S Tech lowering springs on mine! The drop is about 1.5"... I don't know about everyone else, but I think that I can afford to drop it more.

Installation shouldn't run you more than $150. It may be more or less depending on where you go. Any type of performance shop can do it for you. Or a local customization shop.

-- gg

 

hey thanks!

 

Visit http://www.xatuner.com when you have a chance. It's a friendly xA-based site and forum.

-- gg

 

yeah i went on there. great site.

 

im running tanabe df210's heres a pic. the drop is awesome but the ride in the back is a little harsh. but the front is fine

 

when you do your exhaust also add in a header too you can really feel it at highway speeds

your butt dyno will agree too!!!

 

In addition to what Hornet has said if you really want to see a good boost in performance in your xA a complete Intake, Header, and Exhaust set-up will be like night and day. With the set-up I'm running the powerband opens up at around 2750 RPM and boy does it really start to pull. :D


I'm going to be even more excited to see what it has once I get my Perrin pully installed.