My xB (Updated with Euroline pics page 2)

This is just a picture to show what my car DID look like.  Its being overhauled this winter.  (got new rims, new lip, new sides, and some other subtle touches).    Lemme know what ya think though!   That is my daily driving height btw on coilovers!    (Itll be EXE/VIP with new rims and look!)
 :D   :D

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(just basic shots)
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(BMW M3 HIDs)
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(project engine cover.  now fully fiberglassed and getting ready for paint)
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(just to give you an idea of how low i really am!  thats for the haters)
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(just my "little" system)

Scotty

nice.
that" little box" is pretty huge.
lol
What wheels are u getting?
i like the 2-tone.
& the engine bay sounds cool.

thanks! yea stereo hits 141 db right now, and still not fully tuned.  i cant wait to finish the car up!

Wheels are a set of Work Euroline Ns 17x8, 25 offset. I havents handled them yet, because I sent them to my parents house instead of mine for storage purposes.  I had them measure it out, and they said its right at 3" of lip on them, so Im guessings its O-disks.  

 Ill need some small spacers, but itll be all good for the EXE look.  Im probably not gonna go camber since its a daily driver.  At most, Ill do -3 rear, and -1.75 front. Just keep it clean and luxurious without getting too crazy. Hopefully itll live up to VIPstyle standards!

scotty

sounds great.
keep us updated.

you won't need to space out the wheels for an EXE look. especially at +25 O-disc. They'll be rather flush anyway. the rear negative camber will then make them look funny. I know cuz i installed my front wheels on the back. the looked silly with the camber. Check the Pandora bB to see how they will look with those sizes and offsets.

I look forward to seeing how your car comes out with that 2 tone paint job, its hard to pull off but it looks fabulous when its done right! ;D

Thanks all! Ill keep everyone updated 8)  

Jim, whats the offset of your fronts? How flush were they for rear? For spacer, I was gonna either rock a 5mm spacer, or a 10mm shim.  Ive been going through the bB bibles I have, and it seems like most are right around what I have or so.   Theres a couple of bBs in there with pretty much exactly what I have . (of course Pandora like you said).   Lets hope I wont have to do camber.  The fenders are rolled flat so I shouldnt need to. 

Scotty

Its looking pretty good cant wait to see how your engine cover turnsout.

Thanks JBO.  :)  When Im home for thanksgiving Ill get some pics of the fully fiberglassed (ready to bondo) engine cover. Doesnt look as ghetto as my pic.  ;D   I just couldnt find anything that worked well for my car in terms of engine bay covers, since I didnt want the stainless one that costs a fortune.  Gotta DIY!

scotty

going to hide that amp?
your car is waiting to get jacked for your system.

thats the wonderful diff. between Cali and places like Nebraska :)  Theres no real fear of that here and it realistically wont happen.  Ive never had a car broken into, stolen, or any of that. I honestly dont know anyone in person here thats had a car stolen.  I probably will move my amp, but its not really a thing thats worried about here.  Unless you brag about it or something, its not gonna happen.  One of the few perks of living in nice ole midwest.

can't wait to see what you have planned......

what kit is that you have? looks like the tra rocket bunny. ive been wondering since i seen your car. other than the wheels i think it looks nice.

[quote=scottyxb ]Im probably not gonna go camber since its a daily driver[/quote]

Your front bar is less than an inch off the ground and you are worried about practicality of camber?? :D:D
Thats crazy low!!!

Thanks Shawn! In that pic it was the TCsportline kit (rip off of the JDM Parto-D) Its sitting in the garage as we speak however. I was given a broken TC sportline for basically free, so I did my own thing and have my own custom lip :)

Yea Dominik I guess it does sound a little crazy when you put it like that. lol.  Im all for drive it like you show it though, and I like to roll low.  Ive become pretty good with fiberglass over the years, so if I do break it, I can always fix it and respray no problem.  Then again, the xB is unlike a lot of others. Even as slammed as I am, a lot of my major engine components and things of that nature arent very low. Its relatively safe aside from the bumper and sides getting fiberglass cracked. (which hasnt happened yet on my car oddly). Im lucky in that respect, as I wont damage anything major most likely.  Cambered tires though... probably something I cant fix with fiberglass and body filler :2funny:

scotty

LOL you are 22.5" from the fender to the ground!!! THAT"S SLAMMIN LOW! My subaru is 33" from the fender to the ground.....man, i'd look like a 4x4 next to you!

[quote=jtanoyo1 ]
LOL you are 22.5" from the fender to the ground!!! THAT"S SLAMMIN LOW! My subaru is 33" from the fender to the ground.....man, i'd look like a 4x4 next to you!
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Yea that is friggin low!! I'm assuming you have coilovers right? Which ones? With my air i can get that low but it would be a rough ass ride (that's why i'm assuming your not on air). I wish i could roll that low!! It's sweet, will look nice with the other wheels you speak of 8)

Jtanoyo, it seems really low, but its weird for me to roll up next to a vette and still sitting lower it seems than me.  Its all on perspective of how low the actual seat is.  I do hate rolling up to lifted trucks and seeing my head right at the level of their lug nuts :o  Scary thought in a crash.

Kairojya, im rocking Progress coilovers right now.  Its crazy because I still have room to go. They slam the hell outta it. Lays no problem with the 16" betas pictured.  Im trying to get a set of tires ordered so I can throw them on and at least get a pic during xmas time if possible.   Im getting so giddy wanting to put them on! ;D

How do the Progress ride? What shocks are you using in back? Have you already decided what size tires are you goin with?

i got some ssr vip wheels that will fit great on a bb for sale.

Rare SSR Black Face 
15x7 +19 15x7 +19 bB Fitment! 
$950 In Stock!

[img]http://fetchvip.com/featuredused/ssrbbwheels.jpg[/img]

LOVE THE BETAS BY THE WAY!!

[quote=stankubrick ]
How do the Progress ride? What shocks are you using in back? Have you already decided what size tires are you goin with?
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Hey Rico, its me Scionscotty.  Progress are pretty decent ride.  I would consider the ride (at most heights) to be better than my old DF210s.    Pretty forgiving.  In terms of handling, theyre weak as hell.    They arent too stiff so theres a lot of lean it seems the more I ride.    Theyre definetly not as good in teh corners as the Dfs.    Shocks in the back I have Monroe 5870s.   Give good ride and allow nice slammage in the back while retaining the ride quality.    Tires Im probably going to go 205/40/17s.   I had them on my 17s before, and the ride wasnt too jarring.   Never bent a wheel or anything.   Just gotta find a good brand to go with.   Any suggestions?

Rasrx7, id think about it if i already didnt have my Euroline Ns.     GL on sale!

For all those asking, heres the link to the pics of my new rims! :smitten: 

[url]http://takumiproject.com/PDT/c0603010.htm[/url]

Scotty

[quote=scottyxb ]
Hey Rico, its me Scionscotty. Progress are pretty decent ride. I would consider the ride (at most heights) to be better than my old DF210s.  Pretty forgiving. In terms of handling, theyre weak as hell.  They arent too stiff so theres a lot of lean it seems the more I ride.  Theyre definetly not as good in teh corners as the Dfs.  Shocks in the back I have Monroe 5870s.  Give good ride and allow nice slammage in the back while retaining the ride quality.  Tires Im probably going to go 205/40/17s.  I had them on my 17s before, and the ride wasnt too jarring.  Never bent a wheel or anything.  Just gotta find a good brand to go with.  Any suggestions?

Rasrx7, id think about it if i already didnt have my Euroline Ns.   GL on sale!

For all those asking, heres the link to the pics of my new rims! :smitten: 

[url]http://takumiproject.com/PDT/c0603010.htm[/url]

Scotty
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Man those are sweet!!!!

Thanks! Yea I gotta admit Mas at Takumi Project is the best.  He really hooked me up!  :)

kairojya, are you on Clubxb yet?  Im Scionscotty over there.  (was sexyscionlover on SL)  Check it out!  Bunch of good xB owners.

scotty

Dayyyyum kid! That isht is crazy :D  I'm sure you've (by far!) got the baddest box in NE...not thatthat says much. haha
You got a winter beater, or are you going to jack it up once it snows?

Nice choice on the rollers too.

Thanks Miguel!  I know Big Bang/402 customs has a widebody chameleon painted B, but definety not my style.  Its the only one I know thats decently modified in the state.

To answer your question, naw no winter beater.   Serves double duty as show car/winter trasher.   :'(  

Look like Im gonna get tires ordered today, and I might have a sneak peak for everyone come Thanksgiving time!   8)   Cant wait to get back to Omaha and try these babies on!  :)

I also want to add, that Miguel (the saint) is one of the reasons Im even into VIP styling in the first place!!  I want to give you props for that. I really liked the look when I saw some of the pics on the internet, but it wasnt until the day I met up with you, picked up both bB bibles and boo boo door locks, that I got crazy about it and knew I had to go VIP/EXE!  Props to Miguel!  :)

Scotty

lol thanks Scotty.

Now all I gotta do is get me a decent ride and decent cashflow so I can actually represent VIP instead of just dreaming about it. 

[quote=scottyxb ]
Thanks! Yea I gotta admit Mas at Takumi Project is the best. He really hooked me up! :)

kairojya, are you on Clubxb yet? Im Scionscotty over there. (was sexyscionlover on SL) Check it out! Bunch of good xB owners.

scotty
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i've been told to sign up there so many times haha ... i don't want to get too hooked into fixing up the xB, i'm actually taking out my air suspension and making it more daily driveable (saving for my next project really 8)). I know u on SL, i'm rebelMan on there.

Ah gotcha man! Yea I know who you are.  You should really check into Clubxb though. Its a good site.  

Also, just a note, not on SL anymore.  ;) Went from SuperMod to bannage in 24 hours.  Havent been there in 6 months or so.

scotty

Heres some new pics :D Its a work in progress, so dont be too harsh. Im getting a set of 10 mm spacers for the rear to get more of the EXE look. 

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The sides will be smoothed out.  The spoiler lip will be molded. Spacers added to rears. new exhaust tip.  im debating about whether to get new grilles, keep the ones i have like they are, or keep them and powdercoat them black. 

Your opinions are much apprecated :)

Thanks 
Scotty

Wow bro what a difference the wheels make :o its definitely looking very good the spacers will make it even better though damn your making me want to put my wheels on...... :D

Yeap, it's official, Scotty has the baddest box in Nebraska. 

Sweeet, what are the specs?

Thanks everyone!

17x8 25 offset Work Euroline N. Also, theyre O-disk all around. Theyre on a set of Falken Ziex 512 205/40/17s. Suspension is Progress automotive coilovers.  I think 10 mm spacing in back should be good. :)

Looks good!

the rims totally changed your car. looks good. i would do something about those taillights though..

Lookin' good man. Definately smoothen out the sides and add those spacers; then assess the grille situation after you've done those things. Your ride has come a long way and it looks pretty clean. 

an improvement to say the least!

thanks guys!  :) its a definite work in progress.

as for the tails, sorry im in love with those and keeping them.  one of the few sets of JDM Rushworks in the US for xB.

scotty

instead of a spacer.
get spacer shims.
it'll space it out 10mm without u losting any turns on the studs!

[url]www.onetongarage.com[/url]

look up "scion spacer shims"

Yea thats what I kinda figured Id do.  I meant to put shims.  Should give me a good fitment, without having to run any camber. (Im pretty low so I rub on dips now. Just gotta fully roll fenders).  BTW Joey, this is Sexyscionlover from SL (before I got banned) ;)  (Scionscotty on all other sites).

scotty

make the grill white

that came out great! :D

[img]http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/6933/joey43mt.jpg[/img]
my xb was on 18's..

[quote=JDMJim ]
make the grill white
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yup.
But flat sorta like this
[img]http://www.onetongarage.com/noblesse/noblesse_xb_26.jpg[/img]
& maybe Eyelids?
[img]http://static.flickr.com/94/278981818_2bf261c21d.jpg[/img]

I had eyelids and wasnt a fan of them, so I wont be back to those. I do like the Open Deck grille, but price kills me and its getting played out.  When you say white, not powdercoating the billet white.  But getting a flat faced grille and doing that white right?    Im open to quite a few ideas. Im not a fan of my current front end. THanks

Scotty

Looking real nice. Spacer shims should do the trick. Im thinking a white grill would look nice too.

hmm it seems kinda unanimous that white grille could be good. looks like ill have to photochop a little bit here to see it :)  thanks for your opinions. keep them coming.  8)

scotty

You could do the stock grill in white. fill or change it as you want. I continue to use mine as billet won't work for the look anyway. And the stock grill keeps the engine a little cleaner.