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TannerTAKLarson 05-29-2010 03:56 AM

I am newbie to this :)
 
Hello all,

My name is Tanner Larson I am from Seattle, WA but I currently reside in Vancouver WA. I have an orange xD with the DAMD body kit. I recently last summer put in a 550 watt amp and two 10" JL audio subs in my car, they sound amazing and its an ear tickling experience ;) considering I also have a bass knob so i can control the punch level.

Just wondering for you experts or well seasoned xD folks! =D what are some cheap and easy mods to get a little more punch when i push down my pedal and drop into second or third. I also notice I have very little if any acceleration in 4th or 5th my car seems to top out in third then its a slow climb. What can I do to give my baby a little extra "PAH" you might say?

Any and all suggestions are welcome! THANKS! :)

Shaggy 05-29-2010 04:40 AM

Welcome to SXDF!! :)

TannerTAKLarson 05-29-2010 04:51 AM

why thank you my fellow friend!:)

TheLittleDeviant 05-29-2010 07:15 AM

Welcome Tanner.

For some more "oomph" I did intake, exhaust, underdrive pulley, port and polished head, full synthetic oil, and I use 93 octane gas, my xD pulls pretty well now, I can even beat stock tC's.

TannerTAKLarson 05-30-2010 12:06 AM

Right on, i have noticed a difference when I just put the higher grade gasoline in. Right now i am saving up to buy an intake and also a new ecu to piggy back the current one. I think thats a good start for now.

fantomXD 05-30-2010 12:42 AM

welcome to the forum :happy107:

YELOSUB 05-30-2010 04:19 PM

Welcome aboard my fellow RS1 xD...Definately an intake and exhaust are a must...

TannerTAKLarson 05-31-2010 06:10 PM

I have seen a lot of different choices online can i get some suggestions as to which brand is best? Right now i am looking at an HMS w/ K&N filter for intake and possibly a Magna Flow or Borla. If it isnt too much trouble maybe some opinions on ECU chips?

Thanks in advance!

YELOSUB 05-31-2010 06:24 PM

For the exhaust, check out the Strup that was just released...You can check my thread by clicking here http://www.scionxdforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=723 for pics and videos of the exhaust...As far as the intake goes, I went with the $30 Spectre short ram that is sold at Checker Auto/Kragen or Auto Zone...It works great and you can't beat the cost...Here is the thread on that http://www.scionlife.com/forums/show...spectre+intake ...Read all (4) pages and make sure you get the 3.5 inch one because it's a direct fit...

SciFion 05-31-2010 07:32 PM

Welcome to the forum Tanner!:hands:

TannerTAKLarson 06-04-2010 12:09 PM

@YESOLUB Thanks man, much appreciated! The only other question I have about this is, does it void the warranty if I install it myself?

TheLittleDeviant 06-04-2010 02:45 PM

Nope, but that particular part wont be warrantied any more...

YELOSUB 06-05-2010 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheLittleDeviant (Post 6810)
Nope, but that particular part wont be warrantied any more...

He speaks the truth...But the muffler itself is warrantied through Strup however...

CXTKRS1 06-06-2010 07:40 PM

Welcome to the board.

TannerTAKLarson 06-07-2010 11:29 PM

Alright thanks guys, so no worries about installing parts onto my car and voiding the warranty! That's great, i have hesitated on doing it for so long because i was afraid of voiding the warranty! Joining a forum was an awesome idea, you guys are extremely helpful!

Thanks!

Cylon_xD 06-08-2010 07:12 PM

LOL, wait 'till we try to sell you that bargain parcel of waterfront property in Florida...! :emotions36:

robbiej 07-29-2010 07:15 PM

Wow, how did I miss this thread. You are just down I-5 from me. Would be great to meet up with the local xD'rs in the area. Scion group cruising north for pizza this weekend.

TannerTAKLarson 07-31-2010 04:13 AM

Where does everyone meet up??

robbiej 08-04-2010 11:07 AM

There is a group that meets at least once a month at Sonic in Hillsboro. They post meetups on ScionLife and Scikotics regional forums. They are trying to move them around, but that is where they usually meet.


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