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Old 05-29-2010, 03:56 AM   #1
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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!
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Old 05-29-2010, 04:40 AM   #2
 
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Old 05-29-2010, 04:51 AM   #3
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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.


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Old 05-30-2010, 12:06 AM   #5
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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.
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Welcome aboard my fellow RS1 xD...Definately an intake and exhaust are a must...


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Old 05-31-2010, 06:10 PM   #8
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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?

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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...


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@YESOLUB Thanks man, much appreciated! The only other question I have about this is, does it void the warranty if I install it myself?
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Nope, but that particular part wont be warrantied any more...


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Nope, but that particular part wont be warrantied any more...
He speaks the truth...But the muffler itself is warrantied through Strup however...


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Old 06-07-2010, 11:29 PM   #15
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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!

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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.
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Where does everyone meet up??


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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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