[Phobic]

alright, I think it'd be a good idea to start a thread for some low or even no dollar mods. whether its interior or exterior, whatever you're into.

Got a sweet brake light mod to throw out there:
472 Scion xB Gen 2 3rd Brake Light Overlay Sticker


also, Im a huge fan of removing the A-Pillar tape on most models. I have a BSP movdel xB2, so there really is no point in me doing it, but on Super White or Hypnotic Teal, I think it looks killer. the one thing with this is, make sure you like it, cause I hear its expensive to put that back on!

if there is already a thread like this, sorry, but the search function didnt pull anything when I looked!

[DTRAIN619]

Low/no buck mods = DIY forum.

[visualillusions]

I think a huge one is taking you headlights apart to paint the chrome. I did mine last sunday i couldnt be happier, plus i only had a few bucks into paint! How can you go wrong

[awinter]

I'm rebadging the emblem on the front grill from Scion to Toyota. $1.00 for 5x5" piece of ABS plastic, $5 sandpaper, some plastic weld and paint.

[Phobic]

Originally Posted by awinter

I'm rebadging the emblem on the front grill from Scion to Toyota. $1.00 for 5x5" piece of ABS plastic, $5 sandpaper, some plastic weld and paint.

yeah, I love the fact that most things can easily come off and be painted. Thats something Im def going to be spending a lot of time doing next summer.

[TrevorS]

Originally Posted by Phobic

also, Im a huge fan of removing the A-Pillar tape on most models. I have a BSP movdel xB2, so there really is no point in me doing it, but on Super White or Hypnotic Teal, I think it looks killer. the one thing with this is, make sure you like it, cause I hear its expensive to put that back on!

if there is already a thread like this, sorry, but the search function didnt pull anything when I looked!

A note to xB2 owners, don't even consider removing the tape from your A pillars without seriously investigating the resulting appearance -- and this goes X10 for owners of light colored verhicles (SW especially). If it definitely works with the look you're going for, then by all means -- otherwise, be damned careful about it.

[Nesta]

I hear this statement removing the A-Pillar tape but I really don't know what you guys are talking
about show me pics please.

Nesta

[ToddMS]

The only mods I have done are low dollar (I'm Broke!!). But I have cleared my headlights (grab and smash method), done independent fogs DIY: Independent OEM fog lights. , and the velcro to rear floor mat

[DTRAIN619]

Originally Posted by Nesta

I hear this statement removing the A-Pillar tape but I really don't know what you guys are talking
about show me pics please.

Nesta

Window trim tape

Ignore the 1st page (it went way off topic - damn noobs), but the attachments on starting on page 2 will show comparison pictures of tape vs. no tape.

[awinter]

Originally Posted by awinter

I'm rebadging the emblem on the front grill from Scion to Toyota. $1.00 for 5x5" piece of ABS plastic, $5 sandpaper, some plastic weld and paint.

Pic of finished mod -

[SeveredTies]

wow that badge looks cool .

[Phobic]

I like it aWinter.

[XBinRochester]

My low budget mod with the biggest result was I tinted my tails, reverse light, and side turn signals. Other cheap mods I have done: I painted my brake calipers red, blacked out behind the upper grill, I installed two garage door opener mods in the center console and installed a third brake light overlay.

[Tica]

I bought the 3rd brake overlay sticker that goes on the inside of the rear window. I got the dragon one.....not too happy with it. It is smaller than what I thought would be and therefore it is hard to even tell what it is when you step on the brakes.

My other option I was going to get was the "Back Off" sticker, but I thought with all of the crazy drivers and road rage I may piss off the wrong person and end up getting shot or something.

[XBinRochester]

Originally Posted by Tica

I bought the 3rd brake overlay sticker that goes on the inside of the rear window. I got the dragon one.....not too happy with it. It is smaller than what I thought would be and therefore it is hard to even tell what it is when you step on the brakes.

I bought the one that installed on the inside of the glass too. I think the install looks cleaner than the one that installs on the outside. I bought the SCION overlay. It looks pretty good, good enough that I installed one on my daughters XB too!

[Nesta]

Guys do you have any pics on the third brake light set up?

Nesta

[XBinRochester]

Mine looks just like the one in the link that is in the first post. That's where I bought them from.

[SigTauGuy07]

Im about to paint my calipers, low budget enough?

[PDX_xB]

Originally Posted by SigTauGuy07

Im about to paint my calipers, low budget enough?

Did mine over the weekend. Used the G2 epoxy paint kit. Gave all four calipers two coats and still had plenty left over. Paid $37.99 for the kit, including shipping.

Other low cost (less than $100 mods) I've done:

Sharkfin Antenna - Absolutely Red ($69.00 + $12.00 shipping)
Momo Combat EVO Shift Knob Red/Black ($81.00 shipped)
Wheelskins Eurotone Leather Steering Wheel Cover - Red/Black ($42.99 shipped)
Redline Leather Shift Boot and Emergency Brake Boot - Red/Black ($72.55 shipped)
Blackout Paint Behind Front Grill ($7.19 for a can of Rustoleum High Heat Ultra Satin Black spray paint - half a can left)

PDX_xB

[elusive_xb]

ive done a ebay billet grill and painted it black to match the piller tape = about $110

tinted my tail lights with a spray tint = about $25

remove the xb badge on hatch and replaced it with a real carbon fiber TRD badge = about $15

painted the rear scion badge satin black to match the piller tape = about $4

had a satin black vinyl wrap on the middle of my front bumper = about $15

ebay springs cut 3-4 coils off to lower my xb2 = about $125

16x7 sportmax xxr 002's = about $240

and i get TONS of good looks

well good luck