Did a Spontaneous thing today....

[blknblubkrdude]

any updates on the new ride brotha?

I just got a Valentine 1 a few days ago. No blendmount or anything though.

I have about 2,500 bucks I was going to spend on the XR that I'm gonna spend on this. It's just too hard to choose.

Going to do Buschur turbo-back 3" exhaust for sure.
Also need Boost, EGT, And A/F gauges. Want pod the replaces factory radio spot, and then relocate the radio.

Then a fuel pump, boost controller, and tune.

Got an alignment today. Also changed oil/filter.

The brembo brakes look like crap because the clearcoat is coming off. Want to get them PC'd.

Wow thats a good price man, I can't find any deals like that in my area...

I'll keep an eye out if you want.

I am not looking forward to the insurance premium on this..... even with my clear record.:ahhhhh:

 

[SALVIX-RUNNER817]

sweet dude! kepp us up to date

 

[blknblubkrdude]

When I first got the car, under the steering column on the dash was a small box. It had two buttons. One said on/off. Other said mode/select.

I assumed it was an aftermarket cruise control system. I goofed around with it for a few days. After pulling into my garage after a night cruising, I opened the door and almost pissed my pants. My entire garage floor was lit up green.
I guess the box was for underglow. lol

I pulled it all off today. It's filthy but works great. It's a Streetglow OPTIX. It has 4 strips, controller, and wiring. If anyone wants to buy it. Let me know.

 

[SE_XRUNNER]

how much? im interested....

 

[BlackCat]

I am not looking forward to the insurance premium on this..... even with my clear record.:ahhhhh:

Hmmm ... not sure about the Evo's, but surprisingly, my 08 MazdaSpeed 3 costs me less to insure than the XRunner does ... and the XRunner's policy has discounts on it, the MS3's policy doesn't (only because it's a brand new policy). I think the XRunner might be among the pricier vehicles to insure.

 

[blknblubkrdude]

Hmmm ... not sure about the Evo's, but surprisingly, my 08 MazdaSpeed 3 costs me less to insure than the XRunner does ... and the XRunner's policy has discounts on it, the MS3's policy doesn't (only because it's a brand new policy). I think the XRunner might be among the pricier vehicles to insure.

That's odd! My 2002 Jeep Wrangler is more expensive to insure than my 08 XR. I guess it depends who you go through.

 

[SE_XRUNNER]

how much for the underbodys bro? if the price is right i may be able to take them off your hands for ya

edit....

sorry i just realized they are green lol... nevermind

 

[Vecte]

That would be the EVO I would get. I hate the look of the new ones. IMO, the 3 and the 8 look the best.

 

[blknblubkrdude]

PM Sent...

 

[shaX 07]

Hmmm ... not sure about the Evo's, but surprisingly, my 08 MazdaSpeed 3 costs me less to insure than the XRunner does ... and the XRunner's policy has discounts on it, the MS3's policy doesn't (only because it's a brand new policy). I think the XRunner might be among the pricier vehicles to insure.

That's definitely not the case around here, at the time I bought my XR every other performance car was Way more expensive to insure than this truck. RSX's, SRT4's, STi's, EVOs, even my SVT Contour was pretty much the same insurance as this truck.

 

[T0LLPHR33]

congrats on the EVO bro...looks really clean...:top:

but we expect some rally and drift videos on a regular...:eviltongue::laugh:

 

[teamben158]

Congrats on the Evo! I was struggling to decide on what to trade my tC in on, and definitely strongly looked at EVOs and Stis. In the end, I figured a truck was more important to have.

That's definitely not the case around here, at the time I bought my XR every other performance car was Way more expensive to insure than this truck. RSX's, SRT4's, STi's, EVOs, even my SVT Contour was pretty much the same insurance as this truck.

My 2007 Scion tC was about double my what my 2008 XR is through State Farm on the same policy.

 

[shaX 07]

Congrats on the Evo! I was struggling to decide on what to trade my tC in on, and definitely strongly looked at EVOs and Stis. In the end, I figured a truck was more important to have.



My 2007 Scion tC was about double my what my 2008 XR is through State Farm on the same policy.

That's so odd to me. Around here, it seems like almost all trucks are cheaper than all performance/"sporty" cars...

And for me, the newer the X-Runner, the cheaper. the 05 X-Runner was actually the most expensive, 06 being cheaper and 07 being even cheaper than that. The system is totally F'ed.

 

[teamben158]

That's so odd to me. Around here, it seems like almost all trucks are cheaper than all performance/"sporty" cars...

And for me, the newer the X-Runner, the cheaper. the 05 X-Runner was actually the most expensive, 06 being cheaper and 07 being even cheaper than that. The system is totally F'ed.

The XR is a lot cheaper than the Scion was, my post was kind of confusing.

 

[nine9six]

I pay $100/month. Which was (give or take) the same I was paying for my VR6 Jetta. FWIW...

 

[lucke]

I just got a Valentine 1 a few days ago. No blendmount or anything though.

I have about 2,500 bucks I was going to spend on the XR that I'm gonna spend on this. It's just too hard to choose.

Going to do Buschur turbo-back 3" exhaust for sure.
Also need Boost, EGT, And A/F gauges. Want pod the replaces factory radio spot, and then relocate the radio.

no no no...

first thing you should do is HKS hipermax iii coilovers... start with handling, then move to power

but thats just my opinion

 

[nine9six]

I was always taught:

1) Handling

2) Power


To each his own?

Have fun!!! :top:

 

[shaX 07]

no no no...

first thing you should do is HKS hipermax iii coilovers... start with handling, then move to power

but thats just my opinion

Don't necessarily agree, I mean these cars handle Amazing out of the box, one of the best handling cars on the road. I don't think you need coilovers on an EVO or STi, unless you're autoXing or road coursing. For street use, springs should suffice IMO, but that's just me.

 

[blknblubkrdude]

no no no...

first thing you should do is HKS hipermax iii coilovers... start with handling, then move to power

but thats just my opinion

This is the best handling car I have ever driven....similar to that of a go-kart. I honestly do not need any better. It is great.

I need some more power for the roll races!

 

[TitanRattler813]

Handling, power, & braking all change in priority depending on what you plan to do with the car.

No point in buying coilovers for the drag strip :dontknow: