Happy Birthday xB

One year ago today I bought the xB!

Billet Grill

I ordered a new grille to replace the cheap plastic factory one. Here it is! It was very easy to install. You have to drill two holes and you re-use to factory mounts. Take a look at some pictures earlier in my blog to compare it with. 

Scion xB 2003-2005 Billet Grill
Grill and Bumper Billet
12 horizontal bars (20970)

Subtotal 140.00
Shipping 10.00
Tax 0.00
Total 150.00

Inspection 05

The xB went in for inspection on the last day of September. I kept putting it off and finally decided to call the closest garage on the last day. They were open and inspected it right away. The xB passed with flying colors but after getting the car home I noticed to new lights appeared on the dash. The traction control and the vehicle stability control light were both illuminated. I took it back to the garage and they told me they didn't know how to fix it. A few days later I got an appointment at the dealer and took it in. They said that the computer just needed reset and they also fixed the crazy rattle in my dash. Thanks to the warranty everything was free.

Painted Wheel Covers

Final product looks great especially after a wash! 

I ended up doing about 8 or 10 very thin coats. 

This is probably about the fourth coat of paint. 

First coat of paint. Keep it very thin and even. 

Sand/scratching it up! 

Not sure how much the sandpaper cost but it was cheap too. If I did it over again I would have got finer paper but this is all the had. I would recommend something greater than 300. 

I got this black spray paint at Walmart for less than 5 bucks. 

Well I decided to paint the factory wheel covers black. Here is one of the victims. 

xB Update

Jon/Bekah's xB

This weekend I washed and waxed the xB. It looks brand new now. I also added my Google license plate cover. It was also up for inspection so I took it to a garage right by my new place. The xB passed the inspection with flying colors but in the process a couple sensors were triggered and now the VSC and Traction Control are disabled. I called the dealer and I have to take it in. Its free thanks to the warranty. Yesterday I ordered the Billet Grill for the front bumper to replace the stock one. It should look sweet! I am also thinking about painting the original wheel covers black like my buddy Jon did.