Yet another Scion XD has made its way onto the show scene and this one has really made an impact, it is not just down to the bright orange paintwork either. This car is a superb example of what is normally an average car.
This car was actually given to the builders to work on and I suppose that it is fair enough to say that the manufacturers have supplied most of the accessories that are on the car too. Therefore, it is fairly safe to say that this is a car that has been built up using the best materials and accessories.
The basics may have been supplied here, but it all needed to be put together and that takes some very hard and long, in fact it has taken around four months intensive work to build this car to its current standard. To some people that would appear to be quick, but these guys are pros and this car is a demo to everyone what you can do with any car.
Behind The Build 2008 Scion XD
Name – Mike Ma
Age – 27
Hometown – Rosemead, CA
Occupation – President: M2-Motoring, Head Chef at Lublae Thai Cuisine
Hobbies – Cooking, MMA, food and wine, eating contest champion in training
Build time – Four Months
Feedback – info@m2-motoring.com
Favourite Quote – “Less talk. More work!”
Output – 350 whp @ 6,400 rpm; 280 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm
Engine – 3S-GTE conversion; JE pistons; custom Injen front-mount intercooler and plumbing; custom manifold, radiator, fans, hoses; custom DC Sports exhaust; Airwerks K24 turbocharger; GReddy RS blow-off valve; Microtec ECU; NGK plugs; 550cc RC Engineering fuel injectors; Aeromotive fuel pump, pressure regulator; ARC oil cap; DME Radiator cap
Drivetrain – JRX Performance axles; Fidanza Stage 3 clutch, aluminium flywheel
Suspension - KW Variant 3 coilovers; Oink Fabrications halo-style WRC-legal roll cage, full stitch-welding
Wheels/Tires – 19 x 8 +35 offset Enkei RPF1 wheels; 225/35-19 Toyo T1R tires (street); 18 x 8 +35mm Enkei RPF1 wheels; 235/35-18 Toyo R1R tires (track); Project Kics lug nuts
Brakes – JBT four-piston calipers, 13-inch rotors (front), JBT stainless steel lines
Exterior – Five Axis Design lip kit; Seibon carbon fiber hood; Nubi HID lighting; Magma Orange colour change; K&R 3M graphics
Interior – Sparco EVO front seats; custom suede rear seats, dash, door panels, console; NRG steering wheel
Electronics – Motevo Mobile head unit; Memphis Car Audi S Class two-channel 300-watt amplifiers (x1), S Class single-channel 500-watt amplifier (x2), M Class 6.5-inch speakers (x2), M Class 12-inch subwoofers (x2), wiring; Adam Nonis custom enclosures, carbon door panels
Gratitude – Steven, Dave, and the crew at M2-Motoring; Juni and everyone at JRX Performance; my brother Tanner and everyone at Memphis Car Audio; Scion; Freddy and the family at Autofashion USA; Injen; Enkei wheels; JBT brakes; KW coilovers; Troy at 5Axis; Oink Fabrications for their badass fabwork; K&R digital graphics; Will Law and the guys at DC sports; Adam Nonis; KC at APR; Toyo Tires; and the one and only Carter-thank you for giving me the honor of having my Scion grace the pages of your magazine.
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08 Scion XD Painted OEM Factory Style Spoiler – (Colour Code: 1E7 – Silver Streak Mica)
Product Features
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“The spoiler is made of ABS BLOW MOLDED, ONE PIECE plastic with brass inserts and hardware.”
Our spoilers come with installation instructions and hardware if applicable.
“You will receive a LIFETIME warranty on workmanship and a 3 year/30,000 mile warranty on paint.”
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“Our spoilers are painted to match factory colour with Dupont paint, we apply 3 coats of paint and 2 coats of clear coat. Made in a state of the art factory that is ISO 9002 and QS 9000 certified. It will not chip or crack like fibreglass. All Damage claims ”
Priced at $129.99
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Scion xD 2008 – 2009 Clear Headlight Protection Kit
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Clear Lite Protection film applies directly over your headlight and is optically clear.
“Rvinyl Non-protective tint film uses a transparent vinyl which is 3mil (.003″”)thick. These films a
This Rvinyl Headlight Protection Film kits are designed to protect your vehicle’s headlamps.
1 in 6 vehicles on the road will require headlight replacements-protect yours while you still can!
Clear Protection Film: 95% Light Transmission
Product Description
This Rvinyl Headlight Protection Film kits are designed to protect your vehicle’s headlamps from road debris, weather elements, salt and UV discoloration. Headlamp Protection Film kits are pre-cut and model specific and made from a pliable urethane adhesive backed film. Rvinyl kits apply as easily as a decal, but are repositionable during the application process using a wet application method and conform to your vehicle’s lights by using a heat source. If you have a hair dryer, you can install this product. Years of outdoor exposure degrade OEM lights, turn signals and fog lights. Scratches and UV radiation turn headlights yellow and milky-white over time, leading up to a 50% degradation in foot light candle output. Rvinyl headlight protection films prevents this and are non-protective tint film however does not provide a level of protection from significant scratches or UV radiation. 1 in 6 vehicles on the road will require headlight replacements. OEM composite lights cost in excess of $600.00 to replace. Rvinyl Protection kits may be removed without damaging existing lights, increasing resale value and protecting leased vehicles. Rvinyl offers two types of clear protection film, a lite version designed to be installed by the average user and a professional version, which is five times thicker, and designed for professional installers. Both protect your headlights, but the processional version is specifically engineered for off-road use vehicles and racetracks.
Priced at $34.99
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