Introduction + Password JDM news
 

Hello all! Some of you may know me from scionlife (same username; TRDxD) but for those of you who don't, I'd like to introduce myself before anything.

I have an 08 Scion xD, Black Sand Pearl, 5MT, lowered on Tanabe DF210's along with a TRD axle back. Plain and simple, it's my first car so I'm pretty happy with it. I've been a member of Scionlife for nearly a year, and believe myself to be helpful to the community (though..you can be the judge of that :P) That's about it...I guess if you guys are genuinely interested, you can ask me more? lol

Now...let's get on to some good news for us xD owners shall we?

On October 19th I ventured over to Password JDM HeadQuarters for a focus group they were holding for all Scion owners, and if you haven't heard of PWJDM, please, enlighten yourself by following this little link : http://passwordjdm.com/

Anyway, while at HQ we were given a shop tour, where the guys design and machine many of their own products themselves. With CNC Machining equipment and a partner who helps them in molding their 100% Dry Carbon Fiber products, PWJDM is truly an amazing company. I've known about them for about 4 years, and had always heard the quality was amazing, and going down to the shop, handling their products, and watching demonstrations of their Carbon Fiber's weave strength, I can back up those claims.

After a quick tour we got down to business, what do Scion owners want? The guys at Password JDM are often known for their heavy support in the Honda industry, with many MANY parts for Civics and Integras, all tasteful pieces that any enthusiast would want to own. Basically, they realized that Scion is quickly becoming an industry comparable to that of the Civics back in the day, and they want to help us out and supply us with top quality parts; from Intakes, to CF trim pieces, there are a lot of options out there, and basically they need to know what do we, as Scion owners, wish to see available for our cars?

I'm urging you guys to give your input, start a list of what products you'd like to see available for the xD. Check out the PasswordJDM website, and compare what products are available for EGs, EKs, EFs, and other compact tuners, and think if you'd like them on your xD. If you have any other ideas feel free to list them. I'm in touch with the guys over at PWJDM so all this information will be passed along.

I know it was a long read :P but I hope you guys realize that this is serious, they really want to cater to the wants and needs of Scions and show some love to our game.

Good to meet you all, and I look forward to hearing back from you guys

This is an amazing opportunity!
PasswordJDM has created many very nice vehicles in the past, that fact that went as far as inviting owners to the shop and are asking for our input is astronomical!

I posted my list over on ScionLife but here it is for everyone not associated with SL:

1. A CF spoiler that looks different that the OEM and the upgrade spoiler, something like the 08-10 xB spoiler
2. Yellow fogs
3. CF gauge cluster bezel
4. floor plates
5. CF mud guard sets
6. CF side view mirror block off plates
7. the 3 piece rear strut tower bar set
8. side markers
9. CF Gauge pod holder that sits behind waterfall on top of the dash

PLEASE guys post up any and all ideas you have for parts!

Oh hey, you're an admin over here :D cool hahaha thanks for the support!

LOL, no problem, I want this more than anything... well except for the Turbo kit that mike from M2 is making happen...

I am subscribing to this thread BTW

There was some small talk of turbo kits available for scions ;) its quite possible the xD will get some forced induction love, that is, if everyone want's it bad enough

got the subscription btw, good lookin' out!

CF Motor Cover

X2...More stuff to spiffy up the engine bay compartment...

YELOSUB....your avatar scares me on this forum....i like your SL one better :P hehe CF cover is a popular suggestion so thats a big possibility.

That's cool I'm interested in what they got

I find my avatar fitting since I just recovered from the swine flu...:emotions122:

oh man...sorry to hear that..well...glad to hear that you've recovered! One question for those who've suggested engine covers? Are you looking for a smaller cover, or one of the equivalent size to the stock Toyota cover

thats good dude. I was on my way back to work from work. I was listening to the local radio talking about a boy who graduated class of 09 (age 18) and lives about an hour away. he was diagnosed with swine flu last week nd died today unfortunally

fog lights that fit in the lower grill area, like the OEM tC and xB2 fogs... so people with the RS1 and non RS1 xD's can use them.... preferably using an H1 bulb :p

quite the detail ;) but sounds good. keep it coming people!

lol, i have an extra set of H1 HIDs that need a home. but fogs that fit that area in general would be great.

X2......

everyone has great ideas, i can't wait to get started modded my car.

mid-wing!!!! =] Projector lights=D teehee

ooooo good call Jenny (may I call you Jenny? haha) mid-wing is something that came up a LONG time ago on the ScionLife threads, but I had completely forgot about up until now. good call :D

Oh damn, I forgot about the RS 1's... I wouldnt be able to use the center foglight you speak of, with my bumper the center grill is larger than a stock bumpers opening...

TRDxD, maybe 2 sets of fogs? one for the center and one for the sides? Oh and when are you forwarding our requests to PWJDM?

idk, seems like alot of the same. i thought CF was so last two years. we need some ground breaking stuff. better lighting( fogs, tails, those little LED reflectors, headlights, better looking lip kits and bodykits, blade style hatch wing, etc.)

Already sent them an email listing some of the common/interesting things; plus I've linked them to both the Scionlife, and this thread as well, so they're on top of everything. I had an idea, perhaps instead of 2 sets of fogs (just in the interest of a universal product for any xD) perhaps a set that can plug into the "fog area' on the regular bumper, and possibly, with small modification, fit into the lower grill?

Parts........
 

Man, How about some high flow cats installed on a downpipe we can buy, or even catless down pipes (testpipes) :gathering:

That could work, same fog light just different casing/surround for them to fit in either the "fog" area or the grill.

Don't even get me started on test pipes, because I'll splode if you're serious :P

high flow cats are generally universal, so get your fill there ;)

We'll definitely discuss fog light options when they start development for the xD's; I know there's a tC heading down there today to start generating, if not ideas, some base products, cause I think he's leaving his car there for a while. I'll update on what goes on so we can either get some more ideas for us, as well as see how PWJDM is catering to that fifth of the scion crowd.

Also, there was some talk of a CF/other replacement for the upper piece on the trunk (where our rear Scion/Toyota badge is placed); if you haven't noticed already, it appears fairly easy to pop off once tackling it from the interior of the hatch door;

any interest in this?

Yes I am interested, would look good having a little CF in the back. any way you can push an xD into the HQ next? LOL Damn tC owners get everything first.... I believe I should now go; waaaaaahhhhhhhhhh, wwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:baby::shakehead::favorites68::happy175:

rofl yeah...I'm definitely trying to get the xD in...I notified them that I'm available to drop off the car whenever they're ready for it so...it's up to them when they're going to start working on the xD's. I'm just waiting on the call/email/PM ;)

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To keep things up to date from SL to SxDF, xDkidd brought up the possibility of an Ram Air Duct, so let's start gauging interest on this piece as well! It's evident that it won't fit at all in the upper grill, and the lower grill is pretty questionable for such a large piece, so this would have to fit into the "fog lights" area on the sides of the bumper.

Only issue with using the fog light hole is that you can't have the fog and the ram air... but why not use the upper grill and have it go to the intake stream.

area behind the front grill is completely filled with radiator/upper support/horn assembly. I was trying to feel around it, and if we were to come up with something to stuff the ram air duct into, it would just be inefficient due to a need to create a very small diameter piping until it gets past all the aforementioned parts. Agreed, that it is unfortunate for those who want both fogs and the duct :\ it's pretty much a trade off between the two; which is more important to you, etc.

I'll pull my front bumper to check but I think there is enough room on the driver side of the grill to go from there to under the headlight...

WAIT!?
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...san/ramair.jpg

i like that^^^

darn tCs and xB 1&2 for having everything!!!!

CF engine cover FO SHO!

yes you can =] man if they make one i'll get it in a heartbeat haha

Lots of great ideas, I can't think of anything different than whats been suggested.

Ha!, just as I was reading this, I thought about this. I run the car without the panel sometimes. THAT would sell well

;) i like your thinking!! perhaps since the xD's spots aren't open the fogs can be split equally between a top and bottom, and the ram duct can go in the top half of it? (since that's the widest section?)

good thinkin!

Top and bottom is what I was thinking too.

muahaha perfect; so PWJDM took in their first car today, a tC, but no word yet on what they've planned for it...I'll keep everyone up to date as much as possible on what theyre planning for our brethren platforms.

^^^ Yes definately, it will give us a good idea of what we will be getting.

meh, tC gets picked first....

Dissapointing, BUT really good news, cause that means its closer than we think :party33: