Originally Posted by GoForBroke
Can anyone give me good sites to parts for body kits, rims, turbo kits, HID headlights (i really want black ones).
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Welcome,
That list is about the same for most people that first get the car. I will explain something since I don't know if you know about the or not. if you do then great if not hope you learn something.
Body kits:
There are only a handle full available. I say like 5 including full kits and lip kits(estimate since never actually counted) and normally only like 2 I see on cars. Just google search for Scion xD Body kits.
Rims:
Stock to 20s bigger will work. For daily most I would go would be 18s. I too am currently on Pre 2011 tC stock wheels. As for the off sets that Simmons mentioned I believe he is refering to Camber. Offset is where the mounting bolt area is in relation to center of rim. this does not affect angle of rim. Stock wheel for xD is +45 offset I believe (just off top of my head without searching).
Now Negative camber can help you run more agressive wheels if you do right working and mathmatics, but negative camber basically pushes bottom of wheel outwards causing the top of wheel to poke more inwards. Now with right camber and making sure other parts of alignment are still intact you would be fine as far as tire wear but wrong camber alingment and out of spec for other issues and you will rip through tires quickly.
Turbos:
Currently no off the shelf set up. One is in works, but not out. So going on your own setup for this. Only do it is you know exactly what you are doing and have funds for issues. Haven't seen anyone do one and it work for extended periods as of yet on xD.
HID Headlights:
You can get HIDs, but I believe ou are refering to Projector Headlights. These too have no off the shelf products. You either retrofit, basically get the parts and convert your stock headlights. Or go without.
Hope this gets you started.
One thing you didn't mention was drop.
Springs:
Cheap easy to install and give a static drop anywhere from approx 1 inch to 2 inch. few different options. Yaris spring will fit since same suspension.
Coilovers:
More expensive. Can fine tune your ride height to what you want then leave it set. However, cannot adjust on the go. Must park car to adjust. makes easy to fine tune it for lowest possible for your liking and rim combo. Also more performance driven.
Air ride suspension:
Most expensive. More for show. Can adjust on the go. More maintenance. Can slam it and look nice when parked. Ride can be roughy and bouncy depending on set up. or can be perfect again depending on set up. also dependent on roads.
Can be used for daily driver. Mine is. but you must be mechanical and know what you are doing just incase something happens and you are away from home. best for a vehicle that may not be driven daily if not completely sure of workings.
Again welcome if you have questiosn we will help.