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!
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
I find my avatar fitting since I just recovered from the swine flu...
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
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
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
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
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?
Man, How about some high flow cats installed on a downpipe we can buy, or even catless down pipes (testpipes)
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;
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!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!