The xB wasn't engineered to win any zero to 60 battles, and Andrey knew this. It does, however, get about 60-percent better gas mileage than most cars; a fact he appreciates during his 50-mile round-trip commute to work. For a little extra oomph during onramp stomps, Andrey installed Denso spark plugs; Nology wires; JDM ground wires; Perrin crank pulley and fuel regulator; and an intake, header, and exhaust from TRD to nudge the pony count. Enhancing Toyota reliability is a Cusco oil catch can and breather to relieve engine pressure, and a TRD transmission cooler to reduce gearbox temperatures. Form meets under-the-hood function as a Cusco hood damper, Blitz and Perrin hoses, carbon radiator support, and TRD oil and radiator caps shine against the custom Kevlar firewall.]
For the interior, Andrey wanted to make his commute more tolerable. Bride Brix seats, Takata harnesses, custom seatbelt bar, quick-release Sparco steering wheel, Razo pedals, AC crystal shift knob, and Defi gauges enhance feedback and safety. The custom Bride and suede upholstered cabin, rare JDM console, cupholders and doorsills, however, are purely for flossing. Replacing the stock audio is a Kenwood in-dash TV/DVD head unit and 6 1/2-inch component speakers to drown out the buzz of traffic.
What started out as a means of transportation to keep his modded Benz at home resulted in a show-worthy xB. Hell, he spent more money on the Scion than on the C230, and it shows. Despite the amount of cashish, labor, and hard work, don't get it twisted; the only trailer Andrey's ride sees is the one being towed behind a Mack truck on the 5 Freeway. A perfect daily driver we just might pick over a three boobied Martian. Unless, that is, we sprouted a third hand.