A good source for mudguards?

TrevorS · 02-07-2008, 11:37 PM

I picked up my xB Tuesday, installed the security system and began on the rear sway bar Wednesday, finished the sway bar and installed the fog lights Thursday, and Friday should see the mats, cargo liner and non-slip tray pads (arrived today) installed. However, I notice the tires are perfectly positioned to throw stones and other debris at the lower portions of the car. Hence, I'm thinking mudguards would be a worthwile addition!

Anybody know a good source for mudguards for a 2008 xB? (I have to visit the dealer tomorrow for some touchup paint, so I'll probably check with them as well.)

Since I haven't run across any sill guards, other than the xB illuminated accessories, I may just end up getting a set of those (though I'm not excited about the price.) Would love to learn of some alternatives.

Any ideas?

burstaneurysm · 02-08-2008, 08:23 AM

Well, Japan usually has stuff like that... the 2nd gen xB is released in Japan as the Corolla Rumion, so JDM parts will be available, that might be a good place to start.

TrevorS · 02-09-2008, 05:30 AM

That's really interesting! It seems fairly clear the new xB was a Toyota US development, and yet, just as the Japanese bB came to the US as the xB, so the second generation xB has 0gone to Japan as the Rumion (with adjustments, of course)

! They are advertising a roomy and comfortable interior though with the advantage of all wheel drive, and a smaller engine (1.5-1.8L). Personally, I'd have found the 1.8L engine VERY interesting, though the all wheel drive is more optional to me -- did like it on the Eclipse though

!.

As you say, it offers mud guards, but why not on the US model? I guess it's just a question of time. Now the Rumio has been introduced and offers them, they'll probably eventually show up for the xB. Thanks for the tip

! Guess I just have to wait!

burstaneurysm · 02-09-2008, 06:42 AM

At this point, it's probably just a waiting game...

The 1st gen xB had mudguards available only in Japan for the bB... they were never released through Scion in the US.

TrevorS · 02-09-2008, 08:05 PM

It turns out this site has both sets of guards

:

[url]http://www.newscionparts.com/product/?id=2737
[url]http://www.newscionparts.com/product/index.php?id=2761

Unfortunately, they're not exactly cheap

!

TrevorS · 04-16-2008, 01:32 AM

Darn, I would really like to see more activity on this forum -- personally I think it's a good site and deserves a $#%^ of alot more support than it appears to be getting.

In any case, I just received word (following indignant complaint) that my mudguards and sillguards have FINALLY been shipped! After all, they were only ordered Feb 11 from Carson Toyota (the only reported supplier)

!

In any case, they're expected to arrive tomorrow and if I can just manage to nail down my Eclipse keyless entry (my focus these day), I'll be turning my attention in that direction!

Come on, people -- post to this forum -- I've found it easily more informative overall than any other! It deserves your support!

burstaneurysm · 04-16-2008, 06:36 PM

Yea, unfortunately, ordering things from Japan results in a waiting game.
I'm curious to see how they look once they get in.

Greg · 04-16-2008, 06:37 PM

Trevor:

Thanks for the kind words about the forum. I'd like nothing more than for this forum to grow as huge as some others out there, but we just need to spread the word! Between you and Burst, we have a HUGE Scion knowledge base, and you guys are unique in the fact that you like to chat online, and share your knowledge. You are both very articulate, and many people can benefit from that! We just need them to visit more often!

Thanks to both of you for all you do!

Greg

02-07-2008, 11:37 PM	#1
TrevorS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 231	A good source for mudguards? I picked up my xB Tuesday, installed the security system and began on the rear sway bar Wednesday, finished the sway bar and installed the fog lights Thursday, and Friday should see the mats, cargo liner and non-slip tray pads (arrived today) installed. However, I notice the tires are perfectly positioned to throw stones and other debris at the lower portions of the car. Hence, I'm thinking mudguards would be a worthwile addition! Anybody know a good source for mudguards for a 2008 xB? (I have to visit the dealer tomorrow for some touchup paint, so I'll probably check with them as well.) Since I haven't run across any sill guards, other than the xB illuminated accessories, I may just end up getting a set of those (though I'm not excited about the price.) Would love to learn of some alternatives. Any ideas?

04-16-2008, 06:36 PM	#7
burstaneurysm Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 725	Yea, unfortunately, ordering things from Japan results in a waiting game. I'm curious to see how they look once they get in. __________________ Ian 2006.5 Shadow Mica xB

04-16-2008, 06:37 PM	#8
Greg Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 357	Trevor: Thanks for the kind words about the forum. I'd like nothing more than for this forum to grow as huge as some others out there, but we just need to spread the word! Between you and Burst, we have a HUGE Scion knowledge base, and you guys are unique in the fact that you like to chat online, and share your knowledge. You are both very articulate, and many people can benefit from that! We just need them to visit more often! Thanks to both of you for all you do! Greg __________________ 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible; the new project car 2006 Factory Five Racing Cobra Replica

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02-08-2008, 08:23 AM	#2
burstaneurysm Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 725	Well, Japan usually has stuff like that... the 2nd gen xB is released in Japan as the Corolla Rumion, so JDM parts will be available, that might be a good place to start.

02-09-2008, 05:30 AM	#3
TrevorS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 231	That's really interesting! It seems fairly clear the new xB was a Toyota US development, and yet, just as the Japanese bB came to the US as the xB, so the second generation xB has 0gone to Japan as the Rumion (with adjustments, of course) ! They are advertising a roomy and comfortable interior though with the advantage of all wheel drive, and a smaller engine (1.5-1.8L). Personally, I'd have found the 1.8L engine VERY interesting, though the all wheel drive is more optional to me -- did like it on the Eclipse though !. As you say, it offers mud guards, but why not on the US model? I guess it's just a question of time. Now the Rumio has been introduced and offers them, they'll probably eventually show up for the xB. Thanks for the tip ! Guess I just have to wait!

02-09-2008, 06:42 AM	#4
burstaneurysm Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 725	At this point, it's probably just a waiting game... The 1st gen xB had mudguards available only in Japan for the bB... they were never released through Scion in the US.

02-09-2008, 08:05 PM	#5
TrevorS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 231	It turns out this site has both sets of guards : [url]http://www.newscionparts.com/product/?id=2737 [url]http://www.newscionparts.com/product/index.php?id=2761 Unfortunately, they're not exactly cheap !

04-16-2008, 01:32 AM	#6
TrevorS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 231	Darn, I would really like to see more activity on this forum -- personally I think it's a good site and deserves a $#%^ of alot more support than it appears to be getting. In any case, I just received word (following indignant complaint) that my mudguards and sillguards have FINALLY been shipped! After all, they were only ordered Feb 11 from Carson Toyota (the only reported supplier) ! In any case, they're expected to arrive tomorrow and if I can just manage to nail down my Eclipse keyless entry (my focus these day), I'll be turning my attention in that direction! Come on, people -- post to this forum -- I've found it easily more informative overall than any other! It deserves your support!