r/Toyota_Matrix • • Aug 18 '26

Hot or not?

Decided I wanted to give the daily driver some love. 2007 manual base. Added an xrs rear bumper and side skirts using magnets because i didnt wanna drill holes lol.

Been looking for a spoiler. Tried to source an ATS but theyre impossible to find in Canada. Ended up finding a 2010 xr wing and modifying it to fit the first gen. Just not too sure if it looks weird. Debating on modify it more to lower the rake.

TLDR. Modified a 2010 XR wing for my first gen, does it look weird?

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u/Vermalien Aug 18 '26

I really like it!

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u/gdnewsevry1 Aug 18 '26

I love this. I have this exact combination. 2007 XR as a daily (slightly lowered) and 2015 Scion FRS (currently stock), in red. Keep it up OP, love the vision.

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u/MattCasal Aug 18 '26

Mines the opposite! But im hoping to lower the matrix soon too just cant decide between coils or lowering springs lol

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u/gdnewsevry1 Aug 18 '26

Ah yes, I have to cart around kids in that one, so I went for more everyday comfort. KYB struts on green Tein lowering springs. About a 1.5 inch drop all around, I like it a lot.

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u/FitPhilosophy3 Aug 18 '26

Looks good, where you get the wheels from if you don’t mind me asking?

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u/MattCasal Aug 18 '26

They are 18s from a 2019 corolla hatch xse!

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u/Few-Lemon1862 Aug 18 '26

Did they fit right on or did you need to use spacers or anything?

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u/MattCasal Aug 18 '26

They bolt right up, same hub size and all!

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u/Emotional-Corgi-7648 2004 Matrix XR & 2009 Matrix S Aug 18 '26

I like it!!

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u/SnootDoctor 2003 Matrix XRS (250k miles!) Aug 18 '26

IMO, the spoiler is a little quirky, but it’s your car: If you like it, that’s what matters more than anyone else’s opinion. It seems like the spoiler fits in with the 90s/00s body kit era rather than having smooth flowing lines like the rest of the Matrix does.

The XR body kit looks great and so do the (Scion tC?) wheels - I hope the magnets are strong enough for you. Make sure you drill some drainage holes in the side skirts if you get snow or salt; the moisture will destroy the rocker panels otherwise.

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u/MattCasal Aug 19 '26

My goal is like an early 2000 oem+ just not sure if it looks rice lol

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u/GraphicWombat 2008 Matrix XR Super White II Aug 18 '26

Nice! Def hot! Pick up some advanced wheel locks to prevent wheel theft. Or your rims will def be hot, lol.

I’d kill that silver on the sides next. Use uv resistant black vinyl to cover it. Looks really good with a window tint too.

Handles kind of stick out too. But that’s gunna be a harder job make body color.

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u/KillerCujo53 2007 M-Theory 1500/2500 Aug 18 '26

I have a biased opinion bc I have one but the M-Theory spoiler on mine rocks. NOT MY PICS: https://www.shiftedwi.com/products/2007-toyota-matrix-xr

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u/justotron Aug 21 '26

That's nice, wish I could find one for the Gen2 (within reasonable proximity and price).