my prius

Any noticeable improvement of the exhaust? such as sound and performance.

 

this is from a post i wrote when i first got the exhaust, figured i said it better then than i could now, haha...

The exhaust isn't very loud (thank god) and doesn't just "kick-in" loudly at 30mph or whatever. In terms of sound, it takes the stock sound we all have, and adds a (this is the only way i can think to put it) masculine voice to it. maybe im trying to say "adds lower frequencies'' when compared to the stock exhaust. Basically, there's a lower, deeper, purring sound than you'd normally get when the engine is on. The only time the exhaust really lets you know its there is when you're maxing out the accelerator and even then its gradual, based on how hard you're pushing it. When its floored, the car sounds great. there IS noise, but its pleasing and very appropriate for a car that is being floored, where the stock exhaust makes the engine sound like its working "too" hard. Again, the term masculine comes to mind. Its designed to let out more exhaust (read: emissions) though Im not sure if in a Prius, that would even increase HP. I can't tell yet if the car is any more powerful, or quick, really. I mean, I do feel like it is, but I know better than to trust my initial gut feeling, considering I just got a bunch of free performance parts, and I'm eager to find out what's doing what. I feel as if the car has more oomph. That might be the sound of the exhaust influencing my experience though.

A more recent update, A friend and I traded off driving eachother's 2010's and his gut reaction was that my car had more "go" than his. neither of us are car guys really, so its just an opinion really.

 

Robert,
Would it be possible to add the LEDs to the headlight without removing the lens? E.g. drilling from behind the dimples.

Wonderful job BTW.

 

Yeah, thinking about it I guess drilling from behind would leave the headlight susceptible to moisture even if I could.
OK so the solution would be to remove the lens by heat. Did you have to use new sealant to put it back on or was the existing sealant fine?
Thanks for the help.

 

That's the Prius Batman himself would drive. Very nice.

 

How did you do the taillights? Did you just put an exterior tint over them? If so, what kind? I want your taillights!

 

Awesome car!!!!!
Sorry if you already answered this one before.
What brand and where did you get the side mirror turn signals?

 

Wow great build man. That's the stance I want for mine (maybe a little more tuck).

 

Ok Robert, it's been awhile. Any new pics to add or mods to share. I'll be posting pics of my car in the next couple of days. Waiting for the vinyl on the lights to dry so I can wash the car. Just lowered it. Still on the 17" Enkei EKM3's but have Wedsport SA55M's with the black and blue machining in a 19x8. Should look sick, but of course the wait is on for them to be imported. Will be headed down your way in the next couple of weeks. Would like to check out your car and shop when I'm down that way. I'll call you when it gets closer.

 

great looking car. you must be in love with it. was wondering. where you got your turn signal lens. cost much to get them in yellow?

 

I might have missed it in your previous post. What brand are your 18" wheels and what size tires are you running with it?? Those wheels look amazing!

 

SC,

If I may ask, where did you order your C-One bracing pieces from?

Thanks in advance...

C

 

The black ones, are they Tenzos? Thanks