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What were your First upgrade or conversion desires?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Michaelk, Dec 2, 2010.

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  1. yadax3

    yadax3 Member

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    Do you have the navigation system? I ask because I want to know if the sharkfin antenna interfers with it as I read in another thread.
     
    #21 yadax3, Dec 14, 2010
  2. Penny's Dad

    Penny's Dad New Member

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    Leather Z door armrests...Wheelskins wheel cover...Window Tint...driver's footrest.

    Next on my list...Carbon Fiber hood wrap (to cover worsening road rash) and lighted footrests.
     
    #22 Penny's Dad, Dec 14, 2010
  3. Saphteemon

    Saphteemon Junior Member

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    i got the windows tinted ($130), prius chat fog lights ($114), domo kun die-cut sticker ($2.99), and trd license plate frames ($10).

    2010 III, Blizzard, Solar......:D:D:D:D
     
    #23 Saphteemon, Dec 14, 2010
  4. Sporin

    Sporin Prius Noob

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    Ordered Husky Weatherbeather mats last night, but after today's drive in the snow and slush, I'll be getting mudflaps asap.

    :smow:

    [IMGLINK]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs714.snc4/63473_1658479215319_1037281088_31788024_3042160_n.jpg[/IMGLINK]
     
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  5. Saphteemon

    Saphteemon Junior Member

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    i wonder how much wind drag is generated from the mud flaps....:D:D:D
     
    #25 Saphteemon, Dec 14, 2010
  6. cit1991

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    No change in the NAV (GPS) or XM Radio. No data on the FM reception, since I never listen to FM.
     
    #26 cit1991, Dec 15, 2010
  7. Judgeless

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    #27 Judgeless, Dec 15, 2010
  8. Run4Fun

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    First things done (I have a Prius II):

    Snow tires and rims (from Tirerack) - live in NH
    Replaced the speakers in the doors with 6.5" two-way (Polk in front, Alpine in rear) - big difference. This forum was a huge help with that project - removing the door panels without damaging them, wire colors, what to do with that 6x9 hole in the front doors. - Thanks!

    Next:
    Swap out the radio with the Kenwood Excelon unit I pulled from the car I traded in. It has iPod controls. Got the parts, just need to find the time.
     
    #28 Run4Fun, Dec 15, 2010
  9. Sporin

    Sporin Prius Noob

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    Ah yes, Snow Tires, had them put on by the dealership before they delivered it to me.
     
    #29 Sporin, Dec 15, 2010
  10. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

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    Check out my signature below. It's in order of what I done did. Playa don't mess around!
     
    #30 macmaster05, Dec 15, 2010
  11. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Remember to remove the covers when you wash the car! There's a lotta gunk trapped btwn the alloys and the cover. That pics look pretty nasty. I almost forgot you had the lower bodyside aluminium trim cause it was covered in mud.
     
    #31 Tideland Prius, Dec 18, 2010
  12. Sporin

    Sporin Prius Noob

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    Not mud, just dirty snow. I was driving on snow covered roads all day, which is actually rare, even up here. The next day everything was cleared.

    Good call though, I went through the touchless to clean it up a bit but forgot about the covers.

    I need to get some center caps and pull those things off before they get all gunky under there. I'd prefer just the alloys.
     
    #32 Sporin, Dec 18, 2010
  13. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Must be warmer where you are. My car doesn't look as bad as that and we use sand so it does get muddy (or dirty if you prefer...) esp. if the temps rise close to freezing (the snow is like... mocha frapp lol).
     
    #33 Tideland Prius, Dec 18, 2010
  14. Judgeless

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    A new thread gets started 12 times a week on the same subject.

    Please press this button before you start a new thread.

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    #34 Judgeless, Dec 28, 2010
  15. Judgeless

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  16. peterjmc

    peterjmc Ping pong in Ding Dang...

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    The thread you referenced asked what they did to personalize their car.

    The question the OP is asking is what are some things people did FIRST.

    :focus:

    I installed some WeatherTech Extreme mats in the front first... and followed that up with a clear bra and tint. Mud guards are on back order :mad:
     
    #36 peterjmc, Dec 28, 2010
  17. isteve74

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    1. Pioneer Navi Z110 Navi - I have "II" so I needed Navigation
    2. 5000K HID
    3. Espelir ASD (Active Super Down) springs - very recently

    coming soon
    Rays wheels to save more gas :-p
     
    #37 isteve74, Jan 8, 2011
  18. CivicSky

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    OEM style fog lights to get rid of the "gray" cover on my II.
    5000k HIDs
    Added light at the center console underneath the shifter so that I can find my wallet & cell phone at night.
    Will add signal lights & floor entrance lights on both side mirrors like the JDM spec
     
    #38 CivicSky, Jan 11, 2011
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