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Pics and reviews of my daily driver build mods

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by v35, Mar 31, 2011.

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  1. GSW

    GSW PRIUS POWER

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    V35, those appear to be Goodyear Assurance (Fuel Max?) tires. I didn't know they came on a new Prius. How do you like them, the ride, handling?

    BTW, get some plastic on that front end to keep the chips away.
     
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    Depends on what color you want but ebay has a plethora of options. Just search "X" Vinyl Sheet, and just replace the "X" with any color you want. For example, I used dark red, so I searched " Dark Red Vinyl Sheet" In terms of size, 12" x 12" ( 1 foot x 1 foot) is more than enough to make both the front and rear emblems with extra to spare in case you mess up. I ended up doing the rear badge twice to make it perfect.
     
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    I like them a lot. They are quieter than the Yokohomas that came on my brother's Prius, and they are very comfortable. At first I was reluctant to see the limits of the tires in terms of handling since it is an economy tire but as I started getting comfortable with the Prius' handling dynamics I started pushing them more. They have quite a decent limit for lateral G force and it's limit is easy to read, meaning they won't break traction unexpectedly. I've taken turns aggressively on offramps and turns in dry/wet weather and they've held their own without so much as breaking traction.
     
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    cool modifications v35
     
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    Hi V35,
    Well done on the mods!!!
    I got my 2010 IV a few weeks ago, and it's time to do a l'il somethin' somethin' to it.

    I have a question though regarding your mod:
    "Then I got the HIC USA window deflectors. Lets me roll the windows down in the rain to get some fresh air in. I also did the "DIY Lip" using garage door lining from Home Depot".

    Can you please elaborate a bit on the "DIY Lip" idea with the HIC USA Deflectors???
    I understand about the Deflectors, just not clear on the Lip addition.

    Thank you very much,
    BigBen
     
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    The pics don't really show the lip too clearly because it was getting dark when I finished cleaning the car. Check this thread out for better pics and instructions on how to do it. It's basically a front lip attached to the front bumper. I use it as protection from scrapes since the front bumper hangs low.

    http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...-modifications/89626-diy-front-lip-prius.html
     
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    Thank you V35.
    Did you buy the HIC Deflectors online directly from the "HIC Store" or elsewhere. I see 'em there for $44.95 or something like that.

    Ben
     
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    I got them from ebay to save myself on taxes since I'm in Cali. You'll save more money by getting them directly from their website.
     
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    Nice set of fun car =). Looking at getting a car to supplement my craving on the track. Prius doesn't quite cut it even with suspension mods.
     
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    wow... thats a nice garage!

    nice mods! esp the lip!
     
    #30 roypaik, Apr 1, 2011
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    Your Prius looks similar to mine! :D I have a 10 Prius III in Blizzard Pearl with Nav & Solar sunrrof. I have done the wheel center caps & tinted the windows too but I went with 25% carbon tint. I also had a Clear Bra installed on the entire front end, complete hood, door edges, headlights & door handle cups. :rockon:

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