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JDM / Japanese VIP Styling: My Prius III Build

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by HAWAIIANBUILT, Sep 30, 2010.

  1. GoldPianoGarden

    GoldPianoGarden Bling Meister

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    So, they take the inserts off the door panels and remove the fabric, I learned yesterday.... Everyone else on the forum had been talking about gluing the leather TO the fabric on the door panels, but they actually removed the fabric. So, regarding the silver trim, did they REMOVE the silver trim from OFF OF the door handle parts and then put the leather on the parts after the silver was taken off? Or did you mean that they took off the door handle parts with the silver attached to them, and then glue/adhere the leather ONTO the silver?

    I hope that wasn't confusing as heck. I just don't understand if you are saying that it is adhered to the silver, or to whatever is underneath the silver after the silver is removed from it....
     
  2. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    The silver door handles were removed, then the material was adhered directly onto them.

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
  3. GoldPianoGarden

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    Great to know! I will take a pic of your door inside (if that's okay with you) to the dealership, and show them that is CAN be done, and make them do it... They did good on the inserts, but I have to take it back for a few minor touch-ups. I had taken it later in the day, and when they got thru, it was closing time, so I told them I'd just run it back for a few minor details I wanted them to take care of for me. Thanks for your post, cause that answered a MAJOR question I've been struggling with. My main reason for wanting them done is that my little chihuahua used to love riding around with me from time to time....but I was just sure that his little claws would ruin the fabric and the silver. So, I got the inserts taken care of, but not the silver parts. So, now I can hopefully get them to go ahead and do it in the same fabric that they did the panels in... Thanks!!!!
     
  4. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    No problem !!!


    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
  5. shawnb2

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    Looks great Rodney. Will be ready to do all my stuff real soon. Seems everyone is liking the covering on the upper door handle. I knew it would look good. they certainly did a great job. Just can't wait to see mine done, plus the couple of other things. Seriously think I may do my speaker pods as well. Would look great. Can't wait for SEMA this year. gonna be a great time! Talk to you soon.
     
  6. javilesi

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    Does the switch just snap on the "circle?"

    Thanks!!!!
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    And VOILA !!!

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    It looks like there are three claws evenly spaced in the 12, 5 and 8 positions. If you go back to post 439 and the 19th photo you can see them.
     
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    rodney! james at SSR says hello! just got my wheels back on. pics up soon!
     
  9. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    It sure does JAVILESI !!!


    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
  10. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY DELTRON3030 !!!

    Yep JAMES is a great guy there !!!

    Can't wait to see your NEW WHEELS !!!


    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
  11. gkanai

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    Rodney, have you been to Japan (or Tokyo?) to see how many Priuses are on the roads? I think you all would be quite surprised to see exactly how many Priuses are on the roads here in Tokyo.
     
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    any word on theogs rodney??? been waiting for the replies here on the forum... also thanks for all the leg work... i need to come by on the meets again....
     
  13. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    HEY GKANAI !!!

    I have never been to Japan. I would love to go there someday. I was going to teach English there a while back through AEON. I am currently working for Clazzio and maybe sometime I'll be able to see the headquarters out there !!!

    I am sure there are Prii everywhere there !!!

    Share some pix !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
  14. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    HEY BLKGHOST and EVERYONE !!!

    I did get the opportunity to get some information regarding the OGS Electronic Shifter from our Company this weekend. And unfortunately between the availability and the cost to ship the item(s) here to the US isn't going to be in the best interest for both the Company and a reasonable price for the buyers.

    I am sorry.

    :(:(:(:(

    Rodney
     
  15. macmaster05

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    My trip to Japan in 2005 was one of my greatest experiences ever. There were Gen IIs everywhere. The other cars were awesome. Lexuses badged as Toyotas. Acuras badged as Hondas. It was crazy cool! Almost every car had a backup camera too and an aftermarket GPS. The trip was certainly one of my inspirations for buying a Toyota Prius.
     
  16. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    HEY PRIUS CHAT FOLKS !!!

    :)
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    Latest mod to the HB II Ride is the AIR RUNNER SUSPENSION SYSTEM !!!


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    Installation was complete on May 20, 2011 !!!


    Shin and Sam Okamoto both run AIR RUNNER SUSPENSION located in Anaheim Southern California !!!


    AIR RUNNER is a Japanese Air Suspension Company synonymous to QUALITY and PERFECTION.


    It was WITHOUT HESITATION that I wanted AIR RUNNER installed in the HBII Ride !!!


    AIR RUNNER offers TWO DIFFERENT KITS available for the PRIUS !!!


    Here a picture of the BASIC KIT :


    At FULL Air Employment:


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    And at ZERO Air Employment:


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    And here is the 2nd KIT they offer ...


    THE SUPER LOW KIT !!!


    FULL Air Employment:


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    And at ZERO Air Employment:


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    And ... So which KIT did I choose ???


    THE SUPER LOW KIT OF COURSE !!!


    Here are some pix !!!


    Dropped off the HBII ride at AIR RUNNER on Monday May 16, 2011 !!!


    Here with the Goodies ...


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    Final glance until completion on Friday May 20, 2011 ...


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    And then FRIDAY came in no time at all !!!

    (AIR RUNNER recommends about a week time to make sure the Air System is operating to EXACTING STANDARDS !!!)

    Some shots outside the shop !!!


    These shots are at ZERO Air Employment !!!


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    Here are some shots of the HBII Ride at the AIR RUNNER Booth at the It's JDM Yo !!! Show in Southern California on May 21, 2011 ...


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    Overall I am ANOTHER SATISFIED AIR RUNNER FAMILY MEMBER !!!


    This is probably one of THE MOST dramatic changes that HBII will see, and it helps to complete the look and theme I am going for.


    AIR SUSPENSION ISN'T EVERYONE'S cup of tea, but it's great to see there are MANY OPTIONS AVAILABLE for Prius Owners !!!


    If you have ANY QUESTIONS feel free to ask and if I can't answer them don't hesitate to contact AIR RUNNER SUSPENSION and ask for SHIN OKAMOTO at (714) 599-1188 !!!


    HAPPY PRIUS MODDING FOLKS !!!


    :)
    :):):)

    Rodney
     
  17. macmaster05

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    Uhm, I'll have what he's having.

    Looks cool but it'd be even better if you had deep dish rims with lower offsets, possibly even larger in diameter. Those 5A rims look a little out of place on such a dumped car.
     
  18. peterjmc

    peterjmc Ping pong in Ding Dang...

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    Damn... I think I want to sell the Eibachs that I just got in.
     
  19. shawnb2

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    Ok Rodney. My turn. That looks amazing. How's the ride first and foremost. Hoping it's like cruising on a cloud of air. (No pun intended) I so wish I could have made it yesterday to the show. Looks amazing man. Any luck finding better hotel rates than I have for SEMA? Cannot wait!!
     
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    I'm really into this air suspension, pics from the installation (especially compressor or bottle) would have been nice too :) But somehow the rims do not look good anymore when lowered that much. Also the black bra kills the good look from the front. I'd bet a clear protection layer locks much better.