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What (if any) mods?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by macphile, Jul 24, 2011.

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    vidoprof New Member

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    $250? Hrmm.. that's not terrible, but I am really wondering if these are worth it for me. I do like the way they look however.

    Where did you find the TRD Rear Sway Bar?

    Lowering springs are a big big probability.

    Getting the badge as well. Thanks :)

    Ryan
     
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    It's even cheaper on ebay. This seller will paint it for only $20 more (for a total of $129.90), but you risk getting a suboptimal paint job with unknown long term reliability. Another member Spiderman purchased his mirrors in Blizzard Pearl from that seller almost 3 months ago and he can tell us how the paint job is holding up.
     
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    to improve MPG get LRR tires

    Adding rear swaybar and STB fixes land barge feel and turns Prius into enjoyable ride.
     
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    Only if they fold. I remember someone did it on their 2005 or 2006 on pc. Looked really good.
     
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    You could source a TRD rear sway bar from a 08+ Scion xB. Only other company to make a RSB for the Scion is Hotchkis, and you could buy the complete set (front and rear) for the price a TRD rear.
    I'm currently testing a FRONT sway bar for Tanabe: http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...esting-tanabe-front-sway-bar.html#post1358954
    I had asked them about a RSB, and their response was that a thicker RSB will actually increase understeer...

    As for mods, if you want something that can be changed easily and is not permanent, I would say to change out the interior and exterior lights to white LEDs. Makes a world of difference appearance wise. Second would be the illuminated door sills, as others have mentioned. Start with those and see if the "mod" bug catches you.
     
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    That's more like it. I don't need them to fold.. Not for $1,000... screw that.

    I can probably get a paint shop here to do it for $50. Save me some money. I am all about that.. and the blinkers in there look sweet... I wonder how they are holding up after 3 months. I will have to PM Spidey to see how they are.

    Thanks for the heads up. Changing out bulbs and such (sadly I am SOO not mechanically inclined so I would have to get someone else to do this.. I think.. Maybe I will.. But changing out the bulbs might not work as I already bought the OEM Fog lights to go in.

    Ryan
     
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    I assume a clear bra (why does that term amuse me?) is different from the clear film on it right now? Or not?

    She's getting her tint tomorrow.

    The sunshield I got her doesn't fit well and is annoying. I wish cars had a built-in one--just press a button, and a screen comes down. Or something.
     
  9. 32kcolors

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    Same thing, as it's still a film. Not to be confused with an older (obsolete?) product that is bulky removable hard clear plastic bra.