Must-have items/accessories every Prius owner should have

i don't have anything. welcome to prius chat, all the best!

 

IMO, the wimpy factory horns must be replaced with something louder. Search for the Horn Upgrade thread on replacing the meep meep horn with FIAMM Freeway blasters. It is a rarely used safety feature, but you'll be glad you have them when you need them.

Here's the thread:

Horn Upgrade --- DIY | PriusChat

 

Air decent compressor is a nice thing to have for sure. It will allow you check your tires whenever you want, and it will also act as the best interior/engine/house cleaning tool you've ever used. Harbor Freight has an 2 horsepower 8 gallon 125 psi compressor for $120 which is a good price for something that large

Portable Air Compressor
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Yes let's keep the suggestions coming! I already bought a set of horns lol (i just hope they fit 5 with tech package). Well maybe I should unsubscribe before I spend any more lol.

The air compressor like the one I suggested is definitely something only to keep in the house or garage. Small portable 12 volt air compressors are ok in a pinch, but you'll want something bigger eventually

 

Somewhere there is a thread with a DYI on changing out the horns. Might be on the PiP forum. I have big hands, but was still able to gain access and put the Freeway Blasters in. Real easy, just plug-and-play.

 

Well, it's 2, get a new cabin air filter, change the oil, mobil1, keep the tires above 40, new windshield wipers, get a scangauge2, it'll read any obd2 codes and it's fun to tinker with, a K&N air filter (for the ICE- internal combustion engine) is reusable
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Here is the must have on my list, will transform your Prius ownership experience to an entire different level. In other words you would love your Prius much more and it will becomes more fun to drive.

(1). Clear bra, never have to worry about rock chips again
(2). TRD lowering springs and TRD rear sway bar. Makes it feel like it's on rail (Like the Pretty woman movie)
(3). A Valentine 1 radar detector, if you do a lot of interstate driving. (Yes, you will be speeding in a Prius)

 

Must have? Just good tunes as this car can go forever on a tank. So I say an Ipod or Pandora feed for radio. Digital feed is much cleaner than radio.

 

I'm going to get a wheel and tire and make a real spare tire.

 

Flares. Headlamp.

 

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A dedicated ipod to store in the armrest with all your favorite tunes. I have a 160 gig with all my music plus about 100 movies

 

Hilarious.. aside form #1, I can see why your fuelly for Prius is at 40.3mpg! Makes me feel better.

 

100 movies? how do you watch them in Prius? hack to play on screen?

 

Good idea essential!

Safety:
Led flashlight: Get a set of eloop Sanyo rechargeable batteries and exterior charger (LaCie is good) to power. These batteries keep a charge a long time. Once you start using these you won't want to go back and find that you are almost through buying batteries.

Flares: Buy half a dozen and "borrow" your bride's hair ties or cut inner tubes to wrap around them. They are one use item. More reliable than battery powered and brighter than reflectors.

Ist Aid Kit: Just a good OSHA kit. Don't get the overpriced Toyota. Might throw in some OTC meds , triangular bandage, 8 X 10 & 4 X 5 compresses, CPR barrier.

Alarm: Learn to use the "panic" function on key fob. (Don't sit on it).

Convenience
12v Air Compressor: MAY let you limp to a better place. I have one but not everyone needs one. Just an inexpensive one will do. NAPA has a good one.
Jumpers: I think our cars are tricky to jump. I'll defer (I'm a new owner too)
Tiny 3/8" X 3/8" USB jump drive for tunes.
Disable back-up beep.

 

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+1 on horn.. that is a hazard! Fiamm's!

 

Cargo net of course!!! Easy install, super useful! And it comes with an official Toyota tag!

 

No i have a dedicated 5 inch screen sitting right on top of the steering wheel column. I only use it on my highway commute with the drcc and lka turned on, and even then i'm really just listening anyways. just helps the commute go by faster.