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What did you do to ur Gen III Prius today????

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by sfv41901, Jul 23, 2012.

  1. xcuter

    xcuter Active Member

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    Couldn't take the 15" rims no more. Got the CT rims installed[​IMG]


    SPH-L900 ? 2
     
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  2. sfv41901

    sfv41901 Masta S

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    Looks like my step brother
     
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    What did you use to spray the engine cover from silver to what looks black to match the rest I the covers? I NEED to do the same! Haven't looked by dies the Tiyita logo an Hybrid logo pop off it or?
     
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    Today I had a water pump, belt, and new spark plugs installed in the Padawon, who has 113k on the dial now.
     
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    i used black plasti-dip. i did not remove the emblems before spraying. I simply peeled away the plasti-dip from the emblems after it dried. :)
     
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    what is the advantage to the engine covers...? or is it all about esthetics?
     
  7. 32kcolors

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    Yes and it also makes the engine look bigger.
     
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    Would the plasti-dip melt when the engine gets hot?
     
  9. peterjmc

    peterjmc Ping pong in Ding Dang...

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    Did you trim the cover that fits over the inverter? In my 2013, that metal piece that sticks out towards the right doesn't fit through the hole on my engine cover.

    When I had these installed on my 2010, the 2010 didn't have that metal piece that sticks out to the right so I never had a problem.
     
  10. mrfritz0528

    mrfritz0528 Ironman, Ultra Marathoner, and Prius owner!

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    Finished installing my new JDM Piano Black Sport steering wheel.
    image.jpg
     
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    hey fritz, did those plastic panels just pop off of the wheel? im may dip mine in charcoal if thats the case.
     
  12. mrfritz0528

    mrfritz0528 Ironman, Ultra Marathoner, and Prius owner!

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    I wished those two pieces popped off. But there are several small screws holding it in place.
     
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  13. mrstop

    mrstop PWR Mode

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    Well I finally got my car back from the body shop last Tuesday. My first rental was a Nissan Versa and the second was a Hyundai Sonata. The Versa sucked. The Hyundai wasn't too bad to drive, but it was large and talk about blind spots! It's so nice to have my Pruis back!

    Anyway, I had an opportunity to install my Megan Racing coilovers today. They are currently set to about 1.6" drop on the front and 1.5" drop in back.

    [​IMG]
     
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    Hmmm... I paid a couple of hundred more than exbauer. I may have gotten ripped off. Stripped the dealer tint, 70% windshield and moonroof, 40% every other window. I don't notice any brown, the clarity is very good. There is an issue right behind the rear view because of the little dots on the windshield.

    They also threw in a clearbra for both headlights for free.
     
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    I got my Heatshield sunshade. That thing is a BEAST to roll up and store. Super thick. Not sure if I like it.
     
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    are they hard to get to? still doesnt sound too difficult.
     
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    Finally got my puddle lights working! Thanks Sean (sfv41901).
     
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    peterjmc Ping pong in Ding Dang...

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    The front bumper is off the car and in pieces. The 2012+ bumper is a beyotch to take apart!

    Time to get to work! Will post results later. I hope I'm done before its time to pick my daughter up from daycare.

    [​IMG]
     
  19. mrfritz0528

    mrfritz0528 Ironman, Ultra Marathoner, and Prius owner!

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    Not difficult at all. You just need to take out the airbags, then pretty much it's just removing screws. Check out the thread on "JDM Prius steering wheel". There is a great DYI with ALOT of pictures.
     
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    That piece does not get hot. it is made out of plastic. I actually plasti-dipped that piece a few months back.
     
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