Prius C 1 Modifications & Accessory Additions

For owners of the Prius C 1, we may not have a vehicle with the bells and whistles as the 2, 3 and 4's but for those who bought a Prius C 1, please post your modifications and accessory additions on this thread.

 

First modification, ceramic tinting...

BEFORE:


AFTER:

 

Interiors... I got my standard blue gel steering wheel cover that I tend to prefer...cheap AutoZone, but plan to get seat covers because as much as I liked it light. I recall how many times my wife and son have spilled things on my older Corolla. From cola, ketchup to chocolate, I decided to order seat covers black/blue.


BEFORE:



I miss having an armrest, so I purchased from Amazon Japan via Carmate for Toyota Aquas the NZ532 for Y2079 (which is like $20US). Do not spend $90 or $250 for this same product on eBay.



As for the top area near the dashboard, to keep your coins and stuff... I ordered a cover (NZ529) from Amazon Japan via Carmate for Toyota Aquas...cheap for less than Y1000 (US $9.75).



For those who never ordered from Amazon Japan, they are quick on service and they use DHL (Just remember if you are not home, to leave it with your neighbor or on your porch), ala paper with tracking # and signature affixed to your door. But overall total was like $61 for both including shipping. So, way cheaper than what eBay was charging.

I then ordered an Aqua Badge.

I'll be going to Tokyo in a few months and will hit the MEGA WEB (Toyota Amusement Park) but one of things I will be look for is the colored dash around the shift knob colum to match the blue in the interior.

 

As always, Amazon Japan's 3-day shipping to the US is fantastic! The Toyota Aqua Armrest fit like a champ! Sure, it's not your standard compartment type of armrest but for the price at under $20, it works!

Actually works better for us where the driver's area is on the left, as Japanese complained that it was a hassle getting to the emergency brake. But for those of us in the U.S., it works well.









No major assembly required. All you have to do is put remove the arm rest cover, put the spacer in and put the cover back on. Underneath is 3M tape and that's it.

So, I'm stoked to have an arm rest for the C1.
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Oh and in addition, I purchased seat covers...black/blue cheap, which I saw on eBay. Had to make sure that it's the right one for the front seats and rear seat for the C1 without the split.
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Unfortunately, the cover box does not work as the Aqua and the C1 are reversed. It probably would have fit if there was no slant on the box...but oh well, not going to cry over $10.



Fortunately I didn't order this as it would have been reversed as well...

 

Added the following chrome cup holder ring and for the steering wheel...





The cup holders are Y943 (which is like $9 US) (two in a package). Has 3M tape around and easy to put on your cup holder.






The chrome for the steering column is only Y798 (about $7.75 US). You get two in a package, you get double side tape....it comes in a clear package (similar to window stickers) which you affix on the outer edge and then you put the chrome part on top and that's it. You get three of the stickers...so 1 extra if you mess up.

Instructions are easy...



And for the center emblem...



The JDM Heat Color Deco Sheet Steering Emblem is only Y464 which is like $4.58 US.

 

Didn't like how there was only one cup holder in the back, so this is what was worth getting. A Rear Drink Holder for the Toyota Aqua. Only Y900 which is like $8.90US. Holds via 3M tape to the front cup holder and the bottom that touches on the coin segment. This works perfectly on the C1.





And last... cell phone holder was greatly needed....Got one that can extend when rotated from the base to fit in the cup holder. Cost about $11.50.

 

Man, love the colors and really dig how you incorporated the white!!! Did you do a lot of changes for the interior?

 

WOW! Can I see photos of your interior? Where did you purchase your seats?

And what is your next modification?

 

I'll admit that I struggled about getting the Covercraft UVS100, as I don't typically spend nearly $40 for a sunshade/heatshield.

But having used several of my foldups and they were not adequate for this 112F+ heat and seeing how much heat damage I had with my Corolla with upper upholstery getting destroyed and black seat covers turning orange, I decided to take the extra precaution of ceramic tinting and also adding the Covercraft UVS100 (112398v).

Fits perfectly, this actually quite thick and I don't regret the purchase. Granted, as much as I would love to fold and keep small like my old, thin folding sunshades inside to conserve space, I'll make it work

So, far this thing has really reduced burnt-arse syndrome...lol. I'm quite pleased with it!

 

I ordered from eBay as a vendor was selling the Covercraft UVS100 for Prius C for almost $15 off.

 

Added the Prius C rear bumper protector which was definitely needed as I happen to haul equipment at times...



And EZ Lip in the front...

 

Vendor is here. But not sure if he sold out of his stock, because the price was great!

 

What stickers are on the left and right? They look similar, I believe I saw them on the Aquas, when I was in Japan.

Cool photo!

I am on the cheaper modifications but will probably work on the more expensive stuff after my vacation from Japan. Primarily, adding a cruise control, fog lights and rims. And possibly better speakers as I'm afraid the bass for some of my music is going to jack-up the stock speakers I have in there right now. Lol...