2007 Prius Mod journal

So it begins....

This poor thing needs some help. My ingrate daughter has dinged it up at lightning speed. Needless to say, “Betty” is going to be my daily driver now.

First things first. I installed a magnetic phone stand, and a Bluetooth Aux converter. JBL system doesn’t sound bad, but fortunately the cheating ex husband left a kicker sub and amp (ha ha) that I will be rehoming in “Betty” tomorrow. I have 6 cans of “raw titanium” Plastidip and twice as many cans of black. I’m waiting for a sunny day to start that. Body/paint work is scheduled in a few weeks for the bumper, hood and touch ups. I found a set of Scion TC 17” wheels for $100 that are so tempting. I’m also contempating some new headlights and taillights (which are damaged as well). Tinted windows and a sharks fin is on the list. Thoughts are greatly appreciated.

$100??

Option A
OptionB

 

I also cut my on vinyl decals so we will see how creative I get with this.

 

I was thinking that it was a good deal on the wheels. I’m picking them up this weekend. In the meantime I’ve popped of the halos and in the process of painting those wheels. Also tinkering this week with installing a LOC and hooking up an amp & sub that I have lying around. I will replace all of it someday.

 

How am I going to accomplish anything if I can’t even figure out how to delete a post

 

I haven’t even looked to see what I have but I imagine whatever came standard?? Why would it state plug and play?? Be patient with me, I can be dumb. Learning as I go. Thanks so much for your help, it’s greatly appreciated. I can post a link yet.



I think I answered my own question. I had the HIDs but I think I have a solution....

I have to replace the headlights due to some damage to the mounting, I would love to have the smoked ones. I would rather not tint them. Assuming this would work, which option do you like better? If it works I should able to post links.

 

I have the oem dogs and HIDs. If I’m not mistaken the headlight replacement does not include the H4 bulbs. If I read correctly the adapters are for using HID bulbs in H4 housings without having to modify them. I can use my hid bulbs I’m a little ways off from making my decision so I will research a little more. Thank you

 

Amazon not EBay. I like the price too.
Toyota Prius XW20 Hybrid 2nd Gen Pair of Smoked Lens Clear Corner Headlight https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07689QGS2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_WXh2AbD285ABM

 

So yesterday after working 8 hours in my lab, I decided to relieve some stress and work on my audio. Since I only have about $40 in the project (thanks to the Ex’s abandonment of his amp and sub) I decided to do a rough install just to see if this method works. If it does then I will post a much need how to post in audio. I have a JBL with Nav. If all goes well I will see if I can pretty up the amp and build a new sub enclosure. I’ll replace all the speakers eventually. It’s ugly right now but progress. Any advice is appreciated.

 

Gotcha! Thanks for that. I can still modify it if I get it cracked open? I’ve seen some crazy stuff that justdidit accomplishes. I talked to a cop friend and he said to go for it. It’s not my only car so I have all the time to tinker.

 

Holy Crap!! I friggin did it (with my own two hands) and it works!! I found the allusive ACC wire on the JBL, installed the LOC to the JBL amp, installed the new amp/sub. I haven’t bolted everything down so I will take pics before I clean it up (and after). Now I have to fix the rattles.

 

You mean 42?
Rocking out indeed!! My Prius even has a theme song....