Some Hybrid Grille Block pictures

Barcelona red
Black 3" vent

white 2" vent

Seaside clear plugs



What do you think so far?
There are already a few of these on Prius cars being road tested now.


Franklin

 

I am glad that there is some interest in these products. I am working on fogs now. Once I have a seaside 3" fog version available I will post a pic. I might be offering a core charge so to say for your original fogs. I am working out the bugs now for what fogs to use.

Thanks Franklin

 

WoW! I say it louder.

No new pics but I am working on them.

You should be able to use your original fogs is the concept I am dwelling and acting upon so far. Then you can upgrade the bulbs. But will the lenses crack over the road pressures, rocks, snow and stuff>?.

 

Here is a picture that was previously posted on Prius Chat, it is on a prius chat members car.

I just had a Grille Block Delivered this week and hopefully the purchaser will post a pic of his Grille Block installed as he is a member of prius chat also.

I will try and go by my local dealer tomorrow and see if they will let me use some of there cars as models and I will take pics.

Thanks Franklin

 

There seems to be no real proof yet that a Prius will over heat with the lower grille blocked.
I recall one post where some one said they had to pull over to remove pipe insulation, watch out for big hills .

BUT no really I hope that if your cars cooling system is functioning properly and you monitor your temps with the Hybrid Grille Block installed, we will find out soon as the proof is in the air.

I feel confident in the fact that the grille block now incorporates or can at any time air vented plugs.

At highway speeds there might not be much air flow through the vent plugs but aerodynamics should prevail.

With vent plugs sitting at a stop light say for instance, if the fan should come on there should be air flow through the vent plugs.

It Is up to the customer at there own risk to choose any version grille block they want.



Did some one say Shark Fin Wheel Skirts?:der:


Thanks Franklin

 

Better pics of the product installed.
This Prius Grille Block has 3" vent plugs with glass lenses for the fog Lamps.






Thanks Franklin

 

I want what is best for every one and greatly appreciate all input. All these products will be sold with the understanding that the user accepts full responsibility of the installation and I did not mean to sound like I was pushing a fail safe product. It is hard for me to convey my true thoughts at times over the Internet.

As far as attaching the product I have been letting the user do there own installation until such a time that proper attachment process is developed.

One way to attach the grille block is to use double sided stick tape, but it will not be the most convenient way when it comes time to removal. The product prefers to be attached around the outer perimeter to prevent possible distortion over time.

The ultimate way of attachment would be to drill 8 small holes around the edge of the product into the bumper and use small stainless screws.
I know some people cringe at this thought but there is not any better way to attach this product than this method as it would facilitate a very easy on and off method.

I fiddled around with 8 simple bent aluminum flat strips that hooked into the grille and was going to attach them with 8 small stainless head screws but prototyping brackets and such is very time consuming and results in higher cost, but it can be done pretty easy.

As I said before this product likes to be attached as close to the edge of the product as possible.

I love prototyping and designing product like this and have been doing so for many years. I take a lot of pride in the appearance and my products for I feel I have a talent for creating nice looking Aero components for cars.

The grille block picture at the top is fitted with regular flat glass that is positioned over the factory fog lights and is 3" in diameter it is a working prototype that will be on the road very soon as I have one sold already. There may need to be adjustments made to the diameter of the glass and material used such as lexan or tempered glass.

Any one that purchases a grille block and comes up with a suitable complete installation method and Hybrid Effects aproves of there method will recieve a $125.00 rebate. This is one way that Hybrid Effects can keep it's prices lower.

Thanks Franklin

 

I thought you were monitoring inverter coolant.

Does the radiator and inverter temps collide at some point?

You still have the same frontal area it is just blocked at least it did not decrease mpgs.

Thanks Dan for doing the footwork on this product. I am pleased to know that so far the grille block has no ill effects yet at high temps. Would like to see some test with monitoring inverter temp.

The vented grille blocks seem very promising for year round use. maybe just two vents would do it.

Dan I will send you your Aero hub caps and trim rings soon.

With info like this I am able to input into the design aspects of the new HGB2 in the future.:madgrin:

Thanks Franklin