Prius essential mod

dpjhill,

I take it that the "performance" you're seeking is MPGs, and not MPHs.

Use the search tool with the terms ScanGauge and Scan Gauge to read up on
the only mod that will pay for itself in fuel savings. It is an investment -- not an
expense -- with guaranteed daily pay backs. It offers many other benefits as well.

You can get one at the PriusChat Store... you'll be forever glad that you did.

 

How about a couple of tanks of gas?

 

I like the shark fin antenna!!!

 

I would have to say the black bumper protector. Taking stuff in and out of the hatch can be damaging to the bumper. It would only set you back about $40 thru Prius shop. My dealer didn't have it in the computer to even do a price comparison. That leaves you with $60 for other suggestons.
Have fun.

 

Another vote for a scangauge, or at the very least a simple tach
and maybe an engine-run light just so you can see what's going on.
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I'd say go for the sharkfin antennae. It sets my Prius apart from the hundreds of other Prius around the Los Angeles area and as an added bonus makes it easier to spot your Prius in a parking lot full of Prius

 

ipod

 

Here's a free one: Turn the rear-view mirror upside down so you can see better out the back... it works great and then spend $7. on foam pipe insulation to block the grill in the coming winter. This will up the performance in the cold months. Save the rest for a future purchase of the strut brace.

Lee

 

LCD screen protector from Nushield. Only $12 or so, and you want that monitor blemish free for YEARS! Well worth it.

 

Where do you have your Scan Gauge attached in the car? I'm thinking about ordering one. Do you think it would fit in the sunglasses holder?

 

WINDOW TINTING! Looks good, feels greater.

I know that this is usually more than $100, even just for the rear, but it would be the first thing I do to ANY car.

I used to tint windows for a living, so naturally, I was excited to tint my prius. 20% rear, 35% fronts (9 windows total). While this would normally cost about $220-$300 at the local tint shop, it cost me less than $50 for some precut film from ebay. I might add that the film isn't the highest quality (non-metalized/ceramic), but it still looks and feels great.

If anyone in the SO CAL area needs their prius done and wants to save some $, send me a pm. I tint windows on the side when I can on the weekends at my shop in San Diego.

 

Why black? The clear is way cool ... & on their blue car? It won't be an extra color added, if simply a CLEAR protecter is added. Personally? I'd go for the EBH. Nothing better than something that gets you down the road farther ... AND, it's under $100. Pays for itself in less than 25 weeks, if you're driving a moderate amount of miles or more.

 

engine block heater

i vote save some more $$ and get a scangauge