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    TireRack's curiously gushing Vredestein Quatrac 5 ratings

    I can confirm that the tires work as rated. I have had excellent results this winter. No sliding on the ice - full traction when climbing icy...
    Post by: wile-e, Mar 18, 2019 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    TireRack's curiously gushing Vredestein Quatrac 5 ratings

    The number of reviews and miles driven is due to the tire being so new. The tire has the new silica addition to the rubber which allows it to...
    Post by: wile-e, Sep 15, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    BT Skid Plate installed--summary

    Clearance hasn't been a problem on my skid plate. (so far, I am almost done and had to get upright for a few minutes.) I also painted mine with...
    Post by: wile-e, Aug 2, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    BT Skid Plate -- lack of communciation on delays

    Keep in mind that this is a small batch custom piece. I figure that there will be manufacturing delays and don't mind them. I am in the...
    Post by: wile-e, Aug 2, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    is the prius safe to drive in snow?

    I am starting my fourth year with my 2005 Prius with the VSC package and I found it interesting to read all of these comments. I have a feeling...
    Post by: wile-e, Feb 9, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Traction Control

    I understand your pain, but we all forget from time to time. To explain PriusEnvy's point: Traction control exists on every Prius. That is the...
    Post by: wile-e, Dec 9, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Traction Control

    I have never have any problems with traction in Ice, snow, or gravel with my 2005 so I can't really say if it would pass the test. :) The three...
    Post by: wile-e, Dec 9, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Traction Control

    The sand is always a fun one when you have a traction control vehicle. Your safest bet for yourself and the vehicle is to lower the front tires...
    Post by: wile-e, Dec 8, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    2005 Prius poor mileage

    Have the 12V battery checked. My stock battery was running out of juice and my mileage was tanking. Especially with the colder weather. I put a...
    Post by: wile-e, Dec 8, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Haynes Manual in February

    My first Haynes manual had this wonderful detailed description of how to remove the transmission and clutch - until you flipped the page for the...
    Post by: wile-e, Dec 5, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    PriusChat Forum Upgrade - post your bug reports/gripes/thanks here

    Love the look of the new interface. I waited until things had evened out and it was worth it. Nice job! I have been through the process of...
    Post by: wile-e, Dec 5, 2007 in forum: PriusChat Website Questions
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    Haynes Manual in February

    I haven't found this little item in the forums but Barnes and Noble is selling advance copies of the Prius 2001-2007 manual....
    Thread by: wile-e, Dec 5, 2007, 13 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Test topic

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TonyPSchaefer @ Nov 26 2007, 05:19 PM) 544398</div> Best get that tested...... Harrumph! :P <div...
    Post by: wile-e, Nov 28, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Test topic

    It just happened again while replying on another post. Do you share your system's access with other sites? This looks a lot like a Denial of...
    Post by: wile-e, Nov 26, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum