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JDM / Japanese VIP Styling: My Prius III Build

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by HAWAIIANBUILT, Sep 30, 2010.

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  1. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY TIDELAND !!!

    :):):):)

    I will be switching the provided Halogens with the HID Yellows ASAP !!! And will be posting PIX ASAP TOO !!!

    Personally, in my opinion I like running Yellow Foglamps HID or NOT because in the fog the Yellow Beam is more of a contrast and doesn't reflect / bounce back as much as a WHITER Bulb. In my opinion I think it is a safer bulb when driving in Fog or Snow.

    And because the foglamps are encased in a non-projector housing, if you were to go with an HID setup I would recommend 35 Watt HIDs and not 55 Watts. I think because they are not in a projector housing (unlike the Prius II-IV) , it tends to be more of a Spot type of Foglamp which can actually blind oncoming drivers. That's my opinion.

    ASK AWAY !!! We're here to help each other buddy :)

    HOPE THIS HELPS !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney

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  2. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY ANDY !!!

    :):):):)

    NO WORRIES ON THE INSTALL !!!

    I'm just glad that you're safe from your Booboo !!!

    I know you've had alot on your plate with the BooBoo and School !!!

    My buddy Ross from Midnight Garage offered to help so we were able to get the Tein H Tech Springs installed !!! As soon as our weather clears I want to wash the ride first and get some great shots for here on Prius Chat !!!

    Keep me posted on your progress buddy !!!

    Drive Safely

    :):):):)

    Rodney

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    #102 HAWAIIANBUILT, Oct 20, 2010
  3. a_gray_prius

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  5. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY PRIUS CHAT FOLKS !!!

    :):):):)

    NEW UPDATES on the HB II BUILD !!!

    10-18-10

    Met up with my buddy ROSS from MIDNIGHT GARAGE out in Buena Park, So Cal to install the much anticipated TEIN H TECH LUXURY SERIES LOWERING SPRINGS !!!

    **QUICK NOTE: I was recommended from FIVE AXIS to utilize the TEIN H TECHS because this vehicle is my DAILY DRIVER. It is by no means an AGGRESSIVE DROP in my opinion. On my previous vehicle I was running a 2" Drop. These TEIN H TECHS are a god send if you don't want too aggressive a drop. At 1.5"F/1.4"R Drop the ride quality in my opinion is comfortable. I didn't want to sacrifice comfort !!! These Springs however are still quite a Bold statement !!!**

    AND SO, LET'S BEGIN !!!

    Rolled into MIDNIGHT GARAGE that evening !!!

    Wow it was so high !!!

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    Installation Time !!!

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    Comparison of the FRONT Stock Spring (LEFT) vs the TEIN H TECHS (RIGHT)

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    Comparison of the REAR Stock Spring (RIGHT) vs the TEIN H TECHS (LEFT)

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    And in NO TIME AT ALL it was DROPPED !!!

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    Here with OWNER ROSS from MIDNIGHT GARAGE !!!

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    For all your PRIUS LOWERING NEEDS and MUCH MORE see ROSS at MIDNIGHT GARAGE in BUENA PARK, SO CAL !!! Tell ROSS I sent ya !!!

    Here are some pix taken the following morning on 10-20-10 ...

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    BIG THANKS TO ROSS AT MIDNIGHT GARAGE !!!

    :):):):)

    And so let's BEGIN the NEXT MODIFICATION !!!

    10-20-10

    INSTALLATION OF THE PRIUS CHAT OEM QUALITY FOG LIGHT HOUSINGS and the O-NEX 3000K HID BULBS !!!

    :):):):)

    LET'S BEGIN !!!

    PRE INSTALLATION SHOTS ...

    (Due to our recent So Cal rain, the HB II Ride was filthy !!!)

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    The INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS !!!

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    Thanks to The Prius Chat Store for the .pdf's and some of the reviews and inputs from our very own PRIUS CHAT MEMBERS !!!

    This Installation was EASY but time consuming as I have OCD :)
    I'm very meticulous as far as installation !!!

    Comparison of the Foglamp Covers vs. the PRIUS CHAT STORE Foglamp Housings !!!

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    Shots during the Installation ...

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    Here is a shot of the Halogen Bulbs which are included in the Fog Lamp Housings ... In my opinion they were TOO DULL !!!

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    Then switched to the 3000k 35Watt HIDs !!!
    (55Watt HIDs would be too bright for oncoming traffic)

    Shots before the bumper was re-installed ...

    WHAT A DIFFERENCE !!!

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    Street Shots !!! (FOGS ONLY)

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    FOGS & HEADLAMPS (Both HIDs ON) !!!

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    All in All a wonderful afternoon and evening installation of the much anticipated PRIUS CHAT STORE OEM QUALITY FOGLAMP HOUSINGS and the O-NEX 3000k HID FOGLAMP BULBS !!!

    We are done with the So Cal Rain ... Bring on the FOG !!!

    Many thanks to MIDNIGHT GARAGE and O-NEX for their support on the latest addition the the HB II Ride !!!

    Happy PRIUS MODDING Folks !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney

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    #105 HAWAIIANBUILT, Oct 21, 2010
  6. Tideland Prius

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    Nice. I was thinking more of halogens (mostly for ease of installation). I know HIDs can give me a bolder yellower colour than halogens...
     
    #106 Tideland Prius, Oct 21, 2010
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    nice mods.....
     
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    Not to hijack this thread, but I have halogen yellows on mine. Although they are not quite as bright as Rodney's HIDs, I think they do an excellent job of illuminating the road. The HID lowbeams tend to wash them out a bit, but not bad otherwise.
     
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    Rodney: Hey I have a question, Where do you think I could get these
    front bumper add on's. It looks like a 2 piece kit that adds a bit of a aero kit to the front end with out having to do the full Front Lower Aero kit. Im very intrested in getting a set of the for my V. Thanks in Advance Grant[​IMG]
     
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    rainy season hasn't even started yet for socal. This is just a light sprinkling we had these few days. I have a feeling this season will be a wet one.
     
    #110 cproaudio, Oct 21, 2010
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    Nice! Love the drop! Will the springs settle even more after a few weeks? And how is the clearance? I read that the front end is already bad at stock height. I wish I could lower the future prius but we take a lot of family trips and I'm not sure if that would be a good idea lol.

    What hid kit did you go with for the fog lights?


    iPhone ?
     
    #111 jordanr, Oct 21, 2010
  12. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    HEY TIDELAND !!!

    :):):):)

    Halogens are the way to go as far as ease of installation !!! You can also look for aftermarket Halogen replacement bulbs too !!! No need to install the HID Ballast System.

    Keep us posted on your progress !!!

    Happy PRIUS Modding !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #112 HAWAIIANBUILT, Oct 21, 2010
  13. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY BINO !!!

    :):):):)

    Thanks for the kind words my friend !!!

    Happy PRIUS Modding !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #113 HAWAIIANBUILT, Oct 21, 2010
  14. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY GRANT !!!

    :):):)

    You can contact BRIAN at PG MOTORING for all your JDM PRIUS NEEDS at ...

    (Please submit the photo to him as well so he knows what your referencing !!!)

    [email protected]

    LET HIM KNOW I SENT YA !!!

    Please keep in mind that all JDM Japan Domestic Market Items may or may not be stocked here in the US. And therefore may need to be ordered and shipped from Japan. Allowance of Shipping Costs and Shipping time need to be considered !!!

    HOPE THIS HELPS !!!

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    Rodney
     
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  15. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY CPROAUDIO !!!

    :):):):)

    Yeah it sure looks like it !!!

    Checked the iPhone weather app and said it would be sunny today here in So Cal ... Only to find out it's been gloomy and sprinkling off and on !!!

    Well at least we're prepared !!!

    DRIVE SAFELY !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #115 HAWAIIANBUILT, Oct 21, 2010
  16. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    HEY JORDANR !!!

    :):):):)

    Thanks for the kind words buddy, I'm really enjoying the drop too !!!

    As far as spring settlement is concerned I've heard mixed reviews as to whether or not they will remain or continue to lower the vehicle. I will keep a look out on my set to see for sure and let you know in any case in the next several weeks !!!

    The stance of the Prius does look alot more aggressive, you may need to purchase the New Sienna Van so you can lower your Prius for your own personal enjoyment !!!

    As far as the HIDs you can contact DEAN at O-NEX in the city of Industry, So Cal at: (626) 616-0497.

    Tell him I sent ya !!!

    I am running the 6000K in the Headlamps and the 3000K in the Foglamps. They are BOTH using the H11 Bulb in the Slim Ballast fitment.

    HOPE THIS HELPS !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
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    Hawian, I have the same exact headlight and fog light set up as you.

    I'm contemplating doing 4300k Highbeams 55W. Are you going to change your highbeams? I would def love to see pics on how blinding it is and how much it illuminates the road.

    What I'm worried about is the kit getting too hot, cause the housing for the hi beams get way hotter than the low beams.

    I know I lose the functionality of giving people a quick flash to let them know they've cut me off or to let them know they can turn etc.

    But I think the thought of putting a second sun on the road is cool haha

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    Just noticed you mounted the fog light ballasts exactly where I mounted them haha I thought that was a good spot. I was worried though kinda, cause the ballasts are actually hanging and not laying down or anything so they could be prone to falling off when hitting speed bumps etc. time will tell.
     
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    I'd like to see how this would work. I'm sure I could just google but feeling lazy lol. Sounds expensive to go this route...wouldn't the hi/low hid kits be cheaper?

    iPhone ?
     
    #118 jordanr, Oct 22, 2010
  19. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    HEY THERE MY TWIN STRIKE67 !!!

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    As far as the 4300K 55W HIDs for your HighBeams, unless you drive with them continually on I don't forsee the heat factor being an issue. As far is a quick flash to let folks know that you're there, then I think it should be ok. That's my opinion.

    And as far as the mounting location for the Fog Light HID Ballasts, the ballasts are secured with a real strong 3M Double Sided Molding Quality Tape. I don't forsee any problem as far as the Ballast falling from bumps on the road. However I will keep an eye out in the next several weeks.

    I'd like to see pictures of your Prius !!!

    Happy PRIUS Modding !!!

    Hope this helps !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #119 HAWAIIANBUILT, Oct 22, 2010
  20. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    HEY THERE JORDANR !!!

    :):):):)

    Because both the Low Beams (H11 size bulb) and High Beams (9005 size bulb) are separated in their own section of the headlamp housing, there's no way (unless you modified the housing and wiring) to have a dual filament hi/low HID Kit in one single bulb (like an H4 bulb).

    In my Scion xB both the Low and High Beam Lights were in one bulb (H4), it was way cheaper !!!

    But the Prius set up separates the two bulbs standard !!!

    Wow now you have me thinking of ideas ... maybe modify the housing/wiring to utilize 4-H4 Bulbs ??!!

    If you find anything online or come across something different, I'd like to know too !!!

    Hope this Helps !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
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