JDM / Japanese VIP Styling: My Prius III Build

GloryThief · Mar 25, 2011

damn! I was wondering if you were going to sell them. lol. cool beans! car looks great!

HAWAIIANBUILT · Mar 28, 2011

GloryThief said: ↑

damn! I was wondering if you were going to sell them. lol. cool beans! car looks great!
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HEY GLORYTHIEF !!!

Thanks for the kind words !!!

No I cannot part with the TANABE Sustec Products ... THEY ARE AWESOME !!!

You can have your very own as well !!!

Contact JAMES at TANABE USA Tanabe USA Inc. for your very own set !!!

Happy TANABE Modding !!!

Rodney

HAWAIIANBUILT · Mar 28, 2011

HEY THERE PRIUS CHAT FOLKS !!!

Spent most of the Sunday afternoon (03-27-11) completing the latest Project on HB II !!!

I installed the 5000K (White) LED lighting in the Front and Rear Footwells, and within the Center Cluster !!!

Here are some pix taken that afternoon During and After Installation !!!

Purchased the 5000K (White) String of 12V LEDs !!!
**These are Sealed Lights and are Waterproof !!!**

For the Custom Fitment, I had to cut each light individually ...

Some pictures during installation ...

First Look ... Power Off

Power On

Then it was time to do the Custom Length cutting and connecting !!!

I allowed extra wiring to accommodate the seat movement (Forward and Back) positioning so as not to pull on the wire.

Almost Ready !!!

Taken in the evening, these 5000K (White) LEDs are nice and bright !!!

Front Footwells / Center Cluster

Rear Footwells

Overview

I am VERY SATISFIED how these came out !!!

I will be installing a Dimming Switch to control the intensity, supplementary lighting for the engine bay, front armrest, glove compartment, and rear cargo area ... COMING SOON !!!

Because I'm particular on wiring and wanted the Custom Fitment, this Project took about 5 Hours to complete. I wanted to make sure the wires and connections came out clean, hidden, and secured safely. This helps to troubleshoot any discrepancies along the way.

This was well worth my Sunday Morning-Afternoon !!!

Happy PRIUS LIGHTING Folks !!!

Rodney

danvee · Mar 28, 2011

HAWAIIANBUILT said: ↑

HEY THERE PRIUS CHAT FOLKS !!!

Spent most of the Sunday afternoon (03-27-11) completing the latest Project on HB II !!!

I installed the 5000K (White) LED lighting in the Front and Rear Footwells, and within the Center Cluster !!!

Here are some pix taken that afternoon During and After Installation !!!

This was well worth my Sunday Morning-Afternoon !!!

Happy PRIUS LIGHTING Folks !!!

Rodney
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Great look, and very neat work, Rodney!

I can't see from the photo (old eyes, you know), but what wires did you tap for power?

Thanks!

HAWAIIANBUILT · Mar 28, 2011

danvee said: ↑

Great look, and very neat work, Rodney!

I can't see from the photo (old eyes, you know), but what wires did you tap for power?

Thanks!
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HI DAN !!!

You have a very good eye !!!

If you look carefully in one of the pictures you will notice the wire that is not yet hidden !!! I will be tapping into an independent "always on" power supply with a dimmer switch coming soon. I want to be able to independently turn these really low current drawing bad boys on so that they will be able to be on at the night events !!!

Hope this helps !!!

Rodney

SlowTurd · Mar 28, 2011

whats in the jar?

TheBlueWedge · Mar 28, 2011

Man, I just went through the whole thread, and I'm impressed. Beautiful car, beautiful mods. It's cool to see how your ride has evolved. Very nice work.

HAWAIIANBUILT · Mar 29, 2011

SlowTurd said: ↑

whats in the jar?
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HEY SLOWTURD !!!

The Box is made for a Sake bottle.

Inside it however is the My Shaldan Air Freshener.

Rodney

HAWAIIANBUILT · Mar 29, 2011

TheBlueWedge said: ↑

Man, I just went through the whole thread, and I'm impressed. Beautiful car, beautiful mods. It's cool to see how your ride has evolved. Very nice work.
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HEY THEBLUEWEDGE !!!

Thank you for the kind words, it's been quite a Build since Day One.

I'm having a great time with the Prius as you can see ... there are endless possibilities as far as customizing and modding !!!

There are many resources available for the Prius, and some ideas I just carried over from my Scion Build as well.

This Prius Build will always be a Work In Progress !!!

Thanks again !!!

Rodney

SlowTurd · Mar 29, 2011

i thought it might be ashes

i guess it's better to drink and drive than just hang out in the center console.

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HEY SLOWTURD !!!

The Box is made for a Sake bottle.

Inside it however is the My Shaldan Air Freshener.

Rodney
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Prius916 · Mar 30, 2011

Hey Hawaiian, whats up with the JDM tails? Any updates on those?

HAWAIIANBUILT · Mar 30, 2011

Prius916 said: ↑

Hey Hawaiian, whats up with the JDM tails? Any updates on those?
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HEY PRIUS916 !!!

PM SENT !!!

Rodney

BlueSmoke · Apr 4, 2011

Hi Rodney

I have been reading all the posts! I really am enjoying watching you mod your Prius. I was wondering if you might share some advice?

I love your daytime running lights, the LED strips you added to the headlights. I was wondering, if you had decided to keep the original headlights, what would you use for the daytime running lights?

I love how yours look, but if I use those, do you think they'd look funny alongside the color of the original headlights?

I have a 2010 Prius IV. I'm going to add the PriusChat fog lights and I think I'd like to do the daytime lights at the same time. Any suggestions?

Also, I love how your caliper covers turned out. I am keeping the original 15 inch wheels. I took off the hub caps and love the aluminum wheels
underneath. What would you recommend for red caliper covers that will fit the original 15's?

Thanks for this cool thread! I'm really enjoying it!

Sheon · Apr 6, 2011

damn ur prius is looking so damn nice i want to start modding mine now

HAWAIIANBUILT · Apr 6, 2011

BlueSmoke said: ↑

Hi Rodney

I have been reading all the posts! I really am enjoying watching you mod your Prius. I was wondering if you might share some advice?

I love your daytime running lights, the LED strips you added to the headlights. I was wondering, if you had decided to keep the original headlights, what would you use for the daytime running lights?

I love how yours look, but if I use those, do you think they'd look funny alongside the color of the original headlights?

I have a 2010 Prius IV. I'm going to add the PriusChat fog lights and I think I'd like to do the daytime lights at the same time. Any suggestions?

Also, I love how your caliper covers turned out. I am keeping the original 15 inch wheels. I took off the hub caps and love the aluminum wheels
underneath. What would you recommend for red caliper covers that will fit the original 15's?

Thanks for this cool thread! I'm really enjoying it!
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Hi BLUESMOKE !!!

Thanks for the kind words on the build

In regards to the daytime running lights, if I kept the original headlamp bulbs (halogen) and not upgraded to the HID's I don't think I would've used the LED strips as the color doesn't match too well with the Halogens.

If you do purchase the Prius Chat Foglamps, I would suggest upgrading both the Fogs and Headlamps to the HIDs (6000k color temperature) to match the same LED lighting strips that I'm using, I think it just flows better !!!

And as far as the MGP Caliper Covers, they will not fit the stock 15's unfortunately ... You may want to look into possibly purchasing caliper paint to achieve what you would like in lieu of the Caliper Covers !!!

I hope this helps !!!

Rodney

BlueSmoke · Apr 6, 2011

HAWAIIANBUILT said: ↑

Hi BLUESMOKE !!!

Thanks for the kind words on the build

In regards to the daytime running lights, if I kept the original headlamp bulbs (halogen) and not upgraded to the HID's I don't think I would've used the LED strips as the color doesn't match too well with the Halogens.

If you do purchase the Prius Chat Foglamps, I would suggest upgrading both the Fogs and Headlamps to the HIDs (6000k color temperature) to match the same LED lighting strips that I'm using, I think it just flows better !!!

And as far as the MGP Caliper Covers, they will not fit the stock 15's unfortunately ... You may want to look into possibly purchasing caliper paint to achieve what you would like in lieu of the Caliper Covers !!!

I hope this helps !!!

Rodney

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Thanks for the advice! It's very helpful. I'll install the fog lights and then make a future project of replacing the bulbs and adding the DRLs.

Caliper paint. I'll have to look into that! I was wondering about these covers. Are you able to tell if they fit the standard wheels?

http://www.carid.com/2010-toyota-prius-caliper-covers/

Thanks again for the reply!

andino · Apr 7, 2011

Rodney, do you know if the caliper covers will fit with a spacer? Or is there just not enough room around the inner barrel to fit them?

HAWAIIANBUILT · Apr 8, 2011

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Rodney, do you know if the caliper covers will fit with a spacer? Or is there just not enough room around the inner barrel to fit them?
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I'll find out for ya buddy !!!

Rodney

HAWAIIANBUILT · Apr 8, 2011

HEY PRIUS CHAT FOLKS !!!

Received the OGS IP SWITCH as a gift the other day from the GREAT FOLKS from CLAZZIO !!!

Thank you TSUYOSHI, BILLY, and MASA !!!

Had the opportunity to install this bad boy on April 7, 2011 !!!

This replaces the original "Electronic Shift Box" that we have and replaces it with this Smooth Flush Style 7 Lighted Electronic Push Botton Console !!!

Wow SFS7LEPBC !!!!

Here are pix taken during my installation of this great product !!!

This was my last setup with the Moon Eyes Chrome Shift Ball ...

Here's the OGS IP SWITCH !!!

Installation time !!!

Removal of the Shift Console Panel

This is held on by clips so if you're considering this, pry the console up carefully !!!

Then came the removal of the original Electronic Shifter ...
Held on by 3 12mm screws !!!

Then I removed the Plug as you can see (in White)

The Original Electronic Shifter Removed !!!

Overview of the Original Electronic Shifter

The New OGS IP SWITCH !!!

You must "Fish" the wiring into the circle and then it is a DIRECT PLUG AND PLAY with the White Harness !!!

And VOILA !!!

Comparison of the Original Eletronic Shifter (Left) to the GS IP Switch (Right)

When the ignition is ON, the OGS IP SWITCH will go through its 7 Color Display Sequence then will remain lit to Green to match the Original Green lighting !!!

Here's a VIDEO of the 7 Color Display Sequence ...

PLEASE CLICK ON THE TITLE ...

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MANY THANKS AGAIN TO TSUYOSHI, BILLY, AND MASA from CLAZZIO for the GENEROUS GIFT !!!

Happy Prius Modding Folks !!!

Rodney