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2012 'Stormtrooper' Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by GStephan, Feb 26, 2012.

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  1. GStephan

    GStephan Junior Member

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    After three years of driving a Gen II, I recently picked up the 2012 Blizzard Pearl Prius. Overall, it's such a fantastic car. Just started making some cosmetic modifications:


    Tinted windows: 20% all around, 50% on the windshield.
    Gloss Black Mirrors
    Black Badges
    Removed Hub-Caps


    Upcoming modifcations:
    Vinyl roof Glossy Black
    Install HID's
    Glossy Black Wheel Centercaps


    Just had a chance to snap a few shots tonight and thought I'd share.



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    #1 GStephan, Feb 26, 2012
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  2. spiderman

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    Looks good.
     
    #2 spiderman, Feb 26, 2012
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    Wow! looks really cool..
     
    #3 Prius2725, Feb 26, 2012
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    I'm not a fan of black wheels anymore but the car looks great. :)
     
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    Question: Did you have mirrors wrapped or painted?
     
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    I like the changes they made on the 2012. Now you just need some nice wheels. I just don't like all black wheels since you can't see them & I think they look like cheap steelies. I like the 50% tint on the front windshield too, I have 2 cars with that set up too. :D
     
    #6 SuperchargedMR2, Feb 26, 2012
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    I think the stock black wheels look great - just throw the center caps on and lower the car a bit = perfect.
     
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    IMO, they just have no style to them & just blend in with the tire. To me a wheel should add something to the looks & not be bland. Just my 2c of course. :)
     
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    Did you paint the emblems or buy them?
     
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    +1 but I'm old. lol

    Car looks good man.
     
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    Nice! My "stormtrooper" story. Back in the day, when seeing another Prius was an event, I was traveling down the Ventura freeway in my black 2004 when lo and behold I found my self escorted by not one by two white Prii. Definitely a star wars moment. My wife just yawned.
     
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    Wow, it looks fantastic.
     
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    Looks really great. Very interested in how you did the paint...looks very professional. Do tell... :D
     
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    Looks DOPE. Wish someone could "pimp" my ride like thaaaat!
     
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    As far as automotive design goes, I suggest you keep your day job.:(
     
    #15 Gurple42, Feb 26, 2012
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    Looks great! Must be the lighting, but making the wheels one solid color hides the smallish 15" alloys so they look great under that lighting. I like how you personalized your car with black mirror covers and emblems.
     
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    I like it!

    I have no personal objections to your front window and windshield tints, but how long do you think it will be before you get written up for it?
     
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    Thanks for the comments!

    The mirrors were wrapped. It came out pretty well. Even up close, it's absolutely seamless and near impossible to tell they weren't painted.

    The emblems were all painted. Couldn't find any place that sold them black?

    I'd go out on a limb and say it's unlikely. I have the same tinting on my two other cars and it's been three years without any issues or tickets (knock on wood). Generally I've found cops tend to ignore tinting unless it's added on to a moving violation. Any time I'm worried about though, simply rolling down the windows will do the trick.
     
    #18 GStephan, Feb 27, 2012
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    I've been driving a Corvette without a front license plate for over 7 years with no problems, same deal I guess. I wish both of us luck.:D
     
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