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danielizzle's 2012 Prius Four Solar Progress Thread

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by danielizzle, Apr 28, 2012.

  1. danielizzle

    danielizzle Eco Swag

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    Hey Everyone! Here a thread to show my progression.

    Just want to give a shout out too PChatters especially; justana, 32kcolors, sfv41901, HI MPG, and F8L.

    Heres my Ethyle when I picked her up from the dealership.

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    First step Tint - FormulaOne Pinnacle 5%

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  2. danielizzle

    danielizzle Eco Swag

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    Just got my JDM side mirrors the other day.


    Heres the package

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    how the box came

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    How the paint job came out

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    The JDM LED Light

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    Heres the day pictures -

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  3. danielizzle

    danielizzle Eco Swag

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    And Heres the Valenti that came in today! and the Illuminated Sills
    I will try to put these on ASAP unfortunately I'm not a DIY, pretty clueless, single parent mom, so never learn the dad and son thing to learn to be DIY hell I don’t even have a tool box in my apartment (sounds like a personal problem) but when I get funds or if someone wants to give me a hand =) I’ll put all these together.

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    So I plan to repaint the JDM Side mirrors to the Lexus Obsidian Pearl
     
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    :whoo:

    Let the modding begin.

    I can offer some help.......but I'm in Palmdale. Feel like a small road trip?
     
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  5. danielizzle

    danielizzle Eco Swag

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    PMA - Prius Modification Anonymous
    Hi I am danielizzle, nice to meet you.
     
  6. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    I bet you are so excited to get the parts on! :)

    If you were closer I would offer to help. We could knock those out in a couple of hours easily. :)

    The write up by 32Kcolors explains the process for the rear light very well. Don,t sweat the whole not being a DIYer. I grew up without a dad and had to learn everything on my own after I moved out. It's tough being a 19yr old guy and not knowing how to fix things. Eventually you figure things out. I suggest starting with a nice small tool box like Harbor Freight carries. $50 and you have almost everything you need for small jobs. :) Then just Google search anything that breaks or annoys you. There are so many how to fix type websites and YouTube videos out there that can almost do everything yourself nowadays!

    105 Piece Tool Kit
     
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  7. HI MPG

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    My schedule is crazy, but I will have more time after my semester ends at end of May. You're local, so you can always swing by for the taillamp install. I'm not electronically savvy, so I don't think you'll want me to help with you those illuminated sills. =)
     
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    You can do it! Rick did a nice "How to" write up on them a few years ago. We can help walk you through it otherwise. :D
     
  9. 32kcolors

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    So they'll be black? That'll look cool with your black theme.
     
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    Nice bunch of toys u got there, what to do 1st sounds like the toughest decision:D.
     
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    Any pics on the car yet??
     
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    Those side mirrors are on my long list. Very cool.
     
  13. danielizzle

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    Got my JDM side mirrors Tinted what you guys think?

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    and also my middle braking light

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    As soon as I find a good Autobody to paint my JDM Side Mirrors to Lexus Obsidian Pearl, I will put these bad boys on.
     
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    I trust the turn signals aren't actually as yellow as they look in the photo. The 3rd brake light looks perfect.
     
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    danielizzle Eco Swag

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    Its the lighting, looks just like the brake light. The same tint sheet was used for both.
     
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    Looks good.
     
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    I lost my pops when I was 21. Talk about getting thrown into the real, real world fast. So many things that I never got to learn or experience. It's strange, because I ended up going through some things so much faster than someone my age should have, and other things got way delayed.

    I think you've done pretty well, though. You are right, with the internet and YouTube, someone can find out so much stuff in an instant.

    I still believe that none of what we are doing as far as mods go is rocket science. The biggest problem is being worried about the unknown, and getting the cojones to do the first step once you have all the information you need.

    That said, Danielizzle, YOU GOT THIS!
     
  18. danielizzle

    danielizzle Eco Swag

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    Still debating to keep the side mirrors Blizzard pearl
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    Or get them painted Lexus Obsidian Pearl

    Will do by Friday to show pictures need some help im 50/50

    What would be a better fit for my LED Lights

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    Leave the mirrors and spend the money to have them installed.
     
  20. 32kcolors

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    Bino's BP looks great with carbon fiber mirror covers and I think yours will too if painted in black pearl.