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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by JFrentzen-closed, Jun 29, 2012.

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  1. Manila Ice

    Manila Ice Hybrid and V8 Lover

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    here's mine on Tein H Tech
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    #41 Manila Ice, Jul 14, 2012
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  2. McLintock!

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    Looks great!
     
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    BreitrthnU Can you smell the premix?

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    Manila are these the springs that you cut? Looks real good as long as the ride didn't suffer.

    EVO!
     
    #43 BreitrthnU, Jul 15, 2012
  4. Manila Ice

    Manila Ice Hybrid and V8 Lover

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    yes these are the ones I cut...no difference because I just cut half of coil at the bottom and its more comfy than my other car in KW V3 coilovers and will let you know my MPG!
     
    #44 Manila Ice, Jul 15, 2012
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    Tein H techs... the drop is nice, but pretty soft for my taste.

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    #45 roypaik, Jul 16, 2012
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    Did you cut the factory springs or aftermarket ones? Looks awesome!
     
    #46 josh2008, Jul 16, 2012
  7. Manila Ice

    Manila Ice Hybrid and V8 Lover

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    I cut the Tein Springs... its more comfy than my other car with a KW V3 coilovers "its harsh/stiff"
     
    #47 Manila Ice, Jul 16, 2012
  8. Manila Ice

    Manila Ice Hybrid and V8 Lover

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    early update: Im half-tank now and so far my average cons. mpg is playing between 48.6 - 49.5
     
    #48 Manila Ice, Jul 17, 2012
  9. NineScorpions

    NineScorpions Economy, Meet Style!!

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    How much of a hypermiler are you?
     
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  10. Manila Ice

    Manila Ice Hybrid and V8 Lover

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    syeeeet...what does "hypermiler" means? :)
     
    #50 Manila Ice, Jul 17, 2012
  11. Manila Ice

    Manila Ice Hybrid and V8 Lover

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    lol....now I know whats a hypermiler is...... from 1-10 and 10 is the highest that saves gas...im like 3-4....
     
    #51 Manila Ice, Jul 17, 2012
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    I'm not sure that this thread addresses some of the issues correctly, if you are using Rims and Tires that vary from the OE you should post exact details. For example with my car, RuffRacing Black 17x7.5 Tires Falken FK 452 235/40R-17.

    I am installing the Eibach lowering Springs next week, I will provide photos then.

    And FYI avoid ordering anything from AutoAnything.com horrible service, shipped the wrong springs and ultimately have done zero customer service at this point.
     
    #52 floppyedonkey, Jul 18, 2012
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    Wow...your tires are really wide for the Prius
     
    #53 ockevin, Jul 18, 2012
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    NineScorpions Economy, Meet Style!!

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    It handles amazing!!!! I can't wait for the lowering. Plus the under body bracing that was hand made by Rude person's or something like that who is on the forums.

    Now with the tires so sticky I might think about a rear sway bar to keep the back end tight and in line due to the whip I'm getting on the back end flying out around extreme cornering.

    I would have went 18's but this way, I can go with a lower profile tire and wider... hopefully lighter set up that takes the bumps fairly well and is made to corner some of the canyons like a demond.

    Any SoCal boys, you should check out Turnbull Canyon - Whittier, CA and lets all get out there sometime.
     
    #55 floppyedonkey, Jul 19, 2012
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    I've been up there on my motorcycle several times, some nice tight corners & lots of loose gravel was my experience. I enjoyed it the first 2 times out but the 3rd time was when I noticed lot of cars going up & down;) .
     
    #56 SoCalBPrius, Jul 19, 2012
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    Getting the eibach springs next week installed, how do you like them? are they stiffer than stock?
     
    #57 floppyedonkey, Jul 20, 2012
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    Yes, at first they were slightly firmer than the stock. Now they just feel normal to me especially w/ stock tires. When in combination w/ aftermarket wheels(with lower profile tires) & the springs, it is definitely firmer:).
     
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    Newbie here, just picked up my 2012 last week. New 17 moda MD wheels, 215/45 Fuzion UHP tires. Eibach spring kit to be installed in 12 hours.
     

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  20. Manila Ice

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    WELCOME to PriusChat
     
    #60 Manila Ice, Jul 22, 2012
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