Another group buy on mouldings?

I assume we can get a group buy for a variety of colors? Also, what is the cost savings? If it's reasonably significant and I can get black, I'm in.

 

I don't think there is a group buy in progress so I was going to order them from Metro Toyota.

But the description on their website says the mouldings are PVC and I paused. Are these hard plastic PVC like sprinkler pipe or is this some kind of soft PVC rubber like that will absorb impacts?

 

I bought mouldings for my '05 Tideland Pearl from MetroToyota for $115 + freight on 8/25/05.

Took 'em to a high end collision repair shop for a $75 installation, and they blew it!

I stood right there with them with the installation directions in hand. I showed them the installation dimensions: 13" from the sill at the front, 13 3/4" from the sill in the rear.

Well, they got the driver's side right, but measured 13" both front and rear on the passenger side.

I didn't notice the difference until the next day, then flew back down there in a thinly veiled rage.

They took a heat gun, removed the misaligned mouldings, and repositioned them. If I look REALLY hard I think I can see evidence of slight rippling from the effects of removal and reattchment.

If you get these mouldings be sure to apply them to the EXACT dimensions provided. That 3/4" rake from rear to front really looks sharp.

 

Can someone send a link to see these moldings? They are available for 06 models? jroy @ goremote.com

 

I'm wondering when the install dimensions changed? I bought from Metro during the first group buy but haven't gotten around to installing them yet. My directions say to install 13 3/4" front and rear. The pictures included in this posting seem to be installed level, probably the 13 3/4" measurement. Do you have a picture of your car that you can post to show what the 3/4" rake looks like?

Thanks

 

Hello Bill.

No, I don't yet have a good picture of my side molding installation. Been too lazy!

However, you can go to the manufacturer's website at Dawn Enterprises, Inc. Download the installation instructions, where you'll find a picture showing the front and rear positions. Hope this helps. Shimma

 

I will take a set for a 2006 Toyta Prius.

The color is Super White FE11

How do I order these? Cost?

Thanks,

 

The old instructions teach you to measure the vertical distance using the bottom of the Prius body panel, but that will render the mouldings being non-parallel (higher in the front). Use the indented region as final reference instead. Also shown here are the Bumper Guards to protect the corners.

 

Thanks for the replies. Yes, I see that measuring from the indented region is the way to go. This is why the mfg. changed their directions from 13 3/4" front rear to 13 3/4" rear and 13" front.

 

I'm totally in for a set - '04 green.

 

Has there been any decision on a group buy....if so how do we get on the list?
thanks

 

I just had a look at Sportwing and no listing for any Toyota moldings!
http://www.sportwing.com/catalog/displayca...fm_subcatid=103

 

I am also interested in a group buy on body mouldings for the 2006 Prius. Please keep me posted.

Thanks,
Nealjavascript:emoticon('B)')
smilie

 

When I purchased my 2006 Prius, I immediately went and spent $115.00 for the side moulding. I figured if I waited for a group deal, and waited to put on the side moulding, I would have gotten a dent in my door.

A group deal would save you some money.

 

Danny, any update on this? Have you checked with MetroTPN? If this ever happens, I'd be interested in a Seaside Pearl.

 

[ditto]

 

I'm in for a Barcelona Red Metallic. Let me know. Thanks.

 

drift wood pearl include me

 

Please count me in as well for Black mouldings for my new Black '06 baby.
Want to get the mouldings as soon as possible. My neighbours are vicious

 

Bought my Barcelona Red molding from MetroTPM at full price. Oh well...at least mine is installed already (matches perfectly) and I can recommend it to all of you considering it.