Newbie...sort of

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Briann1, Mar 6, 2013.

  1. Briann1

    Briann1 Junior Member

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    Been following this site for some time. Nice wealth of knowlege on "fixes" or Mods. Purchased a 2012 Prius in March of Last year. Now have 45k on it. Very happy with mileage gains recieved since it replaced my 05 Tundra quad cab 4x4 ( do miss the truck) but not the 17 mpg I got with it.
    Just purchased my first set of tires for it acouple of weeks ago. Replaced the Yokohama avids with Michelin Energy Saver a/s....
    So far a list of modifications I have completed:
    Clear Bra (3M), dark smoke window tint throughout, installed dynamat sound proofing (everywhere except roof), TRD rear antisway, Tonabe tower brace and two point underside brace, K&N air filter , vinyl seatcovers (have kids) and removed hubcaps ,installed chrome centercaps and red striping on rim of the wheels.
    All my savings in fuel seem to be going to these mods :)
    Hope this isnt addictive. image.jpg
     
  2. ftl

    ftl Explicator

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    Too late, I'd say!:p
     
  3. Munpot42

    Munpot42 Senior Member

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    Put the money you are saving in gas into the kid's college fund, you'll be glad you did. (IMHO)
     
  4. phickson

    phickson Tron Pod Occupier

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    How did you put the red striping on the wheels? It looks great.
     
  5. Briann1

    Briann1 Junior Member

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    Pretty simple.... And lasts. I had that put on for almost a year. It red trim (plastic) edgemoulding with a 3M double sided automotive tape. It is available in most automotive parts places. Think it was less than 8 bucks.
     
  6. stream

    stream Senior Member

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    Congrats--enjoy.