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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Wildkow, Jan 28, 2006.

  1. Wildkow

    Wildkow New Member

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    What do ya think?
     
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    What, you put a red dot on a sidewall? :lol:
     
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    Maybe he did the free psi mod. (42-40)
     
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  4. Vincent

    Vincent Don't Wait Until Tomorrow

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    Look Carefully!

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    I think it's the silver valve stem caps; I have them too. They have a lower the Cd, increase your MPH, improve your MPG and can be seen from a greater distance at night. All for $1.99 from your dealer's accessory department.

    Wildkow, try removing your trim rings; I'm glad I took mine off! Are you going to spring for aftermarket leather?

    Thanks for posting your Prius year/model and location. Good luck with your new baby.
     
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    I thought he etched the word GOOD on the tire with a dremel.....
     
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    Why remove the trim rings? :huh:
     
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    Depending where you live, I give you a few months before some kids steal those caps for their bicycles.
     
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    I removed ours for appearance reasons. They just "look" better IMO.



    ~Shawn
     
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    Tell me about it! I left my Galant VR-4 parked for a few days at the airport last year, only to find all 4 chrome caps missing when I came back! :angry: Last time I do that "upgrade".
     
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  10. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    removing the trim rings may look better but it will increase your drag according to Mike (ifixem) the Prius Mechanic at Toyota of Olympia.
     
    #10 DaveinOlyWA, Jan 28, 2006
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    Yes, but by how much? Is it even a measurable amount. I mean if you want to get that picky, Toyota could have gone with an internal antenna, instead of one on the roof. That would be more aerodynamic.

    Take the trim tings off, it looks much better.
     
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    No the dot is an option (at extra cost) here's a better picture.

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  13. Wildkow

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    Yeah! All that and the resale value has gone up also!
    Nope, no leather here. The San Joaquin Valley+Leather+my backside= :eek:

    My next Mod will probably be benighted's 42/40 psi mod. Thanks for the tip benighted.

    Watch yer backside DocVijay I'm catching up fast, you won't be the only priuschat member with a pimped out Prius! :D

    Wildkow

    p.s. got the chrome valve caps free with the purchase of a digital psi meter at Kragens!
     
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  14. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    internal antennas for FM radio reception is not the way to go
     
    #14 DaveinOlyWA, Jan 28, 2006
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    Are they legal? France now outlaws reflective valve stems because of erratic light dispersion at night that could interfere with oncoming traffic.

    It's okay if the sides are chrome/silver but you must paint or blackout the very tip.
     
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    Because they are plastic and make the wheels look cheap?
     
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    You all missed it.......he scrubbed the garage floor B)
     
    #17 Canuck, Jan 28, 2006
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