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JDM / Japanese VIP Styling: My Prius III Build

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by HAWAIIANBUILT, Sep 30, 2010.

  1. FishCandy

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    ABA! Good Win Rodney!
     
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  2. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY PRIUS CHAT FOLKS !!!

    :):):):)

    The latest mod for HBII happened on Friday May 31 !!!

    REAR FENDERS ROLLED !!!!

    With the Air Runner Air Suspension and the SSR 19x9 SP3's, I wanted to have a little more clearance in the Rear Fenderwells. Highly recommended to do the task was Shane ... The owner of All Out Dent (www.ALLOUTDENT.com) !!! Shane handles Fender Rolling, as well as many other great services such as : Ding / Dent removal, Bumper Repair, Bolt-On Installs, Headlight Restoration, etc.

    Shane's work is nothing less than the best, he has worked on many Import, Domestic, and Exotic cars !!!

    Here are my pix taken that afternoon ...

    HBII's Rear Fender Before

    (Notice the Brown discoloring from the heat of the tires. This happens when the vehicle is fully aired out at a show and the heat from the tires transfers to the fender lip after the vehicle has been in motion.) This Fender lip section is what is "Rolled" during this process. By Rolling this Lip rather than cutting it, this maintains the Strength and Rigidity of this area.

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    Procedure

    Using various tools specifically for the job, heat gun, fender roller, etc., I left this up to Shane !!!

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    And the Rolled Rear Fenders were Complete !!!

    Shane spent some time on the Fender Rolling to achieve a nice uniform result. No more lip !!!

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    When I returned home I wanted to go a step further by Matte Black painting the Inner part of the Five Axis Lip Kit which faced the Inside Fenders to match the thickness of the newly done Fender Rolling. This produces a nice uniform touch since the bolts in these locations were both black and silver !!!

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    Bolts, and the Black Plastic reinforcement removed

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    Masking

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    I had used Primer Paint to prep the surface, and used an Anti-Rust Matte Black Paint made specifically for metal. I chose Flat Black to match the inside of the Fender Well.

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    Rears Complete !!!

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    It was time to do the Front Fenderwells ... These did Not need to be Rolled, only Primered and Painted !!!

    Screws Removed

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    Masked off ...

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    Primered ...

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    After Matte Black Painting ... the Front Fenderwells were Complete !!!

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    Then ALL was Complete !!!

    The Result produced a Cleaner Appearance matching the thickness of the new Rolled Fenders ...

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    Many Thanks to Shane for his Great Professional work on HBII !!!

    I am another Satisfied Customer !!!

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    Feel free to contact Shane directly at :

    www.ALLOUTDENT.com
    (818) 653-2927

    Greater Clearance Achieved !!!

    Have a Great Weekend Folks !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
  3. U2NVME64

    U2NVME64 Junior Member

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    Your thread is addicting Rodney. Your ride is super sick. The posting of each mod and explanations are an inspiration. Keep up the great work.
     
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  4. Jhay-R

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    hey Rodney this is the sickest Prii i have seen. good job and keep up the good work. thanks for inspiring us with a great build and like you said it can be done. Plus we all have different personalities and that is what makes our cars be our personality
     
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  5. sfv41901

    sfv41901 Masta S

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    Like the new look of the 2 tone Rodney (y)
     
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  6. swaggingprius

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    Hi Rodney,

    I see Shane working on rolling your fenders up to the point where the bumper starts. So, about the first 120 degrees. Was there any part of the bumper rolled? If so, how did he go about it? Were any of the bolts relocated?

    Cheers!
     
  7. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    Hello Swaggingprius !!!

    In regards to the Fender Rolling, no parts of the bumper were rolled.

    This area didn't have any rubbing issues that needed Rolling. The plastic material that comprises the bumper would have also melted with the heat gun and may have been deformed with the Fender Rolling tool.

    None of the bolts needed relocation.

    You can also contact Shane at www.ALLOUTDENT.com for any other questions.

    Hope this helps !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
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  8. Jhay-R

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    i just saw this i like how clean everything is. makes it look like a lexus. where can i get all these parts?my wallet does like like you rodney. hahaha..
     
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    You can simply get them from your Toyota/Lexus dealer as they are off a Lexus LS200h, or from here http://bit.ly/15IYrbp

    As the Lexus engine bay is a slightly different shape the inverter cover doesn't fit we'll towards the front so the best way is to remove the plastic section that covers the radiator and shave off the underside where the lip is and then this cover can tuck under nicely and clip in perfectly. Here is my engine bay. image.jpg
     
  10. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    HEY THERE PRIUS CHAT FOLKS !!!

    :):):):)

    The Latest Modifcation Arrived at the Local AAA Club on 06-11-13 !!!

    The New California Agricultural Plates !!!

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    This is California's newest special interest plate ...

    About the California Agriculture Special Interest License Plate

    "When you show your support for California agriculture with the purchase of a special interest license plate you are investing in the next generation of our ag industry's innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Your purchase directly supports youth agriculture programs that have an established record of success."

    More information here :

    California Agriculture License Plate - Reserve your plate today!

    New California license plate with farming theme to hit roads - San Jose Mercury News

    As a resident of California I wanted to help benefit Agricultural Education Initiatives within our Beautfiul State of California !!!

    Ordered in March, these Special Plates take about 8-12 Weeks for Delivery.

    Here are pictures !!!

    Goodbye HB 65

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    Hello VIP ECO !!!
    (I chose VIP ECO because I wanted the plate to Represent both the HBII Build of being a JDM / Japanese VIP Style as well as the ECO Hybrid Automobile Sector !!!)

    As you can see the new Design Features a bright yellow sunburst rising over a lush green pastoral field and entitled : Food, Fiber, Fuel, Flora.

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    Another Great New Mod for HB II and I'm yet again ... Very Pleased and Satisfied !!!

    :):):):)

    Coming Soon ...

    This New Agricultural Plate will Join Hand in Hand with the Toyota Frame at the Upcoming Toyota Sponsored Prius Event ... To Go Before !!!

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    www.TOGOBEFORE.com

    Hope to See Ya There !!!

    Happy Sustainability Folks !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
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    Hey, what happened to your trademarked "I am very satisfied/pleased with this mod" comment? I don't think you've ever met a mod you weren't satisfied with ;)

    Speaking of which, I got the blue whale tail license plate because I dislike how white license plates stick out on black cars.
     
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  12. trickymon

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    Hey Rodney,

    I'm very inspired by your Prii build and interested in the Five Axis Body Kit. Does it bring down the MPG down a lot? How many mpgs?

    Thanks
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  13. swaggingprius

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    It doesn't. It is rated with the same drag coefficient as the rest of the car. Now, the 5axis is for the 2010-2011 models only. The front bumper changed 2012
     
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    Thanks for the info, swaggingprius.
     
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    Lovin the new mods man .. What rear wing is that?
     
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    thanks for posting this! I just got my roof done and used these instructions to take off the rear antenna and rear windshield nozzle!!
     
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    Hey man.. Was watching this video and saw a bad nice person car at around 2:30 ;)
     
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    Hey man.. Was watching this video and saw a bad nice person car at around 2:30 ;)
     
  19. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    WOW THANKS FOR THE LOVE Bzyrice !!!

    WEKFEST LA 2013 was an awesome show !!!

    Was great to Represent our Toyota Hybrid Community !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
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    Yah no problem man.. I've been asked on a few occasions if I've ever seen your car.. I'm always like "yah!! He's on the forum I'm on!!" Haha
     
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