What's Your Favorite MOD(s) and Why?

1 - Highbeam DRL mod. Link in my signature. About $150.

2 - Projector foglights with custom cutoff shields fitted into OEM foglight shrouds. Link in signature.

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My favorite would definitely tint and Toyota side window visors. Can't remember how much I paid for tint, but visors were $180 when I bought them.

Then JDM Toyota Elegant Style chrome accents - I paid about $280 for the lower front bumper, front grille and rear cargo chrome garnishes; and chrome mirror covers.

And finally, blacked out headlights - $5.00

 

My favorite mod would be the SGII, learning how to create the XGauge parameters and monitoring the hybrid system data - $125

Second would be the Weathertech side window visors - $110. This allowed me to crack the windows open on hot days while parked in an open parking lot at work. Lowered the cabin temps by a good 10 to 15 degrees F.

Third would be the Engine Link app for iPad ($6.99) and the ELM327 OBDII WiFi device ($28) and being able to configure PID's in decimal rather than hex for SGII. Now I can create custom displays and monitor as many as 12 parameters on one page.

 

has to be the TRD springs so far. performance and esthetics much improved. $350-450 installed and probably around $180-220 to DIY.

 

1. upgrade to oem 17" wheels - personal "must have" for look and handling, also gray poweder coated mine
2. JDM puddle+parking+signal combo side mirrors, 3 hours DIY and best, coolest $150 Prius mod

 

Sound System. frodoz Stereo Upgrade | PriusChat

 

Not a mod, but accessory - the trunk net. Perfect for groceries and what nots from banging around.

 

I used to hate dark-color wheels. Lately I've started to like them, but still can't seem to like black wheels. The Persona wheels are very nice, too.

 

Where do you get JDM style LED mirror covers?

 

Nice that isnt too bad and they will paint them whatever color also.
Thank you!

 

Thanks for the kind words, -1-. The Persona wheels matches nicely with your front/rear Plug-in trim pieces.

Also agreed on the Ebay seller, MITAccessories, as I got 2 sets from him, both have been problem-free so far. The shipping was quite fast from oversee, actually even faster than some domestic sellers. What I also like about this seller is that instead of an shipping update email like most sellers, he also sent a picture of the finished package with my address so I know what to look for when it arrieves.

 

One caveat though. It's a $20 paint job so light colors like Blizzard Pearl can be a worse match compared to factory. A few members have had to get them re-painted by a body shop to correct the mismatch. However, it has held up extremely well to elements despite the mismatch and may not matter all that much as light colors on plastic can't be an exact match as on metal even out of factory (e.g., BP paint on bumpers).

 

Totally agreed. A body shop would charge way more and one can decide after the fact whether it's worth the expense.

 

I loved all my mods, but here is my TOP 10.......

#1, Opti-Coat 2.0 / $70 / water just beats off the car, makes cleaning a breeze.

#2, JDM Power Folding Mirrors w/ 3-in-1 LED's / $n/a / Loves the auto-folds when locks/unlocks.

#3, APR Electric Shifter w/Carbon Fiber Vinyl / $132 / With a push of a button and go!

#4, Front & Rear Parking Sensors w/LED Displays / $100 / Wife needs it, able to park in tight space in SF.

#5, Front & Rear dash-cam / $70 / Buying a peace-of-mind, too many crazy drivers now days.
"No more He said, She said" or Hit-and-Run! Seen that many times.

#6, SuperTone Loud Horn / $50 / Can you hear me now!

#7, LED Arrows Side Mirrors / $15 / Cars next to me know I'm making a lane change or turning.

#8, Sound Ordnance compact powered subwoofer / $150 / Finally little bass to match rest of the music.

#9, AVS Windows Deflectors / $50 / Able prevent rain drops coming-in when needed little fresh air & hot air out during summer.

#10, Last is Nano-Ceramic Tint, All 11 windows is tinted / $150+$100 install / No more direct sun burning sensation on the arms & face.

 

1 - signal mirrors - difficult - $160.
2 - A/V upgrade - moderate - ~ 2,000

 

My favorite mod is how the Prius has made me a more focused and attentive driver. MPG's for the win!