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Discussion in 'Prius v Technical Discussion' started by Bill the Engineer, Aug 8, 2014.

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  1. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    Hey! You typo like I do!
     
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    Typo corrected. Engineers are notoriously bad spellers.

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    I can typo, but I am definitely not an engineer anywhere close to you !
     
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    Isn't that one of most redeeming qualities ;)?
     
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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    You got the emblems you designed in post 2.
    Too bad the Lexus meter idea in post 1 appears dead.
    Now you need to get one of those new Mustang engine noisemakers do you can hear that HSD roar instead of whine.
     
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    It just proves that I'm human... over... and over... and over...

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    Just keep making the mistakes here rather than on the car. Too dangerous to make them there.
     
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    You may have a point, Bill. Im an elex engineer and ALWAYS use a keyboard. My handwriting is so bad, even I cannot read it.
     
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    Maybe I should send you the wiring diagrams for the 'v' and the Lexus HS250h speedometers I have to get your opinion on if I can modify the "v" cable to use with the HS speedometer. The connector is correct, but the pin-out is wrong.

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    [​IMG]

    Color corrected image.

    (Getting ready to intimidate a groundhog into an early spring I hope.)

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    very sharp!(y)
     
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    What finish is that? Was something like "distressed chrome plate" an option you could select on the order? Or am I just looking at raw machined surfaces that are to be further finished/plated?

    -Chap
     
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    They aren't machined at all. They are 3D Printed in Stainless Steel. The voids are infused with brass, then the whole thing is nickel plated. Next comes chrome plating if I can find a shop willing to do it.

    The chrome plating step is important. I have discovered handling these that I have a contact allergy to nickel. I get a rash until I wash my hands thoroughly.

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    The coming weekend sounds like some rare warm(ish) sunny days in February, but I am just now recovering from the flu. Dare I get my hopes up?

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    it was 82 here today, i'll try to blow some your way.:whistle:
     
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    It would be nice to have warm weather in your neck of the woods. Can't wait to see the finished product;).

    I just hope you get decent life out of it. Hopefully longer than the Pruck:eek:.
     
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