A List of Prius Mods for the Website

My first mod was to remove all toyota emblems! Then went on E-bay and ordered new Lexus emblems! Followed by a Honey burlwood dash kit! I have pics of my mods on my profile!

 

@Dash z racing . com look up prius.. its my first post so i cant add urls...
have you guys seen these projecter led lights?
input?

i guess i haven't introduced my self either this is my first post. haha
i am a proud owner of a 2005 prius w/ nav package. and can't wait to mod my car!

Top on my to do list:
1. Clazzio leather covers in charcoal
2. New headlights
3. EV mod

Debating:
1. dynamat (coming from a mbz clk 350 this car is so loud!!! any other suggestions to mellow this excess noise?)
2. Wheels (and springs?) rims without a slight drop look weird to me.
3. front lip from sigma

 

1. The LPG system. My Prius was just converted into a LPG-hybrid, see details regarding fuel consumption on the dedicated topic
2. Rear view all time video camera, see the entry here
3. Vaistech MultimediaLinq with 160GB HDD
4. HomeLink mirror with autodimming (bought with 50USD from eBay US) - the one which comes on the American Prius

 

A quick, cheap and easy mod I made shortly after my recent purchase of a 2005 Prius was to buy this small aftermarket antenna. I wasn't a big fan of the stock 'horse whip' antenna and this was much cheaper than the $70+ shark fin antennas I could find. The thread needed for the Prius was included (albeit taped to the package) but for $10 plus S&H, I couldn't be happier. I haven't really tested reception as I have installed the GROM iPod adapter and don't use the radio, but as far as aesthetics go it's a perfect fit.

 

Has anyone tried installing a performance chip? Is it worth the cost?

 

Best $10 I spent last year - getting that short antenna was so worth it! (thanks to Luke H). Also got LED interior lights...that's all the mods for now.

 

my mods...

My favorite mod, The Daytime DRL's in the turn signal socket, that are both Amber and White in the same package. About $300, depending on how carried away you get replacing everything incandescent with LED's!
http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-...about-60-led-drl-turn-signal-in-one-bulb.html

The keep your battery mod for extended non driving situations...less than $75
http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-...ry-topped-off-while-you-cant-drive-weeks.html

The $200 or less Audio Category...
http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-...3215-give-gift-base-boom-bottom-end-xmas.html

Amateur Radio and Antenna install, $650 or so!
http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-technical-discussion/74255-prius-ham-radio.html
post #2

HD Radio receiver install around $100 bucks ..
http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-audio-electronics/69979-hd-radio-fm-50-a.html
These are all done on a '08 Gen II v5

More to follow!!!

 

Hi Jerry -

I'm working on this very project right now. It turns out that I have a custom spring place just ten minutes from my house. They can make a set of progressive springs (same rate as stock) that are 1" higher. They claim 375# increase in carrying capacity with the same ride height as the factory springs. Is that worth $300 to you? I think it is to me.

 

Hey darelldd -
How did your lift project work out?
The Prius reminds me of a Honda CRX I once owned - threatening to bottom-out and more vulnerable to road debris.
This will alter aerodynamics - have you observed measurable impacts on handling and/or mileage?
Thanks! David

 

original owner of a 2008 HID grey prius @ 58200 miles. I've had the drivers side headlight go out far to many times now and I have moisture buildup in the housing all the time. tired of replacing bulbs I deciding to fix it once and for good. just received these in the mail.
4300K HID 06 09 Toyota Prius CCFL Halo Ring Projector Chrome Head Lights LED DRL | eBay
Any tips before I go to town?

 

Looking to upgrade suspensions on my 4 pri all have 100,000 miles plus and need springs and struts, looked at the touring upgrade on juicy hybrid anyone try that? I need to do one at a time as I have college kids! Just need a good plan.

 

This is a great question.

People really like the TRD Sportivo kit for (I think) celica. Msupposed to give a much sportier, stiffer feel without hurting your back.

Perfect for us grown-ups.

~ dan ~

 

Under $20 and no cutting needed. 06 Prius Ghost door Lights / courtesy light | PriusChat Check my signature for more mods.

 

Thanks for the mod tipS!

 

I recently put on 17" vision wheels along with a white VG shark fin. Nothing too extreme, yet noticeably upgraded. couldn't be happier

 

Hi all! New Prius owner as of today, not sure if this is the right thread to ask but is there a place online that I can still source the trd springs? All I’m seeing on line is for the 3rd gen

 

Haven't seen any TRD ones for sale for a 2nd gen here in the US. You can easily find H&R Springs or Tanabe NF210s though.

 

any recommended Android or similar base radio replacement?

 

New Prius owner here. Does anyone know where I can get the oem Prius window visors in the US? I eve live it is only available for the Canadian market. Looking for the oem one and not weathertech.. thanks in advance

 

I decided to have some inexpensive fun with my 12-year-old wheels and $10 worth of pin striping

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