Progress finally

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Dariondesode, Oct 11, 2018.

  1. Dariondesode

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    Airbags officially installed, next step are some better and bigger rims.
    Sadly though I will have to take them out every 2 years temporarily for compliance inspection. IMG_20181011_151123.jpeg IMG_20181011_151134.jpeg

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    looks great, well done!(y)
     
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    I always wondered what the stock wheels would look like stripped of the gray paint and polished.
     
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    I recently had a wheel refinisher advise me against such an experiment ... it seems that the wheels that are spec'd to be fully painted are likely to not reveal an aesthetically satisfying polishable surface when stripped of the paint.

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    Just grab a set of oem wheels from a 2010/11, they're already silver. ;)

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    I really liked the OEM rims after I removed the covers but was still to small for me so I just replaced them completely. Replaced them with some 17s. IMG_20181015_152109.jpeg

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    Looks great. My biggest gripe about the turd gen Prius are the taillights, you thinking of replacing them also?
     
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    Figure the wheels looked better with the cover off but just replaced them with some 17's either way. I really like the look even more now.
    Hadn't actually thought about the headlights, I can see what they have out there for sure though. I know when i finally have the money i would like to get a body kit for it but it will be expensive including finding a paint shop and shipping cost for international.
    @grid Only site i know that really has any kind of real selection for parts is CARiD if you have any other suggestions on where to look that will also do international shipping?
     
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    Looks great - I'm interested in bagging too. What bags, pump and controller did you use?
     
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    I bought the K-sport complete kit
     
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    I like the dog
     
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