The "Send Nudes" Prius

It depends on how I drive and what I have on the car. For example, when I first got the wheels on I was still averaging 45-50 mpgs. Toss on a roof rack+basket, bigger lip and a diffuser and I started getting around 35-45 mpgs. Turn on ac? Anywhere from 30-35. I also started driving with my engine brake almost constantly on(to help brake and dodge potholes, also because it sounds better with my exhaust) My current average is 28mpg but on highways it dips to around 21, probably due to the increased wind resistance and added weight. Just two of the wheels are heavier than all the oem wheels. Add the spare as well as the roof rack and it's no wonder. I don't mind at all, mpgs have never been a big deal for me. I'm more of a form over function kinda guy. Plus the Prius still gets better mpgs than my benz(averaging around 10mpg) so I don't mind the halving of the mpgs. When I had my 17' xxrs on I actually got better mpgs than on stock wheels. I was averaging 50mpg on the xxrs while 45 on the oems. Hope this helps

 

(I still have my xxrs if you're interested)

 

Been a while since I posted. Here are a few updates. Went down to the lake so I had to take the bumpers and sideskirts off for extra clearance.

Threw on some spacers

Planning for rally wing

Planning next seasons fitment



Planning next wrap

Quick photoshoot

New wrap, wheel color

More flowers

Had a car show the next day, repainted diffuser

Fitment

Another quick photoshoot


Began wrap on the other side

Had a flat

Another show, Karmecca Sacramento

Another show, Toyotafest Long Beach

Last year for comparison

Another comparison from last year


Began planning for the new collage

My oem black fender

Video shoot

Render of what it would look a few inches lower

Went camping 4th of July weekend

Got a little dirty off-roading

Mock up for battle aero inspired chassis mount




All nice and shiny

Failed smog test

Putting stock bumper back on




And unwrapped


Another photoshoot

Took off the red

New wheel color, stock taillights, exhaust and diffuser back on

Fender off, back to black

Had to work on fitment a bit


Finally got enough breathing room to drive


Redid template for wing

Peeled off plastidip, outlined the design

Began the collage, collaborating with a few people

Will take a while to finish

That's where I'm at right now, as always follow my Instagram for more up to date posts

 

Here is where I left off last time

Took apart the coilovers

New springs, 18k spring rate

Sitting low

Took off the lip to trim it down


Took off the fender to try on some beefier tires while I repainted the wheels


Got the alignment dialed in, -5 camber all around


Measuring/trimming the lip/side skirts


Testing out the new low on the road

Everything put back together

Testing a wing




Talk about fitment

Cleaned up the engine bay a little

For those wondering, still have 95% of my turn radius

New headlights


Began working on the taillights

Back to silver wheels


Began Christmas decor





Just imagine that

Took off all the wrap, stickers, plastidip, going for a clean look for this season


Currently have a ton of parts ordered, planning on going wider, a little lower, new wheel color, new aero and new widebody. Going to be one crazy year, as always make sure to follow me on insta for more updates @priusadventures

 

Honestly don’t think I ever will, unless I get a sponsor or something haha. I’ve come too far to take the easy way out now if you know what I mean

 

Picking up where I left off. Got 2 inch spacers. Installed them, testing how much I’d need to cut

Stock wheels back on. Mounting wider tires

New tires on, still tucking

Lip off

Spaced out the fronts, trimmed the fenders to fit

Installed 18k springs in the rear, trimmed panel and door to fit



Began the widebody. Started with a ton of foam


Shaving

More shaving

Bit more

And the final shape


And the rear


Taped up

Fiberglassed


Bit trimming and planning

Removed foam, most of trimming done. Mounted the overfenders

Began bondo work



That’s how she sits as of now. Waiting for the rain to clear up to start sanding and adding more layers. Video on how to make them will be made once I begin the other side. As always follow my Instagram @priusadventures for more up to date posts