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Poll: BT Tech Stiffening Plate

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Swanny1172, Jun 5, 2007.

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  1. I would definitely buy one again.

    50.0%
  2. I would probably buy one again.

    31.3%
  3. I am unsure if I would or would not buy one again.

    9.4%
  4. I would probably not buy one again.

    6.3%
  5. I would definitely not buy one again.

    3.1%
  1. Swanny1172

    Swanny1172 New Member

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    OK folks, here is your chance to weigh in on this hottly debate topic here on PC.

    Rules:

    1. Only take the poll if you actually have purchased a BT Tech Plate and have installed it on your Prius.

    2. Keep it fair.

    3. Remember, the goal of all of this is to collectively increase our knowledge, so no stuffing the ballot box.
     
  2. priussoris

    priussoris New Member

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    well Windstrings vote count as 5 only because he's in the presidents home state ya know what I mean :)
    watch those chads :rolleyes: :D :D
     
  3. Tyrin

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Swanny1172 @ Jun 5 2007, 08:30 PM) [snapback]456181[/snapback]</div>
    This is a no-brainer, Swanny. Even the people who don't think the plate works, most of them won't buy one. The evidence as far as number of happy customers is clearly apparent in the posts.

    Unfortunately, happy customers is not the only type of evidence that many are looking for.
     
  4. Swanny1172

    Swanny1172 New Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tyrin @ Jun 5 2007, 10:39 PM) [snapback]456236[/snapback]</div>
    The poll is biased in that it is only measuring the opinions of those that actually purchased the plates -- I'll give you that. But, it is valuable information because it will show us how those people actually feel about their purchase. We have heard owners express anecdotal experiences, both pro and co, so I thought putting a poll together would be a good way to see what the overall feeling of the owners is.
     
  5. BT Tech

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    Swanny,

    Do a search as you will find that someone already did a poll about this. If I remember correctly the numbers were overwhelmingly in favor of our BT Tech plate hence no one ever brought up the subject/poll again.






    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Swanny1172 @ Jun 5 2007, 11:04 PM) [snapback]456260[/snapback]</div>
     
  6. Swanny1172

    Swanny1172 New Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BT Tech @ Jun 5 2007, 11:09 PM) [snapback]456263[/snapback]</div>
    I did, but considering the amount of recent debate on this subject, I figure another one can't hurt. :D
     
  7. fboyle

    fboyle New Member

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    I did a search brian but I could not find it. I remember the other poll as I voted in that one. I will vote again in this poll.


    Frank


    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Swanny1172 @ Jun 5 2007, 11:13 PM) [snapback]456268[/snapback]</div>
     
  8. BT Tech

    BT Tech New Member

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    Am I allowed to vote or would that be a "confilct of interest" ? :)


    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Swanny1172 @ Jun 5 2007, 09:30 PM) [snapback]456181[/snapback]</div>
     
  9. Swanny1172

    Swanny1172 New Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BT Tech @ Jun 5 2007, 11:44 PM) [snapback]456289[/snapback]</div>
    People vote for themselves all the time. How the hell else would Sanjaya have gotten so far on American Idol? :eek:
     
  10. windstrings

    windstrings Certified Prius Breeder

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    I bought two.. do I get to vote twice? :)

    There is allot of hashing back and forth and many folks don't like the fight and the confrontation, this is an excellent means they can vote anonomously without fear of being attacked.
     
  11. BT Tech

    BT Tech New Member

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    Well then in the interest of full disclosure I just placed my own vote!! :)


    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Swanny1172 @ Jun 5 2007, 11:51 PM) [snapback]456296[/snapback]</div>
     
  12. Gadgetdad

    Gadgetdad New Member

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    :lol: Hey, somethings wrong! There must be a hanging chad in my computer as the poll taking mechanism says I can't vote because I already had voted. I hope there isn't a conspiracy! I do like the BT plate and think it works fine and would buy again! Anybody else have trouble with the poll?

    Lee
     
  13. NoMoShocks

    NoMoShocks Electrical Engineer

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BT Tech @ Jun 5 2007, 08:44 PM) [snapback]456289[/snapback]</div>
    Brian, I think you are qualified, as you do own one or more of them.
     
  14. robinprius

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    This is my first post guys so please take it easy on me. :) I got one of the bt plates for our (Boyfriend and I) 07 Prius with touring option. We bought it through the online store a few months ago and have had it installed for about 6 weeks. Since I am the one that drives the car so much I can say that the car does not sway like it use to and handles uneven terrain with much more composure than before. We have a house outside of Aspen and some of the roads can be very bumpy. After the install of our bt plate these roads are no longer trecherous to drive on and the car feels much more solid compared to before when we did not have the bt plate. In my situation we are both pleased with our purchase.

    Robin
     
  15. NuShrike

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Robin's 07 Touring @ Jun 5 2007, 11:19 PM) [snapback]456385[/snapback]</div>
    Shenanigans.

    The Touring model has never been known to sway nor handle badly. Try spending time driving the car, check the alignment, and tire pressures before you claim the placebo effect.

    nottesttag
     
  16. windstrings

    windstrings Certified Prius Breeder

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Robin's 07 Touring @ Jun 6 2007, 02:19 AM) [snapback]456385[/snapback]</div>
    Robin, welcome to the forum... sometimes the new people are the most objective.

    There is always a concern "on either side of the fence" that new people are just plants to express concerns by a supposed new person "thats really an old person"... if you know what I mean....

    But you certainly sound genuine and Its nice to hear fresh input from someone who has no reason to lie.

    Thanks for your input too!... after a while the skeptics no longer listen to us who have preached it every which way but Sunday!
     
  17. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(NuShrike @ Jun 6 2007, 04:21 AM) [snapback]456401[/snapback]</div>
    So much for taking it easy on the newbie on her first post...nice way to welcome someone to the forum...hope you feel better about yourself after that jab.
     
  18. windstrings

    windstrings Certified Prius Breeder

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(NuShrike @ Jun 6 2007, 04:21 AM) [snapback]456401[/snapback]</div>
    Not sure you read her post.... try reading it before you slam it and accusing her of being under a false placebo effect... she directly implied several times that she had been driving the car "before" she put on the plate and now it behaves differently.

    If it makes it easier, I can copy and paste it for you?

    She gave absolutely no indication she was a novice with the plate as it had been on for 6 weeks already, and there was a difference before it was applied.

    I'm sorry she spoiled your pity party.

    I thought this was pretty clear...

    Is it becoming obvious to you that you only see what you want to see?

    Who put crackers in your milk anyway?
     
  19. randreed

    randreed Same as it ever was . . .

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    I have a BT plate still new in the bubble-wrap if anyone is interested in buying it. I bought it a while ago and since then decided not to install it. I accept PayPal - how much should I ask for?
     
  20. robinprius

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    My boyfriend and I purchased our Prius in San Diego when we went out there to visit his parents. This was over 6 months ago and drove the car back to Aspen. We have put over 14k miles on the car so far as I visit friends over in Denver and Ft. Collins fairly regularly so I know how the car behaved before we installed the bt plate. The change the plate made for us was quite noticable with the conditions in which we encounter daily when driving the car.

    Thank you for your "wonderful" welcome to the forum.

    Robin

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(NuShrike @ Jun 6 2007, 05:21 AM) [snapback]456401[/snapback]</div>