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2010 Prius V, Finally some pics!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Sandog53, Mar 12, 2011.

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  1. Sandog53

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    Okay, I promised pics a week ago, been busy. Still have not wrapped the wheels, I wanted to see how it looked first, and have not bolted on the spacers yet. I did tint all the windows 20%, the windshield is 55%. Five Axis body kit. Removed factory spoiler and painted it body color, painted all the emblems black. Tinted the tail lights, and put the Tein Springs on it. What do you guys think?

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    I think I am going to bite the bullet and just buy wheels, I cant handle the 17s, they look to small. Thanks for stopping by!
     
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    Very cool!!
     
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    The Five Axis kit in silver looks great with factory 17". I don't think they look too small at all, but if you're going to get bigger rims better go two sizes up (19") because 18" isn't going to look that much bigger.
     
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    Did you install the Aero kit yourself :p ? was it easy? Who painted it for you :p ?

    I am thinking of pickin up a V myself soon and want to get that aero kit for sure along with the S6:F rims :p! Every time i see that damn kit it makes me want to buy a prius sooner :p.
     
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    I think the factory 17" wheels look great & not too small at all. IMO they are the biggest wheels that I would use. I need to check the speedo though with my Garmin to see if the speedo reads fast as it does on my other Toyotas. If this is the case than you could even use a larger tire like a 225/45R17 or even a 215/50R17 could work okay.
     
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    I am not sure about wheels yet, I know it is pretty low, lower than it looks in person. I may have to put a rubber isolater to get it up just a tad. Ride however is great.

    I did the install myself, and yes it was pretty easy. I paid 500 for the paintwork, which I didnt think was too bad. Overall Im very impressed with it. I am afraid of tearing it up though. I have driven alot of lowered cars in my days without any problems, but this little guy is scaring me. Thanks for the compliments guys.
     
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    I like the kit! the smoked tails are sweeet.no front lic plate NICE! Yeah the wheels look small now,not bad but some 18s would be the look I think were lookin for. Going to do a slight drop on mine and some window tint and smoked tails! Might need some pointers.
     
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    Awesome! any rubbing during turns or over bumps?
     
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    Where did you go to get it painted? Was it just some local shop or something? The site i want to order from will ship it painted for an additional $695 on top of the price of course. I might go that route as i want to get a perfect match for the color i want to get which is dark charcoal color.
     
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    A couple posters have gone the 215/50R17 route in order to "fill" the wheel gap but the end result is always that the tires look too fat. Looks terrible so don't do it.
     
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    Are you getting it in Winter Gray and gold S6:F rims? That'd make an awesome combination.
     
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    looks great! just got mine lowered today as well! looks so much better...
     
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    I went to a dealership body shop. I know a guy that works there. It turned out pretty good, no rubs, squeaks or any thing weird. I was amazed at how easy these cars are to lower. I think an hour hour and a half tops, and she was down. We are loving the car so far, now all I have to do is work on that pulse and glide thing lol.
     
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    Nice color match by the way silver can be a hard match!
    Good to know! I will drop mine soon.tanabes DF 210s.
    radioman did a video on p+g here:
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    Good times!
     
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    Hey forgot to ask are you runnin a strut tower bar! how is the Ride corners?
    looking at when I do my springs?
    Tanbe strut tower bar

    Thanks!
     
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    Winter gray for sure, It is my favorite color on a car kinda. I like Graphite Gray type colors.

    as far as rims i think i would actually go for the 17's so i do not loose too much MPG :p. As far as the drop looks on the owner of this threads car .. It is awesome but i am not sure if i would drop my car xD. But as far as color goes it would have to be Gunmetal or Bronze and i have not decided on which yet :p

    But the Aero kit for sure :p. Looks very nice on his Silver ride :p

    Also Hey OP! when you do decide to get some rims let us know and give us some pics =0
     
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    I cannot decide, trying to find something lightweight that doesnt cost a fortune. Do those 2 words go together? lol
     
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    molto bella ed aggressiva :rockon:
    ciao Luigi
     
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    Grazie uomo, lo apprezzo molto!


    Jason
     
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    are you selling the rims? i want to put the factory 17" on my gen2
     
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