$7000+ for body kit and wheels

this reminds me when i went to subaru meets.

one guy was so happy when he got his carbon fiber front lip spoiler.

the next time i saw his car at a spring subaru meet the spoiler was cracked and full of chips.


good luck

 

Regarding offsets, any explanation on the Internet would be more clear than mine. But basically the lower the offset number the more the wheel sticks out.

For lowering, I'd start by looking up what parts are available for the Prius. Coilovers are height adjustable roughly $600-2000. Springs are cheaper $150-300. You can always pay someone for the install. If you have more specific questions throw them our way.

Give grandma my best.

 

Maybe this will help with your understanding of offsets:
Wheel Offset Calculator

Because you have a staggered setup, it'll mean you'll probably have to rotate your tires from side to side on the same axle instead of front to back, unless of course you are okay with the +42 in front (may stick out beyond fender line) and +50 in the rear (more gap between fender line and rims).

 

I just don't think that +42 offset, especially in the rear will cause the tire and rims to stick out past the fender line. You should be okay.

 

Sorry, should have clarified that I was referring to rotating the tires front to back and vice versa. As for the different offsets, that is NOT very common with run of the mill cars. More common with high end performance cars that were meant to have a factory staggered setup. My guess is that Fled did it purposely so your wheels look flush with the fender and your rear wheels don't look all tucked in.

 

The sweet (safe) spot for Prius offsets is +35 to +42. Lots of people prefer lower offsets to achieve that butch stance. When you increase the width of the rim though, the more extreme offsets become more relevant, as it can cause rubbing somewhere on the wheel well. I don't think you'll have a problem with 7.5" rims. I know that some people who had 8" rims had to roll their fenders (was a gen 2).

A 50+ offset in the front is pretty narrow. With a really wide rim (8, 9"?), it would definitely cause rubbing on the inner wheel well when you turn the wheel.

 

I was looking for a body kit as well and can't find where to get the KenStyle Prius30 at all.

I love the look of a lot of Prii here and the wheels are really what sets it apart. Spend your or your moms money on whatever you want man.

 

Sent ya a PM.

 

Most of the links earlier in this thread are dead. Is there a good website or message that highlights all the places that sell kits?

I've been looking for something like the G Sports Concept bumper. It has style without being over-the-top -- and it doesn't feature the oddly sculpted Toyota emblem.



Here's some shots from an auto show:
New Tengik Cars Launching: Toyota Prius G Concept- Tokyo Auto Saloon 2011

 

This is how everyone has its own gusto... I don't like it at all.

 

Those are the sickest kits ever...only if i were rich...

 

Any updates? This thread is crazy--in a good way.

 

Honestly, you should just contact one of the Admins and have them rename your thread to GoldPianoGarden's Build Thread or something. Then maybe update the first post with a quick synopsis. I practically stumbled upon this thread by accident but I think it deserves way more attention like Rodney's thread. Good luck man and I hope you have a nice camera to update us!