After 1 year (JDM ZVW30 project)....

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  1. bino

    bino JDM ZVW30

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    I did not adjust mine.... and I'm not sure if it can be adjusted.....
     
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    It can be adjusted. I found it to be quite bright and wanted to reduce it.

    Here's how it's done. while the car is powered OFF, press "D" and "N" and Start the car. release D and N once the car is Ready, now the Tom's switch is in illumination adjustemnt mode. Pressing "N" or "D" will increase or decrease the brightness of all the buttons. pressing "B" will accept and save the current brightness setting and it will go in to next mode that is adjusting the brightness of Tom's logo. again "N" and "D" will adjust the brightness. pressing "B" again will save the current brightness of the logo and the switch will exit the adjustment mode and will go to normal mode.

    hope it helps those seeking to adjust the illumination of Tom's switch
     
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    bino JDM ZVW30

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    never knew this.... and thanks for posting it......
     
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    bino JDM ZVW30

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    test fitting carbon fiber tail light cover....... (not sure yet if I'll be installing this)...

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    bino JDM ZVW30

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    this came in today...... still waiting for my brake rotors.....

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    bino JDM ZVW30

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    rotors came in yesterday..... (if anyone wants info about the rotors please pm me...)

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    will be installing these this week....

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    bino JDM ZVW30

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    info on the rotors:

    they are from Adams rotors -

    adam's rotors | custom brake rotors, made-to-order

    I found them when I was searching for custom rotors.... Adams rotors are huge in the VW/Audi scene (and some other car forums).... I emailed them inquiring about a set for my prius and they are quick to reply and added the prius on the selection on their site..... you could choose from 13 (I think) different designs of rotors and also the zinc coating choice.... mine took 4 weeks to be built and so far I'm liking the items that I got from them..... once I get them installed I will try to give a review on how they perform..... and by the way Adams Rotors in a US company located here in CA....

    (I am not in anyway connected with Adams rotors nor they have given me something to promote their products.... I am just giving information based on my buying experience with them.... thanks)
     
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    bino JDM ZVW30

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    had the rotors and pads installed last night (thanks to Mike of Tustin Toyota)......

    pads and rotors are still bedding in..... initial brake feel is better than the OE (probably the Tom's pads have better compounds/materials than the OE pads)....

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    Burna J Knot Right Performance....

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    Looks great Bino...
    But you know I'm a big fan of drilled and slotted rotors. I even made a set for my mini van.:rolleyes:
     
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    bino JDM ZVW30

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    thanks...
     
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    bino JDM ZVW30

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    ok... I will be removing these unbranded set of tail lights.... the quality is not as great as the crystal eye and revier lights that I had before..... the lights itself worked well... but the housing is not that good... I have to re-seal some parts of it as it started to open... I already ordered a new set or revier v2 to replace these lights.... if anyone would be interested on these lights (local preferred as I want the person to check the lights first before purchasing it) let me know.... I'm looking to get $120 for the lights (picked-up)

    thanks....
     
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    bino JDM ZVW30

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    removed the OEM lower mouldings an installed these....

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    dang your prius is fresh man!
     
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    bino JDM ZVW30

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    thanks....
     
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    Hey Bino,
    Have you had any problems with your Crystal Eye tails dimming? Occasionally, my passenger side is very dim, but it's intermittent. I can't figure out why that might be.
     
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    bino JDM ZVW30

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    yes.. I did had that problem with my crystal eye lights (mine is on the driver side)..... I did not try to see what the problem is.. I just replaced it with the revier lights.... probably someone who knows electrical stuff could fix it....
     
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    bino JDM ZVW30

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    will be replacing the my fog lights with this..... (projector type lens)

    just waiting for the shipment to arrive.... ;)

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    Bino, who installed your mirror turn signals? I bought a pair but have had the time to install. I'd like to find someone to install mine.
     
    #558 NDzPII, Mar 20, 2014
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    bino JDM ZVW30

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    PM Sean (sfv41901)... he will be able to help you..... (y)
     
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    Thank you very much. Your Prius looks sweet.
     
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