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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Doc Willie, Nov 27, 2007.

  1. Doc Willie

    Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander

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    This will be a list of the best threads on PriusChat. I suppose it will end up being a sort of FAQ or Wiki. Anyone can nominate a thread. May be factual, serious, or funny.

    To keep the list compact, I will start another thread where we can discuss the nominations, if we want to out side the thread, or to discuss this thread it self. So just list the thread here, with a brief description.

    Here's the thread: http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=4...mp;#entry544831

    My first nomination:

    Best tire discussion: http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=21271&st=0
     
  2. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    This is a great idea, Doc.

    Here's my first submission. It's a thread I started back when Priuschat was getting hit more frequently by spammers, trolls, and flamers. It's entitled "How to Tell a Troll."

    http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=26600
     
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    JimboK One owner, low mileage

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    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ScottY @ Nov 27 2007, 04:48 PM) [snapback]544868[/snapback]</div>
    This posting mentions drum brakes . . . I have an 08 and it has disc brakes all the way around . . .

    Todd
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ToddWess @ Nov 27 2007, 06:56 PM) [snapback]544920[/snapback]</div>
    Are you sure? Toyota's 2008 United States website still says disc brakes in the front, drum brakes in the rear.
     
  9. Doc Willie

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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    I call for a sticky lol. But where should I pin it?
     
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    a priori Canonus Curiosus

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    There are many great threads out there, but I've got to agree with Jim's first two suggestions:

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimboK @ Nov 27 2007, 03:51 PM) [snapback]544847[/snapback]</div>
    I like these two threads because they provide so much information and valuable discussion PLUS they address modifications and issues that ANY Prius owner can do tomorrow. By reading these threads and acting on them, you are guaranteed to enjoy your Prius so much more and end up improving your MPGs nearly overnight.

    The "LONG grill blocking thread" is quite long. This prompted me to develop a "summary" of the thread in a posting within another thread. Efusco picked it up and used it to start another thread. So, for those looking for a way to navigate the great thread "My First Morning with a Blocked Grill" -- please click this link.
     
  13. Doc Willie

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ToddWess @ Nov 27 2007, 06:56 PM) [snapback]544920[/snapback]</div>
    does not :p
     
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    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    not a post, but the FAQ on how to get better mileage. i like it because when Priuschat started there was no real idea on how to do it. there was a group of us that inputed ideas, experiences and results.

    those ideas where implemented by us, results re-reported back, analysis made, further adjustments, more input, and finally a pretty comprehensive report on what lowers the mileage, what raises the mileage and the techniques required to get er done.

    if you have been here long enough and you remember the evolution of the FAQ you will know the feeling that came about when the FAQ was "finalized" (it will always be open to new ideas) but this was a result of several dozen posts...so pick one since they all contributed to the final product
     
  18. a priori

    a priori Canonus Curiosus

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DaveinOlyWA @ Nov 29 2007, 12:54 PM) [snapback]545698[/snapback]</div>
    Do you have a link to a repository of FAQ?
     
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    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(a priori @ Nov 29 2007, 09:06 AM) [snapback]545706[/snapback]</div>
    hmmm good question. i have actually printed several copies for non hybrid drivers because most of pertains to any kind of car since many techniques are simply changing bad driving habits.

    i know i have it somewhere, let me look