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Can someone add the touring freature to the base

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by CheapChic, Mar 26, 2007.

  1. CheapChic

    CheapChic New Member

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    What does the Touring have that can be added to the base

    They must have made the touring to accomondate the people that wanted better handling.

    Anyone know of lowering kit for this car
     
    #1 CheapChic, Mar 26, 2007
  2. David Beale

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    The differences are:
    1. Stiffer suspension.
    2. 16" wheels.
    3. Larger rear spoiler.

    1. You can get a TRD suspension for the Prius. You can also add the BT stiffening plate.
    2. 16" wheels are not hard to find. Try to stick to ones that are as light as or lighter than stock.
    3. I'm sure you can buy the spoiler from the parts dept. of your favourite dealer.

    It's less expensive to buy a Touring model, than to "upgrade" the standard model. Similarly equipped, a touring is about $300 more than a standard model. The TRD suspension is over $1000 by itself. Wheels would cost in the $1500 range with tires. I don't even want to know how much the parts dept. will charge for the spoiler. ;) You may even be able to trade in your standard for a touring for less overall than the "upgrades".
     
    #2 David Beale, Mar 26, 2007
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Yep, what David said. You can buy the 16" Euro wheels and "Type-B" spoiler from Sigma Automotive.

    You can't get the exact same suspension but you can install TOM'S or TRD's suspension set.
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Mar 26, 2007
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    mcbrunnhilde Opera singin' Prius nut!

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    Doesn't the Touring model also have VSC and HID headlights? MUCH better just to buy the Touring model!
     
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    She should already have VSC and HIDs on her '07 since it's a package 6. I went for package 2 specifically to get the VSC program.
     
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    If you need a lowering kit you should have my prius, it hits every speed bump and parking curb, I wish it was jacked up... but I was used to a 4x4 too.
     
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  7. CheapChic

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    THANKS!
    I don't want to lower, just better handling.

    Where can i get the trd set up, and does it lower it or just give a better ride.
     
    #7 CheapChic, Mar 27, 2007
  8. David Beale

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CheapChic @ Mar 27 2007, 05:30 AM) [snapback]412823[/snapback]</div>
    Talk to your friendly Toyota parts man. He should be able to give you all the details. Or search online. I looked a few months ago and as I recall, it lowers the car a tiny bit and stiffens up the suspension.
     
    #8 David Beale, Mar 27, 2007
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    There's also the rear disc brakes.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(htmlspinnr @ Mar 27 2007, 10:34 AM) [snapback]412963[/snapback]</div>
    The 2007 Prius Touring Edition does not have disc brakes on the rear wheels. The ARIZONA sun must've overheated your memory. :D
     
    #10 Charles Suitt, Mar 27, 2007
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