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JDM / Japanese VIP Styling: My Prius III Build

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by HAWAIIANBUILT, Sep 30, 2010.

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  1. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    Looks Great James !!!

    I too had to do the wrap for the Rear Valiance a couple of times before I had it the way I wanted. There are some sharp corners on that thing !!!

    With a heat gun and plenty of patience it came out pretty good !!!

    If you're interested in the FIVE:AD Body kit, feel free to contact the folks at FIVE AXIS (www.fivead.net) !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #361 HAWAIIANBUILT, Mar 3, 2011
  2. noweyout

    noweyout Trying to get used to it

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    Looking good Rodney! Are you going to finish the rest of the trunk in CF?
     
    #362 noweyout, Mar 3, 2011
  3. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY NOWEYOUT !!!

    I haven't decided yet ... I may end up doing it to see how it flows with the Roof and Rear Window as a "Panoramic" effect ... and if it flows well then I may just keep it !!!

    I will try it in the next several days and post results, so let me know what you think !!!

    Have you done it to your Prius ??

    Hope you're having a great day !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #363 HAWAIIANBUILT, Mar 3, 2011
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    noweyout Trying to get used to it

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    No, I am not tuning my car in any way. My last vehicle (Mazda6) turned into such a headache/money pit that I just got rid of it for a "simpler" lifestyle. I admire the work you are putting in there though. Keep it up!
     
    #364 noweyout, Mar 3, 2011
  5. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY NOWEYOUT !!!

    Thanks for the kind words !!!

    The Prius itself is a wonderful vehicle !!!

    It's just amazing to see how many aftermarket items are available for this vehicle !!!

    Have a great weekend !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #365 HAWAIIANBUILT, Mar 4, 2011
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    hey Rodney I just saw u on the street.. LoL the gold S6:f runs u put on looks awesome... I was working and saw Ur ride and had to say what's up. HAHA car is looking better and better everyday

    Droid ?
     
    #366 tihsad, Mar 4, 2011
  7. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    Wow that was quick TIHSAD !!!

    I will be posting pix later today !!!

    Great seeing ya on the road, I literally just got out of the shop !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #367 HAWAIIANBUILT, Mar 4, 2011
  8. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY PRIUS CHAT FOLKS !!!

    :):):):)

    New update on the HBII Build !!!

    03-04-11 marked the day for a new set of the FIVE:AD S6:F Bronze wheels !!! I went from the Silver version and wanted to try the Bronze version.

    SPECS:

    WHEELS:
    FIVE:AD S6:F 18x7.5
    OFFSETS: FRONT +40 REAR +35

    TIRES:
    FALKEN ZIEX ZE 912 225-40-18

    I was fortunate to meet up with James aka Drunkin Master as he is a proud owner of his very own FIVE:AD S6:F in SILVER !!!

    His post is here ...

    http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-accessories-modifications/90833-my-almost-new-wheels-5axis-s6-f.html

    It was a great morning that day as we were able to get much accomplished in only 2 hours !!!

    Here are some pictures that I took that afternoon ...

    Arriving at US AUTOTECH CORP. a Distributor for FIVE:AD !!!

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    Here's MILAN showing a preview of the S6:F's !!!

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    After picking up those bad boys, it was time to head to ZOOM TIRES for some New Rubber !!!

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    After installation, it was time to head home and give the HBII Ride a thorough WASH !!!

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    After the wash it was time to inspect ...

    Nice and Flush !!!

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    Some shots ...

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    All in all I am very pleased with the S6:F's in Bronze !!!

    Many many thanks to Troy S. from FIVE:AD, Howard and Milan from US Autotech, my buddy Daniel, PC's very own James aka Drunkin Master for some great times that day !!!

    If anyone is interested in any of the Five Axis Designs product line contact them at www.fivead.net !!!

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    Good Times Together ... Always.

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #368 HAWAIIANBUILT, Mar 4, 2011
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    looking good Rodney........
     
    #369 bino, Mar 4, 2011
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    drunkin master Contributing Member

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    I don't like it...........I like it................I don't like...............no, no I like it! :)

    Looks really clean and it stands out. I like that the color is very different, a bit darker, almost matt gold.

    Congrats. We should def. Meet before the toyota fest. I can't wait to install my springs.

    ....
     
    #370 drunkin master, Mar 5, 2011
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    dude the bronze looked awesome... so the tire shop was at south el Monte? I was just happened to be there working... normally I should be there on Tuesday but I was talking to my customer about the Prius... how I was loving them and he was like... he sees them everywhere on the road... and he pointed out saying... there is another one right there. and I turned around and there was rodneys car... I can telll LOL.. and I was like that's my friend Rodney... im gonna say what's up... and I followed u.. LOL

    Droid ?
     
    #371 tihsad, Mar 5, 2011
  12. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    HEY JAMES !!!

    Glad you "Like It" !!!

    Sure sounds like a plan, let me and Andy know when you get your springs in ... we'll do an "Assisted" Tech Day !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
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  13. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY TIHSAD !!!

    Wow what a coincidence !!!

    Saw you in my rear view mirror and was like wow I know that guy !!!

    Yes, the shop is there in El Monte ... Zoom Tires. Kevin is awesome, always hooks me up on a great deal on tires and installation !!!

    See ya SOON again !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #373 HAWAIIANBUILT, Mar 5, 2011
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    It looks bronze-ish. Definitely unique as I don't think I've seen alloys in that colour before. Seems to match quite well!
     
    #374 Tideland Prius, Mar 5, 2011
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    I forgot to as where you got your 8mm spacer?
     
    #375 drunkin master, Mar 5, 2011
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    Kore971 PEDD-CESC

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    i like it! :)
     
    #376 Kore971, Mar 6, 2011
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    peterjmc Ping pong in Ding Dang...

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    I like it too! I've been looking into wheels and I've been eyeing wheels that are gold and bronze. I think it would look good against Winter Grey and if I decided to vinyl wrap my car in matte black. :)
     
    #377 peterjmc, Mar 6, 2011
  18. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY TIDELAND !!!

    Thanks for the kind words ... it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I think it came out great as I wanted to try something different !!!


    HEY JAMES !!!

    I purchased them from J Style at the Mitsuwa Marketplace in Costa Mesa, CA ...

    J-Style (Japanese toys) | Mitsuwa Marketplace

    HEY KORE971 !!!

    Thank you !!! See you soon at the March Meet, info coming SOON !!!


    HEY PETERJMC !!!

    Thanks, I think I really like your style !!! The combination of either the Winter Grey or the Matte Black with the Gold or Bronze wheels in my opinion would be real nice !!! I like the contrast !!!

    Keep us posted !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #378 HAWAIIANBUILT, Mar 6, 2011
  19. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY PRIUS CHAT FOLKS !!!

    We've been having great weather here in So Cal lately, so I decided to work on the HBII Ride again ...

    I wanted to complete the Black Dry Carbon Fiber look from the Rear Valiance onto the Tail Gate !!!

    I wanted to complete the Solar Roof Panoramic look from the roof down to the Rear Deck to the Rear Tail Gate.

    Here are pix from the installation on 03-05-11 ...

    Removal of the Rear Valiance, License Plate Light Assemblies, Hatch Opener, and License Plate Cushions ...

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    Installation of the Black Dry Carbon Fiber

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    Armed with a Heat Gun / Hair Dryer the Dry Carbon Fiber molded well !!!

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    Trimmed the edges and tucked the material tightly ...

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    Voila !!!

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    Overall, I am happy with the installation and fitment. This may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I wanted to see how it would look with the continuation of the contrast from the Solar Roof down to the Rear Tail Gate.

    New Rear Emblems coming soon !!!

    Happy Prius Modding Folks !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #379 HAWAIIANBUILT, Mar 6, 2011
  20. Creaky

    Creaky Still motorin...

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    Rodney, your ride keeps on coming together. Lookin great!

    Just wondering, are you going to wrap your spoiler with CF as well?
     
    #380 Creaky, Mar 6, 2011
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