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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. cvincent

    cvincent Junior Member

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    hey rodney, i have tried to private message you twice but i don't think it is going through, i show 0 messages in my outbox

    anyway i have questions about any problems you may have had with your air set up, probably best to see the new thread i started about air suspension issues

    would love any suggestions/info you might have

    thank you
     
    #621 cvincent, Feb 25, 2012
  2. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HELLO CVINCENT !!!

    :):):):)

    Sorry for the delay in response to your questions !!!

    Please check your inbox and hope I will try to help you as best as I can !!!

    Hope you had a great weekend !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #622 HAWAIIANBUILT, Feb 27, 2012
  3. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY PRIUS CHAT FOLKS !!!

    :):):):)

    I took part at the annual WEKFEST Auto Import Show in San Francisco on February 18, 2012 !!!

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    Had a great time up there in Nor Cal sharing HBII at the Air Runner Suspension Systems Booth with Everyone !!!

    Many thanks to Robert aka SC24VR6 here on Prius Chat for allowing me to borrow his Work Schwert Wheels for the Show !!!

    Here's a video from ACC/Air Runner Suspension on YouTube ...



    Here are some pix from the event !!!

    Pit stop with my friends at The Middle of Nowhere, California

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    Our Arrival at our Hotel in San Francisco !!!

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    Time for a much needed wash !!!

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    HBII and my buddy's new Scion iQ

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    The following day was the WekFest SF 2012 Event !!!

    I arrived real early to setup !!!

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    Where is Everyone ??!!

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    And in no time, the crowds came !!!

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    At the Air Runner Booth ...

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    HBII on display

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    HBII with Model Holly Lee !!!

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    Then it was time to head home the next day :(

    Should I return or should I go ??

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    Many thanks to the folks from WekFest SF 2012 for another successful event, and many thanks to Air Runner Suspension Systems for allowing HBII to represent !!!

    Aloha !!!

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    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #623 HAWAIIANBUILT, Feb 27, 2012
  4. Duckles McGee

    Duckles McGee Junior Member

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    Awesome, Darrel (fckshoes) owns that white GTI on mercedes wheels from that video. Have you met him, I'm from PA, but he's been apart of our car club for a few years.
     
    #624 Duckles McGee, Mar 4, 2012
  5. ImeanGreen

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    That white painted spoiler made it look sharp Rodney. How did you do that?
     
    #625 ImeanGreen, Mar 4, 2012
  6. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY DUCKLES MCGEE !!!

    :):):):)

    That is one impressive GTI in person !!!

    I don't know him personally but am definitely a fan of his ride !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #626 HAWAIIANBUILT, Mar 6, 2012
  7. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    Thanks IMEANGREEN !!!

    I removed the Rear Spoiler and had it painted at Imperial Body Shop in La Habra, So Cal.

    At the time I also had them shave/fill in the holes for the rear emblems as well and had that repainted to match too.

    I also had the front license plate holes shaved/filled in and repainted the front bumper.

    I like the smooth look !!!

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    Hope this helps !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #627 HAWAIIANBUILT, Mar 6, 2012
  8. alfa737

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    Rodney,

    I know I must be missing something but,

    Why coulden't you just ground the brake wire behind the Headunit.
    I have installed a generic chinese headunit and all i had to do was ground one wire and everything works DVD and NAV while in motion.

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    #628 alfa737, Mar 7, 2012
  9. 32kcolors

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    Have you actually tried it on your Prius?
     
    #629 32kcolors, Mar 7, 2012
  10. alfa737

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  11. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY PRIUS CHAT FOLKS !!!

    :):):):)

    Hope you all have been doing great !!!

    I completed the latest Modification to the HBII Prius !!!

    I ordered and installed the JDM Toyota original part : Headlight Garnish aka the Eyelids !!!

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    This is the direct link to the Toyota Japan website, scroll down and you will see the item ...

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    I had searched Ebay for this item and found it !!!
    (If you are interested feel free to do a search and purchase one too !!!)
    (This item was well worth the price as it is an original JDM Toyota original part made of Polyurethane material .. NOT Fiberglass !!!)

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    Here's my story ...

    After purchasing, the item arrived in about a week !!!

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    The item (when contacting the seller you must inform them of your paint code / color) came already painted !!!

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    Installation instructions ...

    PLEASE NOTE:

    This item is installed on my 2010 Prius with the Halogen Non LED headlamp housings. Because of this, I had to make the following modifications for this item to fit perfectly. I cannot be responsible for any installation conflicts that you may have should you decide to purchase this item !!!

    As indicated in the RED BOX below, my headlamp has the airflow "bump" on top, this needs to be REMOVED/SHAVED DOWN in order for the Eyelid to sit flat and flush.

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    With the help of my friend and his Dremel, we shaved the airflow "bump" ...

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    When the airflow "bump" was shaved down, shavings from the process were blown out with the use of an air compressor. Then there is a hole that remains where the airflow "bump" was. This must be sealed in order to prevent dirt/water from seeping in !!!

    The method I used utilized Drywall Tape and All Weather Silicone.

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    Drywall Tape and Silicone Applied ... I allowed this to cure and seal for the next 48 hours.

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    The Eyelids were then ready to be installed. It comes with Double Sided Tape on back for easy installation !!!

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    And After !!!

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    Please note that your parking light above the headlights will not be visible anymore. In my case I had installed the parking light/daytime running light below the headlamps (under the housing) to replace this !!!

    Again, please contact the Seller if you have any further questions !!!

    Happy Prius Modding Folks !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #631 HAWAIIANBUILT, Mar 27, 2012
  12. drunkin master

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    STOP MODIFYING YOUR!! _________________ Just kidding.

    Call is looking really good Rodney.
     
    #632 drunkin master, Mar 28, 2012
  13. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Nice. Although I do like the forward facing parking light myself....
     
    #633 Tideland Prius, Mar 28, 2012
  14. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Looks like the headlights grew epicanthic folds. :)
     
    #634 F8L, Mar 28, 2012
  15. SuperchargedMR2

    SuperchargedMR2 Diehard Rams Fan

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    Not sure about this mod, it seems that the eyelids almost look too large. :(
     
    #635 SuperchargedMR2, Mar 29, 2012
  16. 32kcolors

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    That's one sleepy Prius!
     
    #636 32kcolors, Mar 29, 2012
  17. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY PRIUS CHAT FOLKS !!!

    :):):):)

    Thanks for the great constructive criticism and varying opinions on these !!!

    I've not seen these installed here on the US Models before and wanted to give it a try !!!

    They're not for everyone, but I have to admit I personally like the way they look in person rather than in pictures !!!

    Happy Prius Modding Folks !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
    #637 HAWAIIANBUILT, Mar 29, 2012
  18. 32kcolors

    32kcolors Senior Member

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    Don't worry. You still have a sleeper hit ;)
     
    #638 32kcolors, Mar 29, 2012
  19. SuperchargedMR2

    SuperchargedMR2 Diehard Rams Fan

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    Very true, I find a lot of mods look better in person then in pics. ;)
     
    #639 SuperchargedMR2, Mar 29, 2012
  20. HIGHcard

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    Why are you screaming!!! ha ha, jk ;) I really like that eyelid mod..It really tones down the obnoxious size of the head light and adds a cool aerodynamic look to it :cool:
     
    #640 HIGHcard, Mar 30, 2012
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