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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. okdonk

    okdonk Junior Member

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    Very perfectly done! Me like it!
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  2. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HEY THERE PRIUS CHAT FOLKS !!!

    :):):):)

    Had quite a busy 2014 and now it's 2015 ... Time Flies !!!

    Here are some of the latest modifications done on the HBII Ride ...

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    O-NEX VIP Puddle Lighting !!!

    **In preparation of the 2015 CES Show (New Thread Post to Follow) I wanted to add these to highlight the vehicle**

    The LED Lights (Slim Housing)

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    Installation

    I will NOT be including a DIY on this installation.

    Removal of the Five Axis Designs / Five:AD Side Skirt

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    Once removed, I measured the distance equally for the 7 Led lights per side, then I drilled the holes, and attached and wired the LED lights.

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    I've added a switch to the LED Lighting System so that I can control the lights independently.

    After a good day's work of connecting and wiring ...

    Voila !!!

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    Quick Peek from the 2015 CES Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada ...

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    Stay Tuned for MORE MODS Coming Soon !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
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    Welcome back Rodney! Haven't seen you on here in awhile. I have seen many pics of your Prius with the ssr Sienna. I have both a prjus and a Sienna se.. So I am trying to make both my cars like the ones you have pics besides lol glad you are still modding the Prius!
     
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  4. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    Hey there BZYRICE !!!

    Thanks for the kind words, it's been quite a while and now it's great to be back doing what I enjoy and sharing my experiences here on PriusChat !!!

    Yes the owner of the Sienna, Bobby, is a great friend of mine and we work on our rides as often as we can.

    Hope to see you at the 2015 ToyotaFest in Long Beach, CA in May !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney

    Hey there PriusChat Folks !!!

    :):):):)

    The HBII Ride was featured at the 2015 CES Show in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 6-9th at the PowerBass Booth in North Hall.

    Featured previously also with PowerBass at the 2012 CES Show, they have been a Principal Sponsor providing continued support !!!

    Here is the PowerBass USA Website :

    PowerBass USA |

    For the 2015 CES Show they provided a great New Upgrade and Refresh to the Audio System !!!

    Many Thanks to my buddy Gene A. for his continued Sponsorship of his expertise in all aspects of Audio System Custom Fabrication and Setup !!!

    Here was Our Journey to the 2015 CES Show ...

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    Let's Begin !!!

    Pickup time at the PowerBass Headquarters in Ontario, CA

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    PowerBass Products ...

    2 x 2XL Series Subwoofers - 2XL-1004D

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    2 x 3XL Series Component Systems - 3XL-63C

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    4 x Extreme Series Tweeters - 3XL-2S

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    1 x ASA Series Amplifier - ASA3 1500.1D Class D 1 Channel

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    2 x ASA Series Amplifier - ASA3 600.2

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    After taking delivery it was time for the Installation !!!

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    Under Construction

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    New Rings to accommodate the New Subwoofers and a new Platform to accommodate the New Amplifiers ...

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    Almost There !!!

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    Working Day and Night and Day and Night, Gene was PowerBass Proud !!!

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    And the New PowerBass System was Complete !!!

    Upgraded the Front and Rear Passenger Channels and the Rear Subwoofers and Amps !!!

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    We Love the Backlit PowerBass New Plates !!!

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    Well deserved Japanese Dinner ...

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    Then it was time for the Road 2 CES 2015 at the PowerBass Booth in North Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center !!!

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    And we made it to the PowerBass booth !!!

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    All Settled in ...

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    After a Great Week at the 2015 CES Show it was time to come to a close ...

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    Then it was time for an amazing Japanese BBQ Dinner ...

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    Settling in for the Final Night at the Palms Suites ...

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    Much needed R&R

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    I would like to say a Major Thank you to my Principal Sponsor, PowerBass. Without their continued Support the HBII build would be unsuccessful. I am honored to have been part of sharing a second year with the PowerBass Family at the CES Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    Looking forward to many more Great Times ... Together !!!

    CEA & SEMA Proud Member

    PowerBass USA |

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    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
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    Rodney car always looking amazing... Cant wait for mines to be done..
     
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    Here I am debating on bandpass sub and I see this. Wow!

    BadAss Prius Rodney. (y)
     
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  9. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    HEY THERE ACCORDLAYINGKIT !!!

    The LED lights I used were from www.VLEDS.com.

    Here's the link to the location on their site :

    http://www.vleds.com/accent-lighting/flexible-strip-lights.html

    At the time I purchased they had the "White 6K Strip Light Striplight 3 Chip 1 Led 1 Inch" available.
    You DO NOT want to use "Interior" strip light as there is no casing to protect from the elements.

    6K is the color of the Leds that I used. I cannot seem to find the 6K available there at the time of this posting however.

    Hope this helps !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
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    Yo Hawaiianbuilt. I saw your car at CES this year. I was just there. I was telling my buddy who also drive a pip about the ground effect kit. I was going to go with the TRD but end up not doing it. But dude i wanted to do those side mirror that fold but don't know if it is even worth doing it. But good job on your car man.
     
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  11. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    Hey there NUFAN2222 !!!

    Thank you for the kind words.

    CES2015 was a great show this year, did you enjoy it too ?!

    In regards to the Side Mirrors they are quite a nice feature, I haven't had the opportunity to get to it myself but from what other owners that do have them, they seem to enjoy them !!

    In addition to the CES Show, do you go to the SEMA Show too ??

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
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  12. apt5020

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    Rodney,

    Without the sponsors. How much you think you put on your ride? I am estimating around 25K in after market parts + labors. By the way, I saw your ride in Cerritos a few months back. I was picking up food at Original Thai BBQ. I didn't know who the owner of the car was. Now I know. Great ride man.
     
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    Nah I don't think he spend that much on his car. I used to drive a Sti and only spend like 8k on part and was able to make it like 450 hp. I think he spend more like 5k min to 10k max

    Yes I went to SEMA, CES is for my work thou, but ya it was OK, Did not see anything crazy or w/e. I was able to sit in your car and touch it at least LMAO. But ya good job. I wanted to do something similar but just kept it close to stock cause i think i m going to sell my prius when the SUpra is coming out.
     
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  14. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    HEY THERE APT5020 !!!

    In regards to out of pocket investment :

    Product/Parts ~10k.
    Self Labor ~??

    Yes, that was me in Cerritos !!! I was having lunch that afternoon with Bobby/ FishCandy here on PriusChat !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney

    HEY THERE PRIUSCHAT FOLKS !!!

    :):):):)

    In addition to the existing O-NEX VIP Puddle Light Modification recently added, I have incorporated the ...

    BEAT SONIC LED CONTROLLER MODULE :

    Car-Den CLC1

    **PLEASE NOTE, this item is a DISCONTINUED Item from Beat Sonic, please contact them directly if you have any questions as they do have some Dealers with limited inventory of this item**

    www.BEATSONICUSA.com

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    The CLC1 :

    - Controls up to 8 LED Strips directly to the module
    - Various Flashing / Sequence patterns including : All Solid, Chasing, Random, etc.
    - Speed Control
    - On/Off Switch

    (With the my level of installation experience and what I wanted the CLC1 to do in this custom application, installation was involved and time consuming)

    Because of that, I will not be posting a DIY on this. However, I will post as many pictures and information as I can !!!

    Let's Begin !!!

    The Beat Sonic CLC1 Unit

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    Wiring Harnesses and Push button Switch

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    Connected

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    External Power Source and Ground Connection

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    External Wiring for 8 LED Light Strips (I've utilized only 7 out of the 8)

    For each side of the vehicle there are 7 Individual LED Lights

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    Sequential Lighting Pattern Labeled on the Harness in Numbers.
    I've paired these numbers with the corresponding wire colors.
    Each of the 7 LED Lights on the Vehicle will be connected to each other in Sequence then Connected to the Controller Unit.
    Each of the 7 Lights required it's own Positive and Ground Connections.

    1 = Red
    2 = Orange
    3 = Yellow
    4 = Green
    5 = Blue
    6 = Brown
    7 = White

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    Connections (Insulated and Quick Disconnect)

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    Then Labeled with the Corresponding Wiring Color

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    Wiring each Individual LED Lights

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    Stealth Installation of the CLC1 Unit
    Because of the size of the unit and the controls, I wanted to install this within the Glove Compartment.
    This was installed on the Top Portion of the Glove Compartment to minimize the obstruction of the contents below.

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    Wiring Trees from Both Left and Right / Positive and Ground Connections

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    Connected to Each Other (Insulated and Quick Disconnect)

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    To be paired with the CLC1 Unit Harness from the Glove Compartment

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    And after 2 Days of work ...

    VOILA !!!

    Here are some videos of 2 of my favorite Sequential Patterns from the CLC1 :
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    Overall, I am very pleased with the Beat Sonic CLC1 LED Controller.

    This item was well worth the Time and Effort as it's a Quality Product !!!

    It makes a great addition to your VIP Puddle Light Application or wherever you wish !!!

    **AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE, this item is a DISCONTINUED Item from Beat Sonic, please contact them directly if you have any questions as they do have some Dealers with limited inventory of this item**

    www.BEATSONICUSA.com

    Thank you BEAT SONIC !!!

    Happy Prius Modding Folks !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
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    Pretty dope bro!
     
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    Man, that a lot of money in a Prius not counting labor. Those lights are sweet
     
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  17. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    HEY THERE PRIUS CHAT FOLKS !!!

    :):):):)

    One of the latest Modifications to the HBII Ride is here !!!

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    This is the Rear Laser Fog Lamp as featured on some of the Concept Audi Vehicles !!!

    **Please note that in certain US States and Countries, this may be an illegal modification for on road / highway use**

    **I've installed this item with a separate switch as my intention is for Show Purposes Only**

    Here is an article from Audi in regards to Audi's innovation in the LED lighting technology which includes the Rear Laser Fog Lamp :

    Interview with Stephan Berlitz

    And here is an article from autoevolution including a video on the Rear Laser Fog Lamp :

    Cheap Laser Beam Can Prevent Car Crashes in Thick Fog - Video - autoevolution

    And here's my installation !!!

    The Packaging ...

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    Contents Inside (Laser Lighting Unit and Included Hardware)

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    Included Hardware (Mounting Bracket, Screws, Double Sided Tape)

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    Switched (Purchased Separately)

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    Removal of Rear Wing

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    Removal of Rear Brake Lamp (To allow Rear Laser Fog Lamp wiring Access)

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    Installed View from Behind the Glass inside the Cabin
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    Hidden wiring
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    Once connected with all necessary Fused Power and Ground with the Switch, the Installation was a Success !!!

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    As you can see, during our recent SoCal rain you can kind of see the glare from the steam ...

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    Overall I am very pleased with this Rear Laser Fog Lamp !!!

    Ready for the 2015 Show Season !!!

    AGAIN ...

    **Please note that in certain US States and Countries, this may be an illegal modification for on road / highway use**

    **I've installed this item with a separate switch as my intention is for Show Purposes Only**

    Happy Prius Modding Folks !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
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    Hi Rodney. Was wondering if you could help me on the steps on how to remove the side skirts... Thanks!
     
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    Hi Rodney! Glad to see you post again on this site....hey we have a small meet planned for this Saturday morning in Fountain Valley would be great to see you and check out your car. Can you make it?
     
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  20. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    Hey there Kenniekenken !!!

    :):):):)

    I'll see what I can look up for you as far as the removal of the side skirts. Off hand I know there are several Black Circular Clips underneath the Side Skirts as well as Clips inside the door sill !!!

    It's been a while since I was using the OEM Side Skirts, I can't remember off hand what was necessary, I apologize.

    You may need a special tool for prying these out.

    Hope this helps !!!

    Rodney
     
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