m3pare's Build Journal | 2012 WGM Prius Three

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by m3pare, Jul 2, 2016.

  1. Raytheeagle

    Raytheeagle Senior Member

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    Why not make your own (you’re a crafty lad) ;).

    I mounted ours below and reused a tin can as well as used some weather stripping around the lip I had laying around:whistle::
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    Secured to the front cross member with some zip ties and good to go:).

    The top of the can has a dipstick, which I check every Saturday along with the oil level and battery condition ;).

    After 3000 miles only 1/8 of an inch of accumulation (y).
     
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    We tried, it doesn’t look nice as the bracket lol
     
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    Raytheeagle Senior Member

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    The nice thing is no one notices it if it is under everything:whistle:.
     
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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    *sigh*
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    Choose your vendor
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    I do lol. We got some steel bars from Home Depot but never got around installing it yet. It feels Flimsy and not as nice as this.