My 2013 Prius Two - Accessories on going Weekend projects w/Pics

Well, depends on you have the tools & tricks & if the clear bra kit is a good quality.
Even the car is new, I still have to clay it on the front-end before installing it.
It took me & the installer 2:20hrs to complete installation in the shop.
The headlights & side mirrors was pain in the butt.

 

I got the kit (8mil thick) from ebay & quality was ok 6 of 10 stars, the straight (Hood, Fender, Grills) pcs was easy installs & has bonds good. Other pcs (Bumper, Headlights) was in the pain to install, due to limited stretching (3M has more stretching abilities & good Adhesive).
Turning yellow? Yes, I seen it my work Parking lot. Another Prius '10/'11 owner has it, and it turned yellow.
After close-up look his/her Prius, the Pre-Cut Clear Bra was badly cut, and looks thin.

After I installed mine, I applied UV blocker, just like I did mine Honda Odyssey. Which haven't turn yellow,
Been over 1yr 1/2 and still bonds pretty good, So I got two clear sets from two different ebay sellers.
More likely I'll replace the Pruis Clear Bra, to 3M (Ventureshield or Scotchgard) & some 3M Adhesive Promoter for corners bonding.

 

I like my floor being lit, So I added same mod as my Odyssey "Blue leds w/Sound Effects floor illumination".
It has 2-mode, Steady On or Beat detection.



Here a video.......

 

I always think the sound in the rear is missing, so I added Infinity Reference 1031t 1-Inch, Textile-Dome Tweeter w/ crossover. Now the sound way better all around + the sub.

 

Add some blue led for Console to go along the Floor Illumination, here you go......

 

When I signed-up PriusChat, 1st Thread I noticed was the "JDM Power Folding Mirrors". Added to my Top 3 items list, Must have mod......"Buy it now! & Tell Wife later", hahahaha.............

While waiting for the from MIT Accessories, I added some LED Arrow on the mirrors, 7-Leds & 14 Leds verison.
Due to the MIT kit, the mirrors was for RHD, it was weird when looking @ mirrors, so I changed back to LHD mirrors.









Here is quick video.....

 

There couple time when coming out my drive-way, cars zip right by because (I think) they unable see my front light and same time the SUV is kinda blocking my view. The Prius has straight forward turn-signals lighting. Nothing really visible/light on the front-side bumper.
So I added Amber Eagle Eyes Led.......

 

It would be nice if DRL stays On (Dimmed @ 50% ) with Headlight On. So did little shopping, and able found a DRL Relay switch. The one I got was like 3-in-1 (Auto-On, 50% Dim, and Turn-signals) function.
I wired all three modes, Per my co-workers (two retired police) as long the Amber & White lights are in single housing or next to each other, I should have no problem as Turn-signals.

 

I'm kinda "Flashlight-a-holics" I like all kinds of LED flashlights due to my work.
So I gave it a try on some 25w CREE bulbs my Odyssey, it nice & bright the way I like it & visible in day time.

 

I always like F1 Racing & gaming (GT6 gran turismo 6) since the old days, and I like those F1 brake light.
It would give different look on the Prius......



Since I added Leds all around.....
Here is a video of full walk-around with help of my son.

 

Being living in Bay Area over 30yrs, and watched the Bay Bridge World Series as a young kid. Later on moved SF,
since then I like San Francisco Giants, so I wanted add some leds to the Prius. I've custom ordered "Welcome door logo led" and PowerDecal for the Rear.

 

I really liked " BigPete | PriusChat " idea from his thread Rear Trunk Spoiler | PriusChat and looks great.....so ordered one from another seller.

 

I'm soo used to have RPM gauge all my cars, checked all kinds RPM gauges on the web, 95% is around & cylinders-type gauges. And finally found one I really like is square, small 2.5inch, thin and is Digital + Meter reading RPM gauge.

 

My kids always like the shade from Odyssey, so won't get face burn when taking a nap or able can watch videos in the rear. So got a set for Prius.

 

Since I added a Viper alarm (1-click unlock all doors), and won't be using the FOB much.
Why not get a cover for it....it was made other Toyota's but work for me.

 

Got a great deal from nedear88 | PriusChat locally a Amimoto Ultra Brace and a Free
TRD emblem badge from him, and had great chat.
Hopefully the Ultra Brace & Cusco Strut Tower Bar LHD makes the Prius handling little better.

 

Saw nedear88 | PriusChat have a very nice Exhaust on his Prius, Did little shopping and got a 304 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tip.

 

During Summer days, the car interior went up as high as 126F degrees, yes! 126F interior in San Francisco~!
Do some researching, and found Calif. PopTop Car Covers (Made from DuPont Tyvek). Talked to the owner, and asked if he can make one for me with JDM Power Folding Mirrors, able to fold with it. So he customized one for me.......cool~!
After two months of usage (not daily)...my avg with PopTop was 74F to 85F. And without the Cover avg days was 109F to 126F.