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Discussion in 'Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications' started by playcool-7, May 21, 2011.

  1. playcool-7

    playcool-7 New Member

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    hi I am installing ,2 new 4kwh battery and2, 5kw conv. parallel in my 09 prius need to know from where I can get rear springs update. let know my progress.
     
    #1 playcool-7, May 21, 2011
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    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    you're adding serious weight there
     
    #2 mrbigh, May 22, 2011
  3. playcool-7

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    I have place order for springs. POHL SPRING WORKS, tele # 800 777 1284 or Call MIKE 509 535 3649 .. It is 2 springs for rear 500 lb for $325. I got my second kit and working on it.
     
    #3 playcool-7, May 31, 2011
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    Be very careful running two converters. Test it out on a fairly deserted road before taking it into traffic. There are times with a Gen II Prius where you will put too much current into the Prius and the car will shut down. You will not be able to accelerate and will need to immediately pull over, stop the car, and turn it off and on again before it will work properly. I am speaking from experience. You do not want this to happen to you at freeway speed in traffic! It is dangerous to you and everyone around you.
     
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    I have a Gen3 (2010 model year) Prius purchase in 2009. Is the two converters going into a Gen3 or Gen2 prius??? Make sure to have the voltages in both converters set to the proper voltages for your prius else you can easily over charge the battery stopped at a long red light.
     
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    thanks It is for 2009 Gen 2 prius, it looks u have 8kwh , how is the set up, i am still working over it. thanks
     
    #6 playcool-7, Jun 1, 2011
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    You should be asking ericbecky that question since he is a installer of these systems with vast knowledge and experience.
     
    #7 stefano5777, Jun 1, 2011
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    Do they have an specialized part number for this type of Prius rear springs? Is it a custom made part or an adapted generic one?
     
    #8 mrbigh, Jun 1, 2011
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    It is a custom made, for prius. thanks
     
    #9 playcool-7, Jun 2, 2011
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