Prius Accessories

It depends on your needs. Some of the top ones are

EV Mod (bought or can be done for free)
BT Brace (for better handling )
Seat Covers

In my neck of the woods, having an MFD hood is good to have.

 

I'll also add, that if you have an iPod the Vais Tech adapater is a very nice gadget to have. I love playing my ipod through the stereo and controlling it with the built in controls. It's got a few bugs and it's not perfect, but it works well enough.

 

QUOTE: EV Mod (can be done for free)

OK aaf... where can one get the EV Mod for free? :huh:

 

And what is an MFD hood?
Thanks

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(savingtheearth @ Apr 25 2006, 04:58 PM) [snapback]245067[/snapback]</div>

I don't have one, but I believe it's a hood/cover for the MFD. It helps block the sun from hitting it. Personally, I don't see the need - It's not something anyone should ever be staring at for long times, so with the occasional glare, I just work around it or hold my hand up if absolutely necessary.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(savingtheearth @ Apr 25 2006, 01:58 PM) [snapback]245067[/snapback]</div>

The MFD hood is by PriusHoods here


<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Charles Suitt @ Apr 25 2006, 12:39 PM) [snapback]245001[/snapback]</div>

You don't actually "get" the EV Mod for free. You perform the mod for free. You need to only supply a length of wire and a switch (or even use a switch already in the car like the high-beam switch. Your car is already has the EV mode build in, you just need to activate it by grounding one pin momentarily. That's what's meant by "free." You don't need anything fancy to activate it - just labor, really.

This and many other mods discussed in the mods section of my Prius pages (in sig).

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Apr 25 2006, 02:07 PM) [snapback]245073[/snapback]</div>

Thanks, that's what I meant. You can buy it as an accessory (from either Sigma or Coastal), but you can also do the install like you suggested and not pay much (other than time).

 

Dash cover
Side window visors
Sun shades (when parked :lol: )
BT Brace (a definite)
XM radio (depending on your preference)
Rubber floor mats for winter/wet weather
Seat covers

Most of the above is to help preserve the interior and help resale.

Rick

 

The cheapest? Take the plastic beauty rings off the wheels.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Goofa @ Apr 25 2006, 01:55 PM) [snapback]244969[/snapback]</div>

Well, I think you've still got some time to consider mods. Everything to date says Magnetic Grey won't make it to the US until June, and I have yet to see anything to contradict that date. So far, if anything, hints have been that it might be delayed, rather than make it here early.

 

Even before the car arrived I bought the MFD screen protector. I've just ordered one for my next Prius.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Screen-Prot...itemZ8021995558

I was a looking for a better place to put coins so I got the Armrest Console Organizer from Sigma Automotive. I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but it looks like it's going to be great.

http://www.sigmaautomotive.com/jdm/prius/prius0405.php

I've also thought of buying the metal Rear Bumper Step Guard from the Japanparts website. (But doubt I will)

http://www.japanparts.com/

Finally, I bought a set of the mudguards but never got them out of the box. I'm not sure I'll put them on the next Prius.

 

Other than "un-attached" accessories (12v compressor, tire gauge, cargo nets, etc.), my favorite is the Body Side Mouldings to help protect against door dings.

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Charles Suitt @ Apr 27 2006, 04:25 PM) [snapback]246289[/snapback]</div>

Hey those body side mouldings look great, i should be picking up my new Prius on Monday (hopefully) and was wanting something like that for more protection. How much did it cost you and where did you get it from? Was it from the dealer or the factory.
They match nice too, I will be getting the silver pine mica and hope it looks as good as yours.

 

I've ordered a shark fin antenna.
http://priuschat.com/shop/product_info.php.../products_id/30

http://www.darelldd.com/ev/
For some pics

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Apr 28 2006, 11:18 AM) [snapback]246757[/snapback]</div>

Looking at the Sigma fin http://sigmaautomotive.com/FoliaTec/antenna.php it seems the base has to be replaced.
With the "Shark Fin" it's simply removing the old antenna top section (not the base itself) and screwing the wire to the new one and sticking it on. I'm going with the Shark Fin.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(olcorral @ Apr 28 2006, 09:34 AM) [snapback]246620[/snapback]</div>

olcorral,

An X-files fan, AND a Giants fan. My kind of Prius owner. Want to join the "Wild & Crazy Guys" Barcelona Red Club? We could use members like you


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