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Prius C, zero - acorn one!

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by Klaatu, Oct 12, 2015.

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  1. Klaatu

    Klaatu Junior Member

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    Well, in New Jersey this time of year it's acorn dropping time. This year they are really big. I washed my Prius C this morning and noticed a lot of small acorn ding (dent). I wonder what gauge steel is used on the Prius C top. Did not see any problems with the hood. Been driving in this area for 50 years this is my first acorn ding.
     
    #1 Klaatu, Oct 12, 2015
  2. The Electric Me

    The Electric Me Go Speed Go!

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    The auto industry may have to react to this.
    I've been to other automobile websites, and more and more people complain about how easily their vehicle is dented. This isn't a Prius Only problem, as automakers strive to improve fuel efficiency by lessening weight.

    Just read a thread at a different site, with a different "New" vehicle where the owner was complaining about denting the door frame by just leaning on it while washing the vehicle.

    I think the best approach is to NOT expect a great deal of anti-dent from your vehicle and try to avoid acorns or other falling objects. It sucks, but I think it's the nature of todays lighter but more efficient vehicles.
     
    #2 The Electric Me, Oct 12, 2015
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    I guess you are right, I take a positive view - thinner body metal translates to less weight and that translates to better milage. Just have to remember to park the car in the garage in the fall.
     
    #3 Klaatu, Oct 12, 2015
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    Don't park under a walnut tree in the fall, either!
     
    #4 CR94, Oct 13, 2015
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    hire more squirrels.
     
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    The prius c body panels are thin as aluminum foil. You can dent it just by knocking on it with a knuckle
     
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    someone said they dented their roof by putting a travel mug on it.
     
    #7 bisco, Dec 7, 2015
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    I can't wait for the hail season out here on the Great Plains. Maybe I'll go for the golf ball look.
     
    #8 Beauregard, Dec 19, 2015
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    We got coconuts... upload_2015-12-20_8-30-16.png upload_2015-12-20_8-31-23.png

    and, believe or not, a couple years ago we had hail in one or two areas of Oahu - quite a few people got the "golf ball" look - mentioned by Beauregard - on their cars.
     
    #9 ewaboy, Dec 20, 2015
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    Squirrels and Raccoons. Gotta watch out for them. They hate us.
     
    #10 InPriusLove, Jan 6, 2016
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