What did you do to ur Gen III Prius today????

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by sfv41901, Jul 23, 2012.

  1. sfv41901

    sfv41901 Masta S

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    Why did u go all the way to the battery in the hatch instead of the fuse box?

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    There's a metal plate with the + terminal in the 2013 prius under the fuse box (other than screwing a screw in to it I don't think you can cleanly install it. Also if he uses the Tanabe STB like me the box is virtually impossible to get to in the front.
     
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    I wanted a clean, well hidden install. So we started the wire at the passenger side headlight, ran it through the opening near the steering wheel column, tucked the wires along the way and fished it through the hatch, took everything out of the hatch and tucked the wires and tapped the battery directly before putting everything back.
     
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    Wow, you could have connected to the bolt in the engine fuse box, which comes from the 12v battery, and supplies positive to the entire box. Then sheathed your wire, all 1.5 to 2 feet of it. How is that not clean vs a longer run to the firewall? :confused:

    The bolt is seen here next to the screwdriver:

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    ^ read the quoted text
     
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    Installed USB charging outlet behind the center armrest so my rear passengers can charge their phones/ipad

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    That is a great idea. Well done.


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    I have an extra 12v cig plug that I was going to install in the same location.

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    Have you tested it to see if the Apple products charge? Sometimes the Apple products need some wiring changes in the USB port to work properly. Refer to Gliderman's post #12:

    Add usb charging ports | PriusChat
     
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    Traded the Prii for something "slightly less" efficient...

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    NAH just messing with you guys lol
     
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    Lol, if that's your garage, Christmas is over. Someone needs to take down the lights. ;)

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    Leave it to a Prii owner to ignore the Godzilla in the picture :p
    And it is my house, but I've been busy, so the lights stay until Christmas this year! :ROFLMAO:
     
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    waiting for this projector type fog lights....

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    I also can't read Japanese but here are some details that google translated...

    "Achieve the light distribution without unevenness
    and I realized light distribution without unevenness by adopting the projector (convex lens) to fog lamp.
    By the characteristics of the projector to minimize the diffuse reflection of light, it is possible to efficiently light up. Visibility is also greatly improved. Hi / Lo switch function and optical axis adjustment function deployment Hi / Lo switching function, because of the (adjustable with a screw in the side) optical axis adjustment function of vertical and depth direction can be changed to fit the body, also used to assist in the headlamp You can. Heat resistance and heat dissipation of the preeminent for the metal, fog lamp body is superior in heat resistance and heat dissipation. (You can also use halogen and HID) a very simple mounting performancewithout the need for processing, installation is possible with bolt ON Since you are using a bracket having the same shape as the fog lights genuine. ※ I can not attach it to the vehicle fog lamp does not stick to (including dealer or manufacturer option) original. Take part in dress-up lens shape of the projector fog brings a solid atmosphere, I will produce a front view of luxury car par. ■ Set contents lamp unit: left and right wiring two (valve is sold separately) H11: ※ socket shape model fit"
     
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    Will be interesting to see how this turns out.
     
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    installed coilovers!!! :)

    TRD springs + stock susp in the for sale section..
     
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    You mean struts? ;) You have to be careful what you say when selling stuff on this site, and what pictures you post. Or someone will expect control arms, tie rods, etc will be included. :D

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    Installed LCD review mirror and a back up cam.

    Only part that sucked was feeding wiring and RCA from the hatch with oem wiring through the factory rubber conduit leading from hatch to the cars roof