PriusChat Forums - Gen II Prius Modifications http://priuschat.com/forums en Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:39:39 GMT vBulletin 60 http://priuschat.com/forums/images/silk/misc/rss.jpg PriusChat Forums - Gen II Prius Modifications http://priuschat.com/forums Weight reduction... what are these for? http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64670&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:06:18 GMT Does anyone know what these are for? They are located behind the rear seats down where the seatbelts attach. In my Acura, similar hook features... Does anyone know what these are for? They are located behind the rear seats down where the seatbelts attach. In my Acura, similar hook features engaged with fingers in the rear seat to hold it in place. No such thing here, they're just down there. I removed them and the fold down parts of the rear seats since I am always putting my bike in the back anyway and almost never need the rear seats for people. Figure the weighs savings could possibly help me gain a tenth or two mpg...
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]]> Gen II Prius Modifications likesmpg http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64670 Interesting upgrade. Has anyone tried this. http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64468&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:03:39 GMT I found this item on ebay and was wondering if anybody has tried it already. Item 130288478252


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"You are only allowed to post URLs to other sites after you have made 5 posts or more. If you have a link to a news item or tip that you would like to share, please use the Contact link at the bottom right of this page." ]]> Gen II Prius Modifications igme http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64468 window tinting http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64463&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:54:19 GMT Did anyone have their windows tinted and are you satified with the result? That heat from the large back window is killing me. I am considering the... Did anyone have their windows tinted and are you satified with the result? That heat from the large back window is killing me. I am considering the tinting of my windows! ]]> Gen II Prius Modifications ETP http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64463 Prius mod on Yahoo http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64324&goto=newpost Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:57:36 GMT Thought you guys might enjoy this. Silicon Valley Hotshot Turns Prius Into High Tech Batmobile: Tech Ticker, Yahoo! Finance... Thought you guys might enjoy this.

Silicon Valley Hotshot Turns Prius Into High Tech Batmobile: Tech Ticker, Yahoo! Finance ]]> Gen II Prius Modifications spitinuri http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64324 Getting ready to do the EV mode and need help on the white bar. http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64295&goto=newpost Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:55:15 GMT hi, I will be getting my kit soon so I printed out the PDF install file. I took all the stuff off and unplugged the gray connector. I found the 2... hi,
I will be getting my kit soon so I printed out the PDF install file. I took all the stuff off and unplugged the gray connector. I found the 2 wires to tap into and where to put the contact. What I am having problems with is the lifting of the white bar. Can anyone that has done this help me since it just looks like a white plastic square and I don't see how to lift it. I DONOT want to screw it up.

Thanks ]]> Gen II Prius Modifications boppo http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64295 Wheel nut compatibility? http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64146&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:08:24 GMT Howdy, I currently have a set of Wedsport wheels on my 06 Prius. I bought them used and they came with a set of wheel nuts. I am not sure what... Howdy,
I currently have a set of Wedsport wheels on my 06 Prius. I bought them used and they came with a set of wheel nuts. I am not sure what type of wheel nuts they are, but they look a lot like the Muteki wheel nuts advertised on Carson Toyota's website (Carson Toyota TRD Parts, Replacement parts and accessories for Southern California).
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When I bought those wheels, I gave away my set of OEM wheel nuts. Now I am planning to put my original OEM wheels back on the car for a while.

I am wondering if anyone knows whether I can use the aftermarket wheel nuts on my stock OEM wheels, or do I need to buy a set of OEM wheel nuts instead. Not sure if all wheel nuts are the same (at least the side that bears against the wheel)?

Thanks for the help!

Click the image to open in full size. ]]> Gen II Prius Modifications esskay http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64146 LED display for back of Prius - for mileage http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64140&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:19:24 GMT Wouldn't it be fantastic if there was a device that could tell all the people behind you what your current MFD mileage was? I'd love that.

Somebody should make and market one of those.

What's the point of hypermiling if you nobody knows how good you're doing? ]]> Gen II Prius Modifications Fibb222 http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64140 Pics of my newest mods! http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64130&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:09:48 GMT Here are my additions to my 2009 Prius. I painted the emblems and grill black. Added a VaisTech SL2Vi and I cut the speed sensor wires. ... Here are my additions to my 2009 Prius.

I painted the emblems and grill black.

Added a VaisTech SL2Vi and I cut the speed sensor wires.

Removed all the emblems from the back.

So, the story with the parking brake pin was an absolute nightmare. I put the provided pin in with the wire attached and it got stuck. So I accidently pulled out the wire and the pin was stuck in. I had a crazy time getting the pin out but eventually I did.

So, I call Vais tech and ask them what to do and they said to put the pin in through the front. well I was going to try that but it was too small. I wanted to make the hole a little bigger and thought a toothpick was a good idea to stretch it out a little. BAD IDEA!!! I got the toothpick stuck and spent about 2 hours hammering that out.

End of story - everything worked out fine and it all works now!!! LOVE IT!!! I can watch videos while I'm driving and use my nav anytime I want. PERFECT!!!

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I also added some yellow fogs.

PS. bonus points for anyone who identifies the movie or the vehicle next to the prius. :) ]]> Gen II Prius Modifications Yont283 http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64130 Whats your absolute favorite Mod to date? http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64117&goto=newpost Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:30:48 GMT There is now a tremendous number of mods to wade through. Its hard to know which ones are worth doing verses those that seemed exciting at the time... There is now a tremendous number of mods to wade through.
Its hard to know which ones are worth doing verses those that seemed exciting at the time but now that the luster has worn off, they are rarely used.

Out of all the mods you have ever done, which is your most "favorite" that you would recommend to someone else as being useful and that you would definitely do again if you purchased a new Prius?

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So far, I think I use my "nav speed sensor being switched" more than any other mod.
I love being able to simply flip a switch and I have full access to my nav panel while driving and moving... once my settings are done, I flip the switch back and the dead reckoning engages again and everything works normal. ]]> Gen II Prius Modifications windstrings http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64117 SSR Wheels for Prius http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64031&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:45:05 GMT I already searched on this topic, didn't find anything on it, so i thought i would share since i posted the tanabe R&D thread.

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(no, i don't work for either of these companies, or sell their stuff) ]]> Gen II Prius Modifications FuelSpender http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64031 More support for the Prius http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64030&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:37:29 GMT Saw this on another forum, but Tanabe (Top japanese tuning firm), is doing some R&D for the Prius. In 2005, they purchased SSR Wheels (top motorsports japanese wheel brand), and are selling Prius sized wheels. I will make another thread on it since it's a different topic.

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Tanabe Racing Development USA /inc.

Tanabe Racing Development USA /inc.

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I wonder, how different are the GEN III and GEN II, would the GEN II parts fit on the GEN III? ]]> Gen II Prius Modifications FuelSpender http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64030 installed scangaugeII on dash but it will not stay http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63983&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:43:51 GMT I used the velcro that came with it. Has someone come up with a better stick on that will keep it where you put it. Mine is on the dash right in... I used the velcro that came with it. Has someone come up with a better stick on that will keep it where you put it. Mine is on the dash right in front of the wheel.
Thanks ]]> Gen II Prius Modifications boppo http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63983 Modding the prius! http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63918&goto=newpost Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:02:11 GMT Yo, sup homies. i just bought my prius da oter day. i was wunderin if der wer any sick azz bodykits for dese tings. or mayB i cud get a sweet exhaust... Yo, sup homies. i just bought my prius da oter day. i was wunderin if der wer any sick azz bodykits for dese tings. or mayB i cud get a sweet exhaust for it. soemtihin with a 3 inch tip? maybe bigger? idk wat sounds gud on these quik cars ]]> Gen II Prius Modifications enironmentlover http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63918 Any Central Tx owners to help install?? http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63885&goto=newpost Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:57:03 GMT Looking for central tx owners to get together to assist each other installing new mods....or see what mods folks have done. Next for me is EBH... Looking for central tx owners to get together to assist each other installing new mods....or see what mods folks have done. Next for me is EBH... ]]> Gen II Prius Modifications shannaadams http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63885 home made Sun reflector for rear deck http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63869&goto=newpost Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:04:10 GMT Hey, I took an old Sun reflector and modified it to lay on the rear pull out cover over the cargo area. Any problem with doing this? Hey, I took an old Sun reflector and modified it to lay on the rear pull out cover over the cargo area. Any problem with doing this? ]]> Gen II Prius Modifications ETP http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63869