Looking to "pimp" your ride, or just interested in adding performance modifications? This is the place! <br /> Sponsored by <a href="http://priuschat.com/ebay">eBay</a> and the <a href="http://priuschat.com/shop/">PriusChat Shop</a> <br /> Tue, 19 May 2026 01:38:13 +0000 Tue, 19 May 2026 01:38:13 +0000 PriusChat https://priuschat.com/forum/gen-2-prius-accessories-modifications.49/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:48:30 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/lower-or-replace-drivers-seat.120146/ https://priuschat.com/threads/lower-or-replace-drivers-seat.120146/ invalid@example.com (mle70) mle70 26 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:26:35 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/power-boost.259772/ https://priuschat.com/threads/power-boost.259772/ invalid@example.com (LinuxOID) LinuxOID So, my car is a 2003 Prius NHW20. G-Type, JDM.

I'm looking for ways to increase power. My Prius can't even burnout with 17-inch wheels (yes, the wheels aren't light, but sorry, there should be enough torque to turn the wheels if you hold the handbrake).

1) Either the Prius's electronics are throttling the torque until you reach X speed, or I don't know.
Is it possible to reprogram the hybrid...

Power boost]]> 4 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:20:50 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/gen-2-fender-skirts.259755/ https://priuschat.com/threads/gen-2-fender-skirts.259755/ invalid@example.com (SilentKiller) SilentKiller
So I'll start a new one, I am in search of rear fender skirts for my gen2 as the majority of my commute is highway and I will therefore benefit from this particular mod.

Who has made them, currently make them and where can I see them?

Thank you]]> 2 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:48:26 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/kyb-quick-struts.259739/ https://priuschat.com/threads/kyb-quick-struts.259739/ invalid@example.com (bluecrazymonkey) bluecrazymonkey
my rear shocks are worned out and im looking to see if the quick struts from kyb will work for this issue?

I am planning to get the whole thing replaced rather than just replace just one part as a preventative maintenance kind of thing

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I was looking at rock auto and found these parts, are these correct for what I am looking for?

Thank you

toyota prius 2008 130,000 miles]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:54:55 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/the-55-mpg-unicorn-lifted-gen-2-%E2%80%94-a-7-year-breakthroughsee.259550/ https://priuschat.com/threads/the-55-mpg-unicorn-lifted-gen-2-%E2%80%94-a-7-year-breakthroughsee.259550/ invalid@example.com (John Lynch) John Lynch The Journey:
I’ve been in the Gen 2 platform for 7 years—5 years with an '05 and the last 2 with this '06. For seven years, I’ve been chasing a specific goal: true off-road capability without the "lift penalty." I’ve experimented with every combination of stock wheels and oversized setups. I’ve seen the 35–38 MPG wall that usually comes when you add a lift, heavy tires, and even heavier wheels.
The Discovery:
I’ve finally...

The 55 MPG "Unicorn" Lifted Gen 2 — A 7-Year BreakthroughSee]]> 3 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:40:38 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/speaker-non-jbl-in-place-of-jbl.259625/ https://priuschat.com/threads/speaker-non-jbl-in-place-of-jbl.259625/ invalid@example.com (KitsuneVoss) KitsuneVoss 4 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:11:40 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/prius-gen-ii-add-cruise-control-eu-model-2006-full-guide.97091/ https://priuschat.com/threads/prius-gen-ii-add-cruise-control-eu-model-2006-full-guide.97091/ invalid@example.com (Ramanjit81) Ramanjit81 How to add Toyota OEM cruise control to a non- cruise control European Prius.

Disclaimer: The procdure mentioned hereunder is an account of what I did to successfully add a cruise control to my base model car. I do not extend any warranty/ guarantee nor do I accept any responsibility against any damage anyone may cause/ incur after reading/ attempting these instructions/directions. Any use of this information is entirely at your own risk.

I have completed...

Prius gen II-Add cruise control-EU model- 2006- full guide]]> 12 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:17:11 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/toms-shift-knob.116845/ https://priuschat.com/threads/toms-shift-knob.116845/ invalid@example.com (powerjo) powerjo look neat and sharp ! Quite match with my P2.]]> 9 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:21:41 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/lifted-gen-2-with-venom-power-terra-hunter-x-t-2-all-terrain-tires.259026/ https://priuschat.com/threads/lifted-gen-2-with-venom-power-terra-hunter-x-t-2-all-terrain-tires.259026/ invalid@example.com (thetuningspoon) thetuningspoon
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Strange question maybe, I've seen the display on the newer Gen 2s to look nicer than the one on my 2005, is it as simple as finding a display unit from a 2008/2009 and swapping it for the one on my 2005? It looks like it would fit just not sure if it's possible to do. I think the 2008/2009 models have the rearview camera, I already have a rearview camera installed on my Sony Deck using Carplay/Android Auto so I don't need that I'm just wondering about this.

Also, not...

2008 or 2009 Display Unit on 2005 Possible?]]> 12 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:49:35 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/driver-seat-swap-information-needed.257920/ https://priuschat.com/threads/driver-seat-swap-information-needed.257920/ invalid@example.com (ias61489) ias61489
Has anyone successfully swapped a ct200h seat into a 2nd gen? Or maybe camry or other seat that retains the airbag?

Im reading mixed info on the touring model leather seats. Do they make a difference? Would it be worth swapping it to see if it helps?

Any help...

Driver seat swap information needed.]]> 2 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:53:06 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/winston-12v-40ah-lfp-battery-good-or-bad-idea.244036/ https://priuschat.com/threads/winston-12v-40ah-lfp-battery-good-or-bad-idea.244036/ invalid@example.com (Isaac Zachary) Isaac Zachary
I found a 40Ah one from a brand named Winston that looks to be very similar in size to the Prius battery. However, one of my concerns is cold weather. With Lead Acid (LA) you don't want to let the battery drain or it can freeze and even rupture. But since a car ususally will keep the battery topped off, this may not be a problem....

Winston 12V 40Ah LFP battery, good or bad idea???]]> 8 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:45:05 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/rear-suspension-problem.259023/ https://priuschat.com/threads/rear-suspension-problem.259023/ invalid@example.com (maggotdrowner) maggotdrowner I do use it for work but I don't carry particularly heavy loads.
Problem is the back end is so low, when I go over the pad type of speed bumps, the exhaust scrapes.
Here in the UK these cars are used as taxis, and carrying 4 people is much heavier than anything i carry?
Can anyone offer a solution? I know you can get spring assistors.. they are like pieces of rubber that sit between the coils.
Any advice welcome, thank you]]> 2 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:14:29 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/install-dash-light-to-show-when-ice-is-on-off.258880/ https://priuschat.com/threads/install-dash-light-to-show-when-ice-is-on-off.258880/ invalid@example.com (cDxA) cDxA Install it in front of you on the dash.
Just bright enough to not be distracting.

Why not just look at the screen ?
Well, because I like to focus on driving instead of the screen.
My screen is also all clouded up and cracking inside.

How hard would it be to find the wire going to the ICE that is powered on and off and splice into that with a low wattage LED ?

Could that brick the car ? Also, as with everything, it's never that easy.]]> 11 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:43:24 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/rear-trunk-release-button-mod-from-inside.226098/ https://priuschat.com/threads/rear-trunk-release-button-mod-from-inside.226098/ invalid@example.com (Kaptainkid1) Kaptainkid1
So I bought a cheap ebay horn switch or momentary on switch.
Connect one end of the switch to red wire found under trunk trim. Check photo for location.

Then the ground end from switch to the white wire on lead wire in trunk release...

Rear trunk release button mod from inside.]]> 30 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:45:58 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/prius-wheel-covers-compatibility.222271/ https://priuschat.com/threads/prius-wheel-covers-compatibility.222271/ invalid@example.com (Anton Moukharski) Anton Moukharski so clearly, not any generic Rim will fit on a Prius who's weels are of the same diameter..... but how bad is it?
And moreover, how compatible are rims between different Prius' (I have a 2007 Prius 2, R16)?

Also for clarity for newbies, it seems that:
Rims = Wheel covers != Hub caps
The Hub caps are what's in the center and on originals, bears the Toyota logo. But many people confuse wheel covers and hub caps. I'm not even sure rims is a proper term.

(!= not equals)

Thanks!]]> 15 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:29:51 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/limo-tint.176887/ https://priuschat.com/threads/limo-tint.176887/ invalid@example.com (oil_burner) oil_burner
I want to do the rear glass and rear sides in as dark as possible. The reason is I am going to be doing some car camping and sleeping in the back of my prius, and I don't want anyone to be able to see me in the back seat. I will use a curtain to seperate the front seats, no problems there. What I'm concerned about is if I have limo tint and for example I'm in the back seat watching a movie at night, the light from my...

Limo Tint?]]> 17 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:10:17 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/yakima-whispbar-smartfoot-fitting-kit-k404w.258539/ https://priuschat.com/threads/yakima-whispbar-smartfoot-fitting-kit-k404w.258539/ invalid@example.com (Superprius2008) Superprius2008 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:21:41 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/yet-another-pruck.258416/ https://priuschat.com/threads/yet-another-pruck.258416/ invalid@example.com (montiebroo) montiebroo View attachment 286895 View attachment 286896 View attachment 286897 View attachment 286898 View attachment 286899 View attachment 286900 I finally started a few months ago, and I’m almost done.
2008 prius, 1st gen tacoma bed, 3rd gen 4runner back window (wired to rear driver side window switch)]]> 1