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    EV button and warranty: updates?

    I got an incredibly vague response from Toyota, as follows: Does anyone else have any more specific insights? Any ideas on how I can get them to...
    Post by: barefootmatt, Jul 28, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    EV button and warranty: updates?

    There are all sorts of reports in these forums about how installing the EV button in a Gen II Prius will void the battery warranty. That's been...
    Thread by: barefootmatt, Jul 27, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Switching fuel consumption units

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Apr 19 2007, 03:02 PM) 426326</div> Doh! For some reason I thought you were in Winnipeg or...
    Post by: barefootmatt, Apr 19, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    New rims that looks good?

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Dj Mastergrind @ Feb 23 2007, 01:23 PM) 395418</div> I don't know about the US, but they do sell Nokian tires in...
    Post by: barefootmatt, Apr 19, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Switching fuel consumption units

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Apr 18 2007, 09:52 PM) 425847</div> Ah, that's a good point. I wouldn't have remembered that. <div...
    Post by: barefootmatt, Apr 19, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Where did the carbon from fossil fuels come from?

    As you implied, "fossil fuels" generally come from plants. The plants live in environments where CO2 is present, either in the air or dissolved in...
    Post by: barefootmatt, Apr 18, 2007 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Switching fuel consumption units

    Ah, that's a shame. Some of the younger generation may be catching on, but I'm part of that generation, and I get that blank look from all my...
    Post by: barefootmatt, Apr 18, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Switching fuel consumption units

    Does anyone know if it's possible to change the fuel consumption data on the MFD of a non-US Prius from L/100km to MPG? I've seen threads that...
    Thread by: barefootmatt, Apr 17, 2007, 10 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Satellite radio install on 2005 Prius

    Thanks for the advice, folks. I've done the install, for now. Here's what I did. I didn't connect the receiver directly to the stereo. That part...
    Post by: barefootmatt, Jan 3, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Satellite radio install on 2005 Prius

    I have a 2005 Prius with the premium JBL stereo system (but being a 2005, no aux-in). I just got a Sirius satellite radio. I'm not looking to...
    Thread by: barefootmatt, Jan 2, 2007, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Pricing for 2005 Prius

    I bought the car for CAD$29,000 - he wouldn't go any lower than that. I did save $2500 on car insurance by going with a company that offers a...
    Post by: barefootmatt, Dec 13, 2006 in forum: Dealers & Pricing
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    I fit in my prius!

    How comfortable are they, aside from the height change? Do they have good lumbar support, etc?
    Post by: barefootmatt, Dec 11, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications