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    Can 17" wheels go on Prius Touring with 16"OEM?

    I'm frustrated by the limited choices and high prices of tires for the Touring Prius. I was noticing that people say the newest Prius has improved...
    Thread by: bayareakirk, May 29, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Powered woofer install w/ pics n instructions

    Great write up. Thanks. I wonder how it sounds? Also, did you try putting the sub behind the seat to see how it fits. I'm considering this sub...
    Post by: bayareakirk, May 24, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Please Post Your Stereo Upgrades

    Update on zr-650s: These babies sure have changed. They go sooo low now, and move sooo much air, that my highly deadened front doors have...
    Post by: bayareakirk, May 24, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Connectors. Where can you buy them?

    Not for the connection the OP is looking for, but for anyone who wants an easy connection to replace the receiver, Scoche has one (but it is...
    Post by: bayareakirk, Apr 2, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    WOW! What an improvement!!

    Re: WOW! What an improvement!! This is strange, I gave a detailed response to these questions days ago, and now I don't see it at all??? I'll...
    Post by: bayareakirk, Apr 2, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    door speaker replacements

    No, BT/Nav sound is from the front left door speaker. To remove the center sound, just lift the grill and unplug the speaker (as I recall).
    Post by: bayareakirk, Mar 30, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    door speaker replacements

    It's really quite a mess and expense to add an amplifier to the complex Toyota sound system. Several here, including myself, have done it. To...
    Post by: bayareakirk, Mar 30, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    WOW! What an improvement!!

    Re: WOW! What an improvement!! This was my first DIY car audio adventure. I want to post a few details here since my install is very similar to...
    Post by: bayareakirk, Mar 29, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Please Post Your Stereo Upgrades

    updating previous post: I got the Alpine PXE-650 back from Alpine/California very fast. They repaired a short circuit in the "signal processing...
    Post by: bayareakirk, Mar 29, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    JBL front crossovers??!

    For #2: Banjoman successfully installed the Alpine PXE-650 unit before the JBL. I have successfully done it after the JBL. Both of us also added a...
    Post by: bayareakirk, Mar 29, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    What tweeters can I upgrade to?

    Crutchfield.com has a system where you input the car you want to upgrade and then it only gives you results that work for that car. I have not...
    Post by: bayareakirk, Mar 24, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Please Post Your Stereo Upgrades

    thanks, If there was a pre-fab subwoofer for the rear corner compartment (opposite the battery), it would be hard to pass up. To get the same...
    Post by: bayareakirk, Mar 11, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Please Post Your Stereo Upgrades

    This was my first DIY car audio adventure. The project car is my wife's 07' Prius with "Premium JBL" system and bluetooth and navigation. The JBL...
    Post by: bayareakirk, Mar 11, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Radio reception worse after Stereo Upgrade and sound deadening - Ideas?

    I added a processor between the stock JBL amp and the added amplifier, but I have not changed the receiver/headunit or the antenna, nor messed...
    Post by: bayareakirk, Feb 12, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics