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    2010 (Gen 3) w/ Solar Panals - How Rare?

    I've been away from this forum for awhile... I have a 2010 Prius IV, with sun roof and solar panel. I see many Gen 3 Prii out there, but I have...
    Thread by: billshadow00, May 20, 2020, 14 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius engine braking down very, very steep slope!

    I just got back from trip to Breckenridge from my home near Denver. This was my first significant mountain foray with my 2010 prius. I...
    Post by: billshadow00, Sep 4, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Factory speakers out of phase?

    I have a 2010 Prius IV with the Nav system. I have always been marginally disappointed with the sound quality. I have come to suspect that the...
    Thread by: billshadow00, Nov 27, 2010, 25 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    NHTSA Tracking Braking Loss on Prius Hybrids

    Post by: billshadow00, Jan 6, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    NHTSA Tracking Braking Loss on Prius Hybrids

    Hi Kevin. Interesting! It sounds like you've measured the current produced by the regen during a bump. Are you saying that upon hitting a bump,...
    Post by: billshadow00, Jan 5, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    NHTSA Tracking Braking Loss on Prius Hybrids

    Thanks for the comments, codybigdog123! I don't know if this phenomenon happens more frequently or more severly in a GIII vs previous Prii, but...
    Post by: billshadow00, Jan 5, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Is my door "buzzer" haunted?

    Thanks to all for the suggestions. I suspect I had my sunroof slightly open, thus causing the buzzer to sound when I opened the door. I tested...
    Post by: billshadow00, Jan 5, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    NHTSA Tracking Braking Loss on Prius Hybrids

    I'm not an automotive engineer, but I am an engineer (rockets and aircraft, but cars only as a hobby). I believe I have a much simpler explanation...
    Post by: billshadow00, Jan 4, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Is my door "buzzer" haunted?

    I've had my 2010 Prius IV since 1 Aug and I love it. Just a few weeks ago I began to notice that the interior "buzzer" (standard chime sound)...
    Thread by: billshadow00, Dec 29, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    On snow?

    Cool! I just installed almost the same setup on my 2010 Prius IV. Same tires with the Elbrus I04 wheels (metallic finish on the face of the wheel...
    Post by: billshadow00, Nov 19, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Programming Ourselves?

    Thanks for the response, Rachael! I agree that the financial investment makes sense. I'm more concerned that it will be too complicated for me to...
    Post by: billshadow00, Oct 15, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications