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    Honda killing the Accord Hybrid

    Its amazing that Honda sees these two technologies as competing - they compliment each other. A Hybrid diesel would be absolutely amazing in the...
    Post by: bryanmsi, Jan 6, 2007 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    nitrogen-filled tires

    As Darell and others have noted, plain old regular air is already 78% nitrogen, so you're not gaining much by going with "pure" nitrogen. Also,...
    Post by: bryanmsi, Jan 1, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Duralube in Prius??

    Don't bother with DuraLube or any of the other additives. At best, they do nothing. At worst, they'll actually damage your engine. I'm pretty...
    Post by: bryanmsi, Dec 31, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    My black Prius has tons of swirl marks! HELP!!!

    I would echo the votes for Zaino - its absolutely stunning on a black car. However, if you have more than the usual (and unavoidable) swirl marks...
    Post by: bryanmsi, Dec 26, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Slick 50 or other additive?

    I would STRONGLY suggest not using Slick50 or similar additives. At best, it won't help. At worst, it could do real damage to your engine....
    Post by: bryanmsi, Dec 20, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    3M Invisible Bra

    Its totally worth it and if you can get it for $300 its a no-brainer. I paid $600 to have mine installed at a highly praised local shop and this...
    Post by: bryanmsi, Dec 18, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    GM CEO says company developing Saturn-branded plug-in hybrid

    Let's give GM some credit here. I mean, I'm not a GM fan, but we can't complain when they lag Toyota and Honda in hybrid/electric vehicle...
    Post by: bryanmsi, Nov 29, 2006 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Chassis that flexible?

    Stiffer chassis are always preferable to flexible chassis - it isn't just one particular design philosophy. You'll never see a flexible chassis...
    Post by: bryanmsi, Nov 26, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Chassis that flexible?

    Seems normal, and a big reason Prius handling will never be in BMW territory. Actually, the Prius is a little worse in this regard than most mid...
    Post by: bryanmsi, Nov 23, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Re-defining "Republican"

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Marlin @ Nov 10 2006, 09:43 AM) 346990</div> Are you kidding? Books from authors like Coulter, Savage, and Hannity...
    Post by: bryanmsi, Nov 11, 2006 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    How bad was the election for Republicans?

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Stev0 @ Nov 8 2006, 07:34 PM) 346032</div> Realize that there are very common misconceptions around the terminology...
    Post by: bryanmsi, Nov 9, 2006 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Prius finally available without a wait

    I was able to buy my fully loaded 2007 Touring Package 6 (Nav + Leather) out of dealer stock AND with a $1200 off sticker price two weeks ago....
    Post by: bryanmsi, Nov 7, 2006 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Prius sales are down, people are buying gas guzzlers again

    Just goes to show that John Q. Public cares more about his pocketbook and his convenienve than he does about environment and energy independence....
    Post by: bryanmsi, Nov 7, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Auto A/C

    Does the Prius use hot coolant for cabin heat like a traditional car, electric heat, or both? I have read that the Prius uses electric heaters,...
    Post by: bryanmsi, Nov 5, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    I'm Prius-damaged

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Nov 4 2006, 08:22 PM) 343988</div> My fault too - But I'm enjoying the discussion! I love being...
    Post by: bryanmsi, Nov 5, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum