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    Want to install an Engine Block Heater yourself? This guide may help.

    First, thanks a lot for this instruction, I just used it to install my EBH and it made my install absolutely peachy. Second, just adding to the...
    Post by: Dobey, Oct 5, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    I'm having really bad results with exterior trim protectants

    I've used this a lot, it stays on rain/snow/shine: Duragloss #531, Duragloss Marine / RV Protectant It's for a marine environment, hence the...
    Post by: Dobey, Sep 15, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Has anyone installed any of the C-ONE Performance Bars for Gen II?

    By sub frame brace, do you mean the rear stiffening plate that bolts on to the frame? What is the diameter of the TRD rear sway bar? I've got...
    Post by: Dobey, Sep 15, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Has anyone installed any of the C-ONE Performance Bars for Gen II?

    Re: C-ONE Performance Bars for Gen II? I've read through that thread and it seems to me that most of the people who bought the shorter springs...
    Post by: Dobey, Sep 14, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Has anyone installed any of the C-ONE Performance Bars for Gen II?

    Re: C-ONE Performance Bars for Gen II? Not sure about that, someone correct me if wrong, I think lower springs need new shocks - the...
    Post by: Dobey, Sep 13, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Has anyone installed any of the C-ONE Performance Bars for Gen II?

    Re: C-ONE Performance Bars for Gen II? I'm seriously considering the following right now - install the C-One front and rear sway bars, keeping...
    Post by: Dobey, Sep 12, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    I really want to be able to like the new

    I've also looked at the G3 many times (there are a few at the carpark at work), and I just seem to dislike the exterior shape more and more. I'm...
    Post by: Dobey, Sep 4, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Q's on Tom's parts and where to buy

    Why don't you try the Sports Tower Bar Front from C-One: Toyota Prius 2004 ~ 2009 NHW20 Performance, Handling & Electronic Accessories :: Sigma...
    Post by: Dobey, Jul 25, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Straight line stability fixes

    True - anyway, in conventional cars, the higher the speed, the greater the force pushing down on the front end of the car. The aerodynamics of...
    Post by: Dobey, Jul 12, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Whats your absolute favorite Mod to date?

    Obus Ultra Forme backrest by far, if I had to pick just one. Next ones in order are: 2. Window tint 3. Mudguards 4. Tom's front strut brace 5....
    Post by: Dobey, Jun 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Actual MPG vs. MFD reading Comparison Spreadsheet

    The control system is going to adjust the fuel/air ratio based on the exhaust gas composition as detected by the O2 sensor. Therefore, any...
    Post by: Dobey, Jun 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Pics of my newest mods!

    Perfect for you maybe, but horrendous to everyone else around you... why on earth would you want to watch videos while you're driving, and are you...
    Post by: Dobey, Jun 24, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Actual MPG vs. MFD reading Comparison Spreadsheet

    This is misguided speculation, as the amount of fuel converted to gas in the recovery system is highly unlikely to significantly change the...
    Post by: Dobey, Jun 23, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Wiper delay in 09 Prius - reversed!

    Well, the steering wheel is on the left side, so I think I have the US version...
    Post by: Dobey, Jun 23, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Wiper delay in 09 Prius - reversed!

    Strange, then the 2004 must be reversed as well... here are the 2008 and 2009 directions for the wiper - the 2008 indicates that the thick end of...
    Post by: Dobey, Jun 22, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion