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    How to stop a runaway Prius

    To put it into neutral, you do have to hold it there for a second or so. Bumping it doesn't work, you need to hold it for a short time then it...
    Post by: dspguy, Mar 9, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Winter Tires? or Nokian WR year round?

    I switched to the Nokian G2's last fall, I've been using them year round. I live in the Boston area, no problems at all. Great on snow/ice, wet...
    Post by: dspguy, Oct 6, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Best Cheap Bicycle Carrier?

    I have one of these Allen basic 2's (about 15 years old too!) and it works fine for carrying 2 bikes. Takes about 2 minutes to put on, and 30 secs...
    Post by: dspguy, Apr 14, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Need new Prius tires

    I'll second the recommendation for the Nokians. I have a set of WRg2's in the stock size and they have been excellent. No hit in mileage,...
    Post by: dspguy, Mar 17, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    New tires for 2006 Prius (owned since 8/06)???

    I haven't had the new tires long enough to see any mileage change. But on dry pavement, wet pavement, and slushy conditions the nokians are...
    Post by: dspguy, Jan 22, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    New tires for 2006 Prius (owned since 8/06)???

    I just put on a set of Nokian WR G2's, in the stock size. They are excellent.
    Post by: dspguy, Jan 19, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    CoastalTech 2" hitch - fit 2008 Classic?

    You should check out these two threads which talk about success and failure with the coastal hitch. thread 1 thread 2 I had a very bad...
    Post by: dspguy, Oct 23, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    No need to power off while refueling...

    I've always been one to turn the car off during refueling, but lately I've changed my routine. Since I live up hill and about .25 mile from the...
    Post by: dspguy, Oct 9, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Factory EV switches for 2004/2005 -- now $50

    Last one sold. Thanks for all your interest.
    Post by: dspguy, Jun 30, 2007 in forum: Private Sales
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    Factory EV switches for 2004/2005 -- now $50

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dspguy @ Jun 25 2007, 08:14 AM) 467535</div> 2 sold, 1 remain. Get it while it's hot. :)
    Post by: dspguy, Jun 26, 2007 in forum: Private Sales
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    Factory EV switches for 2004/2005 -- now $50

    1 Sold, 2 remain.
    Post by: dspguy, Jun 25, 2007 in forum: Private Sales
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    Factory EV switches for 2004/2005 -- now $50

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Slair @ Jun 1 2007, 09:54 AM) 453175</div> I will take $50 shipped. PM me if you are interested.
    Post by: dspguy, Jun 24, 2007 in forum: Private Sales
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    Sources for 2" receiver hitch

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rui @ Jun 18 2007, 02:13 PM) 464126</div> Check out this thread which has a long discussion of the 2" receiver from...
    Post by: dspguy, Jun 19, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Need Factory 2005 EV Button and kit

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jim Biggs @ Jun 6 2007, 12:06 AM) 456301</div> I am selling parts, check my add in the "private sales" forum. I sent...
    Post by: dspguy, Jun 6, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Factory EV switches for 2004/2005 -- now $50

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Hybridholic @ May 31 2007, 06:08 PM) 452848</div> $55 including first class mail shipping in US. Was $60 plus...
    Post by: dspguy, Jun 1, 2007 in forum: Private Sales