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    LOWERED MY V 1" & NOW BOTHS SHOCKS LEAK AT 47,750 MI.

    I lowered my v 1" using Eibach springs from "Juiced Hybrid" in Redwood City, CA. Now both rear shocks are leaking. Is there a fit with a special...
    Thread by: Eric "v", Dec 29, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Rear Shocks Leaking at 47,750 miles!

    Both rear OEM shocks are leaking at 47,750 miles. Seems lowering the car 1" on Eibach springs has bottomed out the seals one too many times. WHAT...
    Thread by: Eric "v", Dec 29, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Rather poor experience trying to buy a Prius v today. Advice for next time?

    Ryan, Try to get a 2013 or later Prius v because of the revised front suspension which improved handling over the 2012 model. Take a good look at...
    Post by: Eric "v", Jan 20, 2017 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    My next hybrid

    My 2013 Prius v (purchased Feb. 2014) has 36,000 miles on it and is running just fine. I've modded it about as much as is possible for handling...
    Thread by: Eric "v", Jan 20, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    LED-backed Lower Rear Red Reflectors

    Gentlemen, Let me say here that I DO NOT RECOMMEND routing your LED bumper light wiring the way SmellyTofu and tanasit have done, under the trunk...
    Post by: Eric "v", Aug 31, 2015 in forum: Prius v Accessories and Modifications
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    Proud new owner

    "Beautious!" I especially like the color. I got my 2013 v in Feb. of 2014 in a sky blue. Walnut was not available at that time. I hate to tell...
    Post by: Eric "v", Aug 21, 2015 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    the Prius v styling lines

    I've looked at all the Prius models many times and I still feel the v has the best lines. The side view in particular has "complete" lines, not...
    Thread by: Eric "v", Aug 21, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Thoughts on purchasing a 2015 Prius v

    I'd get the v if I were you and for several reasons. The Prius v has revised (read improved) front suspension compared to the sedan. Still it can...
    Post by: Eric "v", Aug 21, 2015 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Front sway bar installed

    Tang, Sorry for the late reply. I just noticed your question. For parts alone (3 underbody braces, strut tower brace, 2 sway bars, 4 lowering...
    Post by: Eric "v", Jul 28, 2015 in forum: Prius v Accessories and Modifications
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    Prius v hood protector

    I will NEVER use a vinyl/cloth hood protector again. It scuffed the clear coat on my '95 Maxima so I threw it away. Now my wife and I have...
    Post by: Eric "v", Jul 28, 2015 in forum: Prius v Accessories and Modifications
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    How to turn on Ev mode

    Fuzzy1, Aaaarrrrgggghhh! The US gets screwed yet again in the automotive world. Europe always gets the best from automakers - and gets it first.
    Post by: Eric "v", Jul 16, 2015 in forum: Prius v Technical Discussion