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    2010 Prius EV mode Hack

    I'm sorry you feel that way about being environmentally responsible. I'm not an extremist when it comes to the Environment. But one has to wonder...
    Post by: f1racer, Jul 1, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    2010 Prius EV mode Hack

    Post by: f1racer, Jul 1, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    More On OW20 Oil Confusion

    You will not find a Mobil 1 filter for the 2010 Prius for now. I Looked for it, but the new 2010 Prius uses a canister type filter, only...
    Post by: f1racer, Aug 20, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Handling differences between 15" and 17" wheels

    In power mode, I've tried, and by the way makes the car drive a lot better, more at ease in traffic, and not in the way of other motorists, I...
    Post by: f1racer, Jul 4, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Handling differences between 15" and 17" wheels

    I got the base pkg. knowing that I'd be upgrading, but spending money the way I wanted to, on items I felt I absolutely need to further contribute...
    Post by: f1racer, Jul 4, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius Deal Breaker

    AGREED, the bigger crime are those Dealers out there tagging on "market adjusted value" to profit, forgetting the whole purpose of these vehicle:...
    Post by: f1racer, Jul 3, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Nav Pkg only being built in Prius IV???

    COMPLETELY UNTRUE. Pkg III already @$23000 base sticker already has Nav. option available, for another $1800. DON"T GET RIPPED OFF BY DEALERS....
    Post by: f1racer, Jul 3, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius EV mode Hack

    thx for the tip, it's starting to make sense to me, how to maximize mileage on the new Prius. First hybrid, definitely a learning curve. cheers.
    Post by: f1racer, Jul 3, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    No Solar Roof Package in Texas yet?

    People wake up, GST is playing games. They may only be ordering a certain type of pkg so the can add the rest of options themselves to...
    Post by: f1racer, Jul 3, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    No Solar Roof Package in Texas yet?

    People, I had to go to CA to buy my Prius. There are plenty to choose from. From pkg II - Pkg V. although pkg V with AT options are little hard...
    Post by: f1racer, Jul 3, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    No Solar Roof Package in Texas yet?

    GST (Gulf State Toyota) may be to blame. I never buy Toyota's in Texas, because of that. GST rips off every Toyota sold in these parts of the...
    Post by: f1racer, Jul 3, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius EV mode Hack

    yeah, I'm thinking the same, it must be a jurisdictional issue, not technical capability of the car that has different limits. THEREFORE, there...
    Post by: f1racer, Jul 3, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    2010 Prius EV mode Hack

    Don't understand how you're able to accelerate up without ICE kicking in, and not be in people's way. For me, Eco is so slow, it's not usable,...
    Post by: f1racer, Jul 3, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    2010 Prius EV mode Hack

    Toyota Warranties these batteries for 10 years. a clip from Toyota's website: "Hybrid-Related Component CoverageHybrid-related components for...
    Post by: f1racer, Jul 3, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Did you consider a Jetta TDI before going Prius?

    I know a friend that has a 06 TDI Jetta. Bought entended warranty up to 100K. Flywheel went out, wasn't even covered by factory extended...
    Post by: f1racer, Jul 3, 2009 in forum: Diesels