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    2010 Prius w/ 15" Tires - Covers on or off?

    My vote times two. Both my wife's and my Prius sport bare wheels with Gen 2 center caps from Metro Toyota.
    Post by: Steinmetz, Oct 10, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Number Two

    Metro Toyota, part number 4260352030 at $11.66 each. Our local dealer wanted $21! :eek:
    Post by: Steinmetz, Sep 1, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Number Two

    No, we have a souped up Miata for chasing corners. ;)
    Post by: Steinmetz, Sep 1, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Number Two

    Nope, they are coming off as soon as the center caps arrive. Once tinted, sway barred and Valentine Oned, the only way to tell the difference will...
    Post by: Steinmetz, Sep 1, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Number Two

    Picked up number two for my wife last night. [IMG]
    Thread by: Steinmetz, Sep 1, 2011, 12 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    What (if any) mods?

    Sorry for the shout but TRD REAR SWAY BAR. Should have been standard.
    Post by: Steinmetz, Jul 25, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    2011 Toyota Prius Offers All New PLUS Performance Package

    Suspension, wheels, tires, & steering yes. I have no interest in the silly body add ons.
    Post by: Steinmetz, Jul 25, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Does Prius III has anti-roll bars?

    I installed the TRD rear sway bar a couple of weeks ago. While it's no autocross car, the improvement in handling is delightful. The bar should be...
    Post by: Steinmetz, Jun 24, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    After 10k Miles on MY 2010 Prius - Observations

    Dweezil - Thanks for your thoughts. As a Miata and MG owner we are on the same page. Please consider adding the TRD rear sway bar. It makes magic...
    Post by: Steinmetz, Jun 23, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Hybrid battery looses charge.

    Please bear in mind, I am just driving the car without pushing it. There is no conscious effort to keep the ICE from starting up. It's the way the...
    Post by: Steinmetz, May 27, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Hybrid battery looses charge.

    Yep, you are correct. Seems like two miles but it's not. 0.4 miles coast from 55 mph to 20, around the corner and through the residential area,...
    Post by: Steinmetz, May 26, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Hybrid battery looses charge.

    Oops, wrong term. The car runs in on battery power with the ICE at 0 RPMs. The ICE only runs for about 10 seconds while I climb the hill. The...
    Post by: Steinmetz, May 26, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Hybrid battery looses charge.

    I EV the last couple of miles to my house. Never had this happen. Smells fishy.
    Post by: Steinmetz, May 25, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Your Vanity Plates

    None, the SCCA sticker is conspicuous enough.
    Post by: Steinmetz, May 10, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum