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    Unbelievably poor performance on snow

    I'm one of those who hasn't noticed super-poor performance from the OEM tires in snow. While I'm not a seasoned snow driver (this is my first...
    Post by: SVPriusFan, Dec 11, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    MN Hymotion L5 install

    Max, I cut and pasted this from a reply I made in another thread - this might be something to try regarding your range issue if you have a similar...
    Post by: SVPriusFan, Nov 6, 2008 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    Yet another Hymotion install

    Hi Chris, At this point I don't have the EV-mode switch yet either. I've been experimenting and I think I have a handle now on getting the pack...
    Post by: SVPriusFan, Nov 6, 2008 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    MN Hymotion L5 install

    Hi max, Just a thought (scary, I know...) - the pack lasts a lot less when you are using it in full EV mode (under the 34/42 MPH limits). I...
    Post by: SVPriusFan, Nov 6, 2008 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    Yet another Hymotion install

    Hi Chris, Sorry to get back to you so late about the EBH timer, mine is an Intermatic HB88RC. Its a pretty beefy digital unit made for outdoor...
    Post by: SVPriusFan, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    Popular Mechanics reviews Hymotion Prius

    +1 to everything PeakOil has stated. The EBH has helped me get into EV-mode quicker than normal, for a (slight) boost to initial mileage. I...
    Post by: SVPriusFan, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Yet another Hymotion install

    Hi OldK1W1, you should be able to post pix without issue here, just use a page like photobucket to upload your pictures to and link to them when...
    Post by: SVPriusFan, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    Any Experience with Plug-in Supply?

    Hi AlanK, I just had the Hymotion mod done about a month ago and I was curious about the recharge durability of the pack over time. I was told...
    Post by: SVPriusFan, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    Hymotion "flashing LED" error codes

    I haven't seen any flashing on the LED in my car, either, but would be interested in knowing what the codes are just in case something does happen...
    Post by: SVPriusFan, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    Driving in Snow -- Any Prius Gotcha's

    I'll be facing my first "real winter" this season and I'm glad to hear that several posters above have been OK with the stock tires. My car is...
    Post by: SVPriusFan, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Yet another Hymotion install

    Well just to be accurate, I never was able to plug-in in Boulder (at least not yet), but I'll continue to look. I was plugging in at work for a...
    Post by: SVPriusFan, Oct 11, 2008 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    Yet another Hymotion install

    Dave, I'm willing to bet the level of "green" is different from one business to the one next to it. Human nature is all about differing...
    Post by: SVPriusFan, Oct 10, 2008 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    Yet another Hymotion install

    Well, there are all kinds of people out there. I actually feel kinda sorry for the individual in question. I've only been at this company a few...
    Post by: SVPriusFan, Oct 9, 2008 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    "check engine" light 4 days after installation

    When I had my install done last week, the tech plugged in a special laptop and did a number of software-related checks, including checking the...
    Post by: SVPriusFan, Oct 9, 2008 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications