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    Best Alternatives to Michelin Energy Saver A/S ?

    Thanks for the posts F8L. I find myself in the market after just passing 50k on my OEM Bridgestones. Not the best set of tires but I guess I...
    Post by: Therand, Mar 15, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Plastic in undercarriage broke off. Need replacement clips.

    I found that the clips wear out over time. This was especially true for removal/replacement of clips surrounding the oil access panel during oil...
    Post by: Therand, Mar 15, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    How do you leave 'B' mode

    I haven't had any issues switching between "D" and "N" either. Note - it takes a second for the shifter to acknowledge shifting to neutral but...
    Post by: Therand, Jul 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Does the 2010 Prius Nav speak street names?

    I haven't had any issues with mispronunciations yet. I'm actually very pleased with the system. The auto volume reduction and beep are nice....
    Post by: Therand, Jul 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Curt Hitch Released for ordering 2010 Prius

    When someone has some time, can we get some pictures and ride height info? I'm a little nervous about scraping on the road when I back out of...
    Post by: Therand, Jul 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    What tires did you get on your 2010?

    Model IV w/Nav - Bridgestone Ecopia EP20
    Post by: Therand, Jul 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    How do you leave 'B' mode

    I've only done a few hill tests with "B" mode but selecting "D" while moving works fine. I would have a hard time believing switching between...
    Post by: Therand, Jul 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    calculated vs. computer MPG - Please post your results

    Anyone know of a good Blackberry app for tracking fuel economy/usage? I know many of us are iPhone junkies but personally, I'm stuck with a...
    Post by: Therand, Jul 28, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Anyone have problems today with "Cash for Clunkers" ?

    Luckily I was able to get in on the CARS program. But I did a bunch of leg work ahead of time. Here's a couple things I learned: 1) Not all...
    Post by: Therand, Jul 28, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Which floor and cargo mats combination would you get?

    I like the weathertech DigitalFit mats. Mainly that's because I like their edges. It seems like they would catch more dirt/sand than the regular...
    Post by: Therand, Jul 7, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Plasmaclusterâ„¢ Concerns

    According to the CDC, .1ppm is the recommended exposure limit while 50ppm is supposed to be able to kill you in 30 min. Lesser concentrations may...
    Post by: Therand, Jul 7, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Vast Improvement in "B" Shift

    I wonder what the maximum grade/load is on the ability to maintain speed. Could you sustain a (safe) constant speed for the entire trip down...
    Post by: Therand, Jul 6, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Plug-in Charging

    Has anyone had a chance to do some battery testing yet? I'm curious about the self-discharge rate for the new packs compared to the old ones....
    Post by: Therand, Jul 2, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Troubles with Prius hoarding?

    Oh my, I love it! I did a similar thing - unintentionally of course.. I took my wife out to test drive the 2010 Prius - we are still waiting...
    Post by: Therand, Jul 2, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Wheel weight

    How does the Toyota Tire pressure monitoring system work? Do they have little sensors mounted to the inside of the rim? I've never tried...
    Post by: Therand, Jul 2, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion