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    Is the Optima Yellow Top a good batt?

    Yes, I have a 2010 Prius. It took 10 minutes to do it with just a ratchet wrench and extension. VS995 ?
    Post by: VTAERO, Jun 19, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Is the Optima Yellow Top a good batt?

    The yellow top like other deep cycle batteries should be better at being discharged farther than a regular lead acid starting car battery. We can...
    Post by: VTAERO, Jun 19, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Is the Optima Yellow Top a good batt?

    My optima yellow top just failed 2 nights ago after 5yrs of service. I quickly replaced it in the parking lot of Autozone for $225. I like the...
    Post by: VTAERO, Jun 18, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    What's in a name? Story behind your screen name.

    Mine come from VT= Virginia Tech. AERO = Aerospace Engineer. So that's pretty much me on lots of forums . I try to get it everywhere important...
    Post by: VTAERO, Feb 3, 2014 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Looking for Plug and Play BRIGHTER Headlight Replacements

    And about 8$ from Amazon! SCH-I545 ?
    Post by: VTAERO, Jan 23, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Looking for Plug and Play BRIGHTER Headlight Replacements

    Sylvania warranted my first set of H11 Ultras, and sent me new ones for free in about 3 days. However I decided to just put in H9s and save the...
    Post by: VTAERO, Jan 23, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    What is your other car?

    I have 3 cars. Small, medium and large. 2010 Prius 2008 Ford Taurus X AWD 2000 Ford Excursion Diesel 4x4 Also realized recently that I own 3...
    Post by: VTAERO, Jan 21, 2014 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Muffled clicking noise when turning+braking

    I notice something occasionally on mine and it basically comes out from by the driver and maybe by the braking system. Sort of sounds like...
    Post by: VTAERO, Jan 10, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Looking for Plug and Play BRIGHTER Headlight Replacements

    I didn't know that. I'll look into that. The second bulb just died today. I had bought the Ultras exactly 4 months ago. Nexus 7...
    Post by: VTAERO, Jan 9, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Looking for Plug and Play BRIGHTER Headlight Replacements

    I had tried the Sylvania Silver Star Ultra, but they only lasted a couple of months. Well short of what I thought would be a year. I'm looking...
    Post by: VTAERO, Dec 30, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    2010 Prius I - Rearview mirrow seems low

    When I got mine, the mirror was really in the way. It was right in my normal line of sight and blocked my view of the road. I was really happy...
    Post by: VTAERO, Dec 16, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius I - Rearview mirrow seems low

    I thought the same thing when I bought my 2010 Prius II. I just made sure to adjust it's little shaft as high as it would go and then tilt the...
    Post by: VTAERO, Dec 15, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Raspberry Pi Carputer + GPS

    Mp3car.com: Providing the latest news on in-car entertainment, and a community to connect people. is a good site about carputers. I haven't...
    Post by: VTAERO, Dec 6, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    What job do you have

    Government Engineer Manager. I have a 100 mile round trip commute. I'm sort of technology obsessed so I bought a used 2010 Prius. I also love to...
    Post by: VTAERO, Nov 21, 2013 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Would you buy another diesel?

    Well, I do have small, medium and large vehicles. So I use the truck for towing my 6000lb travel trailer and my dad's back hoe. I also use it...
    Post by: VTAERO, Nov 2, 2013 in forum: Diesels