Newbie intro...my PIII and mods

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by 1ULV2H8, Mar 15, 2012.

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  1. 1ULV2H8

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    Hey guys, I bought my 2010 Prius on February 11th and couldnt wait to start work on it. Never been a fan of red, but I let my kids pick the color this time. Turns out I love it now!

    February 11...my blue '09 Si I traded next to it
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    Now with 20% tint, White 18" Advan Kruezer V with 225/40/18s, and Tein H-techs
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    Also just finished installing audio/video setup...double-din DVD, rear view camera, flip down ceiling monitor for the kids, replaced all door speakers with Pioneer, also 2 Eclipse 12's, all of which are powered by a 4-channel Eclipse amp.
     
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    I'm not a fan of white wheels on a red car but your car looks great! That front angle shot is sweet! Nice work. :)

    I didn't want red when I bought my 2005 in 2005 but it was the only car available in my area and I didn't want to get on the dreaded waiting list. I grew to love the color like you did.
     
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  3. 1ULV2H8

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    Thanks! Yeah, I've never been a fan of white wheels at all. Im usually a gunmetal kind of guy lol. But the gunmetal and blacks are so common now So I thought I'd step outside my comfort zone this time.
     
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    I understand your modding bug now, u just came from a Honda SI, LOL. I used to love & had some of the SI's & Acura's(Integras & RSX's) in the past. I guess that nostalgia never quite goes away, which is why I'm modding a prius:D.
     
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    Very nice, great job! Now about your speakers and amp... what models and where did you stash the amp?
     
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    ditto w/ F8L in normally not being a fan of white wheels but, in some respects, I can't tell if it is white or light silver which is a total compliment to how well u blended w/ the color of the car:).
     
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    You got me lol. I've always been a serious modder. Maybe I can share pics of other previous rides. I netted 3 tickets in 2 years with the Si, and I cringed every time I paid for Premium fuel lol
     
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    Thank you! I went with Pioneer TS-A series factory sizes, can't remember the Eclipse 12" model but they are dvc's. The Eclipse amp is a PA5422 and it's under the passenger front seat.
     
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    Thank you!
     
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    I forgot to comment on the drop. It is exactly what I would want if I were to lower my GenIII. The gaps and stance are perfect.
     
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    With the type/size of rims you have on - do you ever rub on bumps? Noticed any difference with your mpg? Also, can u take a picture & post your flip down monitor set up? I, too would like to do that for my kids when we go on them long trips:) Thanks!
     
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    Pretty amazing how much springs and wheels can transform a car. Please share your previous cars and interior mods as well!
     
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    I agree, it takes on a whole new look with a few mods. As requested, here are a few pics of my previous rides, all of which were stock vehicles when acquired....
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    Very nice indeed. Did you measure the drop from the springs? Or are those coilovers? From the photos, looks like 1.25" drop as your sits slightly lower than mine. I would like to have mine lowerer another quarter inch. Cannot go much further without meeting up with rub central.

    What is your rim width and offset values?
     
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    Your Prius is honestly spectacular , ive always modded my cars between performance and looks but i love yours honestly i do

    can i ask you for a couple picture of the interior im curious to what youve done with it , and where did you get your advan rims? thats a bigg jump from the stock 15s to 18s.. hows gas MPG been?
     
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    Very nice. I to am interested in seeing how the flip down looks.
     
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    What are the wheel specs for the Advan Kruezer V, 18x7.5 with a +35 or +50 offset?
     
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    Thought I would share the updated look of my car now. Next month will be one year of owning it! I decided to "darken" everything up a bit. Blacked out all the emblems, etc, and reprinted my wheels. The wheels are actually a custom gray color, but they always look black in pics.

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    mnml Ain't nobody got time for that.

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    Looks better. Enjoy.
     
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