wheel covers

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Flying White Dutchman, Jul 16, 2008.

  1. Flying White Dutchman

    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    today i got my prius wheel covers

    now lets see if it will bring my mpg up.

    all togheter the cost where about and around 75 euro thats about 120 dollars for one cover!
     

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  2. Flying White Dutchman

    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    and one more new pic
     

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  3. Stefx

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    Are you going to paint them white?
     
    #3 Stefx, Jul 22, 2008
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    subarutoo New Member

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    I dont understand the surface finish. It looks kind of lumpy. Did you make them yourself?
     
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  5. Flying White Dutchman

    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    i wil try to make a closeup pic ..

    and yes i did it.
    its not lumpy its the structure of the fiber.
    and don't want to add any more weight with a gel coating.

    the color white did not work with the fiber structure present.
    so i painted it silver
     
    #5 Flying White Dutchman, Jul 22, 2008
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    So much for Keeping the rotor cool, all your savings for fuel you can spend on fixing those brakes!
     
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    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    WWJD08 please use the search and findout that the prius brakes on its electro motor....
     
    #7 Flying White Dutchman, Jul 23, 2008
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    +1
     
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    So it's been a week now. Any data/observations on impact to fuel economy?
     
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    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    no impromevent
    no change......
     
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    I'm sorry but that was quite funny. Hahaha :D
     
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    Bob64 Sapphire of the Blue Sky

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    The electromotors brake so the brakes don't have to.
     
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    :facepalm:
     
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