Performance Upgrades

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Kit Shah, Nov 22, 2012.

  1. Kit Shah

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    I know the PiP is not the car for serious speed, but has anybody found any ways to increase its performance? I'd like to spice up my DD.
     
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    You should check out the Gen3 Mods and Accessories forum.. Anything you can do with a regular Gen3, you can do on a PiP.

    There's only really suspension upgrades (rear sway bar, mid under brace, front under brace, strut tower bar, front sway bar, coilovers/springs, etc). It is possible to find a Japanese exhaust for it if you really want one.. Oh, and there are intake kits for it.. The HKS Racing Suction kit comes to mind. Probably won't make much of a difference, but it does look cool. :D
     
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    you can put bigger wheels on and an extra battery pack. i've seen some threads about a performance chip for the ice.
     
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    The best upgrade is between the steering wheel and the driver seat.