Bay Area Popular Mods

[dongwoo]

Hey all...

I've been reading up on TONS of mods here and some I wonder if it's really needed in the bay area environment - i.e. blocking the front grill.

I just wanted to start a topic and see if bay area prius owners could tag in with the mods they think are either essential for the bay area drive (or california in general) or just simply the most popular in town here.


Hope to hear from you all!

Thanks!

[berylrb]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dongwoo @ Nov 11 2007, 08:09 PM) [snapback]538122[/snapback]</div>

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I just wanted to start a topic and see if bay area prius owners could tag in with the mods they think are either essential for the bay area drive (or california in general) or just simply the most popular in town here.
Hope to hear from you all!

Thanks!
[/b]

Sway bar!

I tried the blocking the grill I believe it was from December 2006 to February 2007, not sure if it made that big an increase, these are a sample of the fill ups in that period of time and the temp at fill up.
12/11/06 48
12/18/06 45
6-Jan 46
1/16/07 45
2/26/07 50

My point is that if your weather is like SF, you may find it just doesn't drop cold enough to make a difference. What are hte average temps for the winter in SJ?

[Sufferin' Prius Envy]

By far the most sought after, coveted, and appreciated by those who have it, mod.

[ceric]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dongwoo @ Nov 11 2007, 08:09 PM) [snapback]538122[/snapback]</div>

Hey all...

I've been reading up on TONS of mods here and some I wonder if it's really needed in the bay area environment - i.e. blocking the front grill.

I just wanted to start a topic and see if bay area prius owners could tag in with the mods they think are either essential for the bay area drive (or california in general) or just simply the most popular in town here.
Hope to hear from you all!

Thanks!
[/b]

Dongwoo:
Here is my ranking among what I have done
(1) size up tires - 2mpg drop from 185/65R15 -> 205/60R15, much better grip
(2) signal mirror - safety, safety, safety
(3) backup camera/backup sensor (no such option on '05 models)
(4) BT Plate - it feels more solid to me.

[berylrb]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Sufferin' Prius Envy @ Nov 11 2007, 11:40 PM) [snapback]538213[/snapback]</div>

By far the most sought after, coveted, and appreciated by those who have it, mod.
[/b]

Oh Yeah, ditto on that! I was an early adopter back when one had to stand in a line out the door, LOL!

[MarinJohn]

My SF Bay Area mods have been simple...
remove stickers from sun visors
mudflaps
HOV stickers
Window vent visor thingies
safe, decent tires
recent purchases include tire chains and tow rope for snow trips
cargo net
all weather mat to protect interior from hauling dogs
rubber floor mats
center console organizer
homemade change holder to fit into slot below radio
water bottle

[dongwoo]

...so far i think by far the water bottle mod has to be the best one yet!

[darelldd]

Originally Posted by Sufferin' Prius Envy

By far the most sought after, coveted, and appreciated by those who have it, mod.

Not to mention that one that's the most complained about by the people who DO have it!