Finally got my Black/Black Package 8 in!

georgekessel · 07-22-2006, 06:24 PM

Yesterday we finally took delivery of our new Black Package 8 (I think that's what it's called). We had custom black leather put on the inside with heated seats and added some nicer 17" rims (see pics)

Now - please tell me where the best place to get the ECO / Battery only mode conversion is (someone that will ship to Canada). I'm on the list to for the PHEV conversion but until then I want to make this one as efficient as possible.

We bought this car in Bellingham WA and imported it into Canada and thus saved more then $5k after taxes (don't ask why, Canada dealers just take advantage etc..) plus we were able to get HID headlamps (not avail in Canada yet)

walt · 07-22-2006, 07:26 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Ecojosh @ Jul 22 2006, 06:24 PM) [snapback]290644[/snapback]</div>

Quote:

Yesterday we finally took delivery of our new Black Package 8 (I think that's what it's called). We had custom black leather put on the inside with heated seats and added some nicer 17" rims (see pics)
[/b]

You will have to let your lady partner join Prius Chat so she can be yet another lady with a black prii.

Bill Merchant · 07-22-2006, 07:30 PM

Congratulations on your new baby, EcoJosh. Looks great!

Look on here for threads about EV Mode or EV switch and you'll find lots of info on the "ECO / battery only" mode. You don't actually need a separate switch, but you can buy an OEM one from several vendors. Be aware that misuse or poor use of EV Mode can reduce your fuel efficiency, therefore using more gas and being less eco-friendly.

And add some more detail to your profile, when you can, like your location...

yorkeyng · 07-22-2006, 07:58 PM

Congrats! I had the heated leather installed on my 2006 Barcelona Red and love it. What kind of mileage are you getting with the 17" rims?

bobh3501 · 07-22-2006, 08:26 PM

Very nice looking rims! I just got my Black Option 7 yesterday and I am getting two-tone (Black/Grey) Leather installed - dealer arranged. I have been facilating on the wheel/tire situation - I know I want to replace the stock items but was unsure how black rims would look on the black car. Yours are nice -- what are they? Do you know the weight? What tires did you choose? ... Sorry, lots of questions!

Today I am busy ordering Tom's Racing parts and various goodies I am learning about on this site... very fun indeed...

Bob

usbseawolf2000 · 07-22-2006, 11:51 PM

It is nice to see another Black Prius with chrome lip rims.

You will get a lot of attention.

Yorks,

I am now getting 48.8 MPG (used to get 52.0 MPG) with my 17" rims. See this thread or my signature for more detail.

Dennis

pirateprius · 07-23-2006, 12:23 AM

Enjoy your beautiful black baby. The pictures are great.

georgekessel · 07-23-2006, 10:28 AM

Here is all the info on the rims;

Bought from The Tire Rack;
Qty
Size and Description
Availability
Price Each
Total Price

4 17x7 MOTEGI RACING DV5 BLK MA LP In Stock $153.00 $612.00
4 70.5-54mm ring "c"ring ar ring In Stock N/C N/C
20 Required lugnut for vehicle In Stock N/C N/C
1 19/21 to 17mm lug adapter In Stock N/C N/C
4 205/50VR-17 Continental ContiProContact In Stock $111.00 $444.00
1 Continental Warranty Packet In Stock N/C N/C
1 Conti/Gen Registration Card In Stock N/C N/C
1 Avon Warranty Packet In Stock N/C N/C
1 Avon Registration Card In Stock N/C N/C
4 Mount and Balance (No Charge) N/C N/C

Some products above selected for the following vehicle(s):
Vehicle: 06 Toyota Prius

Shipping: $138.13
Tax: $.00
Excise Tax: $.00
State Disposal Fund Fee: $.00
Order Total Including Shipping: $1,194.13

The mods that I need help with (please direct me) are;

Changing ODO to show in Kilometers (speedo is in KM but ODO is in Miles)

Turning off that annoying beeping noise when I put it into reverse. It's so distracting...

Daytime running lights conversion?

Please help with any "hey you should check here" posts

georgekessel · 07-23-2006, 03:43 PM

Interior Shot

usbseawolf2000 · 07-23-2006, 11:08 PM

There is a button near the clock to change mph to km/h.

Check out this link to do many free mods.

http://www.scottelkin.com/archive/2005/10/13/4479.aspx

Dennis

07-22-2006, 08:26 PM	#5
bobh3501 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 20 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Very nice looking rims! I just got my Black Option 7 yesterday and I am getting two-tone (Black/Grey) Leather installed - dealer arranged. I have been facilating on the wheel/tire situation - I know I want to replace the stock items but was unsure how black rims would look on the black car. Yours are nice -- what are they? Do you know the weight? What tires did you choose? ... Sorry, lots of questions! Today I am busy ordering Tom's Racing parts and various goodies I am learning about on this site... very fun indeed... Bob __________________ Bob -------------------------------------------------- 2006 Black #7 Debadged Recaro Sport Front Seats TRD Sportivo Suspension Tom's Braces (Front, Middle, Rear, Strut) Tom's Exhaust Wedsport TC005 Wheels Sharkfin Antenna Factory EV Switch Body Side Moldings Yakima Rack - Permanent Rails PIAA Carbon Wipers Dark Tint Windows All Weather Mats Custom Sound/Video

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Wet Okole Seat Covers / Black in Black/Bisque	Scafremon	Gen II Prius Modifications	16	04-25-2008 03:44 PM
Is anyone looking for a Black Prius Package #7	tracysbeans	Gen II Prius Main Forum	13	01-12-2006 12:18 AM
Black, Package 6, 2/7/05	sdgeiger	Order Tracking	1	03-23-2005 09:46 AM
2005 Black BC Package	jseabs	Order Tracking	1	01-21-2005 02:00 PM
Black #4 Package available	Johno	Dealers & Pricing	1	04-26-2004 02:33 PM

07-22-2006, 06:24 PM	#1
georgekessel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 147 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Yesterday we finally took delivery of our new Black Package 8 (I think that's what it's called). We had custom black leather put on the inside with heated seats and added some nicer 17" rims (see pics) Now - please tell me where the best place to get the ECO / Battery only mode conversion is (someone that will ship to Canada). I'm on the list to for the PHEV conversion but until then I want to make this one as efficient as possible. We bought this car in Bellingham WA and imported it into Canada and thus saved more then $5k after taxes (don't ask why, Canada dealers just take advantage etc..) plus we were able to get HID headlamps (not avail in Canada yet)

07-22-2006, 07:30 PM	#3
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 4,100 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 18 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Friends: 60	Congratulations on your new baby, EcoJosh. Looks great! Look on here for threads about EV Mode or EV switch and you'll find lots of info on the "ECO / battery only" mode. You don't actually need a separate switch, but you can buy an OEM one from several vendors. Be aware that misuse or poor use of EV Mode can reduce your fuel efficiency, therefore using more gas and being less eco-friendly. And add some more detail to your profile, when you can, like your location...

07-22-2006, 07:58 PM	#4
yorkeyng Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 37 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Congrats! I had the heated leather installed on my 2006 Barcelona Red and love it. What kind of mileage are you getting with the 17" rims?

07-22-2006, 11:51 PM	#6
usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 3,254 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 106 Thanked 178 Times in 111 Posts Friends: 59	It is nice to see another Black Prius with chrome lip rims. You will get a lot of attention. Yorks, I am now getting 48.8 MPG (used to get 52.0 MPG) with my 17" rims. See this thread or my signature for more detail. Dennis

07-23-2006, 12:23 AM	#7
pirateprius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Eastern North Carolina, Home of the ECU Pirates Posts: 149 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Enjoy your beautiful black baby. The pictures are great.

07-23-2006, 10:28 AM	#8
georgekessel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 147 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Here is all the info on the rims; Bought from The Tire Rack; Qty Size and Description Availability Price Each Total Price 4 17x7 MOTEGI RACING DV5 BLK MA LP In Stock $153.00 $612.00 4 70.5-54mm ring "c"ring ar ring In Stock N/C N/C 20 Required lugnut for vehicle In Stock N/C N/C 1 19/21 to 17mm lug adapter In Stock N/C N/C 4 205/50VR-17 Continental ContiProContact In Stock $111.00 $444.00 1 Continental Warranty Packet In Stock N/C N/C 1 Conti/Gen Registration Card In Stock N/C N/C 1 Avon Warranty Packet In Stock N/C N/C 1 Avon Registration Card In Stock N/C N/C 4 Mount and Balance (No Charge) N/C N/C Some products above selected for the following vehicle(s): Vehicle: 06 Toyota Prius Shipping: $138.13 Tax: $.00 Excise Tax: $.00 State Disposal Fund Fee: $.00 Order Total Including Shipping: $1,194.13 The mods that I need help with (please direct me) are; Changing ODO to show in Kilometers (speedo is in KM but ODO is in Miles) Turning off that annoying beeping noise when I put it into reverse. It's so distracting... Daytime running lights conversion? Please help with any "hey you should check here" posts

07-23-2006, 03:43 PM	#9
georgekessel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 147 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Interior Shot

07-23-2006, 11:08 PM	#10
usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 3,254 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 106 Thanked 178 Times in 111 Posts Friends: 59	There is a button near the clock to change mph to km/h. Check out this link to do many free mods. http://www.scottelkin.com/archive/2005/10/13/4479.aspx Dennis