Install the EV mod for me

kfarad · 11-05-2006, 12:13 PM

I read the past threads and realized that I don't want to risk doing it myself.

I want the button next to the steering wheel... not the thing next to the cruise control. I have an 06 package 7 Prius.

Looking for someone who has done it and can do it for me.

I'm willing to pay you.

I'm in the SF Bay area... (Palo Alto) can drive to you.

Anyone interested?

daniel · 11-05-2006, 05:03 PM

If you're willing to drive to Florida, maybe you could get Evan to do it for you. He wrote the article in the knowledge base.

Otherwise I'd go to an independent mechanic you trust. If you're willing to pay, might as well have it done professionally. I've even heard of a Toyota dealership doing it, but I think that was the very rare exception.

I like the Coastal Tech mod on the cruise-control stalk, because I can operate it without taking my hand off the steering wheel, which is nice because you don't want to accelerate using EV, so there are times when you are using the switch a lot: disengaging it to accelerate from a stop sign and then engaging it after coming to speed, and then disengaging it again before accelerating from the next stop sign. Plus, it leaves no visible changes.

**efusco** · 11-05-2006, 07:55 PM

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If you're willing to drive to Florida, maybe you could get Evan to do it for you. He wrote the article in the knowledge base.

Otherwise I'd go to an independent mechanic you trust. If you're willing to pay, might as well have it done professionally. I've even heard of a Toyota dealership doing it, but I think that was the very rare exception.

I like the Coastal Tech mod on the cruise-control stalk, because I can operate it without taking my hand off the steering wheel, which is nice because you don't want to accelerate using EV, so there are times when you are using the switch a lot: disengaging it to accelerate from a stop sign and then engaging it after coming to speed, and then disengaging it again before accelerating from the next stop sign. Plus, it leaves no visible changes. [/b]

You could go to Florida for me to do it....but then you'd have to buy me a ticket from Missouri so I could get to you!!

There should be any number of people more than capable in your area to do this with/for you. Before an independent mechanic I'd go with a stereo installer, personally, if you go the pro route. Just bring all the instructions with you for visit and ask how much they'd charge you to do it ahead of time.

11-05-2006, 05:03 PM	#2
daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 11,278 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 59 Thanked 201 Times in 127 Posts Friends: 0	If you're willing to drive to Florida, maybe you could get Evan to do it for you. He wrote the article in the knowledge base. Otherwise I'd go to an independent mechanic you trust. If you're willing to pay, might as well have it done professionally. I've even heard of a Toyota dealership doing it, but I think that was the very rare exception. I like the Coastal Tech mod on the cruise-control stalk, because I can operate it without taking my hand off the steering wheel, which is nice because you don't want to accelerate using EV, so there are times when you are using the switch a lot: disengaging it to accelerate from a stop sign and then engaging it after coming to speed, and then disengaging it again before accelerating from the next stop sign. Plus, it leaves no visible changes. __________________ Daniel Primary car: 100% Electric 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera. Estimated range at 55 mph: 81 miles total or 64 miles to 80% discharge. Top speed 70 mph. Secondary car: Zap Xebra SD, also 100% electric. 1.9 cents per mile. Range: 40 miles total, or 32 miles to 80% discharge. Top speed 35 mph. Faster downhill. Both EVs use electrons generated from water power. Gas guzzler for when I have to travel farther than 60 miles: 2004 Prius. "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." -- Emma Goldman "Anyone who has ever looked into the glazed eyes of a soldier dying on the battlefield will think long and hard before starting a war." -- Otto von Bismarck

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11-05-2006, 12:13 PM	#1
kfarad Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 56 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I read the past threads and realized that I don't want to risk doing it myself. I want the button next to the steering wheel... not the thing next to the cruise control. I have an 06 package 7 Prius. Looking for someone who has done it and can do it for me. I'm willing to pay you. I'm in the SF Bay area... (Palo Alto) can drive to you. Anyone interested?