My official Prius mods thread.

DocVijay · 12-18-2005, 02:14 PM

This will be the thread where I will post all my pictures and write-ups for all the mods I will do to my 2006 Prius. This way I can have everything in one place.

INSTALLED
Centerline RPM Forged wheels, 17x7, 42mm offset, w/ 215/45 17 General Exclaim UHP tires
BT Tech stiffening plate
Chromed amber turn signal bulbs
Sharkfin antenna
TRD Sportivo suspension kit
Tom's strut tower brace
Tom's front suspension brace
Sherwood carbon fiber dash kit
HID fog light conversion
JDM Signal Mirror Housings
PIAA wipers (super-sized driver's side and rear)
Window tint
VAIS AIC-100i and iPod w/ video
JL Audio 300/4 Amplifier
JL Audio 250/1 Amplifier
JL Audio ZR650-CSi Components (front and rear)
JL Audio CleanSweep CL441-dsp
JL Audio CleanSweep CL-SSI
JL Audio 8W7 Subwoofer

STUFF I HAVE BUT NOT INSTALLED
PS2 video source

FUTURE STUFF
Kenstyle front/rear spoilers/side skirts
Touring model spoiler
Tom's floor brace
Tom's rear lower brace
Tom's exhaust system
AV Electronic NVI nav screen interface
Alpine 6.5" Widescreen Monitors

So there you have it. More things may be added to this list and some may be removed if something tastier is released in Japan. On that note, I want to thank those crazy Japanese for first building a great car, and then making all the crazy parts to make it better!

Finally, you may ask yourself why I'm doing all this. It's a very simple answer. Because I want to. I see nothing wrong with making a good car even better. Toyota made certain sacrifices to limit cost, I don't like that, so I'll remedy the problem.

Jack 06 · 12-18-2005, 04:22 PM

You're a serious Prius dude, Doc! Have you done mods like this with other new cars?

GreenMachine · 12-18-2005, 04:26 PM

I was thinking about suggesting that it is possible to buy all the parts and assemble your own Prius from scratch, but I am worried you might actually do it.

Just kidding. Sounds like you love working on cars and your Prius is really gonna be a statement and something you will be very proud of.

DocVijay · 12-18-2005, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jack 06@Dec 18 2005, 04:22 PM
You're a serious Prius dude, Doc! Have you done mods like this with other new cars?

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Oh yeah. This is certainly not the first. My Explorer was getting really bad. I had half the components to build a supercharged 347 cu.in. stroker motor to throw in it, when sense caught up to me. Well, that and the wife... I did have it heavily modified well before the warranty ran out.

Technogeek · 12-19-2005, 12:18 AM

Hey Doc, you should try "Coilovers" if you want to adjust ride height and damping. Some really nice setups come with a digital controller that you mount near the dash that lets you independently adjust the ride height and damping.

BTW, I can't wait to see pictures and read comments about your mods.

chrisek · 12-19-2005, 09:55 PM

Good job, looking forward to your reviews as things come in! And Technogeek, I will end up getting the TRD sportivo suspension.

ChrisA · 12-19-2005, 11:18 PM

Wow..... Sounds like by the time you get done with all your modifications, it will weigh as much as my 1967 Chrysler Newport (with the bashed in rear quarter panel) and get about the same gas mileage....

Regardless, it should look C

L !

Chris A.

DocVijay · 12-20-2005, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ChrisA@Dec 19 2005, 11:18 PM
Wow..... Sounds like by the time you get done with all your modifications, it will weigh as much as my 1967 Chrysler Newport (with the bashed in rear quarter panel) and get about the same gas mileage....

Regardless, it should look C L !

Chris A.

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Nah, I only weigh 135, and I probably won't carry a spare, so it'll still weigh the same. Besides, all the add-on stuff won't weigh more than maybe 100 pounds. Not too much. I expect I'll still get at least 40-45 mpg easily.

tuco · 12-20-2005, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DocVijay@Dec 19 2005, 10:21 PM
Nah, I only weigh 135, and I probably won't carry a spare, so it'll still weigh the same. Besides, all the add-on stuff won't weigh more than maybe 100 pounds. Not too much. I expect I'll still get at least 40-45 mpg easily.

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DocVijay, what is your average mpg now?

DocVijay · 12-20-2005, 12:43 AM

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Originally posted by tuco@Dec 20 2005, 12:37 AM
DocVijay, what is your average mpg now?

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Zero. Haven't even picked up my car yet. Doing that tomorrow. Probably won't get a chance to swap the wheels until after Christmas, so I'll have a week or two of milage to get some baseline numbers. Might take a drive down to Miami also. Should have about 800-1000 miles by the time I get the TPMS valves swapped into the new wheels and get them on.

12-18-2005, 02:14 PM	#1
DocVijay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,455 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	This will be the thread where I will post all my pictures and write-ups for all the mods I will do to my 2006 Prius. This way I can have everything in one place. INSTALLED Centerline RPM Forged wheels, 17x7, 42mm offset, w/ 215/45 17 General Exclaim UHP tires BT Tech stiffening plate Chromed amber turn signal bulbs Sharkfin antenna TRD Sportivo suspension kit Tom's strut tower brace Tom's front suspension brace Sherwood carbon fiber dash kit HID fog light conversion JDM Signal Mirror Housings PIAA wipers (super-sized driver's side and rear) Window tint VAIS AIC-100i and iPod w/ video JL Audio 300/4 Amplifier JL Audio 250/1 Amplifier JL Audio ZR650-CSi Components (front and rear) JL Audio CleanSweep CL441-dsp JL Audio CleanSweep CL-SSI JL Audio 8W7 Subwoofer STUFF I HAVE BUT NOT INSTALLED PS2 video source FUTURE STUFF Kenstyle front/rear spoilers/side skirts Touring model spoiler Tom's floor brace Tom's rear lower brace Tom's exhaust system AV Electronic NVI nav screen interface Alpine 6.5" Widescreen Monitors So there you have it. More things may be added to this list and some may be removed if something tastier is released in Japan. On that note, I want to thank those crazy Japanese for first building a great car, and then making all the crazy parts to make it better! Finally, you may ask yourself why I'm doing all this. It's a very simple answer. Because I want to. I see nothing wrong with making a good car even better. Toyota made certain sacrifices to limit cost, I don't like that, so I'll remedy the problem. __________________ -- Bjorn -- 2007 Dark Amethyst Lincoln Navigator L 2005 Magic Blue Volvo XC90 T6 AWD Coming in 2009: Chrome Orange Lotus Exige S * 2006 Classic Silver Metallic, Package 7+Leather * sacrificed itself to keep me safe Thanks Prius. My Prius Mod Website

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12-18-2005, 04:22 PM	#2
Jack 06 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Winters, CA: Prius capital of US. 30 miles W of Sacramento Posts: 2,567 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	You're a serious Prius dude, Doc! Have you done mods like this with other new cars?

12-18-2005, 04:26 PM	#3
GreenMachine Senior Prius Poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 732 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I was thinking about suggesting that it is possible to buy all the parts and assemble your own Prius from scratch, but I am worried you might actually do it. Just kidding. Sounds like you love working on cars and your Prius is really gonna be a statement and something you will be very proud of.

12-19-2005, 12:18 AM	#5
Technogeek Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 139 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Hey Doc, you should try "Coilovers" if you want to adjust ride height and damping. Some really nice setups come with a digital controller that you mount near the dash that lets you independently adjust the ride height and damping. BTW, I can't wait to see pictures and read comments about your mods.

12-19-2005, 09:55 PM	#6
chrisek geek Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Carson City, NV Posts: 94 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Good job, looking forward to your reviews as things come in! And Technogeek, I will end up getting the TRD sportivo suspension.

12-19-2005, 11:18 PM	#7
ChrisA Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 21 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Wow..... Sounds like by the time you get done with all your modifications, it will weigh as much as my 1967 Chrysler Newport (with the bashed in rear quarter panel) and get about the same gas mileage.... Regardless, it should look C L ! Chris A.