Looking to sponser Prius for free prototype products

Hybrid Effects · 03-07-2008, 05:47 PM

MOLD PICTURES

Rokeby · 03-07-2008, 07:41 PM

Franklin,

Concerning the matter of securely attaching the unnamed radiator inlet shield thingy without drilling holes in the bodywork: I saw this stuff at an electrical parts store today:

3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fastener System MP3551/MP3552 Black

It had a good, strong, secure grip, well beyond regular hook and loop.

The product description reads:

"3M ™ Dual Lock ™ Reclosable Fasteners have been used extensively in transportation, electronics, business equipment, machinery, medical and sign and display markets. When the mushroom-shaped stems interlock, tensile strength is high enough to replace mechanical fasteners in many applications, yet you can readily open and close Dual Lock fasteners hundreds of times. High temperature and solvent resistant. Black, polyproplyene reclosable fastener with a VHB ™ Tape pressure sensitive 170/400 stems per square inch."

Product Catalog

P.S. The mold looks great. Can't wait to see pix of the real thingy.

Hybrid Effects · 03-28-2008, 11:15 PM

I got some 3M™ Dual Lock™ today and that stuff is expensive and I do not see what is so great about it but I will be willing to try it.

I think 3M is way over pricing this product.

It cost $19.00 for only 4.5 feet of usable tape per carton.

Maybe if I cut it in 1" strips and space them 6" apart. With these paramiters you could do maybe 2 or 3 products.

krousdb · 04-03-2008, 04:46 PM

I installed my hybrideffects.com grille block today. I noticed a quicker warm up, but the normal operating temperature remained at 186F at 48F ambient. It is raining here so I can't quantify any FE gains at this point.

Flying White Dutchman · 04-04-2008, 07:03 AM

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I installed my hybrideffects.com grille block today. I noticed a quicker warm up, but the normal operating temperature remained at 186F at 48F ambient. It is raining here so I can't quantify any FE gains at this point.

is this a prototype?
and what wil the cost be?

krousdb · 04-04-2008, 07:37 AM

Close up Pictures and pricing here:
Toyota Prius - Grille Block - Toyota Prius 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,2008 Hybrid Grille Block (Shipping Included)

They are for sale now. I used a bead of clear RTV for installation.
As soon as it stops raining here I will get a better idea about any FE benefits. In the morning my water temp usually takes 5 minutes to reach 157F. Now it takes 3 1/2 minutes. FE in the first 5 minutes went from 45 to 50MPG. So far the warmest ambient has been 55F and I show no difference in max water temp, 186F.

**efusco** · 04-04-2008, 07:57 AM

I didn't see a place to order your product with the vent holes on the site. Also, it's not clear to me that the current model will accomodate those of us with fog lamps.

BTW, please please contact Danny@Priuschat.com , the site owner. You're quickly moving into (if not already there) commercial advertising status with this thing and need to make arrangements with Danny to continue to post/advertise here. Also, I want you to arrange a group buy that will bring the cost under $100.

**efusco** · 04-04-2008, 07:58 AM

One other thing...This Thread should be required reading for anyone considering installing this product.

jukeboy · 04-04-2008, 10:08 AM

what's that artifact at the bottom segment of the headlight next to the where the reflector should be on later models?

Flying White Dutchman · 04-04-2008, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krousdb

Close up Pictures and pricing here:
Toyota Prius - Grille Block - Toyota Prius 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,2008 Hybrid Grille Block (Shipping Included)

They are for sale now. I used a bead of clear RTV for installation.
As soon as it stops raining here I will get a better idea about any FE benefits. In the morning my water temp usually takes 5 minutes to reach 157F. Now it takes 3 1/2 minutes. FE in the first 5 minutes went from 45 to 50MPG. So far the warmest ambient has been 55F and I show no difference in max water temp, 186F.

i see you also did the fron underbody mod

do you have some pic's of that?

03-07-2008, 05:47 PM	#61
Hybrid Effects Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison Heights, VA Posts: 89 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Looking to sponser Prius for free prototype products MOLD PICTURES

03-07-2008, 07:41 PM	#62
Rokeby Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ballamer, Merlin Posts: 1,512 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 96 Thanked 74 Times in 54 Posts Friends: 2	Re: Looking to sponser Prius for free prototype products Franklin, Concerning the matter of securely attaching the unnamed radiator inlet shield thingy without drilling holes in the bodywork: I saw this stuff at an electrical parts store today: 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fastener System MP3551/MP3552 Black It had a good, strong, secure grip, well beyond regular hook and loop. The product description reads: "3M ™ Dual Lock ™ Reclosable Fasteners have been used extensively in transportation, electronics, business equipment, machinery, medical and sign and display markets. When the mushroom-shaped stems interlock, tensile strength is high enough to replace mechanical fasteners in many applications, yet you can readily open and close Dual Lock fasteners hundreds of times. High temperature and solvent resistant. Black, polyproplyene reclosable fastener with a VHB ™ Tape pressure sensitive 170/400 stems per square inch." Product Catalog P.S. The mold looks great. Can't wait to see pix of the real thingy. Last edited by Rokeby; 03-07-2008 at 07:58 PM.

03-28-2008, 11:15 PM	#63
Hybrid Effects Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison Heights, VA Posts: 89 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Looking to sponser Prius for free prototype products I got some 3M™ Dual Lock™ today and that stuff is expensive and I do not see what is so great about it but I will be willing to try it. I think 3M is way over pricing this product. It cost $19.00 for only 4.5 feet of usable tape per carton. Maybe if I cut it in 1" strips and space them 6" apart. With these paramiters you could do maybe 2 or 3 products.

04-03-2008, 04:46 PM	#64
krousdb Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 405 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: I Package: #7 Thanks: 9 Thanked 297 Times in 185 Posts Friends: 10	Re: Looking to sponser Prius for free prototype products I installed my hybrideffects.com grille block today. I noticed a quicker warm up, but the normal operating temperature remained at 186F at 48F ambient. It is raining here so I can't quantify any FE gains at this point.

04-04-2008, 07:37 AM	#66
krousdb Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 405 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: I Package: #7 Thanks: 9 Thanked 297 Times in 185 Posts Friends: 10	Re: Looking to sponser Prius for free prototype products Close up Pictures and pricing here: Toyota Prius - Grille Block - Toyota Prius 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,2008 Hybrid Grille Block (Shipping Included) They are for sale now. I used a bead of clear RTV for installation. As soon as it stops raining here I will get a better idea about any FE benefits. In the morning my water temp usually takes 5 minutes to reach 157F. Now it takes 3 1/2 minutes. FE in the first 5 minutes went from 45 to 50MPG. So far the warmest ambient has been 55F and I show no difference in max water temp, 186F.

04-04-2008, 07:57 AM	#67
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,231 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 49 Thanked 249 Times in 148 Posts Friends: 37	Re: Looking to sponser Prius for free prototype products I didn't see a place to order your product with the vent holes on the site. Also, it's not clear to me that the current model will accomodate those of us with fog lamps. BTW, please please contact Danny@Priuschat.com , the site owner. You're quickly moving into (if not already there) commercial advertising status with this thing and need to make arrangements with Danny to continue to post/advertise here. Also, I want you to arrange a group buy that will bring the cost under $100.

04-04-2008, 07:58 AM	#68
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,231 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 49 Thanked 249 Times in 148 Posts Friends: 37	Re: Looking to sponser Prius for free prototype products One other thing...This Thread should be required reading for anyone considering installing this product.

04-04-2008, 10:08 AM	#69
jukeboy Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SGV, SoCal Posts: 96 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Looking to sponser Prius for free prototype products what's that artifact at the bottom segment of the headlight next to the where the reflector should be on later models?