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06-08-2008, 07:20 PM
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Friends: 0 |  Cheaper Stiffening Plate The BT Tech plate works great, but it is too expensive. I am an engineer & I know how much a part like this should cost. Go to eBay and enter "Prius + plate" and you will see a much cheaper one. I ordered one, received it promptly & it is identical to the BT Tech version, just not black anodized. It also lacks installation instructions. |
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06-08-2008, 07:43 PM
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| The man behind The Man  Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cali
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Friends: 1 | Re: Cheaper Stiffening Plate Ordered mine from ebay also, compaired to the pictures of he BT plate, identical. Came with instruction and hardware. yep $49.99+s/h |
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06-08-2008, 09:08 PM
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Friends: 4 | Re: Cheaper Stiffening Plate I've seen both. Sorry, but they aren't "identical". |
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06-08-2008, 09:26 PM
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Friends: 0 | Re: Cheaper Stiffening Plate I have only had my Prius for a little over a month. Is the stiffening plate worth putting on? Is there a noticeable difference in the ride of the car with it? |
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06-08-2008, 09:34 PM
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Friends: 0 | Re: Cheaper Stiffening Plate Oh sure, you had to ask! There are several threads on this board (very long ones) on that subject. I think there are even several polls on it. Good luck getting a consensus on this!  |
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06-08-2008, 09:47 PM
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Friends: 0 | Re: Cheaper Stiffening Plate I just bought a stiffening plate on Ebay as well for about $50 plus shipping (solid alloy/ silver color - and it comes with the attaching "screws" as well). Very easy, obvious installation and yes - it definitely makes a difference - the ride is much smoother and less bumpy (I live on a dirt road in Vermont) - now I can say my ride is nearly equivalent to my former Honda Accord EX - I am also thinking that a front sway bar and better shocks would make matters even better. Hope my observation helps - I agree - the BT Tech Stiffening plate is too expensive - check out Ebay instead. Off Topic? The Weather Tech Cargo Mat on Amazon ($69 - free shipping) is a dream come true - and the Black Plastic Bumper Guard from Jesse at Metro Toyota for about $29 plus shipping (check out ebay again or Prius Shop) is fantastic! |
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06-08-2008, 10:53 PM
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Friends: 0 | Re: Cheaper Stiffening Plate Local metal supply whse. scrap table by cutoff saw. Cold rolled steel 3/8ths thickness. A power drill and 5 minutes and you have a stiffening plate for $3.00. |
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06-08-2008, 11:09 PM
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| An Aussie perspective  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia
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Friends: 33 | Re: Cheaper Stiffening Plate Does the ebay seller support Prius Chat in any way apart from spamming the board? Did he spend any money or time on developement or just copy someone elses work? I'm happy I have the quality original BT tech plate. |
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06-08-2008, 11:10 PM
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06-08-2008, 11:18 PM
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Friends: 2 | Re: Cheaper Stiffening Plate I just did a search on eBay for Pruis+plate like you say, and nothing came up.. well, except for license plates.. lol |
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