Calling all Aussies and Kiwis !!

[Duck Dodgers]

Hello all!

Busy time of the year! Finding stonechips on the car not happy!

How much do you love your car guys? every six months I use a paint cleaner, seal the paint and put 3 coats of wax on in a two stage process, 2 coats then overnight and the final, then I detail the plastics and cleant he insides. I wax it four times a year, over the top?

Other news my sister picks up her 2006 standard nest saturday! Two Prii in the family now. She has a baby on the way and it was the perfect combination of size and economy.

Ok so wher do i get a stone guard, headlight protecters etc?

[tripp]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Duck Dodgers @ Sep 24 2006, 04:06 PM) [snapback]324413[/snapback]</div>

Ok so wher do i get a stone guard, headlight protecters etc?
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DD, have you considered the 3M clear-bra or do you require something a bit more stout than that?

[sleeka]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Duck Dodgers @ Sep 25 2006, 08:06 AM) [snapback]324413[/snapback]</div>

Hello all!

Busy time of the year! Finding stonechips on the car not happy!

How much do you love your car guys? every six months I use a paint cleaner, seal the paint and put 3 coats of wax on in a two stage process, 2 coats then overnight and the final, then I detail the plastics and cleant he insides. I wax it four times a year, over the top?

Other news my sister picks up her 2006 standard nest saturday! Two Prii in the family now. She has a baby on the way and it was the perfect combination of size and economy.

Ok so wher do i get a stone guard, headlight protecters etc?
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G'day, Duck,
The clear bra is the way to go. I have one on mine, and you can get the installer to cover any areas you wish...even up the windscreen pillars, backs of mirrors and behind the door handles (for careless fingernails, rings etc). A firm called "Invisishield" does them in Brisbane, so surely there is a dealer in Sydney. Try good window tinting firms for a contact.
The headlights are polycarbonate, but you can have them covered with the film as well if you choose to. Get the paint chips fixed first, though.

Have you put an order in yet for an '09 model for the baby?

Sleeka.

[Orf]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Cary @ Sep 13 2006, 01:14 AM) [snapback]318812[/snapback]</div>

p.s. Is it true that the aussiec prius' don't get voice recognition commands?
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Sorry Cary, I missed your question and I did not see any replies to your query.
Unfortunately we do not get voice commands except for using a bluetooth phone. When setting up the phonebook in the car you can read in voice commands. However, the system seems to miss the first part of the command so what I did is start the command with "Ring".
So my commands go something like:
Ring Gary
Ring home
Ring John

[Aussie56]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sleeka @ Sep 29 2006, 07:36 AM) [snapback]325501[/snapback]</div>

The clear bra is the way to go. I have one on mine, and you can get the installer to cover any areas you wish...even up the windscreen pillars, backs of mirrors and behind the door handles (for careless fingernails, rings etc). A firm called "Invisishield" does them in Brisbane, so surely there is a dealer in Sydney. Try good window tinting firms for a contact.
Sleeka.
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The clear bra on yours looks good, Sleeka. I've enquired locally and there is a company in Rockhampton, which is where I get my car serviced, that does something similar. The only problem is that they only do 100mm thick strips, so I'll probably have to wait until the next major trip to Brisbane to get the full treatment. Any budget indication of how much it costs?

These stone chips are a real pain. The road that I travel twice a week is undergoing major works including realignment etc. If you look really close, there are tiny white spots all over the front bonnet, plus some bigger chips. I'll probably have to get it fixed up professionally before I get it done. They recommend at least 2-3 weeks before applying the 'clear bra'.

[sleeka]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Aussie56 @ Oct 11 2006, 09:30 AM) [snapback]330875[/snapback]</div>

The clear bra on yours looks good, Sleeka. I've enquired locally and there is a company in Rockhampton, which is where I get my car serviced, that does something similar. The only problem is that they only do 100mm thick strips, so I'll probably have to wait until the next major trip to Brisbane to get the full treatment. Any budget indication of how much it costs?

These stone chips are a real pain. The road that I travel twice a week is undergoing major works including realignment etc. If you look really close, there are tiny white spots all over the front bonnet, plus some bigger chips. I'll probably have to get it fixed up professionally before I get it done. They recommend at least 2-3 weeks before applying the 'clear bra'.
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The cost of the bra depends entirely on what areas you want protected. The basic kit covers the bumper and half the bonnet....then you go up (and sideways etc) from there to cover any other areas such as the whole bonnet; front areas of the guards; mirror backs etc. etc.
From memory, the basic kit is around $425 installed.
Definetly get the damaged areas repaired first, and allow the paint to cure properly for 2 weeks before applying the film.

[Duck Dodgers]

I've seen the kits but don't like the way they look, also will they leave a mark as polycarbonate reflects UV.

Duck's sister has a baby boy and a prius '06 standard. How cool is that!?

Duck likes his '05, you know they've changes the interior to this ugly imitation leather stuff on the top panels? It's yuk. I'm going to hang on to this car for a long time now, only getting a new one in a few years or when mrs Dojers needs a car.

Thanks for the car bra advice, but that's on the back burner for now, the JBL in my car is really annoying me, I want to add a subwoofer and get rid of those awful speakers I know this is where I should look but I honestly can't find the griity stuff you know how to remove door trims what size speakers depth of the enlsure, help!

[sleeka]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Duck Dodgers @ Oct 19 2006, 07:58 AM) [snapback]334755[/snapback]</div>

I've seen the kits but don't like the way they look, also will they leave a mark as polycarbonate reflects UV.

Duck's sister has a baby boy and a prius '06 standard. How cool is that!?

Duck likes his '05, you know they've changes the interior to this ugly imitation leather stuff on the top panels? It's yuk. I'm going to hang on to this car for a long time now, only getting a new one in a few years or when mrs Dojers needs a car.

Thanks for the car bra advice, but that's on the back burner for now, the JBL in my car is really annoying me, I want to add a subwoofer and get rid of those awful speakers I know this is where I should look but I honestly can't find the griity stuff you know how to remove door trims what size speakers depth of the enlsure, help!
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Congrats to little Duck!
Re: the stereo mods....have a look at Doc Vijay's "My official Prius stereo mods thread" in the Audio and Electronics forum. He's done all you plan on doing, and more.

[Duck Dodgers]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sleeka @ Oct 19 2006, 03:03 AM) [snapback]334947[/snapback]</div>

Congrats to little Duck!
Re: the stereo mods....have a look at Doc Vijay's "My official Prius stereo mods thread" in the Audio and Electronics forum. He's done all you plan on doing, and more.
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My prius just died

Started it up just the gear indicator on, restarted nothing

[tripp]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Duck Dodgers @ Nov 8 2006, 11:35 AM) [snapback]345643[/snapback]</div>

My prius just died

Started it up just the gear indicator on, restarted nothing
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Do you have any diagnostic codes? You might wanna post on one of the technical forums in the main prius section. Some of the folks there may be able to help you figure it out.

Best of luck!