Modifying 2008 Prius

jazzkrow · 03-10-2008, 03:36 PM

HELLO OUT THERE IN PRIUS LAND...
(My 2nd post)

First off I am not a mechanical type.
I have been seeing mention as a newbie of potential modifications (equipment) to make your Prius either more fun or more fuel efficient.
Is there a link to read these ideas or some suggestions you can give me. I am on a limited budget after buying the car so cost is an issue.

On another subject, is there a Prius club in Portland, Or.

BTW, I bought a Spectra blue with package 2.

-Jeff

richard schumacher · 03-10-2008, 06:39 PM

Toyota has been developing the Prius for more than ten years; it is very unlikely that any mods will improve fuel economy, other than using a higher pressure in the tires (lots of us use 42/40 PSI front/rear).

As for fun mods, that's a religious discussion I choose not to join :_> My only fun mod was removing the wheel trim rings.

03-10-2008, 03:36 PM	#1
jazzkrow Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PORTLAND,OR. Posts: 2 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Modifying 2008 Prius HELLO OUT THERE IN PRIUS LAND... (My 2nd post) First off I am not a mechanical type. I have been seeing mention as a newbie of potential modifications (equipment) to make your Prius either more fun or more fuel efficient. Is there a link to read these ideas or some suggestions you can give me. I am on a limited budget after buying the car so cost is an issue. On another subject, is there a Prius club in Portland, Or. BTW, I bought a Spectra blue with package 2. -Jeff

03-10-2008, 06:39 PM	#2
richard schumacher ichorous liquor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 3,868 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Modifying 2008 Prius Toyota has been developing the Prius for more than ten years; it is very unlikely that any mods will improve fuel economy, other than using a higher pressure in the tires (lots of us use 42/40 PSI front/rear). As for fun mods, that's a religious discussion I choose not to join :_> My only fun mod was removing the wheel trim rings.