The, 'I am new here' thread, for me...

TJandGENESIS · 08-11-2005, 01:20 AM

[font=Comic Sans MS:8c5f09eca3]Hi all! I am as the thread title says, new here. I JUST got my '05 PRIUS on 08.10.05...and so far, what a far out car. I own a SCION xA, and had a SCION xB, that I traded for the PRIUS, that my wife has dubbed GENESIS. We name our cars; do they do that here? Anyway, Forgive me if this in the wrong place. I am still wandering around...thanks for reading...oh, and this is what my PRIUS looks like, well, not MINE, but it does resemble this...(I need to take pics...)

And this is what my (former) xB looked like...along with my current xA

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silentak1 · 08-11-2005, 02:24 AM

Welcome my friend.

You've come to the right forum.

TJandGENESIS · 08-11-2005, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Welcome my friend.

You've come to the right forum.

Thanks! I have to look around...although...is the Prius being 'modded' at all? I mean, are there folks who are doing mods to this car? I hope so.

And where are clubs? Are there any?

silentak1 · 08-11-2005, 10:29 AM

Hardly anyone is modifying the engine.

Some are adding JDM body kits.

I'm doing some minor appearance modifications.

Tadashi · 08-11-2005, 10:41 AM

I have only modified my appearance and some performance stuff but nothing with the engine. I added a cermic tint to deal with the sun. Since it keep my car cooler, the car is more efficient (battery is cooled using cabin air). Then I used dynamat extreme for the entire cabin to reduce road noise (reduces driver's fatigue and I can hear my radio). I will wait to change the OEM tires to the comfort treads when these wear out. I also added XM radio for my long cross country trips (30+ hours). I was planning on getting side molding and mud flaps but will wait a bit.

Oh yeah I also had a 300W monster power inverter wired to my battery. It was the only one that came with all the cables and offered line conditioning as well as the surge protection. It is also connected to the system like the radio and will automatically shut off when you turn the car off and open the door to prevent battery drain.

TJandGENESIS · 08-11-2005, 05:09 PM

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I have only modified my appearance and some performance stuff but nothing with the engine. I added a cermic tint to deal with the sun. Since it keep my car cooler, the car is more efficient (battery is cooled using cabin air). Then I used dynamat extreme for the entire cabin to reduce road noise (reduces driver's fatigue and I can hear my radio). I will wait to change the OEM tires to the comfort treads when these wear out. I also added XM radio for my long cross country trips (30+ hours). I was planning on getting side molding and mud flaps but will wait a bit.
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I am getting XM; I paid for it already...and, I got my windows tinted today; I had no idea that it would help with the battery...Neat. Thanks for the INFO.

TJandGENESIS · 08-11-2005, 05:12 PM

How is the armrest, when it comes to dirt? Does it get dirty easy?

Tadashi · 08-12-2005, 04:51 PM

I have not had a problem but then I went to Sam's Club and bought one of those funky travel pillow packs. It is filled with microbeads and has a long pillow and a square one. I use the long one on my arm rest since it seems a bit low to rest my arm on. This basically keeps it clean also.

Do a search for lumbar support. I also got the $12 lumbar mesh support for my seat. For some reason those seats realy cause my back to sweat so it helps keep it cool. The only other thing is I highly recommend the Canvas works heat shields sold in the Priuschat store. I have them for all my windows and put them up while I am at work. The car temp can get upwards of 180-200 deg sitting in the El Paso sun. This cuts it down to 100-120. (I was worried about leaving my xm myFi radio in there with those temps.

mark_hamrick · 08-12-2005, 05:30 PM

We have a Scion XB also...blue onyx pearl. Nice ride and fun to drive. The roominess must be seen. But if I had to choose, I would take the Pri as well. The XB is my SO's car...

08-11-2005, 01:20 AM	#1
TJandGENESIS Are We Having Fun Yet? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ★Lewisville, part of the Metroplex, Dallas, in the Republic of Texas★ Posts: 4,077 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 15	The, 'I am new here' thread, for me... [font=Comic Sans MS:8c5f09eca3]Hi all! I am as the thread title says, new here. I JUST got my '05 PRIUS on 08.10.05...and so far, what a far out car. I own a SCION xA, and had a SCION xB, that I traded for the PRIUS, that my wife has dubbed GENESIS. We name our cars; do they do that here? Anyway, Forgive me if this in the wrong place. I am still wandering around...thanks for reading...oh, and this is what my PRIUS looks like, well, not MINE, but it does resemble this...(I need to take pics...) And this is what my (former) xB looked like...along with my current xA [/font:8c5f09eca3] 8) __________________ Peace, Quos Deus vult perdere, prius dementat! I own a 2005 Prius. And a 2007 Ford Mustang. One is good for the planet. The other is good for the soul.

08-11-2005, 10:41 AM	#5
Tadashi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 794 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have only modified my appearance and some performance stuff but nothing with the engine. I added a cermic tint to deal with the sun. Since it keep my car cooler, the car is more efficient (battery is cooled using cabin air). Then I used dynamat extreme for the entire cabin to reduce road noise (reduces driver's fatigue and I can hear my radio). I will wait to change the OEM tires to the comfort treads when these wear out. I also added XM radio for my long cross country trips (30+ hours). I was planning on getting side molding and mud flaps but will wait a bit. Oh yeah I also had a 300W monster power inverter wired to my battery. It was the only one that came with all the cables and offered line conditioning as well as the surge protection. It is also connected to the system like the radio and will automatically shut off when you turn the car off and open the door to prevent battery drain. __________________ Two Prii Family - '05 Salsa Red BC#6 (Mine) and '05 Driftwood BC#6 (Wife's) Best Tank: 89.398 MPG (372 mi) - all city Worst Tank: 29.5 MPG (131 mi) - one flat tire Current Year: 56.826 MPG Best Yr: 58.242 MPG (2006), Worst Yr: 51.237 MPG (2005) Lifetime Avg: 54.911 MPG (31799 mi) Savings based on mid-size Avg since 2/05: $3,447.50 ($7,101.94 for both Prius) Dual Prius MPG, Expense, ROI, and Emissions tracker (updated 8/19/9/07) Single Prius MPG, Expense, ROI, and Emissions tracker (updated 9/15/2007) Solar Panel Stats: Overview Power Yield

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08-11-2005, 02:24 AM	#2
silentak1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 546 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Welcome my friend. You've come to the right forum.

08-11-2005, 10:29 AM	#4
silentak1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 546 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Hardly anyone is modifying the engine. Some are adding JDM body kits. I'm doing some minor appearance modifications.

08-11-2005, 05:12 PM	#7
TJandGENESIS Are We Having Fun Yet? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ★Lewisville, part of the Metroplex, Dallas, in the Republic of Texas★ Posts: 4,077 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 15	How is the armrest, when it comes to dirt? Does it get dirty easy?

08-12-2005, 04:51 PM	#8
Tadashi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 794 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have not had a problem but then I went to Sam's Club and bought one of those funky travel pillow packs. It is filled with microbeads and has a long pillow and a square one. I use the long one on my arm rest since it seems a bit low to rest my arm on. This basically keeps it clean also. Do a search for lumbar support. I also got the $12 lumbar mesh support for my seat. For some reason those seats realy cause my back to sweat so it helps keep it cool. The only other thing is I highly recommend the Canvas works heat shields sold in the Priuschat store. I have them for all my windows and put them up while I am at work. The car temp can get upwards of 180-200 deg sitting in the El Paso sun. This cuts it down to 100-120. (I was worried about leaving my xm myFi radio in there with those temps.

08-12-2005, 05:30 PM	#9
mark_hamrick Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Littleton, Colorado Posts: 103 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	We have a Scion XB also...blue onyx pearl. Nice ride and fun to drive. The roominess must be seen. But if I had to choose, I would take the Pri as well. The XB is my SO's car...