Its hard to believe - body side molding

Enclenta · 05-05-2006, 10:50 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(grasshopper @ May 5 2006, 05:27 PM) [snapback]250555[/snapback]</div>

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I got mine at www.metrotoyotapartsnow.com $123.85. Love em, easy to put on and stay. Exact color match.

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Wow, looks great.

bagwell · 05-06-2006, 12:37 AM

looks great.

I think if I ever install these, I'll put them at a slight angle (front slightly lower than the back).

Rick Grahn · 05-06-2006, 07:43 AM

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looks great.

I think if I ever install these, I'll put them at a slight angle (front slightly lower than the back).
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That is exactly what I did.

Prizzle · 05-06-2006, 11:07 PM

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That is exactly what I did.
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Exactly what I did today on white Prizzle. Angles from about half way between rim and top of front tire to top of rear wheel opening. Nice rake at about the same angle as door handles but not quite as high a rake as the crease. Completely changes the character of the car, for the better IMHO. Together with the plastic rim trim rings off, we are very pleased with the look. Will be adding in mudflaps tomorrow to complete the upgrade and debadging to clean it all up. Thanks to all on Priuschat for the ideas.

I must say, however, the quality of the product was disappointing. Black plastic base with white paint and there were mispaints and chips abounding. Also, more than an acceptable amount of extra plastic extrusion tabbing around the edges. We'll fix with a little touch up paint, and the overall effect and insurance against door dings is generally worth it, though I expect a lot of touching up going forward. Cheaper to replace than hiring the door dent weasle.

grasshopper · 05-07-2006, 01:12 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Prizzle @ May 6 2006, 11:07 PM) [snapback]250947[/snapback]</div>

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Exactly what I did today on white Prizzle. Angles from about half way between rim and top of front tire to top of rear wheel opening. Nice rake at about the same angle as door handles but not quite as high a rake as the crease. Completely changes the character of the car, for the better IMHO. Together with the plastic rim trim rings off, we are very pleased with the look. Will be adding in mudflaps tomorrow to complete the upgrade and debadging to clean it all up. Thanks to all on Priuschat for the ideas.

I must say, however, the quality of the product was disappointing. Black plastic base with white paint and there were mispaints and chips abounding. Also, more than an acceptable amount of extra plastic extrusion tabbing around the edges. We'll fix with a little touch up paint, and the overall effect and insurance against door dings is generally worth it, though I expect a lot of touching up going forward. Cheaper to replace than hiring the door dent weasle.
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Where did you buy yours at?

Prizzle · 05-07-2006, 10:53 PM

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Where did you buy yours at?
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Priuschat Accessory Store, but they were actually shipped from Metro Toyota. My guess is all the vendors source from the same manufacturer.

grasshopper · 05-08-2006, 08:55 AM

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Priuschat Accessory Store, but they were actually shipped from Metro Toyota. My guess is all the vendors source from the same manufacturer.
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Same Same.

larkinmj · 05-08-2006, 09:31 AM

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Considering vehicles now days are sized anywhere from sports cars to Hummers, the only way for side moldings to protect against everything would be if the entire side of the car was a side molding.
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Then you could have a Prius that looks like a Pontiac!

Prizzle · 05-08-2006, 01:19 PM

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Then you could have a Prius that looks like a Pontiac!

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Hah! That was the first reaction I recieved when I put the moldings on at the raked angle.....

Tony M · 05-12-2006, 09:38 PM

Got my side molding from Metro, many people have been waiting a long time for the group buy on this site so I decided to splurge.
I bought a used BT plate on this forum for $140 inc. shipping and a buddy of mine at the Toyota dealership put the plate and moldings on for $40.
Tony M

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05-06-2006, 12:37 AM	#12
bagwell Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: the woodlands, tx Posts: 77 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	looks great. I think if I ever install these, I'll put them at a slight angle (front slightly lower than the back).

05-12-2006, 09:38 PM	#20
Tony M Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 16 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Got my side molding from Metro, many people have been waiting a long time for the group buy on this site so I decided to splurge. I bought a used BT plate on this forum for $140 inc. shipping and a buddy of mine at the Toyota dealership put the plate and moldings on for $40. Tony M