What 3 accessories would you add?

faxman · 07-08-2007, 06:35 PM

I have been on the site for a few days and noticed many of the Prius owner shave added many accessories to their factory cars. I would appreciate if other owners would recommend their top three aceesories that have put or installed on their cars.

I am thinking the first accessory I want to add is the black hood deflector which would look great on my Super White. I also like the look of the MFD hood and have been readng about the EV mod, not really sure if I need that at the moment.

Thanks in advance.

Mike

john1701a · 07-08-2007, 07:27 PM

The top three extras that owners do (excluding audio & phone) are probably:

- upgrade the tires

- add a rack or hitch

- add a scantool

hschuck · 07-08-2007, 08:00 PM

Mud flaps do a great job protecting the lower body from splashes. They look good too.

faith2walk · 07-08-2007, 08:01 PM

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I have been on the site for a few days and noticed many of the Prius owner shave added many accessories to their factory cars. I would appreciate if other owners would recommend their top three aceesories that have put or installed on their cars.

I am thinking the first accessory I want to add is the black hood deflector which would look great on my Super White. I also like the look of the MFD hood and have been readng about the EV mod, not really sure if I need that at the moment.

Thanks in advance.

Mike [/b]

1. Ventureshield, as much as you can afford, but definitely the bumper and hood.
2. Upgrade the tires (wheels were too expensive for me, but Michelin Hydroedge or Goodyear TripleTreads work well for the rubber) (The dealer told me that the original tires are good for warm, sunny weather...that's it!!!)
3. Tint (all the way around)

Godiva · 07-08-2007, 08:03 PM

Sorry, but can't keep it to three.

What I'll immediately do to my next Prius:

BT tech plate
Hood deflector
Mud guards
bumper guard
MFD hood

I'll also make sure I have both the horizontal and vertical cargo nets, exactmats, dashmat and of course the tonneau cover. (They weren't standard on my first Prius.)

These are the minimum.

Inches · 07-08-2007, 10:42 PM

Here is what I did:

1. Window tint
2. HD & iPod addition/upgrade
3. EV mod.

samiam · 07-08-2007, 10:52 PM

1. Display showing "traditional" & advanced engine parameters (temp, oil pressure, current draw, etc)

2. Full-size spare

3. Language selection option

greenjack · 07-09-2007, 02:07 AM

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1. Display showing "traditional" & advanced engine parameters (temp, oil pressure, current draw, etc)

2. Full-size spare

3. Language selection option
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How many of you have problems with the paint getting dings? I've only had the car for 2 days and seeing some of these blemishes.

For the past days of ownership, I say one thing to get is a roof rack and some tint.

NoMoShocks · 07-09-2007, 02:13 AM

BT Tech Plate
Signal Mirrors
Mud Guards

galaxee · 07-09-2007, 02:16 AM

1. bra
2. tint
3. better tires

the nose takes a lot of damage, so we got the bra pretty early. tint came a few months later when it got hot. we couldn't afford new tires but had no choice when they wore out at 28k. the difference is substantial.

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07-08-2007, 06:35 PM	#1
faxman Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 41 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have been on the site for a few days and noticed many of the Prius owner shave added many accessories to their factory cars. I would appreciate if other owners would recommend their top three aceesories that have put or installed on their cars. I am thinking the first accessory I want to add is the black hood deflector which would look great on my Super White. I also like the look of the MFD hood and have been readng about the EV mod, not really sure if I need that at the moment. Thanks in advance. Mike

07-08-2007, 07:27 PM	#2
john1701a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,690 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Pioneer #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	The top three extras that owners do (excluding audio & phone) are probably: - upgrade the tires - add a rack or hitch - add a scantool

07-08-2007, 08:00 PM	#3
hschuck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: bay city, ca Posts: 311 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Mud flaps do a great job protecting the lower body from splashes. They look good too.

07-08-2007, 08:03 PM	#5
Godiva AmeriKan Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,947 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 3 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	Sorry, but can't keep it to three. What I'll immediately do to my next Prius: BT tech plate Hood deflector Mud guards bumper guard MFD hood I'll also make sure I have both the horizontal and vertical cargo nets, exactmats, dashmat and of course the tonneau cover. (They weren't standard on my first Prius.) These are the minimum.

07-08-2007, 10:42 PM	#6
Inches Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 88 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Here is what I did: 1. Window tint 2. HD & iPod addition/upgrade 3. EV mod.

07-08-2007, 10:52 PM	#7
samiam Antipodean Prius Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Enn Zed Posts: 1,776 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	1. Display showing "traditional" & advanced engine parameters (temp, oil pressure, current draw, etc) 2. Full-size spare 3. Language selection option

07-09-2007, 02:13 AM	#9
NoMoShocks Electrical Engineer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Camas, WA Posts: 1,024 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	BT Tech Plate Signal Mirrors Mud Guards

07-09-2007, 02:16 AM	#10
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 9,033 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 21	1. bra 2. tint 3. better tires the nose takes a lot of damage, so we got the bra pretty early. tint came a few months later when it got hot. we couldn't afford new tires but had no choice when they wore out at 28k. the difference is substantial.