basic description of mods for Prii please!

pvsteph7 · 02-09-2008, 02:13 AM

I just got my Prius (used 2005 fully loaded), and I'm wondering what modifications are available for it. I've gathered some terms (shark fin, mudflaps, etc), but it's a lot of work to search and find out exactly what they are (many of the threads are really detailed discussions about installation, etc that is beyond my scope right now). I guess I was just wondering if someone could give me a short description of the more common modifications, and maybe pros and cons.

Thanks!

Bill Merchant · 02-09-2008, 04:14 AM

See that second link that says Prius Shop just to the right of Home? Click it and you'll see many of the most common mods. Now you don't have to buy from the PriusChat shop, though it does help support this great resource, there are many vendors, such as SigmaAutomotive, JapanParts, and specialty items like Zaino and 303 Products.

The very nature of mods are that they are personal choices you make to modify the factory vehicle into your personal car. The pros are that the car becomes yours, the cons are that most add little to resale value.

KTPhil · 02-09-2008, 01:22 PM

Prius Modifications - PriusChat Forums

treehuggergeorge · 02-10-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Merchant

See that second link that says Prius Shop just to the right of Home? Click it and you'll see many of the most common mods. Now you don't have to buy from the PriusChat shop, though it does help support this great resource, there are many vendors, such as SigmaAutomotive, JapanParts, and specialty items like Zaino and 303 Products.

The very nature of mods are that they are personal choices you make to modify the factory vehicle into your personal car. The pros are that the car becomes yours, the cons are that most add little to resale value.

Bill - first, thanks... your hundreds have posts have been very informative... question about Zaino... Do you use? I use Meguiars now, but I am looking for a less back breaking experience. Hurt my back when someone totalled my 07 Prius

I would like the protection of wax. But ease of use like soap and water. Any thoughts or suggestions is much appreciated. Thanks in advance

TeamWenz · 02-10-2008, 11:25 AM

I have used Zaino on a S2000 I used to own. It's an all day process. The shine was awesome, but I would pay someone to do the work. Stick to Meguiars much easier to apply / remove. Their Quick Detail product is easy to use.

treehuggergeorge · 02-10-2008, 11:33 AM

i appreciate the input... i will keep meguiars... will save me a ton of $$$ as i have most of their products already...

02-09-2008, 02:13 AM	#1
pvsteph7 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 23 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	basic description of mods for Prii please! I just got my Prius (used 2005 fully loaded), and I'm wondering what modifications are available for it. I've gathered some terms (shark fin, mudflaps, etc), but it's a lot of work to search and find out exactly what they are (many of the threads are really detailed discussions about installation, etc that is beyond my scope right now). I guess I was just wondering if someone could give me a short description of the more common modifications, and maybe pros and cons. Thanks!

02-09-2008, 04:14 AM	#2
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,925 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 47	mods for Prius See that second link that says Prius Shop just to the right of Home? Click it and you'll see many of the most common mods. Now you don't have to buy from the PriusChat shop, though it does help support this great resource, there are many vendors, such as SigmaAutomotive, JapanParts, and specialty items like Zaino and 303 Products. The very nature of mods are that they are personal choices you make to modify the factory vehicle into your personal car. The pros are that the car becomes yours, the cons are that most add little to resale value. __________________ Bill Bill.Merchant@PortlandHSD.info 2007 NL 5 Silver Wraith 2005 BC 6 Silver Cloud Portland Area HSD Meetup Group: PortlandHSD.info Become carbon neutral: Carbonfund.org or TerraPass.com

02-09-2008, 01:22 PM	#3
KTPhil Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,201 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: basic description of mods for Prii please! Prius Modifications - PriusChat Forums

02-10-2008, 11:25 AM	#5
TeamWenz Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 34 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: basic description of mods for Prii please! I have used Zaino on a S2000 I used to own. It's an all day process. The shine was awesome, but I would pay someone to do the work. Stick to Meguiars much easier to apply / remove. Their Quick Detail product is easy to use.

02-10-2008, 11:33 AM	#6
treehuggergeorge Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 55 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: basic description of mods for Prii please! i appreciate the input... i will keep meguiars... will save me a ton of $$$ as i have most of their products already... Last edited by treehuggergeorge; 02-10-2008 at 11:34 AM. Reason: didnt make sense ; )