Stiffening Plate

highlander1010 · 01-11-2006, 07:33 PM

I see a lot of great stuff here about the stiffening plates. I'm wondering if anyone has had any problems with theirs? I don't want to be negative, but I want to know if there have been any flaws discovered?

Just curious. Thanks.

DocVijay · 01-12-2006, 12:05 AM

So far the only down side has been that I had to wait a whole week and a half for it to arrive!

Seriously though, it's a great item and I really don't see any potential issues with it.

Bill Merchant · 01-12-2006, 01:47 AM

It takes maybe 10 minutes (being generous) to install the plate, and your car is completely undrivable during that time. After that you'll want to drive your car a lot since it handles so well.

psirus · 01-12-2006, 06:30 AM

No problems at all -- though in addition to being unable to drive your Prius during installation, you may be upset at how much pleasure you missed during the time you drove it BEFORE installation.

Seriously, this item makes such a difference, it is hard to believe. I am still puzzled how some find the difference only "subtle," or imply that noticed improvements are surely t he product of imagination or wishful thinking. Surely, they think, if such a small modification can make such a difference, Toyota would have done it themselves. Well, they didn't and it does!

Tracking, steering, even the function of the accursed OEM tires all are markedly improved.

Twiddles · 01-12-2006, 07:48 AM

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Originally posted by psirus@Jan 12 2006, 07:30 AM
No problems at all -- though in addition to being unable to drive your Prius during installation, you may be upset at how much pleasure you missed during the time you drove it BEFORE installation.

Seriously, this item makes such a difference, it is hard to believe. I am still puzzled how some find the difference only "subtle," or imply that noticed improvements are surely t he product of imagination or wishful thinking. Surely, they think, if such a small modification can make such a difference, Toyota would have done it themselves. Well, they didn't and it does!

Tracking, steering, even the function of the accursed OEM tires all are markedly improved.

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I installed my stiffening plate about a month ago and agree with all of the above. Cornering, in particular, is greatly improved. Before the plate I used to slow down to a crawl in a turn. Just didn't feel safe. It felt like the rear of the car was going to fish-tail. With the plate installed I can slow down a little before the turn and accelerate into the turn and the car feels solid and safe.

djasonw · 01-12-2006, 07:57 AM

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Originally posted by Twiddles@Jan 12 2006, 07:48 AM
I installed my stiffening plate about a month ago and agree with all of the above. Cornering, in particular, is greatly improved. Before the plate I used to slow down to a crawl in a turn. Just didn't feel safe. It felt like the rear of the car was going to fish-tail. With the plate installed I can slow down a little before the turn and accelerate into the turn and the car feels solid and safe.

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I have had the plate on for six months and it makes a HUGE difference. I agree with all the above posts and really can't add much more myself. Get it, you won't regret it.

canadianimport · 01-12-2006, 11:31 AM

I've seen the stiffening plate listed here on PC. Is that the one people would recommend (or is there anyone one to purchase from elsewhere)??

JackDodge · 01-12-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by Bill Merchant@Jan 12 2006, 01:47 AM
It takes maybe 10 minutes (being generous) to install the plate, and your car is completely undrivable during that time.

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I must be missing something. Have you ever been driving any car while something's being installed on it? While my tires were being replaced, it was undrivable, right?

Michael Maddox · 01-12-2006, 04:04 PM

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Originally posted by JackDodge@Jan 12 2006, 11:53 AM
I must be missing something. Have you ever been driving any car while something's being installed on it? While my tires were being replaced, it was undrivable, right?

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Hence the joke, man.

Hey! Look! "Gullible" is written on the ceiling!

JackDodge · 01-12-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by Michael Maddox@Jan 12 2006, 04:04 PM
Hence the joke, man.

Hey! Look! "Gullible" is written on the ceiling!

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arrr arrrr arrr....well, don't give up yer day job.

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01-11-2006, 07:33 PM	#1
highlander1010 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 24 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I see a lot of great stuff here about the stiffening plates. I'm wondering if anyone has had any problems with theirs? I don't want to be negative, but I want to know if there have been any flaws discovered? Just curious. Thanks.

01-12-2006, 12:05 AM	#2
DocVijay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,455 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	So far the only down side has been that I had to wait a whole week and a half for it to arrive! Seriously though, it's a great item and I really don't see any potential issues with it.

01-12-2006, 01:47 AM	#3
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,964 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 53	It takes maybe 10 minutes (being generous) to install the plate, and your car is completely undrivable during that time. After that you'll want to drive your car a lot since it handles so well.

01-12-2006, 06:30 AM	#4
psirus Join Date: May 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 18 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	No problems at all -- though in addition to being unable to drive your Prius during installation, you may be upset at how much pleasure you missed during the time you drove it BEFORE installation. Seriously, this item makes such a difference, it is hard to believe. I am still puzzled how some find the difference only "subtle," or imply that noticed improvements are surely t he product of imagination or wishful thinking. Surely, they think, if such a small modification can make such a difference, Toyota would have done it themselves. Well, they didn't and it does! Tracking, steering, even the function of the accursed OEM tires all are markedly improved.

01-12-2006, 11:31 AM	#7
canadianimport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 7 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I've seen the stiffening plate listed here on PC. Is that the one people would recommend (or is there anyone one to purchase from elsewhere)??