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Old 04-17-2008, 11:41 PM   #31
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I bet they're probably the same as the ones that HubCapMike sells.
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Old 07-23-2008, 11:02 AM   #32
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Oooo i forgotten this topic i made
well here are the finisched wheel covers
wheel covers
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Old 07-23-2008, 11:07 AM   #33
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It kinda looks OK, but I'm skeptical that it will offer any aero advantage...esp. when it gets wet and stretches out and begins to catch more air than it's deflecting. I think just the spinning rim alone will be enough to create air catching folds in the material that will reduce your aerodynamics.
Your brakes are going to heat up and warp your rotor, your stock mags look fine and move plenty of cooling air for that rotor.
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WWJDO8, your brakes are rarely used much due to the electrical regen braking of the Prius.
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