Best Prius aftermarket options

[kazots]

I agree with the clear bra and the mud flaps. The rear bumper guard is great for protecting from scratches. If you don't have leather seats, you will probably need seat covers and have a upholstery shop put a leather cover for the arm rest. The seats and arm rest wear out quickly.

[JimboK]

Click the link at the bottom of my sig for the complete list. I started first with those designed to protect the car. And XM radio. Later I focused more on things designed to help with fuel economy.

Of all of them, CAN-View has become my favorite. Won't help you, however, because it's not available anymore except for a plug-in Prius. If I didn't have that, a ScanGauge would be invaluable. Right behind that is the EV switch.

[pmanza]

Don't forget the Prius hood for the MFD and the leather console cover from the same place. I also have the leather trash bag from Prius hood, it fits perfectly on the hump inbetween 2 front seats.
Fernsmom

[DBusch]

I just installed the Katzkin leather interior into my 08. It looks great. I also added seat warmers. Looks like it came from the factory that way. I really would like to add a sunroof someday.
David

[Godiva]

Everything I've got is pretty much listed.

I do have both of the cargo nets, vertical and horizontal. I also have a nice little trashcan with sandbags on both sides that sits on the hump. More of an accessory, really, than a mod.

I did install a back up beeper in the rear taillight. That and my BT plate are really mods.

And my decals.

[Sheepdog]

Godiva, Would you care to expound on the back up beeper mod?

[mybluegt]

I found a replacement 7440 light bulb with a backup beeper with a halgon bulb, it plugs in where the orginal backup light normally goes. You have to sand the housing a little for it to fit in. Works great. Turn off the inside beeper or it will drive you crasy. Makes the people in the parking lots relaize that you are backing up.

[kazots]

Clear bra is a must or something to protect the front. If you take a look at Prii that do not have protection you will usually see some damage by rocks. I would not wait too long.

[Boo]

1. BT Tech Strut Tower Brace. I think it single-handely turned my no-fun-to-drive Standard Prius into a moderately-
fun-to-drive car:



2. BumperDefender.com 2" wide, color-matched, bumper guard strips. A necessity for NYC residents and other frequent parallel parkers. Here's a shot where you can see it on my rear bumper:



3. Rubber chair leg tips (4 for $2) as front license plate bumpers. Another necessity for NYC residents and other frequent parallel parkers. (Note that you can also get rubber license plate bumpers from NoBump.com. that are much sturdier and more protective, but IMO don't look as nice and cost about $15 for two.) Note - you can also see the BumperDefender.com 2" wide, color-matched, front bumper guard strip in the picture:



4. Trunk handle mentioned by seasalsa (attaches to rear license plate). Best or most useful $16 I've spent on my Prius:



5. PriusHoods black leather center console cover. I think it works best in black no matter what color your interior is:



6. Mesh lumbar back support that Godiva has mentioned elsewhere. It's ugly but it works for my back (bad backs, and what works for them, are very idiosyncratic), and I've since covered it with a somewhat less ugly sheepskin seat cover. You can get it from eBags.com or some frys stores:

[Genoz World]

hey boo. nice car. good additions. i tried the back support recently at the la county fair, but i opted not to get it. they wanted 30.