Check out my new 06!

[mike_m]

New pic edit, since PC was hacked

[powrfuel]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mike_m @ Jun 2 2006, 09:42 AM) [snapback]264732[/snapback]</div>

[attachmentid=3667][attachmentid=3668][attachmentid=3669]Just got it 2 days ago. Put the moldings, Sirius, and had the windows tinited. Whatcha think?
[/b]

GREAT RIMS...where did you get them, how much and how do they ride?

[mike_m]

I got them from Toyota as an Option, they were about 1500, and they ride like any other 17" tire, kinda rough, but not too bad. The looks totally make up for any deficiency in ride.

[AnOldHouse]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mike_m @ Jun 2 2006, 01:42 PM) [snapback]264732[/snapback]</div>

Just got it 2 days ago. Put the moldings, Sirius, and had the windows tinited. Whatcha think?[/b]

I think I'm gonna really like Magnetic Gray and I'm considering tinting this time.

The wheels really look nice, but I personally wouldn't do it for the price. In addition to the $$ and the impact to the ride, isn't there a MPG performance hit too?

[smurf041]

Where did you get the side moldings and who applied them? What type of tint did you get and where was it done? I need to find out who will do this type of work in S. Florida on my new 06 magnetic gray prius.

Smurf

[mike_m]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(AnOldHouse @ Jun 2 2006, 05:09 PM) [snapback]264843[/snapback]</div>

I think I'm gonna really like Magnetic Gray and I'm considering tinting this time.

The wheels really look nice, but I personally wouldn't do it for the price. In addition to the $$ and the impact to the ride, isn't there a MPG performance hit too?
[/b]

The wheels were worth it to me. I came from a CTS, and have to have some style in my ride. I just got home from my first trip where I drove the car for about 1 hour. I averaged 41 MPG at 75MPH. Not bad with 60 whole miles on the car. I'm sure once it get broken in, I can get at least 45+ MPG. I was averaging 18 with my CTS. So.... even if I only get 40, I'm stoked. BTW, the ride was just as good as my CTS. I have never had that soft ride that floats all over the highway. I have always driven sports cars.

[xxxlmpg]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mike_m @ Jun 2 2006, 12:42 PM) [snapback]264732[/snapback]</div>

[attachmentid=3667][attachmentid=3668][attachmentid=3669]Just got it 2 days ago. Put the moldings, Sirius, and had the windows tinited. Whatcha think?
[/b]

Ahhhh - looks great! I should post some of my magnetic grey as well. I do like the tint and the rims.

[mike_m]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(smurf @ Jun 2 2006, 06:20 PM) [snapback]264879[/snapback]</div>

Where did you get the side moldings and who applied them? What type of tint did you get and where was it done? I need to find out who will do this type of work in S. Florida on my new 06 magnetic gray prius.

Smurf
[/b]

Hi Smurf,

You can get the mouldings here: http://priuschat.com/shop/product_in...products_id/57. I did them myself in less than an hour. The directions were right on the spot. It was pretty simple. The tint was done here in Orlando, and...well, it's dark . If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, you could probably get any body shop to put the moldings on for 20-30 bucks, I'd guess. It would probably take a pro about 20 minutes.

[brasche]

Mike,

Thanks for showing us the SE region PIO wheels. I had a Black/Tan #8 on order with those wheels, but the dealer delivered a #7 with PIO leather so I killed the deal. Now I've got a White/Tan #8 with stock wheels and have been sitting on the fence about wheels.

Are you in the Orlando area? I'm also a high performance car guy and it's been hard adjusting. I'd really like to compare handling and ride if you have the time. Also, Have you had a chance to weigh the wheels? The stockers are very light.

TIA,

Brian
BT brace, Lower front brace on order.

[Tideland Prius]

niiice!