F8L
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F8L

Protecting Habitat & AG Lands, Male, from Sacramento, CA.

F8L was last seen:
Jun 19, 2013 at 12:04 AM
    1. cupidchild
      funny that you went from non plug-in to plug-in. Do you like it?
      I also had 2x 2010 Prius (III & IV w/Solar Pkg) both of them were Blizzard Pearl.
      Now I have 2012 Prius V Adv PKG and 2013 Plug-in both Silver. lol
      Did you lower your Plug-in and get new rims? Your Profile picture looks nice. You like charging your car? Isn't it funny. I only had mine for about 2 weeks and I enjoy charging it.
      Jun 5, 2013
      2. F8L
        F8L
        Sounds like you're just as addicted as I am. :)

        My avatar pic is my old 2012. It had TRD springs and Lexus wheels. The PIP is stock but I'm lowering it with H&Rs next weekend. I'll keep the OE wheels though. I don't like the loss of mpg with 17" wheels nor the decrease in ride comfort. Unfortunately I have a 100+ mile commute so I don't get to fully utilize the charge like it's meant to be.
        Jun 5, 2013
      3. cupidchild
        cupidchild
        100+ mile commute?! Geeze. that's rough.
        Mine is much less but still will take about 2 hrs. b/c of park and ride (mass transit) Why did you get the plug-in if you know you will not get to take advantage of the short 13 mile range battery?
        Jun 5, 2013
      4. cupidchild
        cupidchild
        btw; one thing I really miss going from prius IV to V is my sunroof! I know Plug-in Advanced also does not have sunroof. Do you miss it as well?
        Jun 5, 2013
    2. priusCpilot
      Hello there, my name on the #17 spot is wrong but I like the name you posted also haha
      May 13, 2013
      2. F8L
        F8L
        Omg, that's terrible. I know what your name is. I even remember when you posted the first pics of your car all waxed up. lol

        It's fixed. :)
        May 13, 2013
    3. Jaquimo
      Apr 19, 2013
      2. F8L
        F8L
        Sure thing, my friend!
        Apr 20, 2013
    4. mnsweeps
      Apr 10, 2013
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      3. F8L
        F8L
        Yup. Here are the items or ones very similar. Once you get into the store you will find a variety of items that may work better for you. Just make sure you mount everything to studs and NOT drywall itself. lol
        Apr 10, 2013
      4. F8L
        F8L
        Apr 10, 2013
      5. F8L
        F8L
        Apr 10, 2013
    5. Netineti
      Hey! I saw in your signature that you had a solar roof on your Prius c. How did you do that?
      Mar 20, 2013
      2. F8L
        F8L
        That was my old 2012 Liftback. Not a c. :)
        Mar 20, 2013
    6. Bill Norton
      Hey Buddy! Me again to pick your brain!! I like your recommendation of 17x7 and 205/50/17 tires.
      I just realized Discounttiredirect has free shipping.
      I'm considering wheels with only a 38mm offset. I don't care about 'flushness'.
      I would like tire center line to remain stock and not so inboard that there is suspension interference. Have you heard of anyone getting by with 38mm offset?
      Feb 21, 2013
      2. F8L
        F8L
        That combo will work fine as long as you don't SLAM the car. If you use a regular lowering spring or stay stock then you will not have any problems with a 7" wheel and 38mm offset. I ran a 15x7" wheel with a 38mm offset which is almost the same outside diameter as a 205/50/17.
        Feb 21, 2013
      3. F8L
        F8L
        Feb 21, 2013
      4. F8L
        F8L
        Here is the 205/50/17s. The wheel was a 17x7 45mm offset.
        Feb 21, 2013
    7. Bill Norton
      Hey Buddy! I hope you're enjoying the clean power you are now using!

      Is this a good way to contact you?

      I'm trying to figure out exactly what the specs are for a 17" wheel for a Gen3.
      { Width?, 5x100, +45mm, and center bore ? }
      There is so much to read and so few facts.

      I knew you would know. Can you point me to a thread or a list somewhere? Thanks!
      Feb 17, 2013
      2. F8L
        F8L
        Hiya Bill! You can use a 17x7", 17x7.5", 17x8" wide wheel. The offset should ideally be between 42mm and 46mm. The perfect setup IMO is 17x7" and 45mm offset and as light of a wheel as you can afford. 5x100 is the correct bolt pattern. The place that installs the wheels for you can supply you with the correct hub adapter if needed.
        Feb 18, 2013
      3. Bill Norton
        Bill Norton
        Thanks for the reply! I'm getting ready to buy the wheels talked about in this thread: 2013 Scion FRS Wheels. I have been posting and hopefully we are near the end of figuring this out.
        What do you think? It seems these wheels had interference problems.

        Thanks again, Bill
        Feb 18, 2013
    8. Hausedp415
      If you are interested in the tires let me know. I want to get rid of them ASAP since they are wrapped up in bags from America's tires in the back of my Prius taking up space and killin my gas mileage haha. So email me if your interested. I can meet up somewhere if you can't make it all the way to SF. Toyotaboy707@yahoo.com
      Nov 11, 2012
    9. Anthonyjbucci
      I sent u a message did u get it?
      Oct 3, 2012
    10. Melissa5588
      Hey , Im not sure if you got my last message but you said you would give me some help picking out tires for my new wheels. I ended up getting 16 inch and they are 6.5 inch wide. The stock upgrade tires on the C are Bridgestone Turanza EL400 195/50/16 but I cant find them anywhere to buy , just the EL400 195/60/16. Will those work? What is your opinion? Thanks
      Sep 13, 2012
    11. Kore971
      Hey F8L, could you add me to the top 20 list also?, or do i have to post on that forum also?
      Sep 5, 2012
    12. Jaquimo
      Hi F8L, I see you jotted my name in the rankings for the 700 mile tank with my vehicle indicated as a GenIII instead of a GenII.
      Jul 22, 2012
      2. F8L
        F8L
        Oops! Sorry I missed this. I didn't even know this portion of the site existed. :)
        Aug 21, 2012
    13. kalome
      Hi F8L
      I'm a little confused. I was looking at your Fuelly page and I see that this same car is retired. It looks like you got your 2012 in March, then retired it in June and started over again.
      Why did you retire and start over again 3 months after you bought your 12?
      Jul 16, 2012
      2. F8L
        F8L
        I was doing a lot of testing during the first couple months and it didn't really reflect my normal driving so after a suggestion by friends on PC, I retired that car and started a new fuelly to reflect normal driving.
        Aug 21, 2012
    14. Rebound
      BANSKY WAS HERE.
      Dude, you are just way cool. Your only problem is that you need to stay out of hospitals. Hope that cut on your eye is better.
      May 11, 2012
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    15. Codyroo
      Hey! Nice job on your recent tank (59 mpg). With the warmer weather, it's going to get better still!
      Apr 26, 2012
    16. srbeyer12
      I saw a post where you helped someone out that had a problem after installing an aftermarket stereo. I posted this today:
      http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-technical-discussion/106014-engine-off-key-not-detected-error.html

      I'm thinking some wiring must of gotten messed up during the install. I installed a pioneer AVH-P4400BH and will be opening it back up on Friday to try and install wiring for the steering wheel controls as it didn't work the first time and the company is sending a new set.

      Do you have suggestions of cabling that could be causing the car to think it is still running?
      Thanks.
      Mar 28, 2012
    17. ChipL
      Saw your Fuelly stats, what was up with the 23mpgs?
      Mar 18, 2012
    18. maoira
      How's the new Prius? Did you trade in your old one?
      Mar 15, 2012
    19. SoCalBPrius
      Hi F8L. Congrats on your soon to be new prius ; )
      Mar 2, 2012
    20. Greekss
      uh oh look who joined up....
      Nov 8, 2011
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    2012 Prius Plug-In Advanced - Blizzard Pearl

    2012 Prius Three with Solar Roof - Blizzard Pearl w/dark gray interior - SOLD: Lexus CT200h 17x7" wheels | Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 205/50/17 tires | | PIP 15" Wheels | Michelin Energy Saver A/S 195/65/15 tires | TRD Lowering Springs | WeatherTech FloorLiners | Scangauge II | Morimoto/DDM HIDs 5000K | Clazzio Leather Seat Covers | Best Tank: 71.7mpg@702miles | Best Trip: 95.9mpg@233miles

    2005 Prius - SOLD: 900w Kenwood eXcelon (Stealth Install), ARC Audio, Diamond Audio stereo system | 17x 7" Centerline RPM Wheels | Michelin Primacy MXM4 tires | Yokohama dB Super E-Spec | Eibach Pro-Kit | KYB G2 Struts | Progress Technology Rear Sway Bar | WeatherTech floorliners | BT Stiffening Plate| ScanGaugeII | 35w HID Blazer Fog Lights | Morimoto Mini H1 Projector HID Headlights

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    Location:
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    Occupation:
    Land Manager at a Land Trust
    Your Vehicle Year:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Plug-in Advanced
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