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JDM / Japanese VIP Styling: My Prius III Build

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by HAWAIIANBUILT, Sep 30, 2010.

  1. orenji

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    send an email to cathy or you can also check ebay seller "mitaccessories" to see if they already have what you want to buy posted on ebay
     
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    best looking prius in my opinion, hats off to you bro but how much mpg do you get with all those mods? just curious
     
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    I miss this. This is awesome
     
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    Some shots I took from 86 fest.

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  7. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HAPPY MONDAY PRIUSCHAT FOLKS !!!

    :):):):)

    With the SEMA Show (SEMA Show) just around the corner, it's time to get some New Modifications for the HBII Ride ready for display for the SEMA IGNITED portion of the Show (SEMA Ignited) !!!

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    From Cusco USA Inc. is the :

    CUSCO Type-OS Strut Tower Bar
    Part Number : 951 540 ALHD

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    Many Thanks to the Great Folks at CUSCO USA Inc. for their Sponsorship for the HBII Build at the SEMA SHOW !!!

    For a Complete DIY from CUSCO USA Inc., please visit :


    CUSCO Installation Manual for 951 540 ALHD Type-OS Strut Tower Bar

    Here are just some of the pictures I taken !!!

    Visited the CUSCO USA Inc., Headquarters in Huntington Beach, Southern California !!!

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    After the Great Visit with Kenji-san and Yuki-san, delivery of the CUSCO Strut Tower Bar was taken !!!

    Unwrapping ...

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    Blue Protective Film

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    Installation Instructions (In Japanese) and Hardware

    For the Installation Instructions in English Please Visit :

    CUSCO Installation Manual for 951 540 ALHD Type-OS Strut Tower Bar

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    New CUSCO Vinyl !!!

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    Blue Protective Film.
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    Removal of the Upper Cover

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    Removal of the Windshield Wiper Motor (Winshield Wipers have already been removed).

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    Cowl Removed

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    Strut Tower Bolt locations and removed from Drivers Side

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    CUSCO Strut Tower Bar Ends. Bolts Loosened and Removed to provide Ease of Installation.

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    New CUSCO Spacers and Bolts
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    Installation of the Brackets ...

    Spacers, Bracket, Strut Tower Bolts ...

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    **The Strut Tower Bolts were not tightened completely at this point as installation of the actual Strut Tower Bar was next.**

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    **Once the Strut Tower Bar Bolts were tightened, I then tightened the Strut Tower Bolts**

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    Removal of the Blue Protective Film

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    And .. Voila !!!

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    The Final Touch !!!

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    Overall I would say I am Very Pleased with the CUSCO Strut Tower Bar Installation and Product.

    This product does not obstruct the Fuse Box located on the Driver Side Engine Compartment so you can be rest assured access into the Fuse Box will be easily accessible for maintenance and for the emergency purpose of Jump Starting the vehicle !!!

    For All of your CUSCO Products and Questions feel free to contact them at :

    CUSCO USA INC.

    Stay Tuned for more Modifications Coming Soon before the SEMA / SEMA Ignited Show on November 3rd-6th, 2015 !!!

    Many Thanks Again to the Great Folks at CUSCO USA Inc. for their Sponsorship for the HBII Build at the SEMA SHOW !!!

    We'll See Ya There !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
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  8. orenji

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    I want one!!!;):)(y)
     
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  9. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    HEY THERE PRIUSCHAT FOLKS !!!

    :):):):)

    ROAD TO SEMA 2015 Continues !!!

    The Latest Modification to the HBII Ride has Arrived !!!

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    From Spyder Auto comes the All New LED Tail Lights for the 3rd Generation Prius !!!

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    These are available in the Black Housing, Red Smoke, and Smoke Versions !!!

    Many Thanks to Spyder Auto (www.SpyderAuto.com) for their Sponsorship of the Smoke Version Tail Lights for the 2015 SEMA Show (www.SEMAshow.com) !!!

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    "Spyder Auto has always pride themselves in great products. All of our Altezza tail lights and LED tail lights are designed to bring style and elegance to anyone's ride. With that said it wouldn't be strange for us to go one step further and start using PHILIPS LUMILEDS or Osram Sylvania LED strips and bulbs on our LED tail lights."

    Here are my pictures taken after the Simple Installation !!!

    Previously I had the Spec-D Tuning / K2 Motor Tail Lights in Red/Clear (Pictured on the Right) and now compared to the Spyder Auto Smoke Tail Lights (Pictured on the Left).

    As you can see the designs are quite different !!!

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    The All New Spyder Auto Tail Light comes equipped with the Anti-Hyper Flash Module

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    Comparison of the two Tail Lights ...

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    The Horizontal Lighting Pattern in the Spyder Auto Tail Light compared with the Vertical Lighting Pattern in the Spec-D Tuning / K2 Motor Tail Light at Night ...

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    The Final Transformation during the Day !!!

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    At Night !!!

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    The Smoke Lens allows enough brightness and transparency with the Parking, Flashing, and Braking Light features. For Reverse you have two options after purchase : Install either a traditional bulb or even and LED bulb !!!

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    Parking, Brake, and Reverse ...

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    Parking, Brake, and Reverse ... Direct Rear View ...

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    Overall, I am very excited and satisfied for these All New Spyder Auto Tail Lights !!!

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    The Horizontal Pattern really creates a bolder look to the Prius coupled with the Smoke Lens.

    Again, many thanks to the Great Folks from Spyder Auto for their Sponsorship of the HBII Ride for the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 3rd-6th, 2015.

    Please Visit them at the SEMA Show - Central Hall - Booth #20635 !!!

    We'll See You There !!!

    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
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  10. bongsta213

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  11. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    HAPPY FRIDAY PRIUSCHAT FOLKS !!!

    :):):):)

    Crunch Time to the 2015 SEMA Show is on !!!

    The latest project is :

    Automotive Display Stand

    Created from a great friend of mine, Craig, here in Southern California !!!

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    The Automotive Display Stand is a great addition to any vehicle where you would like to inform folks about your automotive build !!! These are a great accent to your vehicle at any event where you would like to share your story !!!

    3 Major Components : Base, Stand, and Photo Frame

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    Base - Pronged to assist with placement and security underneath the tire

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    Stand - Rigid Extruded Aluminum Frame and Structurally Reinforced

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    Lightweight Aluminum Frame and Glass Face

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    Frame (Back Side) the Angle is Adjustable

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    Hardware Included

    Hex Bolts and Hex / Allen Key

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    Display Pictures

    Great Visibility to Wheel / Center Cap

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    Clearance between the Automotive Display Stand and Vehicle can be set by you

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    Secured Base underneath the Tire

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    Easy Access to Door Entry

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    Nice Wide 12" x 18" Frame for your Story

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    And We're Ready for the 2015 SEMA Show !!!

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    Here are some of the Specifications for this *Standard Frame* Pictured Above :

    Components :
    - 3 Major : Base, Stand, and Photo Frame

    Dimensions :
    - Base - 6" x 12" x 1/4"
    - Stand - 42" x 1"
    - Photo Frame - 12" x 18" this accommodates an 11" x 17" Picture Inside

    Material :
    - Base - Aluminum
    - Stand - Extruded Aluminum
    - Photo Frame - Aluminum Frame with Glass Face

    Color : Silver

    Weight : <7 pounds

    Production to Delivery Time : 4 Weeks

    Shipping : Local Southern California Pickup preferred, all other shipping options please contact Craig.

    Pricing : $200 !!!
    (Compared to companies online, they are selling at $300+ !!!)

    Additional Options / Custom Orders : Please contact Craig.

    Contact Craig at : [email protected]

    Overall I am very pleased and satisfied with the Automotive Display Stand from Craig !!!

    See you at The 2015 SEMA Show !!!


    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
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    Any pics with the brakes applied? I like how they look. I was looking at these when I first got my Prius but was swayed to Valenti since that's what everyone here has. I didn't want to feel like the guinea pig and feel like I made the wrong purchase decision. Nice to see something different.
     
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  13. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    Good Evening HelloHybrid !!!

    :):):):)

    I have added the pictures per your request to the original post !!!

    I had to find someone to do the controls while I took the pictures outside, thank you for your patience.

    I have included altogether the Parking / Brake and Parking / Brake / Reverse !!!

    Hope this helps !!!

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    Rodney
     
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  14. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    HAPPY THURSDAY EVERYONE !!!

    :):):):)

    For the Upcoming 21st Anniversary of the ToyotaFest Celebration in Southern California on May 7, 2016 the latest modification to the HB Prius has arrived !!!

    BEAT SONIC BLAID ANTENNA

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    Previously I installed the Beat Sonic Shark Fin Antenna
    Available in the PriusChat Shop :
    Beat-Sonic Shark Fin Antenna for 2010-2015 Toyota Prius - PriusChat Shop

    And so I wanted to try something different !!!

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    Included Items :

    The Blaid Antenna

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    Included Hardware :

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    The Installation :

    Using the included Hex Wrench, loosen the tightening bolt within the Blaid Antenna

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    Remove the existing Toyota Antenna Stalk

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    Screw in the included Blaid Adapter into the Toyota Antenna Base

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    Hand Tighten the Blaid Antenna into the Blaid Adapter

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    Using the included Hex Wrench again, tignten the tightening bolt within the Blaid Antenna

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    And Voila !!!

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    Since the installation I have experience no loss of AM/FM, Satellite, or Navigation reception. This is definitely a product worth purchasing !!!

    These will be available in the PriusChat Shop soon and will be available in a variety of factory matched painted finishes !!!

    Please Support the PriusChat Shop !!!

    See you All at ToyotaFest 2016 !!!

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    :):):):)

    Rodney
     
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    Looking awesome, Rodney!
     
  17. HAWAIIANBUILT

    HAWAIIANBUILT Senior Member

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    Hello Mrbigh !!!

    There are various other styles of Beat-Sonic Shark Fin Antennas to choose from in the PriusChat Shop !!!

    Always great to have a selection !!!

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    Rodney
     
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    Your positivity is undefeatable! (y)(y)(y)
     
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    I want that blade antenna for my Sienna :).

    Cool to see it on a Prius! Glad to see you are still updating the Prius man!!
     
  20. HAWAIIANBUILT

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    HEY THERE PRIUSCHAT FOLKS !!!

    :):):):)

    The Next Modifcation for the Upcoming 2016 All ToyotaFest in Long Beach, California (05-07-16) is :

    Clazzio Diamond Quilted Seats : All White with Gray Stitching and Gray Piping !!!
    (Clazzios are Available for Order Now in the PriusChat Shop at www.shop.priuschat.com !!!)

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    Previously, I had the Classic Leather Design in the Custom 2 Tone : Black Outer Body, White Insert, and White Stitching :

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    After 3 Years, it was time to own a set of the Clazzio Diamond Quilted Designed Seats !!!

    Expedited Arrival in Time for ToyotaFest 2016 !!!

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    Prior to Installation I installed the Clazzio Seat Heaters Set :

    These include 4 Heating Pads (2 for the Driver and 2 for the Passenger).
    The Driver and Passenger each have independent (High/Low) heat settings.
    These can be directly plugged into the 12v Socket, I will be customizing the wiring to be utilized with an Toyota Factory set of switches, coming soon !!!

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    Installation :
    Each of the Pads can be adjusted to suit your preferred location.


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    To avoid the power wires catching on anything underneath the seat, I recommend doing an organized installation.

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    The included switch (I will not be using this switch)

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    After the Seat Heaters were installed for both the Driver and Passenger, I installed the seats per the included instructions with the kit !!!

    And ... VOILA !!!

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    Overall I am very satisfied with my Newest Set of Clazzio Seats !!! I wanted a brighter interior and something to match the exterior of the vehicle more so this time around !!!

    *** Please Note : For Daily Driven vehicles I do not suggest ordering the White Material as this requires more than normal care to maintain !!! ***

    There are many styles and colors to choose from folks, you'll find something suitable for your own unique style !!!

    For your own Custom Set of Clazzios, please order from the PriusChat Shop !!!
    (shop.priuschat.com)

    2016 All ToyotaFest here we come !!!
    (For more details visit : www.Toyotaclub.org)

    Hope to you see you all at ToyotaFest !!!

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    Rodney
     
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