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New Prius Owner

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by TJS, Apr 18, 2012.

  1. TJS

    TJS New Member

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    Hello,

    I just bought a Prius 12 days ago (I'll confess my other car my daily driver is a BMW Z4 which I love) but I thought gas would be close to $6 this summer so I bought the Prius.

    I have to admit I love how comfortable it is and it's a fun drive (I really thought it was going to be a boring drive) my commute is about an hour an half each way.

    I got the moon roof, heated seats, I'm still trying to figure out the GPS, leather seats, fog lights and I'm happy with the purchase.

    On the test drive I accidentally hit the shifter a couple of times so I bought the Garax Shift Control Switch (the buttons light up blue it would of been cool if they would of light up the same green color)

    Here is a list of the mods:
    Five Axis Five:AD R6:F Wheels Gunmetal
    Toyota Bodykit
    Garax Shift Control Switch
    Toyota Prius Rear Tail Lights (smoked version 1)
    Escort Radar 9500ix (for speed traps)

    I do need to replace the horn and get silver light bulbs for the front and back turn signals.

    I think it desperately needs to be dropped/lowered but that's why I have my Z4.

    Here are some pics:
     

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  2. Tracksyde

    Tracksyde Member

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    You covered a lot of bases in 12 days.. Nice job, the car looks awesome. Next up, suspension, starting with the lowering you didn't think you needed :)
     
    #2 Tracksyde, Apr 18, 2012
  3. ImeanGreen

    ImeanGreen Prius v Five BP Brigade #236

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    Welcome aboard and enjoy your prius. BTW, is that a factory tint in your front windshield or aftermarket tint?
     
    #3 ImeanGreen, Apr 18, 2012
  4. stream

    stream Senior Member

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    Congrats--enjoy.
     
    #4 stream, Apr 18, 2012
  5. mmcdonal

    mmcdonal Active Member

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    Awesome ride!
     
    #5 mmcdonal, Apr 18, 2012
  6. theprius

    theprius Junior Member

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    Nice set up. Would be my perfect set up!
     
    #6 theprius, Apr 18, 2012
  7. TJS

    TJS New Member

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    It's factory tint
     
    #7 TJS, Apr 19, 2012
  8. p00kienrayray

    p00kienrayray Active Member

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    Always wondered what the smoked taillights would look like on a winter gray...looks great. Curious, how much did you pay for the taillights and body kit? I'd like to do that some day.
     
    #8 p00kienrayray, Apr 19, 2012
  9. d2mini

    d2mini Active Member

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    Are you sure that's factory tint? It looks pretty dark.
    Maybe your dealer installed it? Or maybe it's just the pics.

    Either way, car looks great! I'm waiting on my winter gray five to arrive any day now.
     
    #9 d2mini, Apr 19, 2012
  10. LulzChicken

    LulzChicken Prius Enthusiast

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    That's coming along very nicely for you only having the car for a short period of time. Keep going!
     
    #10 LulzChicken, Apr 19, 2012
  11. Potorap

    Potorap Active Member

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    Hi TJS

    Where can I get the garax shift controller? Thanks.
     
    #11 Potorap, Sep 8, 2013
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