Rockerdan's Plug-in thread

I got my new Plug-in base about 1 month ago(Aug 11th) and thought i would post up some of the basic mods Ive done so far.....

Mods so far​

-OEM 'Plug-in' all weather floor mats (winter)​

-OEM 'Plug-in' carpet floor mats (summer)​

-Hardwired radar detector​

-Custom Nav Visor​

-Window tint - Sides 35% / Hatch 20%​

-Window vent visors​

-Speed lock override​

-Xenonsupply 6000k HID headlamps​

-Front plate relocate​

-Bumper Plugs​

-Lamin-X tails 17%​

-LED Rear Plate Bulbs (Xenon white)​

-LED Front Parking Bulbs (Ultra blue)​

-Wheel Spacers (22mm Rears, 10mm Fronts)​

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Day one,picking it up at dealer​

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Winter "Plug-in" Mats​

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1st mod...I made a Nav Visor/Hood​

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Window Tint (35% sides, 20% hatch)​

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Window Vent Visors​

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/details/QQToyotaQQPriusQQVentshadeQQVent_VisorQQ20102011QQV1594181.html​

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Speed Lock Override​

PriusChat Shop : Toyota Prius Navigation Speed Lock Override [Prius Override] - $80.00​

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able to do a Slideshow on the fly if you want!​

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HID headlight 6000K (xenonsupply)​

Toyota Prius HID Xenon Low Beam Package Deal​

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Right side HID, left side Stock​

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HID 6000k, both sides done​

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Cutoff line​

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6000K at night​

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Front Plate relocate, Bumper Plugs (winter gray)​

LINK: Order Form​

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Lamin-X Tails (17% "smoke")​

Toyota Prius (2010, 2011, 2012) Tail Light Tint Smoked Film Covers​

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Front Parking light LED bulbs (Ultra Blue)​

Super Bright 12-SMD T10 168 194 LED Bulbs | LED License Plate Lights​

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Comparison Pic​

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Rear License plate LED bulbs (Xenon white)​

Super Bright 12-SMD T10 168 194 LED Bulbs | LED License Plate Lights​

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Comparison Pic​

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Created Playlists on USB stick​

LINK:Playlists on USB thumb drives | Page 3 | PriusChat​

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Wheels Spacers (22mm rears)​

HUBCENTRIC BOLT-ON WHEEL SPACERS 22MM 5X100 SCION TC 04+ | eBay​

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This type just bolt right on, very simple!​

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Makes the car look so much better, no more sunk-in rear wheels​

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Wheel Spacers (10mm fronts with longer studs)​

HUBCENTRIC WHEEL SPACERS 10MM 5X100 SCION TC 04+ W/ EXTENDED STUDS | eBay​

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remove caliper and rotor​

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Drive out studs using a socket and extension​

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Install new longer studs​

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tighten each stud in place with lug nut and something to take up space when tightening(can use stack of washer or a oversized crows foot as shown)​

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Install rotor, Caliper and new spacer onto new longer studs​

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Stock PiP Wheel/Tire weight (37.5lbs)​

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Spacers DONE!​

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Spacers before and After (22mm rear / 10mm front)​

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thanks! I love this car!

Getting 125MPG overal so far at about 1000 miles on ODO....this was taken at my first fillup at one month old.

 

I just put up the links near pics. The spacers I got off ebay, there are much more expensive ones out there but these are hubcentric and that was my main goal. They are very nice and ZERO vibrations.

I think the minimum size with built in studs is 15mm. I think 15mm might be abit too big for fronts, but if you like the "poke" look you can save alot of time by using the ones with built in studs. The built in studs type just slap right on, no need to change studs. My rears 22mm only took 5 mins to slap on, while fronts without built in studs took about 25mins since you need to remove caliper,rotor and studs.

I think the 22mm rear/10mm front looks perfect.

But man oh man the car looks soooo much better with wheels closer to flush, especially from behind!


Dan

 

I would love to hear from anyone who has added LED bulbs to their signals. I am not sure what type to use. they need to be amber/yellow.

As for backup lights I think they are same as plate/parking T10 wedge style/clear. I want to do these too.

Dan

 

The link for bumper plugs is above the pic.....I simply removed my stock plate bracket, trimmed it down and mounted it onto the lower front grill area under bumper.

Dan

 

no problem

 

I took as many as I could....the one comparison pic is where you see it the most. For people like me who have worked with custom wheels on many cars over the years, it really is easy to see. I know when i show my girlfriend ect, they just dont see it.LOL

In real life it is very plain, since the stock wheels on all prii are so sunk in, especially in the rear. If you wanted them even more flush I would go 25mm rears and 15mm fronts. I just did not want them too far outward, since they are stock and narrow they would start to look alittle odd IMO being too flush or further out. Wider wheels/tires can pull of the "poke" look much better.

The Rears are most noticeable...being 22mm thick, If i lower it then the difference is even more noticeable.


BEFORE (STOCK)



AFTER(Spacers 22mm rear & 10mm front)

 

Few more pics....you can see the spacers good from behind.

 

I would not bother with 10mm on rears...they are set in so far 22mm isnt really even enough to get flush. If i did it again id likely use 25 rear and 15 fronts. The bonus with everything over 15 is they have the studs built in, so the install is basically same as changing a tire. very fast.

The stud replacing you can see i posted pics of how to....alot more work for sure but easy.

Dan