Simple, cheaper mods for my new Prius?

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  1. vallesj

    vallesj Junior Member

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    Can you please mention some of the quicker, simple and cheaper mods that I can consider to place on my new beautiful car?
     
    #1 vallesj, Mar 17, 2013
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    Burna J Knot Right Performance....

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    First thing I did was pull the plastic wheel covers off. Quick, simple and cheap, just the way you like it. :D
     
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    IMHO, this is the ONE modification that everyone needs to do ASAP:

    Horn Upgrade --- DIY | PriusChat

    It doesn't make your Prius look any better, but it may just save it from someone changing lanes into you because they didn't check their blindspot before veering into your lane. It has definitely saved me and my wife a few times already. (y)
     
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    HID Headlights, LED interior bulbs, LED parking and license plate bulbs, Tint, LED signal bulbs...
    This would be my starting point all for a small investment done separately ...
     
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    Velcro garage door opener in sun glass pocket. It's so small I don't see how any glasses fit in there. It's a perfect spot for a garage remote and it's hidden. Just remove clip off the remote and apply velcro.

    Now gotta figure out a spot for coins or search..
     
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    I only liked the mod for installing the remote for the garage as a homelink.
    I am thinking also on something similar but for my radar..

     
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    My first mod cost me $8.95. A utility mat from Costco cut to fit the rear cargo space. I just removed the center hard cover, and two side covers. Positioned them on the back of the mat and traced the shape using a white crayon. I did have to do it in two pieces as the mat was not wide enough. The center and battery cover are one piece and the left cubby another. In the end, it worked out well as I can get to the left cubby without lifting the whole mat.
     

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    Wheel cover were gone before I left the dealers lot :D
     
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    Line your forward cupholder with sheet foam to reduce rattles. :)
     
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    my 2013 already came with the foam... :)
     
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    Last saturday, when washing the car, I took off the covers to see how does i looks... and now I am on the wagon to take them out...... but before, I need to find a good looking hub caps..
     
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    In both cup holders? OMG!
     
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    Got the idea from a forum member. The factory front license bracket can be lowered to the black section of the bumper for a cleaner look. You can drill holes or simply zip tie it town. The contours of the license plate bracket fit that section very well. Mod is almost free!

    Only bad part is ugly holes remaining on white section of bumper.. bumper plugs are ugly. I wish they didn't install it all together and left it to me.

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    anyone know where i can buy LED map interior lights and rear LED license plate lights?
     
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    Lisence plate covers from pep boys ($40), and black out your emblems ($7), remove rear wiper($.50)and a full detail since its the beginning of the season anyway...wash with a good soap, I use Dawn to strip any wax and crap off, clay bar if needed and wax with fleetwax 885($20)..that should keep you busy for a weekend or two and it cost you well under 100
     
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