The mods start!

So why can't Toyota make the Toyota vehicles quiet, like a Lexus? I'd be willing to pay a little more for a quieter Prius.

 

I never thought anybody would do "Mods" to a Prius. And I never thought young guys would even buy a Prius. Guess I was wrong. And they do a good job.

In my area, I only see young chicks driving a Prius.... (and ME, the retired old man. )

 

I think they are but it will take more time for them to do that. It all about Money. I do agreed with your comment. Wish they do that too. They making the car look different every 4 yr . From now on it will look feel better.

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I was very seriously considering getting the black gloss roof wrap done on mine, but have decided not to do so based on the advice of my "wrap artist" professional.

He explained that while it would look great initially, it would quickly show lots of scratches, and that this is a common problem with dark, solid-color gloss wraps in general. A matte-finished black wrap would be no problem in regard to this issue, but then it wouldn't match the gloss black roof band and C-pillars. So if you do go with a black gloss wrap, be aware that you'll need to clean it very carefully, and even then be ready to re-wrap it every few years (!).

YMMV of course, but he knows his stuff so I'm putting that $ elsewhere in the car.

 

I feel the same way, love the look but the downside potential makes me reluctant.

In a sorta parallel way, I'm struggling with dropping the car 1" by going with the Tanabe NF210 lowering springs; both my wrap-guy and my heart say yes, but OTOH my Wife says no, your knees and she both won't like it, don't lower this like your M3. It works fine (better?) at the stock height but would look sooo much better an inch lower...we'll see.

 

I love it!

 

Rims n' rubber:

Pics of your Gen4 right now! | PriusChat

Pics of your Gen4 right now! | PriusChat​

Window tint, clear front wrap:

Pics of your Gen4 right now! | Page 3 | PriusChat​

LED bulbs:

T10 LED lamp replacements for interior: map, vanity, puddle, cargo
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YYOLDGI

30mm Festoon LED: dome light (Amazon's fitment says it doesn't fit the 2016 Prius, but it fits mine...)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009NOZ5C2
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Side window visors:

JDM VIP low Profile Window Visor Vent Shade w/Clips (via ebay)​

2016 Prius Rear Bumper Protector - OEM (via Priuschat Shop)

Vortex generators, x8, by Sickspeed (made for the Venza, but work perfectly on the Prius):

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y5EKM9Q​

Stuff I have, but yet to install:

• EU-spec OEM mudguards (need to pre-wrap the wheel well edges first before installation), via ebay
• Stebel mini air-horn (still fabricating a mounting bracket adapter)
• LED turn signal bulbs, via PriusChat Shop (still obtaining the correct LED Flasher before installing, to prevent hyperflash)
• OEM Fog Lights. I already have the actual fog light assemblies; I'm now working with my Parts Guy at the local Toyota dealer to put together a package/kit for OEM fog light installation (it's nearly ready; I'll post the info in the fog light thread, when it's available)

The car is getting better and better...

 

Where did you mount these?

 

Well I had my old Personas roof wrapped in the gloss Vinyl and took it through the automatic (not touch less) car wash weekly and it always looked great even after a full year of ownership before I traded it in!! So there is that...


I usually used some tire shine and a microfiber towell to shine up the wrap... Worked amazingly and you would not believe the compliments people gave me. They all thought it was a glass roof, including the salesman when I traded it in. Lol.

Just some friendly info from someone that actually owned a car with it done..

One piece of advice is to try not to park under trees that give off lots of dropping or leaves, etc...

 

I guess if you want to permanently alter your car have at it at triple the price to get it done...

 

That's really good to know! I wonder if it is a film-brand specific thing (being especially scratch-prone)? I'll also ask if if he knew about using a tire-shine on it. Do you recall what brand and film grade was used on yours? Also, what brand of tire shine? Could be a winning, specific combination of the two. It would be really nice to be able to do the wrap and be confident it can be kept looking good!

That's good advice and reminder, to avoid tree sap, leaves and bird crap as with any auto finish. I'll add to stay well clear of evergreens, pine and cedar trees in particular - the sap is awful enough but the needles are notorious for clogging the cowling air intakes on Toyotas.

 

Mine sits out in the 110 degree heat every day and looks like it did when it was installed 6 months ago. And I wash it once a week. I do use a spray wax on it pretty often.