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A List of Prius Mods for the Website

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by TonyPSchaefer, May 7, 2007.

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  1. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    I started working on the "Prius Modifications" page of the ChicagoPriusGroup website and then just worked on other pages that, well, interested me more. I'm not a modifications person so it's not really my area of expertise.

    Wayne's been telling me that I need to add more things and I think it was Nerfer who was telling me to put more stuff on there. So I decided to do just that. The problem is that since I'm not a modifications guy, I don't really know what to put. So I've once again decided to turn to the populous.

    Here's what I would like to do: create three categories for mods: Free or Almost Free, Less than $100, More than $100.

    I figure I'm going to let you all do the typing and explaining. Please keep in mind that I intentionally try to keep the explanations simple. When people want more explanations, they can go to a meeting or come here. I don't want people being scared away from the CPG site by extremely technical explanations. Or maybe you can give all the details here in PriusChat but don't get offended if I thin it down for the CPG site.

    Here are a few examples:
    Free or Almost Free
    Blocking your Grill
    [list of benefits and a how-to]

    Less than $100
    EV Button
    [list of benefits and where/how to order]

    More than $100
    BT Stiffening Plate
    [list of benefits and where/how to order]

    I think you get it. If you can provide pictures, that would be great too.
     
    #1 TonyPSchaefer, May 7, 2007
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  2. priussoris

    priussoris New Member

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    [attachmentid=7911][attachmentid=7912][attachmentid=7913]Curt new designed trailer hitch for the 2004-2007 prius 129.99 plus 10.00 approx. shipping cost easy bolt on
    very sturdy and powder coated paint job very nice unit

    http://www.trailerhitches.com/trailer-hitc...&key=CTM963
    Larger View Curt 11468 - Class 1 Hitch
    Item CTM963
    List Price: $169.99
    Our Price: $129.99
     

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    #2 priussoris, May 7, 2007
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  3. FireEngineer

    FireEngineer Active Member

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    Let's see...what mod could cost around $50...experienced installers can do in less than 30 minutes...helps with the cheapie and greenie sides of Prius ownership...great idea for those short commutes...must be fun to do since some wacky Prius owner has been traveling up and down the Atlantic seaboard doing these mods for people...what's that called :blink: .

    Wayne
     
    #3 FireEngineer, May 7, 2007
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  4. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    Cheap:
    Remove plastic wheel trim rings (just pull)
    Turn off various beeps (instructions on PC)
    Increase tire pressure=Increase MPG (many threads on PC)

    A few bucks:
    Zaino (zainostore.com)
    Replace interior lights with LEDs (eBay.com)
    Safety Improvement (retroreflective tape, emergency supplies, etc. - lists on PC, sources are various)
    Sun shield (PC Accessory store)
    New radio antenna (Sigma Automotive, eBay)
    Wheelskin steering wheel cover (PC Accessory store)
    Decals (PC Accessory store)
    Mud flaps (MetroTPN.com)
    Side mouldings (MetroTPN.com, local dealer)
    Sharkfin antenna (Sigma Automotive, eBay)

    Many bucks:
    New tire upgrade (suggestions on PC, sources are numerous)
    BT Tech plate (PC Accessory store)
    DICE iPod adapter (PC Accessory store)
    Window Tinting (local source)
    Clear paint protection (local source, eBay)
    Vinyl front mask (Sigma Automotive, eBay, local source)

    I'm sure there are a ton more, in addition to the EBH.
     
    #4 Bill Merchant, May 8, 2007
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  5. h2photo

    h2photo Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bill Merchant @ May 7 2007, 09:38 PM) [snapback]437330[/snapback]</div>
    Just searched this because I had no idea what you were talking about & they look so much better w/o those!!
     
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  6. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(h2photo @ May 8 2007, 03:44 PM) [snapback]437835[/snapback]</div>
    And the price is right! :)
     
    #6 Bill Merchant, May 8, 2007
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  7. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Tony, you can grab some mods off Darell's site since he has the price list too.

    Free or almost free:
    - Speed switch to allow RDS (or CD-TEXT on 06+ models) to display momentarily. (Radioshack for switch. Cut the purple speed wire. Instructions on PC)
    - Shave rear wiper holder if you wish to allow full lift of the rear wiper (Instructions on PC)
    - Prius decals (PC shop)

    Less than $100:
    - HYBRID emblems for 04/05 models (Sigma Automotive)
    - chrome grille for 04/05 models (Sigma Automotive)
    - JDM footwell lighting (or ebay aftermarket kits)
    - OEM EV button (Sigma)
    - Alternate EV mod (Coastal E. Technologies, radioshack)
    - Alternate centre console tray with coin holder (Sigma)
    - All-Weather Mats (Toyota or ExactMats/Costco?)
    - Leather cover for centre console box lid (ebay)
    - MFD Hood (ebay)
    - Cargo Net (Toyota... others have tried other nets from other cars like the Hyundai Santa Fe)
    - Rubber Bumper Protector (Toyota.. can also use Corolla/Matrix version)

    More than $100:
    - TRD Sportivo springs/shocks (can't remember where)
    - TOM'S front strut tower brace (Sigma)
    - TOM'S floor strengthening brace (Sigma)
    - JDM Signal Mirrors (Sigma)
    - VIP lights (Carson Toyota)
    - Four (4) Prius aluminium scuff plates (Sigma)
    - Leather interior with heated/ventilated seats (Katzkin authorised dealer)
     
    #7 Tideland Prius, May 8, 2007
  8. Skwyre7

    Skwyre7 What's the catch?

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FireEngineer @ May 7 2007, 10:34 PM) [snapback]437265[/snapback]</div>
    EBH! EBH!
     
    #8 Skwyre7, May 10, 2007
  9. Bob64

    Bob64 Sapphire of the Blue Sky

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FireEngineer @ May 7 2007, 10:34 PM) [snapback]437265[/snapback]</div>
    Na, I think thats called the awesome-ness of Wayne, the FireEngineer of engine block heating.
     
    #9 Bob64, May 22, 2007
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  10. craigk

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    Sunroof--more than $100! More than $1000! Installed for $1,100. Worth every penny to me.

    [​IMG]
     
    #10 craigk, May 25, 2007
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  11. JaviNOS

    JaviNOS Mod Freak

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    ouch!!! :eek:


    your sunroof rocks! nice! ;)
     
    #11 JaviNOS, May 28, 2007
  12. craigk

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JaviNOS @ May 28 2007, 03:00 AM) [snapback]450941[/snapback]</div>
    I updated my post, didn't want to scare anyone else with the "more than $1,000, less than $10,000" price. Installed for $1,100. Worth every penny to me.
     
    #12 craigk, May 28, 2007
  13. christob

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(craigk @ May 28 2007, 10:37 AM) [snapback]450956[/snapback]</div>
    I always swore my "next car" would have a sunroof... and that was 2 cars ago.
    Where'd you have yours done? Any warranty violation concerns, changes in car insurance rates, etc? Any problems with weather sealing yet? (I remember my cousin's add-on sunroof, 10 years ago... leaked within 2 years.)
     
    #13 christob, Jun 20, 2007
  14. Tom6850

    Tom6850 Retired

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    Under $100.00

    Seat Covers from Exact Seat Covers $69.00

    Trunk handle from Ultimate Cupholders $16.50
     
    #14 Tom6850, Jun 20, 2007
  15. zenMachine

    zenMachine Just another Onionhead

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tom 6850 @ Jun 20 2007, 02:48 PM) [snapback]465375[/snapback]</div>
    I just checked out the handle. Not a bad solution. However, it needs to be attached to the two bolts on the bottom of the license plate, which the Prius doesn't have. Do you have to drill new holes in your hatch door?
     
    #15 zenMachine, Jun 24, 2007
  16. Godiva

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    Less than $100, the plastic bug guard. Available in Canada (like the mudguards) but can be had in the U.S. if you know where to shop.

    More than $100. Did anyone mention those glue on faux wood paneling pieces you can put on the inside?
     
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  17. Doc Willie

    Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander

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    Custom graphic decals.

    $380

    The ZhangHeng

    Car color not boring anymore.
     
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  18. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ May 8 2007, 07:20 PM) [snapback]437972[/snapback]</div>
    That's my vote too! Plus I started a thread a while back about cheap/easy mods. Not much came of it - but a few items of note.
     
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  19. nerfer

    nerfer A young senior member

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    Free: Turn the rear-view mirror upside down, so it doesn't block so much of your forward-right view (for tallish drivers). But it means your night-dimmer thing isn't automatically aimed right, not that I use it, especially in summer.

    All-weather cargo mats already mentioned. That's about it for me. I saw FireEngineer had a neat Prius-styled plastic shield on the back bumper.

    I didn't know about the rear-wiper shaving, I'll need to check that out for sure.
    Edit: Ah, it's near the bottom of Darell's list: http://www.evnut.com/prius_mods.htm, complete with pictures - thanks, I'll have to try that out!
     
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  20. 1fixitman

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(nerfer @ Jun 27 2007, 04:18 PM) [snapback]469023[/snapback]</div>
    I didn't hear anyone mention the SCAN GUAGE II and a Blend Mount or mount in a place other than above/below the rear view mirror. Scan gauge II in the Priuschat shop. Blend mount on Ebay.
    SG II $149
    Blend mount ~$30

    D Rock
     
    #20 1fixitman, Jul 13, 2007
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