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Prius II +++

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Chachabah16, Aug 24, 2011.

  1. Chachabah16

    Chachabah16 Junior Member

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    Ok. Here are the mods:

    • Center caps
    • 35 (front) 15 (back) charcoal grey window tint
    • Color keyed body side moldings
    • Katzkin custom leather interior (charcoal grey body with perforated dove grey inserts and door panel coverings, contrast stitching, Liqucel inserets, Heated seats)
    • Wheelskin steering wheel cover in Charcoal Grey
    • Clear bra on rear bumper
    • OEM bumper protector, installed on the outside of rear bumper
    To come:

    • Rosen Head Unit with:
      • Satellite radio
      • Ipod connector
      • Back up camera and sensors
    All upgrades performed by: Superior Auto Restyling, Westbury, Long Island.
    I could not be happier with how everything came out!

    Lets here what you think...
    The praying mantis likes it :)
     

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  2. spiderman

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    Looking good... the leather looks great!
     
    #2 spiderman, Aug 24, 2011
  3. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Looks great. I love the leather!

    I'd recommend lowering it to complete the look but I hear that is not a great idea for NY streets. :D
     
    #3 F8L, Aug 25, 2011
  4. Chachabah16

    Chachabah16 Junior Member

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    Really? And here I thought it looked classy, not trashy! Oh well. I guess it's all relative. Relative to some of "low riders" round these parts, she is classy! I can always pop the wheel covers back on. LOL!

    :p
     
    #4 Chachabah16, Aug 25, 2011
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    She does look classy but a bit high in the legs if you will. lol

    Lowering the Prius doesn't make it a lowrider. There is still wheel well gap but it cleans up the lines and greatly enhances the handling of the car. It is a night and day difference. It basically starts feeling like a sports car rather than a tuna boat. lol

    Have you seen what the Prius Plus Package looks like? It is lowered from the factory.

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    Mine is lowered but its not THAT low. No enough so that I have to drive around in a wife beater shirt and a bandana. :p

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    Besides, with enough miles, your GenII's springs will start sagging so bad that it is basically lowered but without the handling benefit. lol
     
    #5 F8L, Aug 25, 2011
  6. Chachabah16

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    LOL F8L. I didn't know about the sport package. They do look great! But alas, as you have suggested, not a great idea for NY streets. I have to update my profile. My car (the car documented to begin this thread) is a Gen III (December 2011 production model). And, as you suggest, I'm certain that the springs will come down just fine on their own with my 6' 4" 260 pound frame weighing her down in no time :rockon:
     
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Remind me never to tick you off. My 6'3" 180lb. frame is built for speed, and that is about it. lol
     
    #7 F8L, Aug 25, 2011
  8. mgb4tim

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    I like the interior. Did you do the doors and seats yourself? I'm thinking up updating to a contrasting color on the door panels (and adding some padding), but worry about attaching the panels back in, since they are in place with the melted posts.
     
    #8 mgb4tim, Aug 25, 2011
  9. Chachabah16

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    Thanks for the compliment. All of the leather work was done by Superior Auto Restyling, a family owned car upholstery and sunroof business on Long Island. They have been in business for the last 30 years. They came highly recommended, and the leather work is impeccable! Anyone in the New York tri-State area, feel free to message me for my contact there.

    The contrast (charcoal/dove grey) on the seats and with the door inserts is simply stunning. Pics don't do it justice.

    Thanks again for the wonderful compliment!
     
    #9 Chachabah16, Aug 25, 2011
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    Nice seats..
     
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  11. Chachabah16

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    Thanks unreal! So comfy with the liqucel inserts! Highly recommended...
     
    #11 Chachabah16, Aug 31, 2011
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    the what?? LOL
     
    #12 mgb4tim, Aug 31, 2011
  13. Chachabah16

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    Liqucel inserts. Thin layer of gel pads under the leather. The seats are just awesome!
     
    #13 Chachabah16, Aug 31, 2011
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    ohhhh, I want that for the armrests
     
    #14 mgb4tim, Aug 31, 2011
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