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My new Prius... Yeah!!

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by PlasticHead, Mar 22, 2012.

  1. PlasticHead

    PlasticHead Junior Member

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    I got my new Prius 3/19, easiest purchase I've made. I have a 104 mile round trip commute that I formally did in an Honda Element which gets about 23mpg. I've done my commute twice now in my Stealth Pod and I'm averaging 54.5mpg (per computer). 62.5mpg on the way to work yesterday :rockon: Anyway this is a great forum, learned a ton already.

    Here's a pic, I've tinted the windows, removed the hub caps and went to Lowes for the centercaps.....

    Bill
     

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  2. That_Prius_Car

    That_Prius_Car Austin Kinser

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    Sweet! Enjoy your new car, the Prius will continue to surprise you. :) In good ways of course. It becomes a game, really.

    Welcome to the forums!
     
    #2 That_Prius_Car, Mar 22, 2012
  3. bjmurphy

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    Wow! What was. The cost of tinting the windows and did they tint the back window also where did you have it done?
    Barb a new Prius owner 211 base model
     
    #3 bjmurphy, Mar 22, 2012
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    Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride!
     
    #4 spiderman, Mar 22, 2012
  5. PlasticHead

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    Thanks for the kind welcome! It's already made my commute more interesting, trying to keep the mpg up....

    I had the tinting done at Black Diamond tinting in Valencia, CA. The guy has been there for at least 20 years, does the tinting for the local dealerships, he's done dozens of Prii. $225 out the door. Not the cheapest in the world but I trust him.

    Bill
     
    #5 PlasticHead, Mar 23, 2012
  6. PlasticHead

    PlasticHead Junior Member

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    And they did tint the back window(s). There 10 windows besides the windshield and they tint them all in less than 1.5 hrs.

    Bill
     
    #6 PlasticHead, Mar 23, 2012
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    Nice job on your customizing your car! I like the Stealth look of it.
     
    #7 NorthDakota, Mar 24, 2012
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    Lowes for the centercaps?
     
    #8 RandomLurker, Mar 24, 2012
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    Beautiful. Congrats and welcome to PC.
     
    #9 Michgal007, Mar 24, 2012
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    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Four of those snap-in hole-filling doohickies, either in stainless or chromed, instead of Toyota-badged hub caps. I forget which is the correct size.
     
    #10 richard schumacher, Mar 24, 2012
  11. PlasticHead

    PlasticHead Junior Member

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    Exactly... Electrical box knockout seals painted gloss black, 1.5"...

    Thanks NoDakota, my StealthPod...

    Thanks MichGal, glad you like it.

    Bill
     
    #11 PlasticHead, Mar 24, 2012
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    Looking good!
     
    #12 Buckaroo Banzai, Mar 24, 2012
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    Welcome to PC!~ Best Of Luck with Your New Ride.
     
    #13 NYPrius1, Mar 24, 2012
  14. PlasticHead

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    Thanks!
     
    #14 PlasticHead, Mar 24, 2012
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    Do you have a close-up of the Lowe's purchased center cap?
     
    #15 pearl2012, Mar 29, 2012
  16. Caballo Prieto Azabache

    Caballo Prieto Azabache Junior Member

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    Very nice! I can't wait to get mine.... I too have a similar commute (distance wise).
    What percentage tint is that?

    Jose
     
    #16 Caballo Prieto Azabache, Mar 31, 2012
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