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Improve the look of gold Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Cmdr_Riker, Apr 23, 2018.

  1. Cmdr_Riker

    Cmdr_Riker New Member

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    Hello everyone, I recently purchased my first Prius. 2011 base model with only 60k km on it. I'm really not a fan of the good beige color and was looking for some ideas on how to improve the exterior look of the car. Opening to any ideas thanks!
     
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    Welcome! Hmm, Id say - tint the windows, remove the hub caps which would be a cheap place to start. Maybe consider a wrap? Biggest change to me comes from suspension.. Lower it. You will be happy you did. Other than that, welcome to the Prius modding rabbit hole..
     
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    Thanks for the ideas. I've previously only had trucks so I know how lifting works but not so much lowering so I'll have to do some research. Anything special I have to be careful of when lowering a prius? How does lowering it effect the mileage?
     
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    pin stripes...
     
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    How about a wrap? :sneaky:

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    did a bit of looking around locally and got a couple quotes wrapping will cost me between 2000-2500$ so if i do that it'll be a very distant future addition

    some black pinstrips might not look half bad on the gold color thanks!
     
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    That's actually my favorite color on the 2010-2011 Prii if it has thoes beautiful 5 spoke 17" wheels <3
     
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    which wheels are you talking about? maybe i'll have to get some.
     
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    This!
     

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    That dosent look half bad I'll have to look around for a set.
     
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    Nah, lowering wont but putting larger rims/wheels will. I still run the stock 15's with the hubcaps taken off and regularly get 55+ MPG's. If you get the 17's, you should still get 50ish MPGs and can get more if you drive like an old lady.
     
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    Nice, those are the Prius Persona wheels. Pretty easy to find.
     
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    No they didn't start making the persona till 2012. And the persona was that same wheel but it was a smoked grayish look wheel, and is actually kinda hard to find. But the regular 5 spoke was made from 2010-2016.
     
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    Tint windows and lowering is a good start for any car
     
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