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What did you do to ur Gen III Prius today????

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by sfv41901, Jul 23, 2012.

  1. MPGRaja

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    I would thing that could work as well. I personally go with OEM fluid since it’ll be in there long period of time and it’s reliable. I was luck to grab 2 gallons OEM for $30.
     
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    That’s pretty cheap for the OE fluid. Mine was the Peak Asian Red that I put in mine. After diluting it looks the same as the OE fluid in the inverter tank. That was last changed on mine at 135k by the previous owner.
     
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    If you put red food die in water, it will look just like the Toyota coolant.
    Won't function the same though...
    And that is a good price. You should have bought 2 extra for the next time. :)
     
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    I added a side turn signal under the hybrid badge. Got the LEDs on eBay and tapped the wires into the front turn signals. I also have the Smart Tap turn signal relay module from diode dynamics. It’s pretty sweet.
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    here’s a video:
     
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    Organized my garage and almost forgot I had these... Prius PLUS wheels and Ground Effects kit.
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    Imagine what you would find if you cleaned your whole house!!! :eek::eek::eek:
     
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    Got it tinted, so glad to get rid of the fish-bowl effect.

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    What percent tint is that?
     
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    Added a Lexus CT200h driver's seat, installed foot space adjustable LED's that can be any color, or flash colors to the beat of the music, and installed neon wire in the shift knob:
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    Also, did full engine clean (EGR, PCV, Intake, added OCC, and more):
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    Looks great, what will you do with the OCC when it's smog check time?
     
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    Luckily, I just had it smogged 4 months ago. So I have 1 year and 8 months to not worry about it. By then, I'm hoping that I can convince them that it's a closed system, non-ventilated mod and therefore, does not violate emissions standards. If not, it will only take about an hour to remove it, connect the hoses together below the air box without the OCC connected, smog it, and then take an hour to put it back together. Worth it for the ease of access and benefits.
     
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    Another option is to find a shop that understands and doesn't send you through that rigamarole;).

    Those exist too(y).
     
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    Pcv valve is a one way check valve. This would lead a backflow of oil from your new location down to the original location of pcv valve. Just a bit confused
     
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    You can see this vid for an explanation:
     
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    Whats this Fuelly app? Is it worth it?
     
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    20200731_123259.jpg 1) Swapped out eBay Rear diffuser w/ OEM 3 PC Plus rear air dam I scored off eBay in Winter Grey!

    2) Swapped out rubber from 245-45-17 Arroyo Grand sport - Federal 595's 215-45-17

    3)Re-dipped lower door moldings too gloss black.

    4) Rear wiper delete.
     
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    So you swapped to 215/45s? Why?
     
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    Tablet HU . . . an inexpensive XTRONS.
     

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    Mostly for clearance reasons but also because I Love the look of fed tires!

    Even w/ my rear fenders pounded flat I still scrubed bad on freeway bumps the way my wheels are setup. Fed tires also run slightly wide so the 215 actually"Looks" as if 225 but ride like a 215...if that makes sense?? Lol
     
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    I like the Federal Evoluzion ST-1, that tire's tread looks very similar to my BMW's Michelin Pilots. The ST-1s are only available in 215/45-17, with no 225s available. But after your comment with your 595s, I'll have to check out the ST-1's size closer.

    BTW, your car is looking great. Subtle.
     
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