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REAR LOWER BUMPER Storage mod

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by Shaunius, Sep 23, 2021.

  1. Shaunius

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    Has anyone tried to remove this part to see if we can get enough space to put a rolled up yoga mat in?
     
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    Or is that cool close to the exhaust
     
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    what part?
     
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    You are in the Prius Prime subforum.

    Are you talking about the charging cord storage space in the trunk?
     
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    not that i recall seeing
     
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    How would you get it in and out?
     
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    make some kind of locking hinged door in the valance?
     
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    there are 3 of 4 box like underbody pinned panels just in front of the lower bumper panel, altogether about 4 cubic feet, maybe. And the lower bumper is attached to the upper bumper with tabs of the lower fitting into sockets in the upper. It's hard to figure out how the OP might want to customize that area into storage space,
    although I suppose it could be done with a bit of ingenuity if someone wanted that extra space as storage.
     
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    Exactly I almost did it but I’m afraid how close it would be to the exhaust system so I decided to not risk it.
     
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    How deep in could you go through that section? Just looking for a place to put smelly clothes after a long workout or yoga I hate stinking up the cabin of my car.
     
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    Just ended up painting the plastic because I couldn’t figure it out lol hope you guys like!
     

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    Nice!
    It looks MUCH BETTER!

    Did you get it professionally painted?
    Or, spray can (with the matching color).
    Or, paint it yourself (with a paint spray gun)?
     
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    I took to the dealer north hollywood Toyota Autobody to do it. Thank you for the compliment I also thought it looked significantly sportier :)