Finally, pics of my '08 Touring Prii

excellent, thanks! Spectra Blue Touring pkg3 is on order, so we cannot wait for it to arrive! Now no more arguing over who drives the Prius on a daily basis!


<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jonjonbear @ Oct 11 2007, 02:15 PM) [snapback]524174[/snapback]</div>

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Sliderule @ Oct 10 2007, 02:22 PM) [snapback]523715[/snapback]</div>

When are you going to remove the wheelcovers and make it look cool? B)

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(PLM @ Oct 12 2007, 10:16 AM) [snapback]524626[/snapback]</div>

Took mine off Wednesday..Got my shipment of goodies which included the center caps..Looks great without the plastic covers!

John

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Sliderule @ Oct 12 2007, 10:36 AM) [snapback]524643[/snapback]</div>

Sure will when I get home from work this afternoon..

John

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Sliderule @ Oct 12 2007, 10:36 AM) [snapback]524643[/snapback]</div>

Here are the pictures you wanted me to send..I also included one of the Touring emblem I put on.

John
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Nice ride! Question or just tossing this out there...I thought with the airbags in the car seat, you had to have special seat covers that allow the air bags to deploy. Was that the same in your Jetta? I read some where if the seat covers were not made with this in mind, if you had an accident.....SOL :blink: . I hope that is not the case for you!!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Fixed Income @ Oct 13 2007, 09:27 PM) [snapback]525315[/snapback]</div>

Thanks!
Yes, that was part of them being custom made. That was part of the form we had to fill out. They are cut close to the face of the seat on the edge and the seam that the air bag is under is right at the edge of the seat cover..Looks pretty nice and hopefully we won't have to ever try it out..
Sure was tickled they fit..

John

 

John,

$44.00 (plus shipping) seems to me a little steep for the center hubs (are they plastic?)...

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Esteban Celis @ Oct 14 2007, 02:50 PM) [snapback]525494[/snapback]</div>

Yeah I thought that sucked too..But didn't know what else to do..Yes, they are basic plastic inserts..Nothing fancy..But sure makes the wheels..

John

 

Hey! Just picked my 08 T/#06 up Friday. I can't seem to create an account at the parts site, though.



I like the look--will the wheels chip and rust?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rae Vynn @ Oct 10 2007, 03:37 PM) [snapback]523808[/snapback]</div>

Thanks for that. I didn't know either! btw, I'm assuming a carriage-return = Enter right?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(skguh @ Oct 14 2007, 03:23 PM) [snapback]525506[/snapback]</div>

Well, I have a Barcelona red touring too! (2007) and bought the center caps about 6mos after we had the car. As far as chipping and rusting, one thing I noticed is that removing and replacing the wheel covers is BAD for the rims! it scratches the paint off. But, they are aluminum so they won't rust. BUT, if you have a close encounter with a curb you will scratch them, where the wheel covers might have fully protected them!
So, you have to balance esthetics w/ parking ability.

Jonas.

 

"As far as chipping and rusting, one thing I noticed is that removing and replacing the wheel covers is BAD for the rims! it scratches the paint off.
Okay--I'll slip a rag in between the implement and the wheel.

So, you have to balance esthetics w/ parking ability.
Yiikes! Looks like parallel parking is OUT!! LOL I think the plastic covers would scratch (and perhaps break off) as well, so it's a push.

Thanks, Jonas. I've managed to order my centers.
I've had my Prius 3 days. I don't miss my truck yet....

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Esteban Celis @ Oct 15 2007, 05:20 AM) [snapback]525494[/snapback]</div>

Each or the set of 4?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(patsparks @ Oct 15 2007, 09:33 AM) [snapback]525813[/snapback]</div>

Set of 4. Depending on the quality it seems reasonable, considering availability. I'll let you know.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(skguh @ Oct 15 2007, 08:29 AM) [snapback]525805[/snapback]</div>

I appreciate your thoughtfullness in trying to solve the problem, but the problem is with the wheel cover attachments themselves, so you can't put anything in between the tabs that actually apply firction that keep the wheel covers on! But, if your getting center caps (which I now have and like) then you will take the wheel covers off one last time and it will be a non-issue.

Jonas.

 

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