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Changing or "skinning" the Prius interface

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by njdjz, Nov 19, 2007.

  1. njdjz

    njdjz New Member

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    Has anybody experimented with changing hte graphics on the Prius? Is this even possible? I'm getting pretty bored of the green and the orange looks pretty ugly.

    Thank you :)

    Zach
     
    #1 njdjz, Nov 19, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(njdjz @ Nov 19 2007, 09:10 PM) [snapback]541804[/snapback]</div>
    That would definitely be cool. Toyota needs some good graphic artists to make the interface look better!
     
    #2 Dminor, Nov 21, 2007
  3. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    Maybe you can relocate the (POWER) button to the MFD. That would be neat. Perhaps place it in the lower-left corner with the description "press here to start."

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    #3 TonyPSchaefer, Nov 21, 2007
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    Code locked ignition would be awesome. Like what Hansom Rob does in "Transporter 2".
     
    #4 slair, Nov 21, 2007
  5. njdjz

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    I mean, I guess this wouldn't be too difficult, right guys? Has anybody ever gained access to the prius "trip computer"? Wouldn't it just be a simple effort of changing around some graphics files after a redesign? I'm sure somebody on DeviantArt could be enlisted in this kind of effort. The hardest think I think would be getting into the "Prius Computer".

    thoughts?
     
    #5 njdjz, Nov 23, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(njdjz @ Nov 23 2007, 02:43 PM) [snapback]543359[/snapback]</div>
    I'm a graphic artist by trade, so if someone could get me the specifics on the files, I'd be happy to design something.
     
    #6 Dminor, Nov 23, 2007
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    Since the graphics and code are not contained on any accessible media, it's gonna be a challenge.
     
    #7 auricchio, Nov 24, 2007
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    I'd love to be able to move the consumption button to the right side of the screen for RHD cars. I have 4 colours schemes in my MFD.
     
    #8 patsparks, Nov 24, 2007
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