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Distinguishing a Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by JRGris, Apr 26, 2008.

  1. JRGris

    JRGris New Member

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    There are so many Prii in this area that my wife came out of a store a few days after we got our car to see one of the same color with the side smashed in and nearly had a heart attack. Has anyone seen any custom striping or other ways of distinguishing the Prius? We have never had a car where there were so many similar ones. We love the car but would like a little bit of distinction.
     
  2. Austin50mpg

    Austin50mpg Prius Driving Right Winger

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    Uhmm. Is this is like a model T or A Ford? Just remember where you park!
     
  3. Doc Willie

    Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander

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    Custom striping? Go to a sign shop or any auto custom shop. Indulge yourself.

    I have no regrets for going all out. Of course I am old enough not to give a $#!+ what anyone else thinks.

    For the more conservative there are some nice decals in the PriusChat store.
     
  4. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Rip off the wheel trims and put some side mouldings and a shark fin from the PC shop (top left of page) on and you have a look very few others will have. Or you could do it out to look like the USS Enterprise.

    I have mud flaps, side mouldings, shark fin, trim rings off and a rear bumper protector and I guarantee there isn't another silver Prius within 500 miles that looks the same. Oh and I have a white mouse on the dash, every computer needs a mouse.
     
  5. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Bugga,
    Doc Willie, you were meant to post after I did.
     
  6. Doc Willie

    Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander

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    Ahh, the privileges of being a Trekkie: Tribbles.
     
  7. kmstampe

    kmstampe Look out here comes Ozzie!

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    If I can't get the color I want (and even if I do eventually) I plan on having it painted purple! Especially when hearing about how bad the factory paint can be! =)
     
  8. tasker109

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    We have a great way of identifying our prius....we look at the license plate!:eyebrows:
     
  9. Rae Vynn

    Rae Vynn Artist In Residence

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    Click on our Prius photo link, and you'll see what Prius decals, sharkfin, and a few custom touches can do to a Prius :)
     
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    i plan to put 19" spinner wheels and quad tip exhaust.:D:D
     
  11. JHSmith

    JHSmith 2020 Avalon Hybrid Owner

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    Sounds like the other owner found a way of customizing his/her Prius. :madgrin: All you need to do is go out and run into a fence / post or something and VIOLA -- instant customization!:pound:

    Sorry, couldn't help it. :embarassed:
     
  12. Presto

    Presto Has his homepage set to PC

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    Antenna ball... although it may impact MPG slightly.
     
  13. chrisspaulding

    chrisspaulding sexy, high tech, fun

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    Here's how I made mine unique

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  14. Rae Vynn

    Rae Vynn Artist In Residence

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    OMG that's gorgeous!!!
     
  15. Sheepdog

    Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie!

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    it is a nice car. good look!
     
  16. Doc Willie

    Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander

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    I approve.


    (for those not in the know, that is Quaker for "Damn, that's cool !!!")
     
  17. hobbit

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    And that's the new blue color, isn't it? What were the graphics
    done with?
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    _H*
     
  18. 928Quest

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    Kill a spotted owl and have it stuffed, then tie to the radio antenna, that should distinguish you.