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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by rluciano, Jul 19, 2008.

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  1. rluciano

    rluciano New Member

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    Shark fin, mud flaps, Volk Racing ecoDrive wheels, BT plate. TRD suspension, Tom's front upper and lower braces, Tom's floor brace, Tom's rear brace, coastal 2" receiver hitch (for bike rack only). Engine block heater and BT skid plate are awaiting installation.;)
     

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  2. jammin012

    jammin012 The man behind The Man

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    HAHA, little do you know............. you're never done. Where's the satellite radio, PriusChat.com stcker, tinted windows, bra, eyelids, window wind deflectors, sunroof, retractible sun shade? You have a LONG way to go yet.

    Almost done.......... is that a Porche I see.....
     
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    I'm very happy you have the extra money and time to make all those changes. I just have a Prius that I like.
     
    #3 kazots, Jul 19, 2008
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    rluciano,

    You've done a fair amount of fiddling with the suspension. What does it feel like now?
     
    #4 kenmce, Jul 20, 2008
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    Godiva AmeriKan Citizen

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    mudflaps? hood deflector? bumper guard? MFD shade?
     
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    Don't forget the horn. Totally anemic. That was high on my list.
     
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  8. chrisspaulding

    chrisspaulding sexy, high tech, fun

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    why did you buy the braces and suspension if you already had the touring edition, or is it a touring now that you bought those?
     
    #8 chrisspaulding, Jul 20, 2008
  9. rluciano

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    I had only test driven the standard and I thought maybe the touring would be good enough. But coming from Porsches it wasn't close.

    But the rear spoiler from the touring package still looks neat.
    :D
     
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  10. rluciano

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    Satellite radio was done at the port. The rear hatch is tinted dark, I may keep going with other windows.

    No, not a Porsche, but a Ruf 3600S.
     
    #10 rluciano, Jul 21, 2008
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    How much did you pay for the Volk Racing CE28 ecoDrive wheels? They look like 16". Which tire did you put on them?
     
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  12. rluciano

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    Did I forget to list them? I already have mud flaps and bumper guard, not to mention the DICE iPod adapter...
     
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  13. rluciano

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    They are the 16's. I bought them direct from Japan. They cost about $2,200 shipped and I had them in about 2 1/2 weeks.

    Tires, I am running the ContiSportContact2 205/50ZR-16. I am reserving judgement on this tire. It handles well, but it is noisy and my mileage has dropped almost 10%.:jaw:

    Maybe I need to go back to 195s just grippier...
     
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    Your Prius looks good. Is this your interim daily commute car before you get your Tesla Roadster? ;)
     
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    The Tesla looks neat, but it is not in the cards for me. The Prius is taken by whichever of my wife and I will be doing the most miles that day. Then the other either takes the Ruf or the Honda Odyssey if hauling kids or stuff is required.

    Our attempt to minimize family fuel consumption. Okay two Priuses and an Odyssey would more fuel efficient and fulfill all our hauling needs, but it would be a lot less fun...
     
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    Very nice!

    So how do you like the handling now?

    Is it like or close to a Mini/Go-Kart/Slot Car?

    Will you be getting the front anti-sway bar if BT Tech comes out with it?

    Curious, do you guys still average at least 40 mpg tanks?
     
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  17. rluciano

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    Honestly, it handles really well. No it is not like the Ruf or even an M030 suspension Porsche 944. But it is in the league of many (non M) stock BMWs in my opinion.
     
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    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    That's tight as hell. Ever think of powdercoating those rims black?
     
    #18 a_gray_prius, Jul 24, 2008
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    why kill the sporty look with mudflaps ?
     
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    Uh, because I go to my ranch and then the car is covered in mud and that really ruins the look...
     
    #20 rluciano, Jul 25, 2008
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