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Another group buy on mouldings?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by genalex, May 19, 2005.

  1. lsa55

    lsa55 New Member

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    I assume we can get a group buy for a variety of colors? Also, what is the cost savings? If it's reasonably significant and I can get black, I'm in.
     
  2. kk6yb

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    I don't think there is a group buy in progress so I was going to order them from Metro Toyota.

    But the description on their website says the mouldings are PVC and I paused. Are these hard plastic PVC like sprinkler pipe or is this some kind of soft PVC rubber like that will absorb impacts?
     
  3. shimma

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    I bought mouldings for my '05 Tideland Pearl from MetroToyota for $115 + freight on 8/25/05.

    Took 'em to a high end collision repair shop for a $75 installation, and they blew it!

    I stood right there with them with the installation directions in hand. I showed them the installation dimensions: 13" from the sill at the front, 13 3/4" from the sill in the rear.

    Well, they got the driver's side right, but measured 13" both front and rear on the passenger side.

    I didn't notice the difference until the next day, then flew back down there in a thinly veiled rage.

    They took a heat gun, removed the misaligned mouldings, and repositioned them. If I look REALLY hard I think I can see evidence of slight rippling from the effects of removal and reattchment.

    If you get these mouldings be sure to apply them to the EXACT dimensions provided. That 3/4" rake from rear to front really looks sharp. :eek:
     
  4. jroy

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    Can someone send a link to see these moldings? They are available for 06 models? jroy @ goremote.com
     
  5. silly

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    I'm wondering when the install dimensions changed? I bought from Metro during the first group buy but haven't gotten around to installing them yet. My directions say to install 13 3/4" front and rear. The pictures included in this posting seem to be installed level, probably the 13 3/4" measurement. Do you have a picture of your car that you can post to show what the 3/4" rake looks like?

    Thanks
     
  6. shimma

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    Hello Bill.

    No, I don't yet have a good picture of my side molding installation. Been too lazy!

    However, you can go to the manufacturer's website at Dawn Enterprises, Inc. Download the installation instructions, where you'll find a picture showing the front and rear positions. Hope this helps. Shimma
     
  7. Howard

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    I will take a set for a 2006 Toyta Prius.

    The color is Super White FE11

    How do I order these? Cost?

    Thanks,
     
  8. Areometer

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    The old instructions teach you to measure the vertical distance using the bottom of the Prius body panel, but that will render the mouldings being non-parallel (higher in the front). Use the indented region as final reference instead. Also shown here are the Bumper Guards to protect the corners.
     
  9. silly

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    Thanks for the replies. Yes, I see that measuring from the indented region is the way to go. This is why the mfg. changed their directions from 13 3/4" front rear to 13 3/4" rear and 13" front.
     
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    :rolleyes: I'm totally in for a set - '04 green.
     
  11. darwin100

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    Has there been any decision on a group buy....if so how do we get on the list?
    thanks
     
  12. mcmurray

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    I just had a look at Sportwing and no listing for any Toyota moldings!
    http://www.sportwing.com/catalog/displayca...fm_subcatid=103
     
  13. NealSpencer

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    I am also interested in a group buy on body mouldings for the 2006 Prius. Please keep me posted.

    Thanks,
    Nealjavascript:emoticon('B)')
    smilie
     
  14. Howard

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    When I purchased my 2006 Prius, I immediately went and spent $115.00 for the side moulding. I figured if I waited for a group deal, and waited to put on the side moulding, I would have gotten a dent in my door.

    A group deal would save you some money.
     
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    Danny, any update on this? Have you checked with MetroTPN? If this ever happens, I'd be interested in a Seaside Pearl.
     
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    I'm in for a Barcelona Red Metallic. Let me know. Thanks.
     
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    drift wood pearl include me
     
  19. agill

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    Please count me in as well for Black mouldings for my new Black '06 baby.
    Want to get the mouldings as soon as possible. My neighbours are vicious :(
     
  20. Dripps

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    Bought my Barcelona Red molding from MetroTPM at full price. Oh well...at least mine is installed already (matches perfectly) and I can recommend it to all of you considering it.