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Bay Area Popular Mods

Discussion in 'Local Prius Club Main Forum' started by dongwoo, Nov 11, 2007.

  1. dongwoo

    dongwoo New Member

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    Hey all...

    I've been reading up on TONS of mods here and some I wonder if it's really needed in the bay area environment - i.e. blocking the front grill.

    I just wanted to start a topic and see if bay area prius owners could tag in with the mods they think are either essential for the bay area drive (or california in general) or just simply the most popular in town here.


    Hope to hear from you all!

    Thanks!
     
    #1 dongwoo, Nov 11, 2007
  2. berylrb

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dongwoo @ Nov 11 2007, 08:09 PM) [snapback]538122[/snapback]</div>
    Sway bar!

    I tried the blocking the grill I believe it was from December 2006 to February 2007, not sure if it made that big an increase, these are a sample of the fill ups in that period of time and the temp at fill up.
    12/11/06 48
    12/18/06 45
    6-Jan 46
    1/16/07 45
    2/26/07 50

    My point is that if your weather is like SF, you may find it just doesn't drop cold enough to make a difference. What are hte average temps for the winter in SJ?
     
    #2 berylrb, Nov 11, 2007
  3. Sufferin' Prius Envy

    Sufferin' Prius Envy Platinum Member

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    By far the most sought after, coveted, and appreciated by those who have it, mod. ;)
     
    #3 Sufferin' Prius Envy, Nov 11, 2007
  4. ceric

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dongwoo @ Nov 11 2007, 08:09 PM) [snapback]538122[/snapback]</div>
    Dongwoo:
    Here is my ranking among what I have done
    (1) size up tires - 2mpg drop from 185/65R15 -> 205/60R15, much better grip
    (2) signal mirror - safety, safety, safety
    (3) backup camera/backup sensor (no such option on '05 models)
    (4) BT Plate - it feels more solid to me.
     
    #4 ceric, Nov 11, 2007
  5. berylrb

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Sufferin' Prius Envy @ Nov 11 2007, 11:40 PM) [snapback]538213[/snapback]</div>
    Oh Yeah, ditto on that! I was an early adopter back when one had to stand in a line out the door, LOL!
     
    #5 berylrb, Nov 12, 2007
  6. MarinJohn

    MarinJohn Senior Member

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    My SF Bay Area mods have been simple...
    remove stickers from sun visors
    mudflaps
    HOV stickers
    Window vent visor thingies
    safe, decent tires
    recent purchases include tire chains and tow rope for snow trips
    cargo net
    all weather mat to protect interior from hauling dogs
    rubber floor mats
    center console organizer
    homemade change holder to fit into slot below radio
    water bottle
     
    #6 MarinJohn, Nov 12, 2007
  7. dongwoo

    dongwoo New Member

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    ...so far i think by far the water bottle mod has to be the best one yet!

    :lol:
     
    #7 dongwoo, Nov 12, 2007
  8. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    Not to mention that one that's the most complained about by the people who DO have it!
     
    #8 darelldd, Dec 13, 2007
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