Common Mods

My modifications:

[1] Stubby antenna (for automatic carwash purposes).
[2] Body Side Moulding (help prevent door dings).
[3] Exact Mats (Keeps expensive Prius carpets pretty).

Accessories:
[a] 12v Mini-Compressor (to maintain preferred tire pressures)
Professional analog tire gauge ( ditto )
[c] Sun-shield (cooler interior in 100º Texas summers).

Considering:
[A] Backup buzzer audible from outside ($10-$15 modification using a Radio Shack piezo buzzer).
I've held off on this since my 2007 Touring is due within a few days and I preferred to not modify the 2004 I'm trading in.

 

Congrats on your Prius! We got ours almost two weeks ago.

Immediate upgrades that were quick, easy and simple: Disable the backup beeper, add blind spot mirrors, and wax the car.

This weekend's projects? ClearBra paint protection and DICE iPod integration.

Future upgrades? Probably tires, stiffening plate, and the sharkfin antenna.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(stomsf @ Nov 9 2006, 11:34 AM) [snapback]346420[/snapback]</div>

Bad advice, especially for a new Prius driver. There are a bunch of testimonials on this site to back me up.

 

Does the 2007 have those plastic rims? If you you can remove them to give the wheels a different look.

 

Congrats on your 07! Check out my banner. I created Priusmods especially for this reason. Enjoy

 

Modify the plastic thing at the base of the rear wiper so it can be folded out farther which makes it easier to wash the rear window.

For SKS vehicles set up the door unlocking to suit your preference, there are three options. Refer to owners manual.

 

You can go to http://www.evnut.com/prius_mods.htm to see some mods.

E85 won't work in a Prius.

 

1) The K&N drop in filter is not yet available. No intakes available either so your only choice for now is the OEM filter.

2) Full synthetic with a K&N, Mobil1, or Bosch filter is the way to go. You'll hear endless debates about what "mileage" you should perform this duty, but I did mine at around 2,500 miles. I also run 10,000-15,000 miles intervals (depending on which filter I get). No regrets about this!
Mobil 1 is a good off the shelf oil, but even better is Redline Oil or Royal Purple (available at Pepboys $6.99/qt).

3) The OEM signal mirrors are a GREAT safety addition. I personally installed the JDM side blinkers, but if I had to do it again I would gladly purchase the signal mirrors from sigmaautomotive.com

4) Look at the max psi on the sidewall of the tire and experiment from there. I'd recommend from the MAX to try 2psi lower on the front and 4psi lower on the rear. The rears always need to have 2psi less to help control understeer.
Speaking of handling, another popular "performance" addition is the BT stiffening plate which is currently on sale for $145.00 shipped. There are tons of positive reviews about this plate.

5) I don't keep up with E85 so I won't even answer that, however, there are once again lots of threads about this.

Other things that I'd recommend:
-OEM All-weather mats (about $60-80)
-OEM Mud flaps (just to protect against flying debris)
-Tire upgrade as soon as possible (Integrities are unacceptable in wet weather)

And yes... all of these mods are in my car... so I suppose that this is a bit biased. They all work!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Alnilam @ Nov 9 2006, 01:44 PM) [snapback]346425[/snapback]</div>

A bunch? I can recall a handfull at most. IMHO this car is just like any other and the beeper is not only not necessary, it's so loud that it is actually worse to have it on. With that thing beeping inside the car it's difficult to hear what's going on outside.

As with any (AT) car when you are in reverse and let up on the brake you start creeping backwards, that's plenty of feedback for me.

My $.02

Sorry about the thread hijack.

 

He has a package #6. I believe they come with stock HIDs so no need for silverstars (eventhough they are a good choice for those with stock halogens).

Also very worthy of mentioning is the Weathertech Trunk Mat. www.weathertech.com

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(staze @ Nov 10 2006, 01:31 AM) [snapback]346807[/snapback]</div>

I stand corrected KNFILTERS.COM now shows applications for 04-06 Prius!!! This is new to me... i checked about two months and it was not offered. Great news, but then again we'll have tons of thread asking if the price is justifyable. I just change it because it makes my car breath easier and it's cleanable, not too much for the marginal mpg benefit.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(San_Carlos_Jeff @ Nov 9 2006, 02:01 PM) [snapback]346544[/snapback]</div>

A "handfull" of accidents is enough for me. If this car is like any other, why did you buy it? It's way different! No car I ever had gave me a shift lever like the Prius. It invites accidents. But if you are perfect you will never make a mistake like the "handfull" of miscreants did. Good luck!

 

What I have done:
- backup-camera - (from internet retailers)
- backup ultrasound sensors w/ display (eBay)
- rose-wood dash kit (eBay)
- rear bumper applique (toyota dealer)
- side moulding (toyota dealer)

What I plan to do: (within 1 - 2 years when price is right)
- signal Mirrors
- BT Plate (?)
- size up tires to 205
- leather interior

 

http://evnut.com/prius.htm

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Alnilam @ Nov 10 2006, 01:47 AM) [snapback]346810[/snapback]</div>

Four wheels. Gas goes in the tank. Gas pedal. Brake pedal. Steering wheel. As far as I'm concerned this car is driven like any other (AT) car. Sure the shift lever is unusual, but when you put it in reverse (or drive) the indicator on the dash tells you what gear you're in just like any other (AT) car. When you release your foot off the gas the car creeps in the direction you want to go, just like any other (AT) car.

Sure this car is special in that it has very low emissions, and gets great mileage. But with one notable exception it gets me from A to B just like any other car. The exception is that the use of the HOV lanes gets me from A to B much quicker than most other cars.

 

Removed the plastic trim rings from the wheels, run 38/35 on stock tires, switched to Mobil 1 at 10K, added an aux input to the sound system (PAC aux box), wheelskin steering wheel cover. Considering the TRD suspension kit.