Illuminated "PRIUS" emblem

That would go great with the illuminated door sills.

 

Kind of cool. I am going to try to make the lighted emblem thing work instead. If I can get that to work then this would be too much. Heck, I may think the lighted emblem is too much. I have the emblem light, just waiting for the stinkin' car.

 

Now the Prius haters can find you at night.

 

Yep. THREE freakin' long months ago. It hasn't hit the dealership yet, perhaps this week. At least I have the VIN so I know the car really does exist. I've got new tires, rims, bumper protector, lower door trim, Valenti tail lights, etc., etc., etc., all waiting. I know that I would probably have none of this extra stuff if it weren't for the desperation / obsession that ensued during the long wait.

 

Looks cool.

 

interesting... it looks pretty..

 

While I am pretty adept at reading Japinglish, "The literal translation of Japanese into English, resulting in Wth????"

The emblem is not included in a - blue product in XXXX LIGHTING( four X writing) LED logo emblem (blue) Toyota (Toyota) prius ZVW30 May, 2009. [exterior equipment, others aero]

• Aero Parts
• 10000884

Regular Price: ¥6,300 (23% off) Price: ¥4,800 US$60.10 *
(Â¥5,040 tax incl.) * Approximate price provided for convenience only.
Payment will be charged in yen.

So for $60+ bucks, just what do you get if "Emblem not included?"

 

Maybe it's just a lighted plate and you attach the emblem to the top of it.

 

Yep, it looks like it is just the light source and you re-use your existing emblem. That was the same for this one: http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...what-just-came-in-mail-today.html#post1536390.

 

I need to locate more info on lighted emblems. Saw a post about the front emblem. Now the PRIUS name badge!
My thoughts on this- I tinker with micro controllers and have several products and contemplating integrating a micro-controlled front emblem. Using a printed circuit board, bi-colored or tri-colored surface mount leds, a micro controller then program controller. Perhaps fading from white to blue, fading from blue in the center and fading to white from center to outside perimeter of emblem. Most any pattern could be done.
First is procure a front emblem that will fit a Prius and hopefully the emblem can be made clear so leds can be seen. Designing a PCboard is not hard. Writing code to program the micro controller is fairly easy as well. Any links to info on the Prius emblem would be helpful. Going to local auto salvage totay to see if they have any Toyotas and perhaps procure an emblem.

 

anyone know the size of the toyota emblem dimension ?

 

140mm X 100mm for rear versatile wagon. the front is larger and different.

 

Unfortunately I have to mention this...adding ANY light source where it is not designed by car manufacturer is illegal in most states and can cause you to get a ticket. Especially a blue light at the front of the car (emblem).

- Alex