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My new grill block

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Sabby, Sep 18, 2013.

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  1. abra

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    If I drove at 65mph then it wouldn't be my true test. Besides the posted limit is 70, truckers and other were doing 80plus.
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    I was thinking 65 mph zone, 70 mph zone add another 5 mph to my speed drop mpg to 3-5mpg gain. :)
    I know sometimes you just have to go with the flow! :D
     
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    Tomorrow part of my 300mile drive is 65mph for 80miles. I will do a reset and see.
     
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    I manage to find a PC to uplaod the pictures I took.
    Pic 1, before all the testing
    Before Test.JPG
    Pic 2, after full grill block
    Full Grill Test.JPG
    Pic 3, half grill
    Half Grill.JPG
    Pic 4 Full Grill Blocked
    Whole Grill.JPG
    Pic 5, Looks almost stock
    Full Pic of Grill.JPG
     
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    Parts,
    Foam paper $1.5
    White zip ties $1.8
    Time 15 min
    Not recomended for long usage, or water.
    This is my test set.
    If all works, I will upgrade to white board from hardware store for $8.00.
    Future upgrade plan is to motorize it if it all works.
     
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    Very nice. I had to add another set of straps to my grill block down below because the Velcro did not work that well. The full lower block seem to help improve the airflow around the front of the car.

    The material I used was a heavy shelf liner material that I bought to line the glove box and inside the console. The leftover material became the grill block. I think it cost five bucks
     
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