Performance Plus Package ground clearance?

I did not buy the Prius Plus. I bought a 2012 Trim5 (17" wheels) and had the Plus Springs and the Plus rear anti sway bar installed at port. Like you, I was worried about the aero kit getting quite close to the ground, especially since the Plus has the lowering springs, too.

If my driveway was my only concern, I would fix the driveway. That's how much I enjoy tunning the stance of the car.

One other thing: I intend to install forged 17" wheels right away - either the Plus wheels, or some other 17" choice. The reason I did not have the Plus wheels install at port is because at $1600.00, I did not get to keep the take offs. When I install forged 17's aftermarket, I can sell the takeoffs to help defray the overall cost.

Some things to think about.

 

The front aero pieces look like they're limited to just the side/corner pieces. They do look like they decrease ground clearance in the front, but it doesnt look too bad, especially since there is no additional aero piece in the middle/front area.

 

hey! I did the exact opposite of you.. I just installed the 17" Plus wheel and the sway bar but I DID NOT opt for the lowering because it is just reallllly low as it is. any lower and the front end WILL hit the curb if you were so inclined

 

Stay away from curbs!

 

The Plus lowering springs only lower the car 1.5". And since the front lip spoilers are at the corners, it's not that bad. Just be more careful pulling into parking stalls and stop short of the curb stop. You will love the PPP though. It puts just about everything you would mod on a Prius anyway, and there is not that many on the road. Besides OCKevin, I don't know of any other like mine and his in Orange County.

 

I think your close. I was just looking at one, and drove it. I have a 2011 gen3. no difference i thought. As for your driveway i am sure you cant touch it because its a city gutter thing correct. Just go slow with the low rider.

 

I've owned several cars with much more severe low front end clearance issues. Entering/exiting the driveway at a 45 degree angle has worked for me with even the most severely low front.

 

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That's a rolled curb driveway. Be very careful pulling into that. They are not tapered like a normal driveway, they hit pretty hard if you aren't careful.

 

I have curbs like that and if I pull straight out I will scrape but I have a GenII so it's not quite the same. I have zero issues with speed bumps as long as I go slow.

 

Does anyone have the ground clearance measurements at the front corners on a Plus Package with either the body kit alone or springs alone or both installed? I am very close to ordering my MY12 Four Solar Plus but I want to know if I should get the body kit or not. It will get the Plus suspension and wheels.

Many thanks,
Mike