PeterJMC's Build Thread

On 3 June 2013, I traded in my 2010 Prius Five for a 2013 Prius Five w/Advanced Technology Package.

Over the 2.5 years I had my 2010, I did a good bit of modding. It took me about 7 hours to pull all the mods off and, for the most part, return it back to stock. Most of those mods should be finding their way back onto the 2013.

Here is the story of my 2013 Prius

Before (Stock):



After (Progress Pics):

As of 7/18/2013


As of 6/17/2013




My old 2010:



'10 Prius Five: Racecar Edition Traded In

 

Modification List...

12/30/2013 - See Post #33
Tints installed, 3M Crystalline 70 (full front windshield) and 3M Crystalline 40 (all other windows) - TintFX

12/03/2013 - See Post #33
Directed/Viper Smart Start installed. DIY! - amazon.com

8/28/2013 - See Post #34
Cusco Strut Tower Bar - Fredbeansparts.com
Cusco Front Power Brace - Fredbeansparts.com
Cusco Center Power Brace - Fredbeansparts.com
Hotchkis Rear Sway Bar - Fredbeansparts.com

07/18/2013 - See Post #24
3M Black Matte Vinyl Applied to Hood - qedinc.net
Painted Upper and Lower grill inserts w/Flat Black Plasti-Dip
Wrapped the DRL/Turn signal lamp in Lamin-X (Clear) - autowindow.com
Wrapped the foglight housings in Lamin-X (Yellow) - laminx.com
Disabled the low speed noise device
Painted engine cover w/Flat Black Plasti-Dip

07/14/2013 - See Post #21
DIY phone mount (replaces shift knob) - amazon.com
Carmate storage tray insert (painted flat black) - eBay.com
Tap turn signal module (LED light compatible) - autowindow.com

06/23/2013 - See Post #19
3M Matte Black Vinyl Wrap applied to hood - qedinc.net
JDM Engine Covers - eBay.com

06/17/2013 - See Post #8
Footwell and Glovebox Lexus OEM LEDs - Fredbeansparts.com
Interior 5,000k exLED LED Light kit - exLEDusa.com
Wheels: Forgestar F14 - mooreperformanceparts.com

Size: 18x8.5, +48 offset​

Weight: 18.8lbs​

Color: Textured Gunmetal​

Tires: Continental DWS, 225/40/18 - iagperformance.com


To Be Installed:
Front turn signal, wigwag setup
Hatch overhead LED lights
Hella Supertones
Illuminated door scuff plates
Lower door moldings
Mouse proofing!!!!!!
JDM window visors
Pedal set w/dead pedal
Prius plus body kit
Rear wiper delete
Replace dash LED dash lights and button back lighting with red LEDs
Side mirror reverse tilt module
Sound dampener (B-Quiet and Dynamat)
Steering wheel
Turn signal mirrors w/blue mirror lens
Valenti taillights
Vinyl wrap
Yakima roof rack.

 

Thanks guys! Most of the parts were installed on the old car. It was fun putting them on, then pulling them off. It's gonna be fun to put them back on to enjoy them again

I'm hoping to report on being able to get some of the easy stuff put back in the car tomorrow.

I dropped off a number of parts to the powder coater on Monday. It will be about six weeks until I get them back. The Cusco underbraces had a a few rust spots and paint chips from their life under the car. They are all going to be cleaned and coated in Astatic Red. I'm toying with the idea of throwing my Eibachs in there too...

I wanted to go orange but Toyota uses orange as an identifier for "High voltage" components. I didn't want to confuse the mechanics if I needed work done on the car.

Parts getting coated:
- Hella Horn cages
- Cusco Front Lower Arm Brace
- Cusco Front Brace
- Cusco Mid Brace
- Cusco STB end brackets
- Hotchkis Front and Rear sway bars

 

6/17/2013 update @ 1,200 miles

I was able to get a few things done today.

1) Installed my Pure White (5,000k) exLED interior LED light kit.
2) Replaced the Toyota OE LED glovebox and footwell lights with Lexus OE LEDs
3) Replaced the Toyota cabin filter with a Fram Fresh Breeze filter
4) Picked up my wheels and freshly mounted tires from IAG Performance

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1) Pure White (5,000k) exLED interior LED light kit.

The exLED light kit which I purchased for my 2010 Prius five went in perfectly in my 2013 Prius five. Looks like Toyota revised the light housing for the vanity mirror lights between 2010 and 2013. You are able to access the bulbs a lot easier. The only LED lights from the kit which I did not use are the license plate LEDs. I separate housings for those

The 5,000k color matches well with the Lexus OE LEDs but the intensity of the brightness is MUCH stronger. The brightness of the front and rear dome lights are adjustable on the LED circuit board itself.

2) Lexus OE LEDs - Part No. 81080-22040

I replaced the yellow/orange LEDs which illuminate the drivers and passenger side footwells and the glovebox. The Lexus part 81080-22040 is a direct fit replacement. You will need three of them. All three are easily accessible and very simple to just pull out of their housings, and push them back in.

These lights match well with the Pure White (5,000k) exLED interior light kit but are MUCH less intense in brightness. This is fine for me since I don't need flashlights on my feet while driving

3) Fram Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter - Part No. CF10285

I pulled out the OE one and slid in this. It's an air filter with some carbon filtration.

4) Forgestar F14 wheels and Continental DWS 225/40/18



Wheels and tires are now on the car! I previously had Continental DWS 215/40/18s mounted on these and had them replaced with 225/40/18s. The 215/40/18 was too much stretch for my liking. I might have to go back because the 225s look like they might have fender rub issue

My car is in need of being lowered now!

Wheels: Forgestar F14 (Forgestar Wheels Custom Rotary Forged Flow Formed Concave Performance Wheels)
Size: 18x8.5, +48 offset
Weight: 18.8 lbs
Color: Textured Gunmetal

I need to thank More Performance for being a vendor for ordering these wheels. They provided excellent customer service throughout the order process and even seven months down the road when I thought I had issues.
Moore Performance (Moore Performance & Race Parts)

I also need to thank IAG Performance for mounting and balancing the wheels and tires. They also provided excellent customer service and took care of me, my car, and my parts wonderfully. The staff were very informative and made sure that they addressed all of my concerns.
IAG Performance (IAG Performance - Subaru Performance Parts & Service. IAG Home - www.iagperformance.com)

 

Thanks!!

Hello,

- I purchased the interior 5,000k LED kit from exLEDusa.com
exLED Toyota Prius (for sunroof model) ('10~) (Map, Dome, Vanity, Trunk, Door, License Plate) custom interior light kit
- I purchased the Lexus OEM (illuminates white) LEDs from Ryan @ Fredbeansparts.com

See the 6/17 posting for the part number for the Lexus OEM LEDs.

 

I'm teetering on the idea of going coilovers or staying with Eibachs.

Someone please build my confidence and say their coilover setup is smoother/more comfortable than springs!

 

Coilovers can be rebuilt and parts replaced once they start to wear. That could depend on what the brand purchased though. TEIN USA | SERVICE | Overhaul Basic Price

I'm eyeing the Tein Street Advance... or maybe just the Basis

 

Today, I used my ATEQ Quickset tool to swap TPMS sensors registered to the ECU.

ATEQ finally updated their vehicle database to include the 2013 Prius

Using this is so easy!

 

6/24/2013 Update @ 2,500 miles

I was only able to get a few things done on Sunday out of the many things I wanted to do. I'll post pictures if anyone really wants to see some.

1) Installed 3M matte black vinyl wrap on the hood
2) Installed JDM engine covers

Installed 3M matte black vinyl wrap on the hood.
Wrapping my hood wasn't too much trouble from what I expected it to be for one person. I might redo the hood because I'm anal like that and like everything perfect. The way I laid down the vinyl, I had to make a number of small pull and stretches in one area. The number of small corrections I had to make made the vinyl appear off color in a small area. After finishing the hood, I perfected the technique and am pretty sure I can get the whole thing on by myself and it turn out great.

While cleaning the hood and claybaring it before applying the vinyl, I noticed two small nicks from what I can only assume to be from road debris . I'm hoping that this vinyl can do as good as a job as my clear bra on my previous car, the vinyl is thin in comparison.

I have to thank my uncle at Quality Engraving & Design Inc. (http://qedinc.net) for being my source for my vinyl

Installed JDM engine covers
I purchased these off a seller on eBay who packaged all three of the pieces together. I had these on my 2010 and just put them back on the new car. They fit without issues. I'm thinking about taking the cover for the inverter and using it as a repository for stickers.

I'm hoping to get the front bumper and headlights covered in the next week.

Thanks for stopping by!