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  1. Texas-Prius

    Texas-Prius One more Prius to fight terrorism

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    For the first time since purchasing my 2012 Prius Four a couple of weeks ago, I was cleaning out the rear cargo area today and saw this laying there (See Attached Image). It is some sort of clear plastic, 2.75" long device that would clip on to a thin layer of material (plastic, metal, etc...?).

    Does anyone know?

    -TP
     

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    #1 Texas-Prius, Aug 29, 2012
  2. tach18k

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    maybe something that was on the doors to prevent dings during assembly and shipping
     
    #2 tach18k, Aug 29, 2012
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  3. Texas-Prius

    Texas-Prius One more Prius to fight terrorism

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    That seems like a logical guess. Can anyone confirm this?

    - TP
     
    #3 Texas-Prius, Aug 29, 2012
  4. mad-dog-one

    mad-dog-one Prius Enthusiast

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    That's a new type of birth control device. You're on your own to discover how it is used and whether it is effective. Good luck ... getting lucky.
     
    #4 mad-dog-one, Aug 29, 2012
  5. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    :) squeegee?
     
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    That is exactly what it is. It was probably removed when it was prepped by the dealership and left in the car.
     
    #6 car78412, Aug 29, 2012
  7. retired4999

    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Sorry, did not mean to post in side your post. My bad!

    Dealer here has them on all the doors of new cars to stop door dings!
     
    #7 retired4999, Aug 29, 2012
  8. Texas-Prius

    Texas-Prius One more Prius to fight terrorism

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    Mystery solved then. Tach18k wins the prize. Tach, you can come pick up the door ding preventer whenever you wish :giggle:

    - TP
     
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  9. Texas-Prius

    Texas-Prius One more Prius to fight terrorism

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    Retired4999, I would love to hear the details as to how you averaged 93 MPG on your one tank. It would be a blast to try to accomplish that. My wife and I just got back from dinner and got 69.2 MPG on the way home (60.x going to dinner), and I thought that was awesome. That was the most MPGs I've ever gotten in my life, and I ride motorcycles almost everyday.

    - TP
     
    #9 Texas-Prius, Aug 29, 2012
  10. a priori

    a priori Canonus Curiosus

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    I think he rides a PiP, and I've heard of several 100 MPG tanks.
     
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  11. Texas-Prius

    Texas-Prius One more Prius to fight terrorism

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    Ahh.... That would make sense.

    - TP
     
    #11 Texas-Prius, Aug 29, 2012
  12. retired4999

    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Yep! love my PIP. Best tank was 2505 miles 357 mpg. put in 7.o gal's on fill :)


    Your doing great! keep up the good work!
     
    #12 retired4999, Aug 29, 2012
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    Right. Mine still had one on the driver's door when I got it (it was delivered by AAA buying service). I left it on for a while, but finally decided it looked pretty goofy.
     
    #13 mjones12, Aug 30, 2012
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