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Prius race car = oxymoron?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by thbjr, Nov 22, 2009.

  1. thbjr

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    I just wanted to share this. For all you young owners out there, please forgive this old man, but this car just cracked me up...made me ROFL!!! although I'm sure it's owner loves it as much as I do mine.
    I just have a really hard time with the concept of a racing Prius :p.
     
    #1 thbjr, Nov 22, 2009
  2. TheForce

    TheForce Stop War! Lets Rave! Make Love!

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    WOW. Looks like I will have to kick it up a notch for Hybridfest next year.

    The spoiler was a bit tooooooooo much.
     
    #2 TheForce, Nov 22, 2009
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    hahahaha
     
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  4. macmaster05

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    I got excited for a moment; I've been trying to find a modified Prius for sale for a long time. But there's just something that turns me off about this particular car. I think it's overdone. I don't like the huge spoiler and hood and what is on the rear bumper?? Love the rims though.

    A Prius race car is not an oxymoron. It's uncommon, but when modified moderately and with quality components, it can look quite nice and better than the original. Unfortunately, I'll admit that the one you've found is a bit repulsive.
     
    #4 macmaster05, Nov 22, 2009
  5. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    I've seen plenty of modified Priuses and most have been tastefully modified. There's only one word for this - RICE.
     
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    what's with the round reflectors in the front????
     
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    That is not a race car. It is a custom.

    This is a race car:

    [​IMG]

    And quite appropriate for its function: sports car rallies, economy runs, etc.
     
    #7 Doc Willie, Nov 23, 2009
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    I guess you gotta give kudos for the attempt. But the word that comes to mind is "Yuck"...
     
    #10 Wizeguy, Nov 23, 2009
  11. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    The car in the original post isn't a race car, it's a rice car.
     
    #11 patsparks, Nov 23, 2009
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    If he changed his synthetic every 3000 miles, he has no f*in clue
    what he's talking about.
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    _H*
     
    #12 hobbit, Nov 24, 2009
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    Owned by someone who throws their money away. Thousands on add-ons and it's worth less than the original.

    Trailer hitch with wiring? What for?
     
    #13 cycledrum, Nov 24, 2009
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