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What did you do to ur Gen III Prius today????

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by sfv41901, Jul 23, 2012.

  1. David2sav

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    I'm "working" ;) I'll take a picture further away when I get home around 2:30 PM.
     
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    Can you get one with the brake lights on as well?
     
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    U can get them at the dealer.
     
  4. 32kcolors

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    I have the same rvinyl tints on my 3rd brake light. The "Red Smoke" film is a perfect match for the HC units. Don't get the Protection version (too pink).

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  6. David2sav

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    Yeah I listened to your advice and did not get the protection version. Looks good.
     
  7. David2sav

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    Here is a pic further back, I can take one of the brake lights on once it gets a little darker out ;)
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    For some reason it looks better on gray than black... or maybe it's the angle. I think it's the contrast.
     
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    I'm not sure on the cost.....I just know the dealer sells them cause I had my lic plate holes filled.
     
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    WGM does contrast very nicely with the Valenti HC. Dark tint also makes the red lights stand out more.
     
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    I have a question. I was thinking about doing this too, so I took off the factory plastic frame from the dealer, but it looks like they messed up and put 2 holes, plus 2 more indentions where there was supposed to be another 2 holes but it didnt go all the way through. Just 2 giant dents. Can I get the dealer to fix this or am I screwed?
     
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    Here is a picture with the brake lights on, wasn't very dark out but you get the point.
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    "KITT?" Michael Knight...lol..
     
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    Depends......does TX require fnt plates? If they don't then u have a good chance of getting them 2 fix it however if it is required then they can just saw that its not a defect & can't be seen when following the law.......but this is just my personal opinion.
     
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    thanks. I dont think it's in the law anymore. I think it's kind of a gray area here in TX. I guess it couldnt hurt to ask the parts manager (he's seen me a lot in the past year).
     
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    Those Valenti tails look really good, especially when the 3rd brake is matched to the red. Too bad they cost so much :(
     
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    If you like the thought of matching up the rear clusters just buy some light tint spray and spray whatever colour.
     
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    Short story: (i) 2 plates still required by statute; (ii) recodification error created question as to whether there is currently a penalty; (iii) correcting bill has passed Texas house; (iv) bill introduced to only require 1 plate has been referred to committee (don't hold your breath); (v) court of criminal appeals previously ruled front plate must be on most forward portion of car; (vi) recodification gave authority to board of TX DMV to make rules re placement (can't find any indication they've exercised that authority).
     
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    Tail lights, prius plus wheels and emblem installed :) Next project prius plus lowering springs. photo(4).JPG photo(3).JPG photo(2).JPG
     
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    ^^^ Looking good.