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What made you decide to "Mod" your Prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by DP200248721, Aug 19, 2016.

  1. DP200248721

    DP200248721 Active Member

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    Number one question that gets asked whenever I take my car to a show, I always lead in by saying, "look around and see how many civics, g35-37s, etc... Now look around and tell me how many Prius' do you see? That's why I modded it"

    I've always been one to not do the typical "popular" car when it comes to having fun and modding.. Who wants a car that looks like every other car wherever they go? I wonder this question about everyone else on here that has been modding there car and thought I would ask, have a great day y'all!
     
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  3. DP200248721

    DP200248721 Active Member

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    Man knows what he's doing haha
     
  4. Starbrand

    Starbrand Senior Member

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    It was function over aesthetics at first. Told myself I would only put in $50 with few LEDs here and a phone mount there. Then $6K later, here I am. Got carried away I guess.
     
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    It's a personal touch not just a regular same old vehicle an extension of one!
     
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  6. Xterra72

    Xterra72 Senior Member

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    ^^^ All of the Above ^^^

    :D(y)
     
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  7. saulbassfan

    saulbassfan Senior Member

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    I'm pretty much on the same boat as you. I was inspired by @bino @HAWAIIANBUILT @Burna J & @sfv41901. I was initially gonna put 17" CT200h Wheels on. lol

    I did a lot of bartering and purchased most mods 2nd hand. Having a friend out in Japan helps a lot.

    My build is a bit under 8K.
     
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  8. granTORRESmo

    granTORRESmo Senior Member

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    I modded the Prius because I like cars too much, Prius looks good and
    I don't mind if I'm different lol
     
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    m3pare Senior Member

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    Seeing @HAWAIIANBUILT 's Prii in person at the it's JDM yo! 2011 SoCal meet and logging onto Priuschat... It was all downhill from there :LOL:
     
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    I discovered this website....and found out how a Prius can look after modding. It was all downhills from there.

    Z.
     
  11. mrbigh

    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    To make it with a nicer appearance and better operation I started modding my MY 2004 in 2005, there where not to many accessories for the Prii at those days but in one year I dropped $6500.00 in one of the first DIY Plug-in modifications. The same one, improved and costlier is still operational in my wife's 2011.
     
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  12. bino

    bino JDM ZVW30

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    because no one was modding it back then (this was 2008 on my Gen 2... and continued with my 2010 Gen 3)
     
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    Because of all the modded Prius ' s in here. I don't think I will ever get as cool as most of you, but the model 3 looks sleek when modded out. And heck, it's just fun to do it.
     
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    P.S. Should get my Clazzio seat covers within the next 2 weeks. So for, I will post what I have done:

    Tinted windows
    Replaced tail light bulbs with red turn signal and blue for reverse
    Removed stock wheel covers and put in center cap and 3M adhesive chrome trim
    Installed WoW walnut wood trim to interior
     

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  15. eman08

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    As long as we are not trying to build Ricers lol. I want mod my 09 Prius with very minimum mod but give it a more premium luxurious look like it's Luxury cousin Lexus CT. I have the base model as I'm not sure if I can convert to HID and screw up the electrical system. I want change those ugly small rims lol.

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
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    Some kind of mental illness. I can't stop!
     
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    Suspension sucked nice person....thats when I knew it needed a refresh as well as upgrades.