DIY: How to install a high intensity discharge (HID) xenon kit on your 2010+ Toyota Prius

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in 2012 3rd Gen Toyota Prius Four, Automobiles | Posted on 30-08-2012

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No rocket science is involved when it comes to installing modern aftermarket high intensity discharge (HID) xenon kits since most contemporary kits are manufactured with updated technology, standardized and almost 100% plug-n-play. Most kits these days can be purchased for as low as $30 whereas you couldn't find a kit cheaper than  $250 seven years [...]

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Sirius XM satellite radio subscription for $29.94/6 month ($4.99/mo)

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in Automobiles | Posted on 29-08-2012

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So you bought a new car and it is equipped with XM satellite radio. The trial subscription gives you full access to all the channels but is only good for three months. Once the trial period is over, you have a choice of paying $14.99 a month or drive without XM. While I enjoy the [...]

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More Acura RSX DIY guides coming

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in 2005 Acura RSX Type S | Posted on 28-08-2012

I'm still getting a lot of requests for older do-it-yourself guides I've written for the Acura RSX; namely from current members of ClubRSX. I'm in the process of polishing some of the guides I've written and salvaged and will put them up this week. These are guides that were written anywhere from 3-7 years ago [...]

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Review: Xentec 5000K HID plug-n-play kit (H11 bulbs)

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in 2012 3rd Gen Toyota Prius Four | Posted on 28-08-2012

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After taking the plethora of generally negative reviews on Xentec HID kits into consideration across multiple online venues (e.g. forums, product reviews, etc.), I've decided to gamble $3x.00, including tax, and purchased a Xentec 5000K H11 HID kit for the 2012 Toyota Prius. A lot of folks told me, in addition to online reviews, the [...]

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Review: PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow 12v/5w 168 wedge bulbs

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in Automobiles | Posted on 26-08-2012

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Throughout the course of owning the Acura RSX, I've went through two sets of . They were installed into the front facing parking lights inside the head lights (aka city lights). The first set lasted me about 6 years before they went out of commission.  I like them because they are very yellow and bright [...]

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Review: NOKYA OEM Style LED Projector Fog Light Kit Clear (NOK9560)

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in 2012 3rd Gen Toyota Prius Four, 2012 Toyota Prius C Four, Automobiles | Posted on 13-08-2012

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I meant to write this review a few weeks ago but did not have the Nokya projector fog lamps installed on the Prius due to lack of time and because my fog light comparison project was still ongoing. I ordered these lamps from TunersDepot.com and received them within a day once they shipped. I had to [...]

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Babies having babies

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in Briefings | Posted on 10-08-2012

Well, not quite. Remember those lyre tail molly fries from 20 weeks ago? They're fully grown and giving birth on their own. Here's one of two pregnant female mollies about to burst with fries: Here are some of the fries I've spotted. I counted about six. This time, the batch consists of a higher ratio [...]

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2012 Toyota Prius lowered on Prius PLUS Performance Lowering Springs by TRD: Before and After Photos

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in 2012 3rd Gen Toyota Prius Four | Posted on 04-08-2012

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Today I got my PLUS performance lowering springs installed onto my Prius by Cabe Toyota of Long Beach. I have to say I am thoroughly satisfied with the service I received today. From dealing with the service manager to the cashier and the whole process of checking out a rental car - completely seamless. I [...]

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DIY: How to add fog lights to a 2012+ Prius, Plug-in Prius

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in 2012 3rd Gen Toyota Prius Four | Posted on 02-08-2012

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If you are reading this article, chances are you own a 2012 3rd gen Toyota Prius Two, Three or Four (or you have a base model 2012 Plug-in Prius or non-Four model 2012 Prius C). Because if you own a 2012 Toyota Prius Five (or 2012 Prius C Four or 2012 Plug-in Prius Advanced), then [...]

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