List of JDM and USDM genuine Toyota Prius ZVW30 part numbers

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in 2012 3rd Gen Toyota Prius Four, 2012 Toyota Prius C Four | Posted on 14-06-2013

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Don't you just hate it when you spend a good amount of cash to import your JDM Toyota genuine Prius parts only to have the importer destroy the Toyota label that reveals the part number so they can maintain a monopoly and charge a premium to get you the part you're after? Or even fellow [...]

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Review: OGS Intelligence Position Switch IPS for 2010+ Prius

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in 2012 3rd Gen Toyota Prius Four | Posted on 13-06-2013

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I've been considering an electronic shifter for the Prius for quite some time and finally jumped the gun. Only thing that held me back was the pricing. At $240+ USD, the switch is a costly investment for a purely cosmetic upgrade. I was ready to order the Electronic Shift Switch (ESS) by Stage-10 and was [...]

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DIY: How to add daytime running lights to a 2010-2011 Prius

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in 2012 3rd Gen Toyota Prius Four | Posted on 01-06-2013

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Here's another mod I've performed on the Prius, specifically useful for 2010-2011 3rd gen Prius owners, that's a spin-off from a past project done on the Acura RSX. I started this mod some time in early May, but got side tracked with the JDM Prius power folding side mirror project and then became inundated with projects at work, [...]

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DIY: How to make your own custom JDM badge (with templates)

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in Automobiles | Posted on 31-05-2013

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This is a simple DIY guide on how to design and create your very own custom JDM badge/mark. But before we dive into badge creation, let's get into a short history of what they mean. In Japan, "leaf" pictograms in the form of magnetic or suction badges convey different caution messages and are displayed at the [...]

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Next gen 2015 Toyota Prius spy shots

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in Automobiles | Posted on 30-05-2013

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Motor Authority has posted some spy shots of the next gen 2015 Toyota Prius. While the prototype next gen Prius under its camouflage cover doesn't reveal much, it appears to retain its trademark Prius wedge shape - albeit some minor differences. Wouldn't be surprised if it's a test mule using the current generation Prius body [...]

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A well needed break!

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in Briefings, Food 4 Thought, Photo Venture, Travel and the Great Outdoors | Posted on 29-05-2013

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After smashing through a record number of Prius projects this month, working long hours and finalizing all oversea trade show arrangements at my work (we're exhibiting in Canada, Mexico and Brazil in addition to domestic shows), it's finally time to slow down and take a well deserved break with the lady! Between designing a multitude [...]

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Received my Toyota Hybrid Nation badge

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in 2012 3rd Gen Toyota Prius Four, 2012 Toyota Prius C Four | Posted on 28-05-2013

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Not much of an update, but you can get your very own Toyota Hybrid Nation badge mailed to you by filling out the form on this page: http://www.toyota.com/letsgoplaces/toyota-hybrid-nation/ I saw the badge on a Prius V and looked up "Toyota Hybrid Nation decal" on my iPhone and found a FAQ page which leads to the [...]

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First year anniversary of Prius ownership

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in 2005 Acura RSX Type S, 2012 3rd Gen Toyota Prius Four, 2012 Toyota Prius C Four | Posted on 19-05-2013

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A year ago today, I drove my 2012 Toyota Prius Four home. In a year, I've clocked exactly 15,000 miles, gassed up 36 times and spent a collective $1,241.22 in gas. That's a savings of $1,559.00 vs. the 2005 Acura RSX Type S. Of the 15,000 miles driven, 65% of it were spent on road [...]

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DIY: Illuminated Prius mirror switch with JDM folding mirrors

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in 2012 3rd Gen Toyota Prius Four | Posted on 17-05-2013

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If you have installed a set of JDM power folding side mirrors following my DIY guide on a 2012+ 3rd gen Prius, then you are fully aware that one of the trade off is losing your illuminated mirror switch. 2010-2011 owners do not have to worry since the mirror switch isn't illuminated to begin with. [...]

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DIY: How to install JDM Prius power folding side mirrors

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in 2012 3rd Gen Toyota Prius Four | Posted on 13-05-2013

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Here is a step-by-step DIY guide on how to install JDM power folding side mirrors onto your 2010+ 3rd gen USDM Toyota Prius or Plug-in Prius (PiP). As an added bonus, this guide includes instruction on how to wire up a set of 3-in-1 combo welcome winker LED lights. Since I've wired up JDM power [...]

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