While on the flight back to Los Angeles from Philadelphia post-Thanksgiving, I flipped through Delta’s SkyMall mail order catalog that was placed in the backseat pocket of passenger seats for passengers to read. One item caught my attention and it’s…
DIY: How to install Prius PLUS Ground Effects kit by TRD
I have finally gotten around to write up the do-it-yourself installation guide with complete instructions on how to install the 7-piece Prius PLUS Performance Ground Effects kit by TRD onto a 2012+ 3rd gen Toyota Prius. I wrote this guide…
June Lake Loop and my first attempt at astrophotography
One area of photography that I want to dive into and ultimately improve upon is the area of astrophotography. More specifically, photographing the Milky Way. Ever since a child, I’ve heard stories from my pops describing a white band of…
The period of lull between tinkering with the Prius is coming to an end
Ever since October 2012, the momentum of my past time hobby that involves tinkering with the Prius has slowed down to a lull. Between relocating, planning for multiple holidays, planning for holiday vacations and budgeting for said vacations, work related commitments,…
Review: 6-1/2′ Pre-Decorated Pull-Up Christmas Tree from Improvements
We’ve been eyeing this tree since November 2012, but due to budget constraint incurred from our moving expense and holiday vacation plans, we had to forfeit a tree for Christmas 2012 :[ (we’re not folks that make impulse purchases on…
iPhone 5 now available on Straight Talk (contract-free carrier)
iPhone enthusiasts (like myself) that are holding out for the iPhone 5 but do not want to subscribe or renew their contract(s) with any of the overpriced top three carriers (AT&T, Verizon and Sprint) can now purchase an iPhone 5…
First Look at the 2015 4th Gen Toyota Prius
Anyone seen the conceptual artist rendering of what the 4th gen 2015 Toyota Prius could possibly look like? If you’re a fellow Prius enthusiast, then this is probably old news to you. If not, here are some scans from Holiday…
Genuine Toyota Prius Lower Door / Rocker Moldings vs. Fake eBay Replicas (marinecombat)
I’ve been meaning to write this entry for a while, but it kept slipping from my train of thoughts. Anyways, it has come to my attention that a lot of Prius enthusiasts are purchasing chrome Toyota lower side door moldings…
DIY: How to install Acura OEM A-Spec rear underbody spoiler (aka rear lip) on your 2005-2006 RSX
Let’s start the New Year with another DIY guide for the Acura RSX. Here’s another exhumed classic DIY for the 2005-2006 Acura RSX back by popular demand. This DIY installation guide completes the 3-part 2005-2006 Acura RSX OEM A-Spec underbody…