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…
More Acura RSX DIY guides coming
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…
Review: Xentec 5000K HID plug-n-play kit (H11 bulbs)
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…
Review: PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow 12v/5w 168 wedge bulbs
Throughout the course of owning the Acura RSX, I’ve went through two sets of [amazon_link id=”B0002MAHKE” target=”_blank” locale=”US” container=”” container_class=”” ]PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow 168 wedge bulbs[/amazon_link]. They were installed into the front facing parking lights inside the head lights…
Review: NOKYA OEM Style LED Projector Fog Light Kit Clear (NOK9560)
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…
Babies having babies
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…
2012 Toyota Prius lowered on Prius PLUS Performance Lowering Springs by TRD: Before and After Photos
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…
DIY: How to Add Fog Lights to a 2012+ Prius, Plug-in Prius
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…
Prius PLUS performance lowering springs by TRD (P/N: PTR07-47100)
Today I received my Prius PLUS performance lowering springs by Toyota Racing Development (TRD), part number PTR07-47100. I am going to have them installed this weekend by Cabe Toyota of Long Beach. The install process is suppose to take approximately…
Generic Toyota OEM-style aftermarket fog light kit (i.e. eBay kits) wiring and switch connection diagram
In writing my do-it-yourself guide for adding OEM-style aftermarket fog lights onto a 2012 3rd gen Toyota Prius Two, Three or Four (non-Five models), I prepared a diagram in Adobe Illustrator to help weekend do-it-yourselfers understand the wiring component of…
2012 Summer Rain Prius C Four
This past weekend has been a long busy weekend. We spent most of Saturday car shopping. Ten hours were spent between two dealerships. As of this weekend, my girlfriend is an official Prius C owner – making us both proud…
2012 Prius fog lights now wrapped with Lamin-X yellow protective film
Today I had a brief moment to apply yellow Lamin-X protective film onto the fog lights. If you ever wondered how “JDM” yellow fog lights look on a 2012 Toyota Prius Four, this is it. When I have more time,…
2012 Prius fog light comparison underway
I am going to test out three iteration of fog light variation for the 2012 Prius. I’ll test out a set of clear OEM-style fog lights with stock H11 55 watt halogen bulbs and then with a set of 7.5w…
DIY: How to Install JDM Side Window Visors On a 3rd Gen Prius
For some reason, people assume that window visors help in eliminating wind noise while driving. That’s not their primary purpose. Their primary purpose is to allow the driver to open their windows to allow fresh air in without the use…
2006-2011 Toyota Yaris fog light switch (Prius-compatible design vs. Prius-incompatible design)
I received a handful of messages regarding what fog light switch from a 2006-2011 Yaris is compatible with the 2012 3rd gen Prius. I’ve taken a photo of both so folks who want to add integrated fog lights to their…