Update: DIY guide is now up, DIY: How to install JDM Prius power folding side mirrors After missing the cool factor of power side folding mirrors I wired up on my old RSX, I am tossing around the idea of performing…
Molly fries at 16 weeks
Actually, more like molly adults. Remember the molly fries I posted roughly 15-16 weeks ago? They are now all adults. Matter of fact, some of the female mollies in the tank are pregnant. I believe I’ve counted three. Anyways, here…
DIY: How to remove the front bumper off a 3rd gen Prius
Removing the bumper of the 2012 3rd gen Prius is pretty straight forward, just remove all the screws, clips and bolts securing the bumper onto the frame. Unlike the RSX, the Prius has a total of 26-27 screws, bolts and…
2012+ 3rd gen Toyota Prius Five lower radiator sub-assembly grille
I placed an order for a front bumper sub-assembly lower radiator grille with fog light openings for the 2012 3rd Gen Prius Frive from Toyota Parts Zone using the part number supplied by Sean (aka sfv41901) at Priuschat.com. I received that…
Integrated fog lights for 2012 3rd gen Prius 4
I just placed an order for the parts necessary to install aftermarket OEM-style 2012 3rd gen Prius 5 integrated fog lights onto my 2012 Prius 4 base model. I had to order the lower radiator grille from a Prius 5…
Functional and organizational accessories are almost complete
I am going into my 3rd week of ownership with my new 2012 Prius. As with my previous vehicles, the first sets of accessory I purchase for the car are strictly functional and organizational. I’m a very organized person and…
Review: exLEDusa 2010+ Toyota Prius interior LED upgrade kit
I owned a set of interior LED light upgrades for my previous Acura RSX. My review on those lights can be read here. Being absolutely satisfied with the output of these LED lights, I decided that the interior lights were…
2012 Winter Gray Prius Four
Yesterday I made the jump and purchased a 2012 Winter Gray Toyota Prius Four with Dark Gray interior. It’s quite a change from the Acura RSX Type S and the comfort level is so much higher than the RSX. Although…
Car Shopping II
After much contemplation, I’ve decided to shop around for the larger Prius and drop the Prius C. The Prius C, after having closer inspection, is a bit too small for my comfort. It looks about the size of a Nissan…
Car shopping
I’ve been car shopping for the past couple of weeks. While I enjoyed driving the Acura RSX and satisfied with its reliability and performance through the course of 7 years of ownership, I think it’s time for me to move…
Acura RSX inner fender liner has the tendency to detach at high speed
While cruising at approximately 80 mph on the 60-west heading towards Los Angeles, I heard a strange whirling sound. The sound sounded like an object obscuring air flow at high speed, then after a minute, a loud crunch like I…
1/2 of the Russian Tortoise habitat project is in
Today I received 1/2 half of the items I’ve ordered to complete the Russian Tortoise habitat. They are two Fluker’s 5.5″ ceramic dome lamp, a 24″ Exo-Terra Repti-Glo 10.0 UVB fluorescent bulb and ZooMed’s Aquasun Aquarium Controller. Expected delivery by…
Review: Designs by Nature, LLC’s 3D Congo background (BJ241L)
After much contemplation regarding habitat sizing, I put in an order with Designs by Nature, LLC. for a 36″ x 24″ Congo 3D background (BJ241L). I had to downsize to 36″L from 48″L due to limited room in my rusty…
DIY: How to install Acura’s A-Spec high wing spoiler on your RSX
This is an installation guide I wrote back in 2007 on how to install Acura’s A-Spec high wing spoiler (aka Type R spoiler) on your 2005-2006 Acura RSX Type S. Allow 2 – 2.5 hours to complete the installation. TOOLS…
Russian Tortoise habitat build update
A small update on the Russian Tortoise habitat which I’ve temporarily placed on hold due to my finals at Cal Poly Pomona, spring break and first two week at a new career. I’ve finalized the parts needed to complete this…