It turns out that the USDM Scion iQ shares the same mirror covers as the JDM Toyota ZVW30 Prius (and Prius ν). Which means that if 3rd generation ZVW30 Prius or Prius ν owners want integrated turn signals on their side…
Update: How to buy and import JDM car parts from Japan
My apologies for the recent dry spell in terms of updates, been really busy with work and going on road trips on weekends. I think the last thing I want to do is tinker with the Prius after a week…
Prius DIY’s in the pipeline
I have a couple of Prius DIY’s in the pipeline for release: Black-out head lights How to install JDM center lower console lid kit How to install JDM door handle and beverage pocket LED kit How to install JDM interior…
Test driving a few cars; weekend cruiser
This past week I’ve been paying visits to local car dealerships around the South Bay to test drive cars that may become a candidate for our weekend cruiser; not giving up the Prius, but adding to our garage. Some of…
Replaying Xenoblade Chronicles on the Nintendo Wii U
One of my past time activity, in addition to wining and dining, photography and traveling is playing video games. Be it on the desktop computer, on an iOS device or traditional gaming console, if it’s entertaining and captivating, I’ll play…
Good Old Games (gog.com)
I’ve just recently discovered Good Old Games, i.e. gog.com. The site specializes in DRM-free, classic DOS-based abandonware games i.e. PC games of the 90’s and earlier. Most titles require Windows XP or higher but a substantial number of titles are also…
Fourth of July road trip and plans for the Prius
Another road trip completed! Well, this road trip ended two weeks ago and I just gotten around to write about it. This road trip coincided with the July 4th holiday weekend, affording us extra days. We both got Thursday and…
International Tiki Market Place at Don the Beachcomber
My fascination with Polynesian sculptures, wood carvings and Tiki pop culture can be traced back to the early 90’s, when a friend of mine, while still in high school, brought me a Coco Joe’s LAVA God of Money keychain as a…
DIY: How to buy and import JDM car parts directly from Japan
NOTE: Due to ever-evolving technology and services, pay attention to individual services’ terms, fee schedules and guidelines as they may have changed since the writing of this article. The advent of the internet and social media has continued to make…
Will a 51″-55″ flat screen television fit in my Prius?
The answer is a resounding yes! So after our week long road trip over July 4th weekend, spanning over 1,774 miles and using only 2.75 tanks of gas ($103 total spent in gas), I picked up our new Samsung 51″…
Update: 2012+ 3rd gen Prius power folding mirror connector
In the quest for organization and to make mods appear as OEM as possible, I revisited the illuminated mirror switch project and ordered a male 16-pin mirror switch coupler and 15 corresponding male terminal pins from hi-1000.com. I’ve recently discovered…
Upcoming JDM ZVW30 Prius projects
Just gave my colleague a shopping list of JDM Prius parts to pick up for me while he is on his short-noticed business trip to Japan. They include: Prius rear step guard Part #: 08475-47030 Interior console lid (black) Part…
List of JDM and USDM genuine Toyota Prius ZVW30 part numbers
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…
Review: OGS Intelligence Position Switch IPS for 2010+ Prius
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…
DIY: How to add daytime running lights (DRL) to a 2010-2011 Prius
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…
