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…
DIY: How to install Acura OEM A-Spec side underbody spoilers (aka side rockers / side skirts) on your 2005-2006 RSX
By popular demand, I’ve exhumed the photos I’ve taken while installing a set of 2005/2006 Acura OEM A-Spec lower side spoilers on my previous 2005 Acura RSX Type S. Instructions for installing the rear under spoiler will be added subsequently…
Time Warner Cable begins charging for leased cable modems
Ever since we’ve subscribed to Time Warner Cable’s (TWC) broadband service, our cable modem was provided by TWC at no charge. As of November 2012, TWC has decided to quietly assess an equipment lease fee of $3.95 a month. That’s…
Back from Philadelphia
As if my daily schedule isn’t busy enough! I just return from a Thanksgiving getaway with the lady to visit her family in the east coast, specifically in Philadelphia and need to pack up this week since we are relocating, again.…
Prius PLUS ground effects body kit DIY install guide coming…
Been busy as heck again. In a few weeks, I’ll have a couple of Toyota Prius DIY guides up. This includes a comprehensive how-to guide on installing the Prius PLUS ground effects kit by Toyota on the 2012+ Prius. I’ll…
Prius Meet at Capital Seafood Restaurant in Irvine, CA
On Sunday, September 30th, 2012, I attended the first Prius owners’ meet. The meet was organized by Rodney, aka “Hawaiianbuilt” and held at Capital Seafood Restaurant down in Irvine, California. I’ve attended a handful of RSX meets when I still…
Review: Boomer & George Log Cabin Dog House (for a Red Foot and Sulcata Tortoises)
After spending countless hours reviewing dog houses to purchase as an outdoor shelter for our Red Foot and Sulcata Tortoises, I’ve narrowed it down to Boomer & George Log Cabin Dog House vs. Precision Extreme Outdoor Dog House. I decided…
Tutorial: How to set up an IP camera on Apple Mac OS X
I am writing this tutorial because of the lack of available support for Apple Mac OS X users like myself who are interested in setting up an Easy N Tech branded IP cameras for external access. The fact that the…
DIY: Acura RSX DIY guides in downloadable and printable PDF format
After rummaging through archives spanning back to 2005, I was able to salvage a couple of PDFs of DIY guides I’ve written for the RSX. I was also able to locate a couple of hi-res photos of the DIY write-up,…
Update: Nokya LED projector fog lights and Xentec 5000k HID cutoffs
It’s been a while but I’ve been far too busy to find a clean wall to photograph some high-res output cutoffs given off by the Nokya LED projector fog lights I’ve installed weeks ago and the Xentec 5000k HID kit…
DIY: How to eliminate “ground shadow” from Prius projectors
You may or may not have heard of the infamous “ground shadow” effect that seem to affect only 2010+ Toyota Prius projectors. There are expensive HID kits (expensive by today’s standard, that is) with special bulbs that are designed specifically…
DIY: How to install an HID kit on your 3rd gen Toyota Prius
No rocket science is involved when it comes to installing modern aftermarket high intensity discharge (HID) xenon kits since most contemporary kits are manufactured with updated technology, standardized and almost 100% plug-n-play. Most kits these days can be purchased for…