
Are Hopsy SUB TORPs Refillable? Yes. Learn How in 5 Easy Steps.
Learn how to refill an empty TORP for the SUB by Hopsy counter top kegerator in 5 easy steps.
Read MoreBy 5teve-0 | November 21, 2018 | Category Briefings
Learn how to refill an empty TORP for the SUB by Hopsy counter top kegerator in 5 easy steps.
Read MoreBy 5teve-0 | July 5, 2018 | Category DIY Maintenance Guides, DIY Maintenance Guides
The tires on your Prius or Prius c and pretty much any passenger class vehicle should be rotated every 5,000 to 10,000 miles to promote even tire thread wear. Do it yourself in 30~45 minutes with basic tools and put that $25~$50 back in your pocket.
Read MoreBy 5teve-0 | December 17, 2017 | Category 2012 ZVW30 Toyota Prius Four, DIY Maintenance Guides
Spark Plugs Replacement on a 3rd Gen Prius My 2012 Prius Four has reached 120,000 miles and symptoms of rough idle, cold start rattle, decreasing fuel efficiency and sporadic loss in power (especially during acceleration), has become almost a once-a-week routine. I figured it is time to replace the spark plugs. I am having major […]
Read MoreBy 5teve-0 | September 28, 2013 | Category 2012 ZVW30 Toyota Prius Four
This is one of the very first mod I wanted to perform on the Prius when I took her home. I’m not a huge fan of all chrome headlights. Unfortunately because I commuted a lot during weekdays and go on road trips on weekends, this project took backstage. Fortunately, I’ve acquired a set of used OEM […]
Read MoreBy 5teve-0 | July 11, 2013 | Category Automobiles
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 the global market place flatter and more accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Gone […]
Read MoreBy 5teve-0 | June 13, 2013 | Category 2012 ZVW30 Toyota Prius Four
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 upgrade. I was ready to order the Electronic Shift Switch (ESS) by Stage-10 and was […]
Read MoreBy 5teve-0 | June 1, 2013 | Category 2012 ZVW30 Toyota Prius Four
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 the JDM Prius power folding side mirror project and then became inundated with projects at work, […]
Read MoreBy 5teve-0 | May 13, 2013 | Category 2012 ZVW30 Toyota Prius Four
Here is a step-by-step DIY guide on how to install JDM power folding side mirrors onto your 2010+ 3rd gen USDM Toyota Prius or Plug-in Prius (PiP). As an added bonus, this guide includes instruction on how to wire up a set of 3-in-1 combo welcome winker LED lights. Since I’ve wired up JDM power […]
Read MoreBy 5teve-0 | March 9, 2013 | Category 2012 ZVW30 Toyota Prius Four
This do-it-yourself guide illustrate how to install the Prius PLUS Performance rear sway bar onto your 3rd generation Prius. The installation is easier than it seems and can be performed without jacking up the car, if you’re slim enough. While the installation was performed on a 2012 model, the same instruction applies to 2010-2011 and […]
Read MoreBy 5teve-0 | January 1, 2013 | Category 2005 Acura RSX Type S
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 spoiler installation guide I’ve written. To see the other guides in the series, just type […]
Read MoreBy 5teve-0 | December 19, 2012 | Category 2005 Acura RSX Type S
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 since I’ve located the photos for that DIY guide as well. Enjoy Allow up to […]
Read MoreBy 5teve-0 | September 20, 2012 | Category I Love Technology, Always and 4ever
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 software included (if the installation disc works in the first place) with these IP cameras […]
Read MoreBy 5teve-0 | August 2, 2012 | Category 2012 ZVW30 Toyota Prius Four
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 2012 Toyota Prius Five (or 2012 Prius C Four or 2012 Plug-in Prius Advanced), then […]
Read MoreBy 5teve-0 | July 29, 2012 | Category 2012 ZVW30 Toyota Prius Four
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 their fog light kit. The diagram is included below but a comprehensive DIY installation guide […]
Read MoreBy 5teve-0 | May 19, 2010 | Category 2005 Acura RSX Type S
After a long hiatus from blogging, due to time constraint, I am back and will start today’s entry off with a comprehensive do-it-yourself guide to wire up a pair of JDM DC5 Integra power folding mirrors onto your USDM Acura RSX. The beauty of this project is it does not require you to slice or […]
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