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…
Next gen 2015 Toyota Prius spy shots
Motor Authority has posted some spy shots of the next gen 2015 Toyota Prius. While the prototype next gen Prius under its camouflage cover doesn’t reveal much, it appears to retain its trademark Prius wedge shape – albeit some minor…
Received my Toyota Hybrid Nation badge
Not much of an update, but you can get your very own Toyota Hybrid Nation badge mailed to you by filling out the form on this page: http://www.toyota.com/letsgoplaces/toyota-hybrid-nation/ I saw the badge on a Prius V and looked up “Toyota…
First year anniversary of Prius ownership
A year ago today, I drove my 2012 Toyota Prius Four home. In a year, I’ve clocked exactly 15,000 miles, gassed up 36 times and spent a collective $1,241.22 in gas. That’s a savings of $1,559.00 vs. the 2005 Acura…
DIY: Illuminated Prius mirror switch with JDM folding mirrors
If you have installed a set of JDM power folding side mirrors following my DIY guide on a 2012+ 3rd gen Prius, then you are fully aware that one of the trade off is losing your illuminated mirror switch. 2010-2011…
DIY: How to install JDM Prius power folding side mirrors
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…
DIY: How to remove the door panels off a 2010+ 3rd gen Prius
There are times when you need to access the door frame. Replacing your OEM speaker is usually the primary reason, but you may also need to remove the glass, replace the actuators, remove your side rearview mirrors or install JDM…
Prius JDM power folding side mirrors ordered, DIY coming soon
Update: DIY guide is now up, DIY: How to install JDM Prius power folding side mirrors I’ve been able to source out a 3rd gen Prius JDM power side folding mirrors kit for $500 + $83 shipping and have placed an…
UPDATE: 2012+ 3rd gen Prius grille blocking strategy
I last gassed up on April 1st, 2013 – making this my 3rd gas-up in 2013. So after nearly 2 months since I started the grille blocking strategy research, I think I have viable data to share. For one, I’ve…