While I gassed up once in a span of five weeks so far for the year 2013, the MPG rating at the last fill-up was as an abysmal 40.5 MPG (according to Fuelly; still, can’t complain about gassing up once…
Prius PLUS Performance Evolution badge (PT413-47110)
Since completing the Prius PLUS Performance package, minus the PLUS 17″ split spoke alloy wheels, I think it’s time to slap on the PLUS badge. The part number for the badge is PT413-47110 and can be purchased for $45-$55, depending…
DIY: How to install Prius PLUS Ground Effects kit by TRD
I have finally gotten around to write up the do-it-yourself installation guide with complete instructions on how to install the 7-piece Prius PLUS Performance Ground Effects kit by TRD onto a 2012+ 3rd gen Toyota Prius. I wrote this guide…
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…
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…
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…
Review: Xentec 5000K HID plug-n-play kit (H11 bulbs)
After taking the plethora of generally negative reviews on Xentec HID kits into consideration across multiple online venues (e.g. forums, product reviews, etc.), I’ve decided to gamble $3x.00, including tax, and purchased a Xentec 5000K H11 HID kit for the…
2012 Toyota Prius lowered on Prius PLUS Performance Lowering Springs by TRD: Before and After Photos
Today I got my PLUS performance lowering springs installed onto my Prius by Cabe Toyota of Long Beach. I have to say I am thoroughly satisfied with the service I received today. From dealing with the service manager to the…
DIY: How to Add Fog Lights to a 2012+ Prius, Plug-in Prius
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…
Prius PLUS performance lowering springs by TRD (P/N: PTR07-47100)
Today I received my Prius PLUS performance lowering springs by Toyota Racing Development (TRD), part number PTR07-47100. I am going to have them installed this weekend by Cabe Toyota of Long Beach. The install process is suppose to take approximately…
Generic Toyota OEM-style aftermarket fog light kit (i.e. eBay kits) wiring and switch connection diagram
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…
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…