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#287 of 353 Adding a DVD Player to the Prius? by larryallen707 Mar 10, 2008 (11:24 am)
Any problem adding aftermarket electronics to a hybrid like a Prius? I want to be able to use the Prius for family trips but fact is my kids like to watch tv on long trips and that makes the trip better for all of us! Any problem adding electric drains like a video player/TV? I assume not but thought I would check.
#288 of 353 aftermarket computer chips by tnel332 Mar 13, 2008 (4:45 pm)
A friend of mine gave me the site for coastal etech because he thought I might be interested in a computer chip they sell for 45 bucks. Supposedly it increases the mph from 20 to about 34 before the gas engine kicks in. Sounds great but I have a feeling that it would void the warranty. I assume I am correct? Got the car yesterday...simply amazing. Tom Replies to this message: 210delray (Mar 13, 2008 6:54 pm) stevegold (Mar 13, 2008 7:51 pm)
#289 of 353 Re: aftermarket computer chips [tnel332] by 210delray Mar 13, 2008 (6:54 pm)
Replying to: tnel332 (Mar 13, 2008 4:45 pm) Run, don't walk, away from that!
#290 of 353 Re: aftermarket computer chips [tnel332] by stevegold Mar 13, 2008 (7:51 pm)
Replying to: tnel332 (Mar 13, 2008 4:45 pm) The "E" (electric only) chip comes pre-installed in Japan and England. The purpose is to keep the gasoline engine from coming on thereby allowing more use of the battery/electric motor. If the battery is fully charged AND I'm on level ground AND I don't go more than 32 mph AND I don't suddenly step on the gas, the car will run all electric until any one of those conditions fails. The furthest I could go was about 1/2 mile so the accessory is useless except to give all electric demos. I installed it in 2005 and haven't even turned it on in over three years. The next generation will have that and Li-Ion batteries that will enable a few miles of gasoline free driving with a plug in charger to fully charge the batteries the night before. Great if you drive 5 miles round trip per day on flat roads. Skip it for now.
#291 of 353 computer chip by tnel332 Mar 14, 2008 (3:02 pm)
Yeah, I thought it would be a waste. Thank for the input everybody.
#292 of 353 Irritating Reset Button on Consumption Screen by simihills Mar 15, 2008 (3:28 pm)
Is there any way to cancel the Reset if it is accidentally touched? I would have prefered something requiring a more deliberate action for resetting my mileage calculation. I accidentally hit several times when switching between the Climate Control and Consumption screen (the temp buttons are located in the same general area).   AJH Replies to this message: railroadjames (Mar 22, 2008 2:30 pm)
#293 of 353 Re: Irritating Reset Button on Consumption Screen [simihills] by railroadjames Mar 22, 2008 (2:30 pm)
Replying to: simihills (Mar 15, 2008 3:28 pm) Sorry but that's a bit of an aggrivation I've experienced also and there's nadda to do. Guess its just the quirks of this tech age we've come to deal with. Getting used to the screen is abit frustrating and irritating. The Prius is so different that it takes some time to get used to. My wife refuses to use the steering wheel adjustments .....she says they're to distracting. I, on the other hand, use them all the time. I just wish there were a fan control on it.
#294 of 353 Formula One Tint in Chicago by bc14 Apr 03, 2008 (12:09 pm)
Anyone know of a tint shop around Chicago that uses Formula One Pinnacle?
#295 of 353 Satellite radio for Prius? by cindyb2 Apr 06, 2008 (10:31 am)
We just bought our Prius and love it. We want to install XM radio. Any suggestions? Replies to this message: momsageek (Apr 06, 2008 1:30 pm) cindyb2 (Apr 07, 2008 7:00 pm)
#296 of 353 Satellite radio for Prius? by scottc3 Apr 06, 2008 (12:47 pm)
I'd like to do this also.. waiting for the posts on this.   sc

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