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Sipper 01-16-2007 09:11 AM

body kits?
 
does anyone make one yet? i want one not only for looks but also to create less turbulance under the car for improved economy. also would one of those spoilers help me at all?

Marmaduke 01-16-2007 10:26 AM

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not sure, but a spoiler would like real nice on the 06 Prius!! :P :thumbs_up :shade:

PriusDrver 01-16-2007 11:12 AM

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I wonder if anyone makes one and what the gains would be too... hmmm I know some decent fiberglass guys around here. That kit would be small though but could definitely improve rearend looks if nothing else.

CaptainPicard 01-16-2007 11:44 AM

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I hope someone knows, a body kit would make my baby look sweeter!

Sipper 01-16-2007 12:26 PM

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hmmma sweet set of 15's and a bodykit with a spoiler would look nice on my silver beauty

bparsons 01-16-2007 06:24 PM

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I think that would look cool. I think that if you could take and lower the stance a little bit, you could improve the air flow and make it look pretty cool. Speaking of cool Prius', have you seen the GT concept unveiled at the 2004 Paris Auto Show? That picture is the reason why I fell in love with this car.

CaptainPicard 01-16-2007 06:47 PM

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I don't think I could lower mine, might have to raise it. I wanna put 20's on it. Then slap on a body kit to bring the body back lower.

FireEngineer 01-17-2007 05:35 AM

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http://www.sigmaautomotive.com/jdm/prius/prius0405.php imports body kits and spoilers from Japan.

Wayne

Sipper 01-17-2007 05:54 AM

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hmm thats prety nice along with the jdm 16's my prius would be happenin'!

bwilson4web 01-17-2007 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sipper (Post 106931)
hmm thats prety nice along with the jdm 16's my prius would be happenin'!

And more efficient because of the reduced under-body drag. The only risk is road debre and pot holes can become more of a hazard. But the engineering is sound, using both a lower, front air dam and side skirts will reduce high speed drag if you can deal with the lower clearance. Another alternative is to fabricate air shields to go under the car.

Bob Wilson


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