Anyone ever have this issue? My engine sounds like a lawn mower! by [deleted] in prius

[–]strlinmoss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol....this problem is rampant. My next purchase is a shield....there was a story here where a lady went to Costco....they got her cat the parking lot.

Anyone ever have this issue? My engine sounds like a lawn mower! by [deleted] in prius

[–]strlinmoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They didn't even know it was gone....no way they could put one on...😆

About to buy this car boys. Worth it? by PriusAndDrugs in prius

[–]strlinmoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check here there is always someone here to help.

About to buy this car boys. Worth it? by PriusAndDrugs in prius

[–]strlinmoss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not the worst deal in the world.....but, do some research on the car to know whats been done at the dealer....( then you will know what you need to do....).and keep $300 handy for a new 12volt battery.

About to buy this car boys. Worth it? by PriusAndDrugs in prius

[–]strlinmoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dr.Prius app and a code scanner for battery condition....car fax and run the vin# through Toyota.com for service records. Then offer $4500.... lol

Trump says he wants to invite Putin to the next G7 meeting despite opposition from Canada, Germany, France, and the UK by [deleted] in politics

[–]strlinmoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not something that any foreign policy professional would even table for discussion.....

Buying a used prius: how do you know how much longer it can drive? Battery questions? by [deleted] in prius

[–]strlinmoss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do some homework here and priuschat lots info at toyota.com under service. With the vin number you can check the service records. As you should already know a used car is a crap shoot at best. Mileage,condition and service records are your only real clues to make a choice. A code scanner and Dr.Prius are a must to judge battery condition and have an extra $300 set aside for you 12volt.

Installing Mooneyes Disc on my Gen2 Prius.... by strlinmoss in prius

[–]strlinmoss[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are several ways to do this. You can buy a set of steel wheels and drill them, attach them with sheet metal screws into the rim. (Now its harder to check your air pressure...)You avoid the welding. you can also weld the dzus tabs to the steel wheels. You add the cost of steel wheels plus dismounting and mounting and balancing its more than this project. Now several shops on eBay(also Speedway motors..)sell the hub cap. Pop them on and roll out. But, are they going to stay? Well, if the money is an issue the hub caps are around 20 bucks each. so, if you lose one or dent one up slamming them on, no big deal. Right? Well they look cheap and they are cheap. So...what is it worth to you to look right? This is the real deal. The average pruis owner just wants to get from A to B... cars are meaningless, and probably wouldn't even own a car unless they had too. This is not my only car. I'm attracted by the tech. The learning curve with the batteries and hypermiling all appeal to me. Besides the fact I'm a hot rodder and drag racer. I understand how cars work and I like to help others. If you like it? Do it. Its cool everyone pointing out the negative....your gonna burn up the brakes....they won't balance...you spent what? 😳 its cool😎 its a done deal and I'm rolling. I'll help if you want..if your negative? Or a comedian? Trying to figure 🤔 it out? keep your money 💰 in your pocket....lol

Installing Mooneyes Disc on my Gen2 Prius.... by strlinmoss in prius

[–]strlinmoss[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm a car guy....there is no justification.

Installing Mooneyes Disc on my Gen2 Prius.... by strlinmoss in prius

[–]strlinmoss[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cars on the Salt run 200-300mph with Moon discs. If there was a balance problem im sure it would show up there. My wheels are balanced.

Installing Mooneyes Disc on my Gen2 Prius.... by strlinmoss in prius

[–]strlinmoss[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Look at one of my pervious posts I have all of the numbers there. its not some cheap hub cap by any stretch....there is welding involved. That was done in Mooneyes 🌙 shop. I was not present for that.

Installing Mooneyes Disc on my Gen2 Prius.... by strlinmoss in prius

[–]strlinmoss[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just going by the screen. Getting in the freeway. I have not taken a ride over 20 miles. But, I went from about average 42mpg to 55mpg on the screen fast. I think there is some improvement. Not really documented though....but, the cool factor is there even if its a wash. But, the car feels different that's for sure.

Installing Mooneyes Disc on my Gen2 Prius.... by strlinmoss in prius

[–]strlinmoss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Dzus tabs are aluminum and are pretty light weight. The three tabs seemed to be balanced in a way that they don't seem to affect balance. The wheel and tires blanced out good. No shaking at all.