x3kenster's Prius C build

[x3kenster]

Hey guys, just thought I'd make a thread for my Prius C's modification progress. I purchased the car last month on May 16th. I have a lot of little plans for it but mostly just to make it look clean and simple. If I can't go fast, might as well look good going slow!

The night I traded my 2007 GS350 AWD in for my 2013 Prius C3

MAY 16th 2013
http://i44.tinypic.com/p4nj4.jpg


So far, I picked up a set of protoype Megan Racing coilovers from Garm at MICRO IMAGE. Garm and Jeff are great guys and very knowledgeable. Jeff took care of me and made sure I had everything I needed and took the time to answer any questions I had. Definitely recommend these guys!

June 8th 2013
http://i40.tinypic.com/t7et50.jpg

Before
http://i44.tinypic.com/63ujjb.jpg
After
http://i43.tinypic.com/4qkigw.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/2w6fp0h.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/35lhgdt.jpg


My wheels should be coming in sometime this week as well. Also ordered through MICRO IMAGE.

Future Mod List:
Roll/shave fenders
Tint windows
Axleback exhaust
Hid headlights/fogs
LED interior/exterior
Shark fin antenna
Aftermarket lip kit
JDM rear spoiler
Do something about the chrome headlight/taillights
Possible black out front bumper/rear/and roof

Thats all I can think of so far. Thanks for looking and please check back for updates !

Kenny

Oh, and last but not least, I want to give a big thanks to 1.5 aka Phil on this forum. Hes been very helpful with answering any questions I had regarding parts, wheel specs, tire specs, suspension info etc. :bow:

[x3kenster]

Decided to lower the front more to match the rears and my hybrid nation badge came in today as well! free sticker mods ftw.

June 10th 2013
http://i40.tinypic.com/20gimxd.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/ka431t.jpg

[fnkngrv]

looking good and welcome!

[x3kenster]

Thank you!

June 11th 2013

Got my wheels and spc camber bolts in today.
http://i40.tinypic.com/2q9dnb4.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/2nvgzet.jpg

[x3kenster]

June 12th 2013

Installed tires and test fitted the wheels. Need fenders rolled/shaved, more camber, and more low. :thumbsup:
http://i43.tinypic.com/2rdem13.jpg

[1.5]

Beautiful. I absolutely love this Prius.

[cali yaris]

Whoa. Fast build, love it! Great progress so far, and thank you for the business.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Looking really nice! Too bad my bro isn't the modding type. His C needs to be dropped. hahaha

[mr_miles]

I have yet to see BLQ's on a car that i didn't like! Those look good on your C :D

[nookandcrannycar]

I read Onwrdigo's post re what he read in Automobile Magazine. So we now know that the first French Built Yari are on their way and that production will shift to Mexico for the 4th Generation '2016.5'.

Anyone have any info on the future path of the Prius C? How much longer it will continue to be built in Japan? Will the second generation start as a '2016.5' like the Yaris? -- etc.

[cali yaris]

That might be dependent on demand. Around here, the C is getting more and more numerous, though I don't know the actual sales figures. I do know I see a lot more of them than the new Yaris.

[Chuck G]

Wow!
Great looking car!

[nookandcrannycar]

That might be dependent on demand. Around here, the C is getting more and more numerous, though I don't know the actual sales figures. I do know I see a lot more of them than the new Yaris.

Thanks :thumbsup:

[henrylee]

Looks great! Just needs bit more camber and low.

[x3kenster]

Beautiful. I absolutely love this Prius.

Thanks phil!

Whoa. Fast build, love it! Great progress so far, and thank you for the business.

Thank you and jeff for the great pricing and customer service!

Looking really nice! Too bad my bro isn't the modding type. His C needs to be dropped. hahaha

If ima be slow, i might as well look good doing it! lol

I have yet to see BLQ's on a car that i didn't like! Those look good on your C :D

they look even better on your yaris :thumbsup:

Wow!
Great looking car!

Thank you!

Looks great! Just needs bit more camber and low.

Thats the plan :wink:

Some updates for now... Im waiting on my rear camber shims from realcamber.com to come in so i can install them and get the fenders shaved and roll with the wheels installed. Although, ive been having some second thoughts on these wheels and everytime i look at them, they seem to be getting bigger and bigger and making me want to sell them and get 16s instead...

Any thoughts on 17s vs 16s?

[Flipper_1938]

Some updates for now... Im waiting on my rear camber shims from realcamber.com to come in so i can install them and get the fenders shaved and roll with the wheels installed. Although, ive been having some second thoughts on these wheels and everytime i look at them, they seem to be getting bigger and bigger and making me want to sell them and get 16s instead...

Any thoughts on 17s vs 16s?

From the one pic you posted with the wheels on the car, I think it looks great. Post more pics, shot from different angles, so we can see what you are talking about.

[x3kenster]

From the one pic you posted with the wheels on the car, I think it looks great. Post more pics, shot from different angles, so we can see what you are talking about.

thanks. I think i will stick with the wheels for now and see how they look after proper fitment and alignment.

Havnt really done much to the car since the last time i posted but i did get my windows tinted 20% all around.

These bad boys finally came in from Realcamber.com -3 rear camber shims
http://i40.tinypic.com/2m3ojsj.jpg

Hopefully i can get some fender work done soon, go lower, and get an alignment.

[cali yaris]

^ Nice. Are those the same as the ones for the Yaris? I've been meaning to try our hub spacers on mine.

[x3kenster]

^ Nice. Are those the same as the ones for the Yaris? I've been meaning to try our hub spacers on mine.

Yes they are Garm. Hopefully i can make some time to get them installed soon.

[1.5]

Nice Kenny!

Those camber shims are really solid products, Im surprised you got them so quickly though, that guy gave me and Matt the runaround for like a month lol

[cali yaris]

cool, thanks. I'll add our 10mm and 13mm hub spacers to the Prius C section. :bow:

[x3kenster]

Been on a hiatus but im back. Everything pretty much said and done for as far as stance goes. It was a pain to get it to where its at now but it was definitely worth it. Enjoy and let me know what you guys think.

Heres a shot of mine with my buddies prius c
http://i39.tinypic.com/vg0bc7.jpg

Couple shots from people at the meet I attended yesterday.
http://i41.tinypic.com/250qxqs.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/qqzasg.jpg

[yarisugi]

I like the comparison shot with your friend's C.
Shows what a huge difference a set of rims and a nice drop can do.

[cali yaris]

Looks GREAT

[Hershey]

:thumbsup: . There are new 2013 C 2s' for $17,999 . Getting an itch . Oh the agony . Probably won't last with gas on the rise .

[x3kenster]

thanks guys!

17.9 for a c2? thats CHEAP! a C1 here is 20.1k.... you should jump on it.

side view action.
http://i41.tinypic.com/34e99jl.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/2jakn0j.jpg

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Still drooling! lol