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Originally Posted by Xist
This came out four years ago? Is this company still in business?
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It's a Japanese site, but looks like they're still in business and selling the Prius kits. Increases MPG from about 60 to 66MPG (according to them).
http://www.auto-labo.net/cathand_car...art/index.html
Here is the price list with conversions to USD (brought to you by Google):
1: front bumper ¥ 68,800 -$805
2: side step ¥ 39,800 -$465
3: Rear bumper ¥ 68,500 -$801
4: Rear Wing (FRP) ¥ 19,900 -$232
5: Rear Wing (Carbon) ¥ 31,800 -$372
6: rear fender skirts ¥ 45,800 -$535
Total - ¥274,600 -$3211
You would have to drive over 600,000 miles before breaking even, according to their numbers @$3.50/gal.
I'm really curious how the wheel skirts attach, it doesn't look like the prius is modified underneath. Anyone have any ideas? EDIT:
Found it on their site. It says the body isn't modified at all.