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Old 04-30-2018, 05:52 AM   #597 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by California98Civic View Post
Clearly, the plate is better than no plate, but is it significantly better for a specific reason I do not know? Rigidity? Safety? Bolting down seat rails?
Yes, they bridge across the gap between the Prius V and Firebird floors. The plates both provide some rigidity, plus they create a flatter floor for the rear passengers to step upon when accessing the rear seat.
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