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alexshock · 01-23-2021, 05:05 PM

Toyota Auris has completely the same powertrain as Prius III and same baseline specification. I will try to express all the mods and DIYs in this thread.

Current Mods:
1. CD-drive removal: -470g.
2. Number brackets removal: -300g.
3. Seat rails rear covers: -142g.
4. Lower grill block (winter only, workaround).
5. Extra towing hook removal: -570g.
6. Switch 16 OEM wheels to 15 Honda: -12.000kg.
7. Switch 205/55R16 Bridgestone to 195/65R15 Dunlop: -9.640kg.
8. Lightweight lug nuts: -0.769kg.
9. Rear speakers removal (both sides): -420g.
10. Rear headrest (middle only) + supports/locks: -374g.
11. FM antenna removal: -369g.
12. Spare tire: -14.600kg.
13. Rear middle seat-belt and lock: -815g.

TOTAL: -40.469kg.

01-23-2021, 05:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
alexshock EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Toyoland Posts: 149 Auris - '16 Toyota Auris Team Toyota 90 day: 41.09 mpg (US) Hyundai - '20 Hyundai i30 90 day: 30.79 mpg (US) Thanks: 64 Thanked 51 Times in 44 Posts	Toyota Auris Build Thread Toyota Auris has completely the same powertrain as Prius III and same baseline specification. I will try to express all the mods and DIYs in this thread. Current Mods: 1. CD-drive removal: -470g. 2. Number brackets removal: -300g. 3. Seat rails rear covers: -142g. 4. Lower grill block (winter only, workaround). 5. Extra towing hook removal: -570g. 6. Switch 16 OEM wheels to 15 Honda: -12.000kg. 7. Switch 205/55R16 Bridgestone to 195/65R15 Dunlop: -9.640kg. 8. Lightweight lug nuts: -0.769kg. 9. Rear speakers removal (both sides): -420g. 10. Rear headrest (middle only) + supports/locks: -374g. 11. FM antenna removal: -369g. 12. Spare tire: -14.600kg. 13. Rear middle seat-belt and lock: -815g. TOTAL: -40.469kg. Last edited by alexshock; 07-14-2022 at 05:35 PM.. Reason: Rear seatbelt.