Prius aero-kit---possibly a repost

[vskid3]

Originally Posted by Xist

This came out four years ago? Is this company still in business?

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.

[Xist]

I looked at other body kits, but of course those were supposed to make the Prius somehow look faster. A comment on New Body Kit Makes Your New Prius Look Nothing Like A Prius put it pretty well: "This has me all confused. I thought the reason why the Prius sold so well is because it looked different. It looked like a futuristic car with an advanced powertrain. Buyers of hybrids want to make sure you know they are driving a hybrid."