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Old 01-04-10, 11:35 PM
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If we want to save the world can we do it in style. What do you guys think of these rides. I am loving them. It makes me want a Prius
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Great pics... Even a prius can look good.. I'd rock that first one.. Nicely done..
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Front is pretty nice but I don't think any hybrid should have quad tips
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I like the first one

Hybrid Quad tips ftw!!!
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The new Prius looks much better than the last 2 versions, the mods do enhance the styling.

I prefer the 2nd one here, complete with quad tips.
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here's the real mean green machine!



http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/whitezombie.php

Gotta respect an 11 second electric car! Here's a link to a pretty cool video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrHXdM9f13k
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I was so impressed by these cars I had to post them. Man if more people saw Prius' like this on the road they would sell even faster in places like LA
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I'd only be interested in modding a prius like those above if I can also mod the electric motor to give me a good amount of E-Boost!
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id rock the second prius
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Originally Posted by Tony320
here's the real mean green machine!



http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/whitezombie.php

Gotta respect an 11 second electric car! Here's a link to a pretty cool video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrHXdM9f13k
I have had the pleasure of seeing this car run the 1/4 mile several times! It has been around for many years. Very impressive electric car, almost made me want to build one of my own!
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Originally Posted by CLNSC3
I have had the pleasure of seeing this car run the 1/4 mile several times! It has been around for many years. Very impressive electric car, almost made me want to build one of my own!
I thought the same thing when I saw it, but I guess it only has around a 40 mile range, iirc. Where I'm from, I'll drive over that just about every day. I would love to see it run in real life though, I bet its a blast!
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I wonder if anyone in the states had worked a prius like this
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With all the eco-this and anti-sports-car-that the only thing that's going to be left for people to do is slap body kits on their Prius & Insight. Don't get me wrong, it looks pretty good, but it just makes me a little sad.

... I would love to see more cars like the Tesla roadster.
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Originally Posted by Faymester
With all the eco-this and anti-sports-car-that the only thing that's going to be left for people to do is slap body kits on their Prius & Insight. Don't get me wrong, it looks pretty good, but it just makes me a little sad.

... I would love to see more cars like the Tesla roadster.
you just made me sad thinking of it. Your right the tuning scene is going to change with cars like this. Body kit, wheels, and suspension. You can make her look she gets 20 mpg when she actually gets 45
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I think I'd rather have a stock one if I were ever to drive one.
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