What’s the deal with 15mm spacers on a lowered car?

Alex_1 said:

Kerry said:
Did you get touch-up paint for that front bumper?

Still clears standard parking stops and curbs just fine.

Just be careful with bad speed bumps or steep driveways; they can cause issues.

Why lower it in the first place?

Keagan said:
Why lower it in the first place?

I think it looks good and still has enough clearance. I’ve driven it a lot in the past year, and it probably helps with MPG a bit too. We usually get 70-80 in traffic and over 90 when it’s clear.

@Alex_1
That’s fair. I would’ve raised it if it were mine, but as long as you like it, that’s what matters.

@Alex_1
Seriously? Is it a plug-in model?

Harper said:
@Alex_1
Seriously? Is it a plug-in model?

Nah, it’s just the base LE (FWD) model.

Harper said:
@Alex_1
Seriously? Is it a plug-in model?

You probably mean KMPG, right?

Nev said:

Harper said:
@Alex_1
Seriously? Is it a plug-in model?

You probably mean KMPG, right?

No, I mean miles, not kilometers. But hey, I’d be fine if the US switched to metric like other places.

@Alex_1
So how are you getting such high MPG? That seems way above average for a tank. Unless you never use AC?

Nev said:
@Alex_1
So how are you getting such high MPG? That seems way above average for a tank. Unless you never use AC?

I rarely use AC, except in the middle of summer. If it’s below 40, I just crack the windows a bit. I don’t speed much, and I coast a lot since I used to drive manual. I keep a distance from other cars so I hardly use the brakes, and I stay in eco mode. Traffic usually moves at 20-40 where the Prius shines. I’ve been calculating MPG at the pump since last October, and I can only drop below 70 if I drive like a total jerk, which I don’t do outside of the racetrack.

@Alex_1
Got it. I usually see MPG around 70 to 90. Sounds like you have the perfect commute.

Nev said:
@Alex_1
Got it. I usually see MPG around 70 to 90. Sounds like you have the perfect commute.

Yeah, I think I have a sweet setup. I keep checking at the pump, and it all adds up. I travel about 20 miles in about an hour, mostly in EV mode.

@Alex_1
Is your area flat? That probably helps a lot. I live in a hilly place and only get around 60-62, even when I drive super carefully.

Freeman said:
@Alex_1
Is your area flat? That probably helps a lot. I live in a hilly place and only get around 60-62, even when I drive super carefully.

Looks like the comment got lost. I’d say it’s all about the driving style and the area you live in.

Keagan said:
Why lower it in the first place?

Aerodynamics might be the key to better MPG!

Keagan said:
Why lower it in the first place?

Why not lower it? It’s a Prius after all.

Darwin said:

Keagan said:
Why lower it in the first place?

Why not lower it? It’s a Prius after all.

The ground clearance is a concern.

Keagan said:

Darwin said:
Keagan said:
Why lower it in the first place?

Why not lower it? It’s a Prius after all.

The ground clearance is a concern.

I think it’ll be fine!

Keagan said:

Darwin said:
Keagan said:
Why lower it in the first place?

Why not lower it? It’s a Prius after all.

The ground clearance is a concern.

It might look low, but it actually has about 5" of clearance.