Recent content by MR RY

Cars in Canada are generally cheaper for the exact same model than in the US. I dont know why this is, but im not complaining either...

On Canadian models the speedometer is in km/h, with mph in small numbers, the odometer is in km's as well.

I was talking about the 3rd gen.

Its funny how car enthusiasts choose thier coffee mugs the same way they approach thier cars performance. You gotta make sure it has a low center of gravity so it can perform well in the twisties! :D

Has anybosy here swapped the heating and air conditioning controls in a SR5, for the climate control that is in the Limited models? If so what is involved in doing this upgrade, and what am I looking at as far as $$$? I find that I am constantly adjusting the settings for the heat controls its...

I unserstand what you're saying. If you have a legitamate need to do mods, like in offroading I can see it. But installing useless gadgets to make your car cooler is kids shit. I'm happy with a decent stereo and maybe some new wheels. Neon lights, aftermarket fog lights, body kits, and all that...

I've had my 2000 SR5 for about 3 weeks now, and I just got to experience my first snow fall. I thought My 4runner handled pretty good although this is my first 4wd and I have nothing to compare with. My old Beemer would always get stuck, so it felt really good to drive through a foot of snow...

You have an amazing system, great job!

Who here has a cardomain.com site? If ya have one post up the link, hell post up links to any of your personal 4-runner sites. Heres mine: http://www.cardomain.com/id/mr_ry

Yes my head unit gives off blue glow around the edges. Its the only CD player I have seen that has this. It looks sweet at night.

I just joined here today too. I have a 2000 SR5 with tan leather and a sunroof. This is an awesome site, lots of good information!

Ill take some day pics tomorrow...

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Just got back from install shop... My Panasonic head unit sounds great. The sound is much crisper than the factory head unit. Here are some pics:

Ive always been a sports car type person. My last car was a BMW 325i, which was fun to drive, but is absolutely useless in the snow. After getting stuck everytime it snows, a few expensive repairs and not being able to fit anything into the trunk, I decided it was time for an SUV. My choices...