Recent content by Toffees

Is there any specific tech that you want in the newer versions? From what I can tell, 2020 brought in CarPlay, 2021 LED headlights, 2022 blind sport monitoring/traffic alerts. I don't know if anything else changed these years, they'll be largely similar to what you already have.

using your phone with the stock radio and bluetooth connection is terrible in many 5th gen models so your phone issue may not be a head unit issue. if it's loud enough for me to hear the other person, the microphone picks up too much noise for them to hear me.

First of all, beautiful blue 4R, hope you love that. Do you like this radio set up? I've been looking for something for mine before I give it to my kid and this looks like a good option for a radio setup that comes with knobs.

*having trouble editing so instead I'll reply to myself. Based on what you've suggested: I would stick with trial wheels, they'll perform as well or better than TRD pros. I would not bounce bigger tires, you may regret the decrease in DD pleasure. If you want to swap suspension I'd buy...

Your son has a trail with KDSS--in addition to looking great, it's far more capable than he is. I wouldn't change anything. Add sliders if he'll be driving over rocks, but good tires stock size will do plenty. Go have fun and teach him basic skills and that's all he needs. it's not worth the...

I don't know if this is a forum issue or a browser issue, but I can't edit. *I see you're doing a basic replacement, I would pencil in $3k for removal and replacement with some standard shocks. But also, I would pick your replacements carefully. You may not notice because yours are worn out...

Just removal? Or removal and replacement both? Just call and get an estimate. I was estimated ~ $5,000 to do a full replacement ~ 3 years ago by a Toyota dealer. I did the removal myself and it took the better part of 8 hours, but I didn't have the tools or experience that a shop like that has...

Do you need new springs to lift it that much? I would worry more about the control arms than the springs; I forget what the limit is, maybe it's 3" but if I were close to 2" I'd consider it. I did the XREAS removal (was a full day's work to get it out) and put on Dobinsons IMS (~ 3 years ago)...

Thanks, that worked. A few notes: auto and recirc and a big stretch for one hand unless you have a large hand; took at least 5s holding the buttons before the car responded and was ready to show a code. Threw code 41 for me, so now to figure out what that means and whether I can fix it or need...

A few days ago I noticed that sometimes my climate cluster is completely nonresponsive. The auto button is lit, but none of the switches or dials respond to input. At some point after starting and engaging in D (usually 30s or so, but I can't find a specific pattern) I get responsiveness and all...

Driving with the window down is a good way to share that dust inside your 4R as well

Ah, the vortex generator. Sure to save fractions on your fuel economy, so report back and let us know which fractions are saved. Also, tell us if it whistles at any speeds like the side mirrors. But if it helps with the dirty butt I suspect it will only make the dirty area smaller, not disappear.

I suspect it's the spoiler which makes it more noticeable on the 4R

Unless your commute is closer to 150km than 15km, a single commute is worthless for comparing fuel economy. And if you live in a highly congested city like Dubai, measuring your fuel economy during your commute likely has very little to do with your vehicle and very much to do with the...

Calculate your fuel consumption by hand (or get an app like Fuelly to do it for you.) Pay attention to your circumstances--any change in DD habits, are you driving more aggressively than before, dirty intake air filter? Take good notes and see what you can observe. Most fuel consumption issues...