Recent content by Vlaak

Great detail. Thanks a lot. I understand why sharp turns are hurtful to the system but I was very unsure about how less sharp turns (like freeway curves) would affect things. It seems like you guys agree that for short bursts like the 10 miles per month requirement, it should be ok. Also...

Thanks a lot for your awesome post. I was thinking about getting snow tires also as you suggested. I anticipate that during a winter I'll drive on snow on the weekends on some trips to the mountains or over passes while visiting family and friends, so most of the time the snow tires will be on...

Hoping for some help from you experts on my questions :)

I have a new 2013 SR5 4Runner which I LOVE! However, I have some questions regarding the use of my part time 4wd system on my new truck. I've done some reading and I'm worried about use of the system in a couple scenarios. 1. The manual says to exercise the system once a month by driving 10...

I just found and read this thread. I might have given different advice than some others. However, I think you made the right choice. My advice would have been to get an entry level DX camera (or whatever Canon calls DX, meaning not full frame). Also, get an entry level lens. It will be cheaper...

Those are awesome! Looks like a lot of fun I like the crop Tig did also

I'm no expert about shooting without a hood because everything I've read says you should keep it on at all times, which I do. Now that I've heard your experience I'll stick with it. IMO, just call it a fun experiment and move on :) (actually, the truth is, now I'm going to go try that too lol...

Hi Riskijer, if you find yourself in Oregon, definitely check it out. Its beautiful. As far as the photo, I used a Nikon D800 and a Sigma 85 f/1.4. I shot it at 1/160th f/1.4 ISO 800 It just started to rain when I got there so the clouds provided soft light. I parked far enough away from the...

Thanks guys! I do enjoy photography which is one of the main reasons I chose the 4Runner. As I told my friends, I want to be able to photograph Crater Lake in winter!

Thanks again everyone. I got it!! Here's a pic of my new truck: flickr link :bounce:

This thread has been both informative and entertaining :) My main reason for starting it was black ice. I often make a drive to visit family in which I have to go over a low pass through some mountains and while it isn't that snowy, I've experienced black ice up there a few times. I was...

Thanks! Hey guys, I appreciate your responses! I'm glad to hear I can turn it on even at highway speeds. As far as my salesman, yeah, I was a bit annoyed. He even got some things wrong which I'd researched online (mpg etc...)

Hi all, I've been lurking on this forum quite a lot in the last few weeks. I'm seriously considering getting my first 4Runner this weekend. I'm looking forward to participating here a lot after that happens :) Anyway, after the test drive, I have a question (the sales guy didn't seem to know...