Recent content by wiwaxy500

Having fun with the real camera...

Put some shine on the new tires and took pics with a REAL camera. (downsized for viewing here)

They're 275/70/17. And yes, they do rub slightly on the mud flap bulge, so 285's would have way too big.

BMF DRT's 17X8.5

New Wheels and Tires Had the new wheels and tires installed

I can't say anything bad about BFGs. I got 191,943 kms (120,000 mi) out of my last set of KO's

Thanks! The toque I got at the event was also nice. -20*C last night! Feels colder with no face fur. :)

No, I WON!!! I'd bet that walking around looking like Uncle Si for two years would raise good money for charity. As of today, $1,925.00 for the Stollery Children's Hospital and Make-a-Wish. Hair Massacure NA It was all for the kids.

I had to retire the "Dilbert with a beard" avatar. The new one is much more appropriate now!

You could try these guys... SoCal Wheels

That's like saying Canada doesn't need Air Conditioning. But not surprising given the rules stated on the Toyota Canada site... "Block heater is automatically applied as a standard equipment to the vehicles purchased in the Prairie provinces. Dealers who are located geographically outside of...

The handle is legit. I've done the 500 many Novembers and Mays. Even worked at the Inn for a Winter. It dates back to the early Hotmail days, and helps keep me feeling young. :)

You may have had +15 C, but I'll bet the wind was blowing at 70+ kph. And all we got in the last 24 hours was freezing rain, more snow, and then sunshine this aft. Gotta love the weather in Alberta!

Hi all. I signed up because my brother finally bought himself a brand new vehicle and he looks to me for advice on anything mechanical. I'm finding lots of great info on this forum. Anyway, he wanted a 4Runner and it had to be black with a hood scoop. Toyota Canada doesn't offer many choices...

Thanks, really appreciate that info.