Just a couple more months...
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IanB
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It seems like a lifetime has passed that I've been waiting for next week! I'm flying to Vegas this weekend, then to Vancouver to pick up the truck and drive it home! I'm beyond pumped at this point!
Sitting at home waiting for the truck I have:
-DRL kit
-e-code LHD headlights, brand new OEM
-amber reflector corner lamps
-OEM oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, timing belt & tensioner
Once it's home I just need a safety and I can get it permanently insured, and I'm off to the races!
I'm a bit nervous about driving a new-to-me RHD vehicle straight into the mountains, but I'll be bringing some tools (small socket set, screwdrivers, pliers, tire gauge, etc), and hoping for no snowstorms until I'm back on flat ground. Wish me luck!:biggrin2:
Sitting at home waiting for the truck I have:
-DRL kit
-e-code LHD headlights, brand new OEM
-amber reflector corner lamps
-OEM oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, timing belt & tensioner
Once it's home I just need a safety and I can get it permanently insured, and I'm off to the races!
I'm a bit nervous about driving a new-to-me RHD vehicle straight into the mountains, but I'll be bringing some tools (small socket set, screwdrivers, pliers, tire gauge, etc), and hoping for no snowstorms until I'm back on flat ground. Wish me luck!:biggrin2:
blcktpgsr
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Hey, why don't you let me pick up the Surf at the port here, I'll drive it home, clean it up, get a feel of right-hand side driving, then I'll tell you all about it, so you won't get as skittish when you drive it...really it's not a problem for me.
Stay in Vegas fo a l'il while and have a good time!:hello:
IanB
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Hey, why don't you let me pick up the Surf at the port here, I'll drive it home, clean it up, get a feel of right-hand side driving, then I'll tell you all about it, so you won't get as skittish when you drive it...really it's not a problem for me.
Stay in Vegas fo a l'il while and have a good time!:hello:
I'll keep you in mind, lol!
blcktpgsr
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Good luck and congrats on the truck!
IanB
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Since you're from the area, how big a problem is it to make it through from Vancouver-Kelowna-Calgary with all season tires this time of year?
blcktpgsr
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Alot will depend on the winter they're having in the mountains, from here to Kelowna, I don't have any foreseeable issues on the road, by now with alot of rain in the forecast you shouldn't encounter any road snow..
I know Calgary's been hit with snow storm but major highway's should be bare and clear...just not sure about that part..having said that, you have an all season tires to ride on, so you should be fine.
How many hours of driving are you looking at to get to Winnipeg?
I know Calgary's been hit with snow storm but major highway's should be bare and clear...just not sure about that part..having said that, you have an all season tires to ride on, so you should be fine.
How many hours of driving are you looking at to get to Winnipeg?
IanB
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Google maps says about 28 hours, but we're stopping in Kelowna the 1st night, somewhere around Golden the 2nd night, a couple nights in Calgary, and then likely spend another night in Virden, MB on the way home from there. Giving myself lots of wiggle room for "quirks" in the new vehicle, and keeping things relaxing. This is basically my winter vacation this year, so it has to be fun or the wife won't be good to spend 27 hours in a vehicle with, lol.
blcktpgsr
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Looks like half of your winter vacation will be spent on the road but inspite of the long haul, you'll be driving home in your dream truck..and a nice one I must say. Take the driving easy as it will be your first time in a RHD vehicle, familiarize yourself with the controls and functions of the Surf, and like you said...just have fun...
Have a safe trip home to you and your wife, man.
We'll look forward to some nice pics.
THEREALTOR1
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That's a beautiful ride Ian, Congrats Man :thumb3:
I can't believe that's a 96', its spotless. Whats the km's on it? I don't even know if i'm saying that right. Do they calculate by km's or is it by hours :shrug:
I'm not really familiar with the Surfs, what other cool gadgets do they come with besides the diesel and the rear camera in the spoiler? (I have seen a thread on that before) Is it geared really low? Whats the specs on the motor (HP/Torque)?
I'd really love to see one in person. I still can't believe how clean yours is
Congrats again on your new toy :cheers:
I can't believe that's a 96', its spotless. Whats the km's on it? I don't even know if i'm saying that right. Do they calculate by km's or is it by hours :shrug:
I'm not really familiar with the Surfs, what other cool gadgets do they come with besides the diesel and the rear camera in the spoiler? (I have seen a thread on that before) Is it geared really low? Whats the specs on the motor (HP/Torque)?
I'd really love to see one in person. I still can't believe how clean yours is
Congrats again on your new toy :cheers:
IanB
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That's a beautiful ride Ian, Congrats Man :thumb3:
I can't believe that's a 96', its spotless. Whats the km's on it? I don't even know if i'm saying that right. Do they calculate by km's or is it by hours :shrug:
I'm not really familiar with the Surfs, what other cool gadgets do they come with besides the diesel and the rear camera in the spoiler? (I have seen a thread on that before) Is it geared really low? Whats the specs on the motor (HP/Torque)?
I'd really love to see one in person. I still can't believe how clean yours is
Congrats again on your new toy :cheers:
Thanks guys! This one has 132,000kms on it, and there's no rear camera, but there is the power mirror on the back so you can look in the rear veiw mirror and see the rear bumper. It also has electronic adjustable suspension (hard or soft), power folding side mirrors, altimeter/compass, and a few things I'm sure I missed. There's an assload of pics and a video here:
Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-G 3.0 Turbo Diesel Wide Body
IanB
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Well we got off to a rough start. Our flight last night was canceled, so we had to go back home and come back early this morning and flew to Toronto, with a connecting flight that doesn't leave till 8PM tonight, so we'll get to Vegas a full 24 hours later than we were supposed to, and had to kill the day in Toronto. We jumped on a bus and went to a crappy mall.
On the plus side, my wife told me last night that she bought me some laps in a Ferrari F430 at the racetrack!!! I can't be sour in light of this, it was totally unexpected, and is honestly the coolest thing anyone has ever gotten me in my life! And it includes some laps as a passenger in a Porsche Cayenne on the track as well!
On the plus side, my wife told me last night that she bought me some laps in a Ferrari F430 at the racetrack!!! I can't be sour in light of this, it was totally unexpected, and is honestly the coolest thing anyone has ever gotten me in my life! And it includes some laps as a passenger in a Porsche Cayenne on the track as well!
THEREALTOR1
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I lol'd
Sucks about the flight issues, but cool of the wife for the sweet present.
She got any sisters?
IanB
New member
Well we got the truck picked up, took it for a quick drain and fill (as I didn't have a filter for it with me), and had them check things over quickly, and then we hit the road! Made it to Kelowna the 1st day, and we've stopped for the night in Radium Hot Springs for the night. So far I've put 2 tanks of fuel through it, no issues whatsoever, purrs like a diesel kitten!
Had to slip it in AWD a few times through some of the mountain passes, but we've had really good luck with the weather overall. RHD hasn't been a real issue at all, the fender mirror makes it real easy to tell where the dotted line is so long as the road isn't snow covered. Truck has good power for the steep climbs, no black smoke when it's working hard, and the CD player plays burnt CD's! Traffic has been real light, I'm sooo happy we're doing this drive during the week and not on a weekend.:banana:
Had to slip it in AWD a few times through some of the mountain passes, but we've had really good luck with the weather overall. RHD hasn't been a real issue at all, the fender mirror makes it real easy to tell where the dotted line is so long as the road isn't snow covered. Truck has good power for the steep climbs, no black smoke when it's working hard, and the CD player plays burnt CD's! Traffic has been real light, I'm sooo happy we're doing this drive during the week and not on a weekend.:banana:
gptoy96
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That's awesome!
You must be pretty pumped to be actually driving it finally after all this time waiting.
I'm a few hours north of you and the weather is pretty decent around here, hopefully the same there for the rest of your drive too. Damn cold mind you, but ok driving weather.
Looking forward to pics of it at it's new home.
You must be pretty pumped to be actually driving it finally after all this time waiting.
I'm a few hours north of you and the weather is pretty decent around here, hopefully the same there for the rest of your drive too. Damn cold mind you, but ok driving weather.
Looking forward to pics of it at it's new home.
IanB
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Stopped in Calgary at my brother's for a couple of days, and got a chance to upload some pics from in the mountains! SO jealous of you guys who get to live in this sort of terrain, the prairies are so flat and boring in comparison.
So here's a few pics, it's dirty, but it's in my possession now!
So here's a few pics, it's dirty, but it's in my possession now!
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THEREALTOR1
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Very Nice Ian!!! :thumb3:
Congrats again!
Congrats again!
IanB
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That panel in the rear wing is '96 technology back up camera, lol. It's a power folding mirror so I can look in the rear view and see the rear bumper when backing up to a trailer or parallel parking.
I love the rear tire carrier as well!
