Other Interests among 4Runner Owners

[tjnptel1]

We share many interests. I also love cars and tracked my last car (BMW M4 - not me in the car) in almost every track Texas has to offer. That became too expensive for me so I sold the car, then flooded in Houston losing my 4Th Gen 4Runner, and drove a GTI for the last 2 years. It's a great car, and the most bang for the buck vehicle I've ever owned. I am very glad to be back in a 4Runner now but do miss the GTI from time to time. Small and zippy is a lot of fun.

I'm also a HUGE sports fan and my teams are the Houston Astros (!), the Houston Rockets, Colorado Avalanche (wife is from CO) and sometimes the Houston Texans. The Texans just haven't won me over like my other teams. I've always like Cam Newton and feel he's been treated unfairly as a pro. He can be my QB anydday.

I also travel for my work and have been to North Africa at least 50 times. This is nothing to brag about. I've been on all continents with exception of Australia and Antarctica. You've been to more countries and travelling is really underappreciated.

Finally, it's never too late to get in shape. I didn't start exercising until I was 30 and now at 42 I don't know what I'd do without it. Lots of guys at my gym start later in life, all that matters is that you start. Thanks for the response.

Very nice, I used to be in shape but than being a consultant and on the road M-F, it's hard to make it to the gym. it sucks.

 

[ProfessorP]

1. Boating
2. Fishing
3. Painting (Traditional and Digital)
4. Geocaching and Hiking (Photo is one of the Geocaches I made and deployed)

 

[JustRami]

1. Boating
2. Fishing
3. Painting (Traditional and Digital)
4. Geocaching and Hiking (Photo is one of the Geocaches I made and deployed)

I drive the same model 4Runner as you and would like to know how much that boat and trailer weigh. And how does our 4Runner handle the load?

Thank You

 

[HTXpro]

MTB for sure. Rode a SC Superlight for years, and picked up a Blur XC a few months ago as well. Used to do trackdays on my old motorcycle, but quit riding since it takes me almost 2 hours to get to decent roads outside of Houston. Did trackdays in my S2000 until that fkn hurricane took the car. Currently building up my ZHP to do trackdays with. I just got back from a trip to Moab, as well as Zion and Bryce Canyon NP. Since buying a 4Runner years ago heading to Colorado or out west has been a yearly thing.

 

[ProfessorP]

I drive the same model 4Runner as you and would like to know how much that boat and trailer weigh. And how does our 4Runner handle the load?

Thank You

My trailer completely loaded with the boat, all the fishing crap, trolling motor and a full tank of gas is 4,260 pounds (certified truck scale) with a tongue weight of 298 pounds. The trailer has functioning surge disk brakes on all four wheels. Keep in mind that optimum tongue weight for boats on trailers is about 7% of the total rig weight. Travel trailers tongue weight should be significantly higher and will affect your Runner differently.

The suspension on the 4Runner is completely stock. The rear drops about 1 1/8” with the rig hitched up and looks about level with maybe a tiny bit of rake left.

The Runner handles the load surprisingly well. It's no speed demon and fuel mileage suffers a lot on the highway. I mainly tow about 8 miles one way to the ramp and back on flat Florida roads. I tow about 7 hours down to the FL Keys once a year for a fishing trip. About 3/4 of that is on the highway at 65 to 70 mph. Haven't made that trip yet with the Runner, but my test run went fine.

The Runner is no Tundra or F-150 in the towing department, but it seems to be working for me. If you plan to tow near the limit all the time, then I would consider a different tow vehicle.

 

[Flemgunner]

Got a list going here so bear with me
Turned my gun hobby into a job. Im currently the gunsmith at Drivetanks.com. Not a bad little gig I must say.

Always been into fossil collecting and since I live on a ranch with some stuff, including dinosaur tracks, I go out looking around and hiking every once in a while. I did make a few casts of a track. Probably gonna do some more.

Also play guitar though Im not into it as I used to be.

Published a book a few months ago and that was fun so writing another at the moment.
Too many hobbies to list and all of em expensive lol.

 

[JustRami]

MTB for sure. Rode a SC Superlight for years, and picked up a Blur XC a few months ago as well. Used to do trackdays on my old motorcycle, but quit riding since it takes me almost 2 hours to get to decent roads outside of Houston. Did trackdays in my S2000 until that fkn hurricane took the car. Currently building up my ZHP to do trackdays with. I just got back from a trip to Moab, as well as Zion and Bryce Canyon NP. Since buying a 4Runner years ago heading to Colorado or out west has been a yearly thing.

I got really into the HTX track scene (mainly BMW) a few years ago when I had my M4. Texas World Speedway & Harris Hill were my favorites.

YouTube

I lost my 4th Gen V8 in the hurricane as well.

My wife is from CO and we head there twice a year, once during the summer and once during Thanksgiving week. We take her Pilot though, it's a much easier car to drive long distances.

 

[mscot]

Was big in BMX (parks/street) but have had too many surgeries so I've aged out. lol
Mostly snowboard and surf (despite being landlocked) for action sports now.
Also do a fair amount of woodworking of various sorts - I have a wood shop in my backyard.
I'm a former dj so I still do that occasionally.
Aside from that just the typical dad stuff.

 

[Samichlaus]

Bulldogs. Antique Radios. Cooking, especially on my Yoder 1500. Putting together a 150 gallon aquarium this weekend. Thinking about getting a HAM license, seems like it might be fun.

This is Larry.

Not my radio but I have one just like it. Actually i have a few, more than the little lady appreciates. Looking for a nice chairside unit, maybe install a Bluetooth and listen to Pandora etc.

 

[JustRami]

Bulldogs. Antique Radios. Cooking, especially on my Yoder 1500. Putting together a 150 gallon aquarium this weekend. Thinking about getting a HAM license, seems like it might be fun.

This is Larry.

Larry looks like a (kindhearted) BEAST. I love big dogs. My last one was 105lbs (Lab/mix) and he was the best dog I will ever have. We have a new one now, he will turn 2 in June, but nothing will fill the hole in my heart that was left when Ollie left us way too early at 10 years of age. Enjoy that dog as long as you can because when they leave us they cannot be replaced.

 

[andrew4r]

Camping, hiking, landscape photography, trap shooting, guitar

 

[JustRami]

Always been into fossil collecting and since I live on a ranch with some stuff, including dinosaur tracks, I go out looking around and hiking every once in a while. I did make a few casts of a track. Probably gonna do some more.
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My son and I have a fossil collection. Mostly Megalodon teeth, but a few nice affordable fossils I have picked up in my travels and in various shops. I love the idea of a dinosaur track cast, is that something you sell?

 

[Flemgunner]

My son and I have a fossil collection. Mostly Megalodon teeth, but a few nice affordable fossils I have picked up in my travels and in various shops. I love the idea of a dinosaur track cast, is that something you sell?

Yeah man I do sell em.

 

[Drizzie]

4Runner can take ALL the sails home to dry out after these types of days

 

[Horsethief]

Mostly cycling. I'm a mountainbiker first, I ride a 2013 Salsa Horsethief. I also got into road riding a few years back, and ride a '11 Ridley X-Ride cx bike with slicks.

I;m trying to get back into riding. I had a bad crash in Moab in May of 18 that ended the season for me. I went OTB on Upper Porcupine and broke my hip. (I got rescued by 2 girls in a JKU that luckily were up there, they drove me and my buddy down the mountain and straight to the ER).

I've been doing some road riding this season, but I have a grand total of 7 miles on my MTB since the crash. I hit the trail on an unseasonably nice day this past Feb, but weather and scheduling have made it tough to get back out. Road riding is just more convenient, since I can do it right from my house.

I also like (well maybe "like" is a strong word) to run, and have been getting back into that. I joined a running group in my town that meets every Thurs and starts and finishes the run at a local bar. I ran tonight actually, and ran at my quickest pace yet. It's not fast, but a 8:30 is pretty good, since a few months back I was struggling to break 10:00. Before the crash I was a 7:30ish runner, so I'm getting there.

I love doing stuff with my dog, he's a black lab/short haired pointer mix, I got him in November and he's been a lot of fun. My gf has a chocolate lab, and we try to dedicate one weekend day to taking them on some sort of "adventure", such as a hike, trip to the beach, or just a long car ride if it's raining. The boys love the 4R!

I also like to camp, but I haven't had a chance to do that this year yet. Usually we combine camping and mountainbiking.

 

[JustRami]

I also like (well maybe "like" is a strong word) to run, and have been getting back into that. I joined a running group in my town that meets every Thurs and starts and finishes the run at a local bar. I ran tonight actually, and ran at my quickest pace yet. It's not fast, but a 8:30 is pretty good, since a few months back I was struggling to break 10:00. Before the crash I was a 7:30ish runner, so I'm getting there.
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In Texas I like to exercise seasonally. I'm a freak that actually enjoys being outside when it's crazy hot/humid out because it gives me the same sensation as a dry sauna. You lose 3-5 lbs in water weight and gain it right back when you hydrate afterwards. So I only run from about now until September, when I revert to other things. I've tried to pick up swimming, which I am very bad at, but enjoy because there is a lot of room to improve.

These 4Runners are great for dogs.

 

[aelarson]

Too Many Hobbies

I have a lot of hobbies outside of the 4Runner world, which means I don't spend a lot of time doing one particular thing. A lot of variety:

- Cars, car shows, driving
- Power sports (ATV's, Snowmobiles, Dirtbikes, etc)
- Hunting/Fishing
- Shooting
- Automotive Detailing
- Camping
- Sports (Golf, Skiing)
- Dogs (specifically my dog)


The list really is endless and continues to grow.

 

[crazi160]

Right now I'm constantly in and out of PC Gaming (been the longest hobby of mines).

Dabble in audiophile world mainly for home theater setups (looking into the dual sub setup and getting some Dayton 15inch subs off partsexpress). Reading reviews of bookshelf speakers.

Shooting/Precision Rifle courses :gun4:

Camping/Fishing/Crabbing for the kids

Enjoying time with the husky- girls getting old =(

 

[mr.walleye]

fishing, boating and making sauerkraut.. oh and I really like things that go bangbangbang!!!!!

 

[Inv4drZm]

Right now I'm constantly in and out of PC Gaming (been the longest hobby of mines).

I knew there had to be somebody else.

I've been working on building a new computer the past couple winter months. Turned out great. I know at least a couple of you guys are PC nerds. It was nice to have something to do while it was too cold to work on the truck. I'm an overclocking/hardware nerd more than a gamer.

Here are the specs;

Intel 8086k 6 core 12 thread delidded
EVGA Z390 Dark motherboard
EVGA 2080ti graphics card
EKWB water loop with Primochill candy gold fittings
1 EKWB XE 360 and 2 EKWB PE 360 radiators. Yes, triple 360 rads.
2.5tb of solid state storage
16gb memory
Lian-Li PC-O11 Air case
LG 32GK850G 165hz 1440p monitor