Just getting this started since in the coming months (years) we will be doing upgrades, downgrades, and sidegrades to this mint silver 2005 SR5, 75k, V6, 4x4, with the 3rd row option.
Love it so far. Decent on gas, capable of going places, and nice HVAC. Truth be told, not quite as awesome as our Previa, but really nice for what it is. What it is: a common SUV, so far...
Stuff done by myself:
- Debadged, next day saw a silver runner debadged also...:dammit:
- Hydrocarbon filter removed, more than 100whp gain for sure.
- Flat blacked out wheels.
- Took running boards off.
- Doesn't NEED anything else.
Considering sooner than later:
- Black out the grill? Not a big fan of chrome unless it is on a motorcycle or OLD car/truck.
- Paint calipers something other than dirty-hunks-of-metal brown. Gray, black, or silver mayhaps.
- Cheap items/ideas to get me a bit more original until this thing needs new tires. Suggestions welcome!!
Wish list:
- Wheels, don't know what yet, but I like the Countersteerers.
- Tires, will need some in a year or two, cannot decide whether the heavier, bigger tire is worth the better look.
- Lift, on the cheap I would be fine with a Cornfed 3/2 or DS 2.5/1.5 since this Runner was a highway queen, probably will not be able to justify a whole new setup until it pukes out.
- Spacers, I like the 'bulldog' look more than the tucked look for sure. Previa already sports the bulldog stance with its Dodge Magnum steelie 17's...
So here it is, a build thread/log/space for my crap. Will upload pics of progress when I have time and gumption. Love so many of your rigs and thanks for the ideas!!
Nate.
Love it so far. Decent on gas, capable of going places, and nice HVAC. Truth be told, not quite as awesome as our Previa, but really nice for what it is. What it is: a common SUV, so far...
Stuff done by myself:
- Debadged, next day saw a silver runner debadged also...:dammit:
- Hydrocarbon filter removed, more than 100whp gain for sure.
- Flat blacked out wheels.
- Took running boards off.
- Doesn't NEED anything else.
Considering sooner than later:
- Black out the grill? Not a big fan of chrome unless it is on a motorcycle or OLD car/truck.
- Paint calipers something other than dirty-hunks-of-metal brown. Gray, black, or silver mayhaps.
- Cheap items/ideas to get me a bit more original until this thing needs new tires. Suggestions welcome!!
Wish list:
- Wheels, don't know what yet, but I like the Countersteerers.
- Tires, will need some in a year or two, cannot decide whether the heavier, bigger tire is worth the better look.
- Lift, on the cheap I would be fine with a Cornfed 3/2 or DS 2.5/1.5 since this Runner was a highway queen, probably will not be able to justify a whole new setup until it pukes out.
- Spacers, I like the 'bulldog' look more than the tucked look for sure. Previa already sports the bulldog stance with its Dodge Magnum steelie 17's...
So here it is, a build thread/log/space for my crap. Will upload pics of progress when I have time and gumption. Love so many of your rigs and thanks for the ideas!!
Nate.
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Look forward to the build, and especially the previa picks.