vanib

Hey Vanib,

I have an 08 rav also, and to keep myself from getting the new car itch, I'd like to upgrade my rav with things I miss about my previous car.

So, after looking at your mods, those are pretty much exactly the same thing I wanted to do.

Basically, I want to add Steering Wheel Controls, Leather, Upgraded radio with Pandora and Bluetooth, Backup Camera, and Upgraded Rear View mirror with auto dim and remote garage controls.

However, since I'm female, I'm not looking to do these things myself.

Do you think I'll be able to find someone local to do these installs (esp the steering wheel) if I got all the parts?

Wow, Vanib! Nice upgrades! I have no talent in that area but had a 4.3 with no toys which I loved so I can very much appreciate the work you've put in! Very cool!

Oops forgot you live in Canada, maybe you eat turkey anyways.

Vanib, I do not know if you want to upgrade your tail lights. But this guy near me is selling new tail lights for a 2009 RAV4 still in the box for 150.00 US. My wife said no, so I thought I would let you know. Here is the link. Take Care 2009 + Toyota Rav 4 New OEM Rear Tail lights (IN BOX)

Assume you've been following the posts on coolant level. I now keep mine about 1/4 inch above the low mark and when hot it hits just a touch below full. No more coolant loss.

Vanib - Just noticed your RAV is almost exactly the same as mine. Looks like Evergreen Metallic in your picture, steel wheels, side steps. If I didn't know any different I would have thought it was a picture of mine!! Are there roof bars I can't tell.

Ok, got steering wheel controls for 80.00 and nothing else. Vehicle was strip down to nothing. So the cover over air barf bag I am going to buy from your link. these controls have B/T function. I still have to get Axxess for my Avic head unit. So I we keep you posted.

i plan to add wires! I want to emulate the wires in the diagram on Junebug's profile.
Now I am thinking how to get the BT button to work. I don't have a wiring diagram for that.

Let me know how it works with the steering wheel controls, I been kicking this idea around, but feel that the base will not have the wiring to make it happen.