The 4.3 has been around for awhile now ... post some pics of your mods 8)
Post some pics of your 4.3 mods ... interior, exterior, performance, etc
SeriousBlack
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The 4.3 has been around for awhile now ... post some pics of your mods 8)
I just got my '09 Sport less than two weeks ago
So far I've had the front windows tinted to match the rear and from all the info I've gathered from this forum I ordered the WeatherTech liners and window guards as well as the Sport Pedals and I-pod interface kit. I'm waiting for everything to arrive to do the installs on a weekend... Then I'm trying to decide whether to go with the Invisible 3M Bra or the hood deflector and finally I'll want to get a Bull Bar for the grill and the steps for the side...
Then the only thing missiing will be a little Zaino's (although I've never tried this product it seems to come pretty highly recommended) and perhaps a new horn.
p.s. a CopStick??? is that legal???
So far I've had the front windows tinted to match the rear and from all the info I've gathered from this forum I ordered the WeatherTech liners and window guards as well as the Sport Pedals and I-pod interface kit. I'm waiting for everything to arrive to do the installs on a weekend... Then I'm trying to decide whether to go with the Invisible 3M Bra or the hood deflector and finally I'll want to get a Bull Bar for the grill and the steps for the side...
Then the only thing missiing will be a little Zaino's (although I've never tried this product it seems to come pretty highly recommended) and perhaps a new horn.
p.s. a CopStick??? is that legal???
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I don't have any pics of the mods on me but here they are:
- 35w HID kit (low-beam)
- Tinted to factory rear windows
- Homemade Charcoal canister guard (1/8 inch plate)
- Drawtite Hitch, soon to be modified to bolt up to extra the factory crossmember mounting holes (the 4 other ones on the sides of the "frame" rails)
- Sirius Radio kit (hidden installation)
- Rear bumper protector (the infamous canadian only accessory)
- New A/T summer tires (including spare) - 245/65R17
- Rubber mats
- Black carpet mat cut to size to fit the rear compartment (damn light grey carpet!)
- Bosch Icon wipers
Most of it is just upgrades as the wear parts need replacement (tires, wipers)
- 35w HID kit (low-beam)
- Tinted to factory rear windows
- Homemade Charcoal canister guard (1/8 inch plate)
- Drawtite Hitch, soon to be modified to bolt up to extra the factory crossmember mounting holes (the 4 other ones on the sides of the "frame" rails)
- Sirius Radio kit (hidden installation)
- Rear bumper protector (the infamous canadian only accessory)
- New A/T summer tires (including spare) - 245/65R17
- Rubber mats
- Black carpet mat cut to size to fit the rear compartment (damn light grey carpet!)
- Bosch Icon wipers
Most of it is just upgrades as the wear parts need replacement (tires, wipers)
CopStick: http://www.copstick.com/index.cfm
Yes, it's legal as long as you don't use red or blue. Anybody can use an amber light. This will be for course marshaling during triathlons, bike races, etc. During those events, I get to throw on a solid-burn red light for emergencies.
Yes, it's legal as long as you don't use red or blue. Anybody can use an amber light. This will be for course marshaling during triathlons, bike races, etc. During those events, I get to throw on a solid-burn red light for emergencies.
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all right, I'll start this off with a pic ... exterior mods include BeneVento hood guard, 20" Enkei wheels, WeatherTech side window deflectors ...
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SeriousBlack, I'd never want to own a black car because of the upkeep, but they sure are GORGEOUS when they're all clean and shiny!! Nice ride!!!
I've made some mods to my RAV, but they were mainly for my dogs. :lol: You can see the crate platform, tinted windows, and all in my album.
I've made some mods to my RAV, but they were mainly for my dogs. :lol: You can see the crate platform, tinted windows, and all in my album.
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BamaEskie .... those are great mods!!! 8) ... I'm sure dog lovers will be very interested in your mods :wink:BamaEskie said:
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Just updated my Photobucket Link
Started with a Basic, 4WD V6, 3rd Row, Down Hill Assist, Tow Package and added...
1. AVIC D3, Navigation, Divx Player, Bluetooth, Backup Camera, IPOD, Performance Timer, XM Radio
2. Aftermarket Leather interior, internal and external seat bolster.
3. Wood Dash, Real wood Shifter, Wood Interior kit.
4. Two 11' LCD headrests
5. MB Quart THX speaker upgrade, surround sound
6. Chrome door handles, exhaust tip
7. Hurricane Tint
8. Viper Alarm
9. Vanguard Brush Guard Bull Guard
10. Hella 500FF driving lights (to be installed)
11. Baby Burst Nitrous Kit single shot 6 second burst
12. Train Horn Dual Compressor (by switch)
13. Dual Chamber horn replacing factory horn
14. All weather mats front Rear and back.
15. Gun / Ammo Lock box
16. No skid dash mat
17. Play Station II
18. Cold air intake
19. Aux inputs in glove compartment
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Price Paid Stock $22,500
Mod Install Est $ 3,800
Total Cost $26, 300
Started with a Basic, 4WD V6, 3rd Row, Down Hill Assist, Tow Package and added...
1. AVIC D3, Navigation, Divx Player, Bluetooth, Backup Camera, IPOD, Performance Timer, XM Radio
2. Aftermarket Leather interior, internal and external seat bolster.
3. Wood Dash, Real wood Shifter, Wood Interior kit.
4. Two 11' LCD headrests
5. MB Quart THX speaker upgrade, surround sound
6. Chrome door handles, exhaust tip
7. Hurricane Tint
8. Viper Alarm
9. Vanguard Brush Guard Bull Guard
10. Hella 500FF driving lights (to be installed)
11. Baby Burst Nitrous Kit single shot 6 second burst
12. Train Horn Dual Compressor (by switch)
13. Dual Chamber horn replacing factory horn
14. All weather mats front Rear and back.
15. Gun / Ammo Lock box
16. No skid dash mat
17. Play Station II
18. Cold air intake
19. Aux inputs in glove compartment
Price Paid Stock $22,500
Mod Install Est $ 3,800
Total Cost $26, 300
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Really, other than installing a receiver and brake control, and bigger tires, I haven't done very much.... It's my wife's D/D and she likes it just the way it is.
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Upgraded the grill horn and removed cross bars, upgrade the light bulbs in the head light added a K&N Filter.
Added Amsoil to the Rav.
Added sirrus radio.
And Weather tech outside and inside.
Like to get Rims and new tires. Latter.
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Added Amsoil to the Rav.
Added sirrus radio.
And Weather tech outside and inside.
Like to get Rims and new tires. Latter.
I haven't done anything to the outside. Interior mods are subtle:
- TRD Shiftknob (my favorite mod)
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- Wheelskin steering wheel leather cover
- Sport pedals
(old momo shadow shift knob shown below was replace with the TRD knob above)
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- TRD Shiftknob (my favorite mod)
- Wheelskin steering wheel leather cover
- Sport pedals
(old momo shadow shift knob shown below was replace with the TRD knob above)
Here's a list of my mods with a couple of pics at the bottom: (more pics of some are in my album)
Interior:
Toyota Rav4 floor mats, cargo mat and cargo net
Pioneer head unit with iPod interface, storage tray and JVC mini-subwoofer
European RAV4 accessory rear door mounted attache bag
LED rear cargo lighting
Exterior:
Mudguards
Weathertech side window wind deflectors
Rear bumper protector
Matching spare alloy wheel without wheel cover
OEM style fog lights
Toyota Netz badge for front grill
Under the hood/body:
K&N panel filter
Draw-tite tow hitch, tow wiring, hitch cargo basket and ROLA cargo bag.
Ultra Racing Front Strut Tower Brace
ARB Old Man Emu 30mm raised springs
And more to come...
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Interior:
Toyota Rav4 floor mats, cargo mat and cargo net
Pioneer head unit with iPod interface, storage tray and JVC mini-subwoofer
European RAV4 accessory rear door mounted attache bag
LED rear cargo lighting
Exterior:
Mudguards
Weathertech side window wind deflectors
Rear bumper protector
Matching spare alloy wheel without wheel cover
OEM style fog lights
Toyota Netz badge for front grill
Under the hood/body:
K&N panel filter
Draw-tite tow hitch, tow wiring, hitch cargo basket and ROLA cargo bag.
Ultra Racing Front Strut Tower Brace
ARB Old Man Emu 30mm raised springs
And more to come...
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The kit is a Zex baby burst 100HP spray. Only used it three times, and only once in a race against a new vette driven by a girl in my office. Still lost to the vette :xRAV4Don said:Now I bet that is fun to play with.kaiserseal said:You must have at least one very good story to tell about who you used that on. Was it difficult to install? How do you activate it? How much power do you think you picked up?
The kit is the Camry kit, my mechanic had to make a template for the RAV injection plate, the rest was bolt on. There is a toggle switch under the dash, and a pressure switch under the gas peddle. After six seconds, she is done. I don't drive over 80, and find the V6 with my few tweaks to have more than enough power, so not too much utility in this kit. I was also disapointed to find out that our speed shops in Florida put sulfer in the NOS refills, so no extra giggles to be had on a bad day. Zex claims it knocks a second off the 1/4 in a test Solara.
I happen to go to Tokyo every so often for business. I got my TRD shiftknob from the Super Autobacs store in the Tokyo bay area.
But I've seen them from time to time show up on eBay. I think Japanparts.com could probably order you one, but they're kind of pricey. TRD makes both a manual shiftknob and one for automatics. The main difference is the brush metal cone trim on the bottom of the knob for the automatics.
But I've seen them from time to time show up on eBay. I think Japanparts.com could probably order you one, but they're kind of pricey. TRD makes both a manual shiftknob and one for automatics. The main difference is the brush metal cone trim on the bottom of the knob for the automatics.
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