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John
However, with many Toys like the FJ you may not have to take in for much beyond standard maintenance: fluids, filters, battery, bulbs, etc. In my view that reliability is the biggest difference! Typically, Toy dealers are seen as some of the worst but selling some of the best "quality" products.
On the flip side, FJ is in its first year of production and even though it is derived from the 4Runner and other Landcruisers sold overseas, they may be some "imperfections" in the body & interior which are new; however the drive terrain should be rock solid because it is has been around a for a few years.
What a fun weekend that was..
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Gypsy Jon
The second reservation with the FJ is about the cramped back seats and the flip-out doors. What do people who have travelled in the FJ's back seats have to say about them?
We can stick with this discussion for the back seat and the flip-out doors responses. Thanks!
Steve, Host
Last weekend I used the FJ to tow a pop up tent trailer and the mileage dropped from about 18 to 14.
Steve, Host
In the past every vehicle I have owned, stated clearly in the manual, not to tow with the tranny in overdrive. In other words tow with the torque converter locked out.
In the FJ manual, it says to tow in 4th I believe it is, but only for the reason of increased engine braking. I plan on towing a pair of Sea-doos to Florida and do not need engine braking while on the freeway and I am not sure if I need to tow in a gear down from highest or not.
Does this thing have a torque converter that will be damaged if I tow in the highest gear?
The manual is very unclear on this point.
TIA
There is absolutely nothing better. Armor All and the others actually destroy the vinyl and rubber over time as they leech out oils from them in order to make it that shiny. This product works on fiberglass, clearcoats, and of course, pastic. Rubber and vinyl won't work at all.
Gaming supply stores and boating stores tend to carry it(it's widely used for pinball playfields as well), though you cna order it online. #1 is a spray with *zero* grit in it - it's what you want to use. #2 is semi-abraseive, like typical liquid car wax - just rub gently as it'll make scratches otherwise. $3 is essentially plastic polishing compound.
As for application, use a random-orbital buffer with #1 - it's very much like pure Carnuba in that it's watery/thin and requires working into the paint a tiny bit. BY hand, it takes a few minutes per secotion of the car - with the buffer, seconds.
It's also good for plastic headlights - it'll keep them from ever turning yellow.
**edit** - if the car is brand new, hand-wiping it should be sufficient. I personally use a Dremel with a buffing pad for smaller areas.
On June 26, 2006, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding certain early 2007 Model Year FJ Cruiser vehicles. During the tire-to-wheel assembly process for the 2007 FJ Cruiser equipped with either Bridgestone Dueler H/T P265/70R17 113S or Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 P265/70R17 113S tires, there is a possibility that the inner bead of the tire may have been damaged. If the bead is damaged, a bulge may develop on the sidewall of the tire and/or air may leak from the area of the damaged bead.
Toyota will contact the customers. Toyota will begin mailing around July 5th.
Not all VIN's are included. If you wish you may certainly contact your local Toyota Service Center and they can verify eligibility over the phone.
VIN Ranges:
VDS: BU11F Range: 0001029 – 0011264
VDS: ZU11F Range: 0001017 – 0002528
As this is not a tire manufacturer recall, but a Toyota recall, customers will be instructed to bring their vehicle into an authorized Toyota dealer.
There are approximately 9,000 FJ Cruiser (early 2007 Model Year) vehicles involved in the U.S
All customer inquires should be directed to the Toyota Customer Experience Center
at 1-800-331-4331.
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Steve, Host
We need 5, 1 for the spare tire...What's wrong with these guys?? Must be the marketing guys have never looked at an FJ???
-------> Welcome to the club...
Besides, your insurance should cover that
I admit I was wrong about wheels only being stolen, but its rare, probably kids, and locks might have been a deterrent. They [locks] will make no difference to a pro, especially since most people put the key either in the glove box or next to the jack. If you ever lose the key take an old socket, slightly undersized, and smack it over the lock. Then remove the lock with a ratchet. This can be done quietly using a rubber mallet.
For certain plastics (i.e. clear headlights, tinted windows, etc.), I would recommend Plastex. It's used on the stealth bomber canopy to clean and protect.
You can also check out autotopia for more detailed discussion on car detailing.
Steve, Host
I would think that wheel locks are more prudent for a street car that spends too much time in the dark alleys.
Do some of you also find it amusing :surprise: that there a discussion on tire detailing for an off-road vehicle?
Steve, Host
anyone get an email from toyota yet?
>>> illegals across the border. It was trashed when they
>>> found it. $2200 to get it back in good condition.
Yeah, Border Patrol's problems with illegal Canadians constantly sneaking across the border is getting ridiculous!
>>> crap? I dont notice any difference when its on.
They ARE crap. The subwoofer is just a waste of space and money. (Reason # 37 to wait for Toyota to start selling FJ Cruisers that aren't loaded with $5000 worth of useless options. (Gotta love that hideous inclinometer instrument cluster and the just-waiting-to-get-trashed-the second-you-head-off-pavement alloy wheels they put on this supposed OFF-ROAD vehicle...)
I can't wait to hear the punchline for this one...
iPeanutButter?
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