Detailed an FJ yesterday.. - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

cj99si · 11-22-2006, 08:50 AM

It was a pick up and drop off so I had a chance to drive it for awhile. I have to say I dont really like it. You cant see a thing while driving it, the enigine tick is louder than mine, weird over hangs/nooks to try and clean and dry around, and the ride was alot more jarring than my truck. I bet alot of people are going to pull those handles off as well. The brakes were sensitive but seemed like they could stop on a dime!

nick09 · 11-22-2006, 10:00 AM

you sure cleaned that up... i need to do a photochop to se what the truck will look like without the goofy white roof and roofrack. thats my only complaint about them visually.

samcollett · 11-22-2006, 10:06 AM

what all did you use? that turned out great.

Pb · 11-22-2006, 10:14 AM

I would guess, some kind of synthetic wax, and 303 Aerospace protectant on the plastic trim.

dl1027 · 11-22-2006, 10:19 AM

Engine tick? Maybe you are hearing valve tappet noise. It could be completely normal in this era of dual overhead cams. Or how about piston slap in a cold engine?

tim.powerbook · 11-22-2006, 10:26 AM

i haven't driven one yet, but if i were to buy an SUV, i'd look to that

nick09 · 11-22-2006, 10:27 AM

thats what i would do to an fj if i owned one... +new rims

OVTaco · 11-22-2006, 11:11 AM

Are they still selling above MSRP?? I was close to buying one but am so glad I chose the Taco and saved about 5000 bucks to boot. I have hauled more in 5 months in the Taco than would ever be possible in the FJ and the Taco rides like a dream. If I could afford 2 vehicles then maybe the FJ for a toy.

Rodge · 11-22-2006, 11:44 AM

I saw one with a colormatched top on a black one I think and it looked nice. Plus they had the ARB bumper, winch, and lift and it really looked nice.

Damn nice detailing job..care to do mine?

10SE · 11-22-2006, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nick09

thats what i would do to an fj if i owned one... +new rims

What... make it ugly?

Seriously though... the TRD FJ, with the blacked out roof and BFG AT's looks sweet!

***Adventure North*** · 11-22-2006, 12:11 PM

Yeah they're not bad. I still like the white roof though. I like those TRD rims however.

nick09 · 11-22-2006, 12:18 PM

im not a fan of the white roof, i wouldnt get that red color, id probably have black. if you dont like it to each his own...

Pb · 11-22-2006, 12:50 PM

White top

Looks like an old cadillac.

***Adventure North*** · 11-22-2006, 12:57 PM

I guess I'm somewhat nostalgic for the old 40's which is why I like the white roof.

Pb · 11-22-2006, 01:27 PM

The old FJs look sweet, but something about the tops on the new ones doesn't look right. It's just too distracting from the rest of the vehicle.