trentmeyer23

Is it enabled in your phone under bluetooth settings?

Did it start out of the blue or was it after some form of maintenance?

Have the cooling system pressure tested before jumping to any conclusions. A cylinder leakdown test is also worthwhile(as painful as it is to do on a van).

Are the pistons and slides free moving?

The only ones that will be direct plugin are genuine Toyota units, which are all rubbish, inclusive of the one that is fitted to my 2013 SR.

The better option is to choose an aftermarket unit that suits your needs and buy the appropriate Aerpro adapter cables.

From my experience. The 2 I have done on different Toyota models, it has been as simple as directly changing stalks. I have even seen a stalk from a Camry interchange with a Corolla.

7 hours ago, 2NZ-FE said:

Not that much though. So forced induction is out of the game. :) 

i think I will end up with Pod filter and upgrade exhaust sytem

You will not make noticable power(possibly none at all) then. You will just make it louder.

1 hour ago, campbeam said:

I am very much into preventative maintenance and optimization/efficiency preferring to keep my vehicles stock standard.

One size does not fit all.

2 hours ago, 2NZ-FE said:

just really after things to do and what to do. Love playing around with cars that is the reason why I ask.

Forced induction is a sure way to gain power. Everything else is hit and miss. How much money do you want to throw at it?

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5 hours ago, Jenfromtheblock said:

as we intended to do a lot of kms on the hwy, once again mightn’t hurt to keep it on. 

Extra kangaroo protection.

Not at all, have you looked at many of the other cars around you? 4WDs with bullbars, etc.

It can act as a little more crash protection. You are better off leaving it on. "Bullish" can be a good thing, it may stop morons from making stupid moves in front of you.

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Please only post the topic once.

I would personally aim for something like a Beams 3S-GE.

There has been very listed posted about them at all, that is generally a good thing.

That definitely looks aftermarket. Well made, but aftermarket.

I think you will be fine to leave it as is.

As long as it is secured with a decent bracket, you should be fine. It will heavily depend on the officer that inspects it.

Many people have exposed filters without issue. In my opinion, it is aimed more at the people who like to have the flutter/compressor surge/"dose" sounds, which reverberate back through the filter. 

Not registered and the guy got in. Almost seems like he knew them or it was staged...

Possible yes, costly yes.

I can't recommend an alternative, but I always recommend that you throw the Toyota one in the bin.

So, what was it?

The absolute maximum I will go is 6 month/10,000km(which I never get close).

Inspect the two rubber intercooler hoses.

On 01/01/2018 at 9:02 AM, campbeam said:

Interesting is the combination of Toyota and Yamaha for a few of these engines.

Very common.