Darn! Really nice Randy!

 

Thanks Mike, always nice to hear from you.

I've read a couple of your posts, you seem to have a lot of Toyota knowledge.

Any idea where I could get my hands on that Toyota Diagnostic tool I mentioned above? I think I need it to initalize my remote starting system.

Hope you had a good weekend,
Randyman

 

Hey Ron,

Just out of curiosity - if you did not get the Nav screen do you still have to Dremel tool the exhaust tip off?

Do you have the Stainless Steel welded extension or the straight pipe out of the muffler?

Good luck post pictures when you are done with your transformation!!,
Randy

 

Hello.

I had once asked someone on these forums (Skywagon I think) about such a diagnostics tool. He has one that would work with most cars and planes. It cost somewhere greater than $2k if I remember correctly. Thus I did not pursue it.

Your dealer might be willing to do the initialization for you if you go there for some other work. I guess it depends on how nice they are!

Sorry I couldn't help more with that one.

Something might show up with a Google search on the subject.

Good luck and let me know what you find. The more knowledge, in this case, the better.

Mike

 

The car came will all the stuff I listed. And yes, to start the car, it's 2 presses and hold the 3rd press until you see the turn signal lights start to blink for about 10 or 15 times (can't remember since I haven't used it since winter). If it doesn't start blinking, then you'll have to do it again. So, you actually need to be able to see the car to know if it's started.

 

Randyman,

I have the stainless tip. I have Dremels, hole saws, compressors, grinders, saws, drills, impacts, probably anything I will need. I have a pretty extensive workshop. Don't do as much on cars anymore, but when it's needed I'll roll up the sleeves. Brakes, oil changes, tranny fluid changes, etc. I live in the country and you have to be fairly self sufficient.

Maybe that's why I bought the TCH, high tech excuses not to work on it! LOL!!


Can't afford the alot of the mechanic charges at $80 an hour, ouch!

Looking forward to getting started, waiting on parts. I'll let you know how it goes for sure! Should be a nice transformation!

 

Yeah I agree with you about the $80/hour. Also I am a big DIY guy and I get a lot of enjoyment out of these projects. I must I do so many!!!

 

How about telling us about the wood trim kit that I see by the photo you have installed.I'd be very interested in hearing your thoughts and comments. Something I've been pondering for a while.

I assume that it's not the Toyota version - and it does look like 'wood', and not just a plastic overlay.

 

Hey Will,

Aloha!!! It is so nice to hear from paradise!!!

Mahalo for noticing my wood trim – hate to break it to you but that is a peel and stick kit. I bought the Sherwood Dash kit: http://www.sherwooddash.com/ in Rosewood.

Anyway - you must have started something. FLTRN404 just posted a wood dash thread and there are a couple of us who went through the install:

https://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/...ash-tch-14637/


Have a great night!!
What else is there in Honolulu!!!
Randyman

 

My Razzi kit got delayed. Should have it in a couple of weeks, can't wait to get it installed.

We installed our spoiler, exceptionally easy. The only problem was I lost my socket inside the trunk lid and it took about 1/2 hour to fish it out. BUMMER! Did not have to drill the access holes inside the trunk, that saved a lot of time. Flopshot advised me that I probably would not have to drill them. Thanks to him for the info! Just took my time and was very careful about centerpunching and drilling. Primed, painted, and sealed the holes with gasket eliminator. I was scared to torque the fasteners to the 25lb, worried about stripping the inserts out of the spoiler. They are plenty tight!