Posts Tagged ‘videos’

FJ Cruiser: Inside and Out

// November 29th, 2009 // No Comments » // Body and Frame, Electrical, Electronics and Gadgets, General, Interior Upgrades, Toyota FJ Cruiser, Wheels and Tires

As promised, I’ve compiled quite a few additional videos covering some of the many great features available on the FJ Cruiser platform. Most of the videos are short but they do provide a good visual demonstration in addition to describing each feature. Not all of the options featured in the videos are available in the base level configuration; some require one or more upgrade packages. But each of the upgrade packages offers a number of additional options that may also be of interest to a potential buyer. For more details on upgrade packages, simply contact your local Toyota dealership. I’m sure they’d be more than happy to fill you on the details. Without further ado, the video links I promised can be found below. (more…)

FJ Cruiser: On and Off the Road

// November 28th, 2009 // No Comments » // 4WD and Traction Aids, General, Mechanical, Off-Roading, Transmission and Drivetrain

As a follow-up to yesterday’s article detailing the FJ Cruiser’s core structural components, I’d like to add a few more details, specifically addressing the drivetrain systems.  The FJ Cruiser can be ordered with either a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission.  Both of these transmissions are extremely capable.  It really comes down to personal preference as to which model you choose.  I personally prefer an automatic since I’d rather focus my attention on the trail.  But for many, a manual transmission is the only way to drive.  Arguments as to which is better and why are similar to the IFS versus solid axle argument.  There will always be pros and cons to either side.  Even though I tend to lean towards the automatic model, I’ve included videos that provide more details for both transmission models below. (more…)

FJ Cruiser: Building on a Solid Foundation

// November 27th, 2009 // No Comments » // Body and Frame, General, Suspension, Toyota FJ Cruiser

FJ Cruiser Grille Perhaps before I dive into the modding madness, I should provide some details regarding the FJ’s stock capabilities and features.  Targeted at the 20- to 30-year-old off-roading demographic, the FJ was designed with ruggedness in mind. Even though the exterior shell of the FJ Cruiser is brand new, many of the underlying components are based on slightly modified versions of other existing product lines. Some may see this approach as cobbling, a vehicle designed in true Frankenstein fashion. But in my opinion, Toyota’s approach to designing and eventually producing the FJ Cruiser prototype was pure genius. Rather than rely on newly designed and therefore untested parts, Toyota dug into their existing product lines in order to determine which parts were proven to be the most reliable over long-term testing. By piecing together the strongest and most reliable parts, Toyota was able to produce not only a quality vehicle, but one which contained many of the best features from other vehicles. (more…)