Toyo Proxes J33 weight

Anyone happen to know the weight of the Toyo Proxes 215/55r17 that came stock on my SE, I'm looking at a new wheel tire combo and would love to shave some weight. I already know the stock wheels are around 22.5 lbs.



Thanks!

2011 Hood Protector - Question

Hi all.



I installed the Toyota OEM hood protector tonight. Install was pretty easy... but it sure seems to stick out pretty far - I expected it to tuck a little tighter to the hood. Does this look right to everyone?















Thanks everyone!!



Chris

Reply 1 : 2011 Hood Protector - Question

Are you sure those metal clips on the hood will not do more damage??? Even ir they have some sort of foam protection, it will not withstand the weather.

My suggestion is to go to a auto store and buy some clear film protection for the connecting area.



That's why I went with the all plastic AVS on my 09....

Reply 2 : 2011 Hood Protector - Question

Perhaps for 2011 Toyota changed the mounting. But the clips use to mount under the lip of the hood ... between the weatherstripping??? Is there wind noise /vibration at highway speed from the gaps? Just in case. I would check with the dealer to make sure you installed it correctly. The 2011 looks really sharp.

Reply 3 : 2011 Hood Protector - Question

Looks correct to me. I just installed the OEM on my 2011 HL Ltd yesterday. There is space between the hood and the protector... didn't hear any noise when driving last nite. It's different than the AVS one I had on my 08 (which is up for sale for $40 on craigs list :-). I hope the OEM one keeps the bugs off the hood come spring.

Reply 4 : 2011 Hood Protector - Question

The 2011 hood must have changed quite a bit from the previous years - there is no weatherstripping along the bottom of the hood. The brackets just mounted directly to pre-drilled holes in the hood. The brackets do curve just right, and fit tightly to the hood. There was a small plastic sticky piece - a rectangle about 1" x 1.5", that went onto the hood, over the lip of the hood, before the bracket was installed - so technically the bracket is not touching the hood.



I don't see how it could be wrong - but I needed a bunch of educated opinions from you guys. I may still swing by the dealer and just have them peek at it quick.



We are very happy with our 2011... it has been fun shopping for the little accessories to make it personal! It is my wife's car - so we'll see how often I get to drive it (3 times so far!!)



THANKS everyone!



Chris

Reply 5 : 2011 Hood Protector - Question

Your installation looks correct. I installed the OEM protector on my 2011 HL about 6 weeks ago after getting tired of waiting for Bugflector to put one out. I personally like the Bugflector better because it did sit closer to the hood on my previous vehicle. Having said that, there is much less clearance between the hood and headlights and grill on my 2011 than on my old SUV. Maybe that's why the OEM protector uses the thin metal brackets rather than just wrapping the plastic (which is much thicker) around and under the hood to attach. In fact, there is very little clearance between the hood and headlights even with the metal brackets. At first I tried to adjust the hood up slighly higher to increase the clearance but then the hood was not flush with the fenders. I did put several layers of clear tape (plus the tape included in the kit) under each bracket to make sure it doesn't scratch or rub the paint (made the brackets stick up very little from the paint surface). Overall, the OEM protector seems to work just fine for me.

Reply 6 : 2011 Hood Protector - Question

Its installed wrong. If you need some pics of the correct install send me a pm with your e-mail. There should only be about 1/2 inch gap between the deflector and the hood. I would say you installed the metal brackets backwards. You are also missing the bump-ons that stick to the hood.

Reply 7 : 2011 Hood Protector - Question

i think mine is closer than yours, but mine's a 2010.

Cool hidden features

I just found out that the armrest slides forward!



Does anyone know of any other cool hidden features?

Reply 1 : Cool hidden features

Yes, if you hit the little silver button on your dash the lid lift and theres a cd player back there. LOL

Reply 2 : Cool hidden features

Shifting into reverse causes the rear-window shade to go down.



(...but this is all in the owners manual...)

Reply 3 : Cool hidden features

the way to turn off VSC (on 05-07? without VSC off button), that's a hidden feature that isn't documented on the manual.

(have yet to try it out myself though)

Reply 4 : Cool hidden features

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandpapa the way to turn off VSC (on 05-07? without VSC off button), that's a hidden feature that isn't documented on the manual. (have yet to try it out myself though)

I have done this dance a few times. LOL takes 10+ tries to to get it right

gas tank question

i recently replaced the pump and filter. but the metal hanger, i guess you would call it, that has the pump sitting in it and bolts to the tank has a broken wire on top. i am in immediate need of a new one. what would this object be called? i need to know to be able to find it. this is just a random picture i found to show what i need.

95 GXI ABS removal?

I'm looking to remove/stop the abs braking on my 1.8 GXi from working.

Is it possible?

Can I just remove the ABS control relay, if so wil this cause any other problems?

Reply 1 : 95 GXI ABS removal?

unplug the ABS pump motor connector.

Emission Mod...Or Mess?

I discovered some missing and/or reconfigured vacuum lines. Anyone know the story to why someone would have done the following?



No lines were going to or from the EGR vacuum modulator.





Right in front of the carb there was a unplugged line (going to choke opener) and coming off the choke opener a (non-factory) line splits into one line leading towards the firewall to another vacuum S/W (maybe) and the other line goes to a 3rd port on what might be the Gas F.

All the diagrams I can find only show 2 ports on the Gas F (whatever that is)? And only one vacuum S/W BUT I have TWO.

update: Wheels/Suspension done!

I went with the 18x8 wheels off the RX330, with 225/40R18's mounted, along with the usual Eibach Pro Kit installed too.

It was worth every penny, I cant help but stare at it when walking to it, and have got compliments and the "I never wouldve expected a Camry to look like that"

Now if only I can get the stereo to cooperate!! I got everything installed (Pioneer AVH-P4200DVD, JL J2 500.1 Amp, 10w0 sub, and TR-690's) but after 5 years, the 10w0 blew the first day it was in the car, now I'm waiting on the new 10w3 that I ordered yesterday to show up.



The Before:







and the NOW:

Reply 1 : update: Wheels/Suspension done!

great choice on wheels