What's up everyone!
First I must say thanks to all the members here that post and share their information on 200 series here. I wouldn't have gain so much valuable information to help make my build out possible. I've learned so much information that allowed me to move in the direction of my build. Thanks to everyone again!
Nuff of the sappy stuff let's get right to it. I will be posting pics with details of my thoughts.
I call it built the long way for various reasons:
1. Lots of awesome strategies and ways from all you guys and gal's build layout.
2. I had too many projects. I built my lc200 last as while I was gathering information on lc200 over the years, I was able to build my gx470 and my 2011 tundra. So I guess I saved the best for last.
3. Last but not least rational! This is built the long way because I just cant justify or have enough rationale to dump 3k, 5k, 10k, to 20k plus at one time for any of my builds. We all know that modding our lovely 200s can add up quickly by ways of suspension, tires, overland etc. I honestly couldn't justify doing it all at the same time or at large chunks at a time. Besides the other builds, I also became a 1st time father, had to buy a house, life etc. So I had to devise of a buying strategy that didnt make my lady kill me. Haha.
Here we go.
I have a 2016 lc200 in black. 1st owner (bought it as a demo) and it's an amazing vehicle. Biggest reason I bought the lc200 was to knock it off my bucket list at age 34. Originally I was planning on driving to Dallas to buy a white 2010 with 65k but my dealership closed me on a good deal. Haha.
Took it to hidden falls to see what it can do bone stock. Since it's a Toyota, it's built tough for sure!
My first mod and the only mod I had for a couple years was swapping out my OEM wheels to TRD Pro Tundra wheels with 275/70/18 Michelin ATX. These were probably the least aggressive wheels out there but I've used them on my v8 4th 4x4 that I traded for the lc200 so I was comfortable with what it could do and back then I was on a way tighter budget.
Handled like a champ but of course had to take very strategic angles. Got some pics to show and tell.
Below is my early 4runner days. Stock with aftermarket 18s. Haha
First I must say thanks to all the members here that post and share their information on 200 series here. I wouldn't have gain so much valuable information to help make my build out possible. I've learned so much information that allowed me to move in the direction of my build. Thanks to everyone again!
Nuff of the sappy stuff let's get right to it. I will be posting pics with details of my thoughts.
I call it built the long way for various reasons:
1. Lots of awesome strategies and ways from all you guys and gal's build layout.
2. I had too many projects. I built my lc200 last as while I was gathering information on lc200 over the years, I was able to build my gx470 and my 2011 tundra. So I guess I saved the best for last.
3. Last but not least rational! This is built the long way because I just cant justify or have enough rationale to dump 3k, 5k, 10k, to 20k plus at one time for any of my builds. We all know that modding our lovely 200s can add up quickly by ways of suspension, tires, overland etc. I honestly couldn't justify doing it all at the same time or at large chunks at a time. Besides the other builds, I also became a 1st time father, had to buy a house, life etc. So I had to devise of a buying strategy that didnt make my lady kill me. Haha.
Here we go.
I have a 2016 lc200 in black. 1st owner (bought it as a demo) and it's an amazing vehicle. Biggest reason I bought the lc200 was to knock it off my bucket list at age 34. Originally I was planning on driving to Dallas to buy a white 2010 with 65k but my dealership closed me on a good deal. Haha.
Took it to hidden falls to see what it can do bone stock. Since it's a Toyota, it's built tough for sure!
My first mod and the only mod I had for a couple years was swapping out my OEM wheels to TRD Pro Tundra wheels with 275/70/18 Michelin ATX. These were probably the least aggressive wheels out there but I've used them on my v8 4th 4x4 that I traded for the lc200 so I was comfortable with what it could do and back then I was on a way tighter budget.
Handled like a champ but of course had to take very strategic angles. Got some pics to show and tell.
Below is my early 4runner days. Stock with aftermarket 18s. Haha