The Fortuner sr5 project

[luisvenezuela]

hi guys before i post anything else i would like to know if its ok if i post my build even if it is a fortuner and not a hilux, althought its something like a hilux sister i dont want to do it without your approval... please let my know your opinion cause i could really use some ausie tips and help...

[Monster Rides]

Buenos Dias Luis,

I'm sure everyone here would love to see your build up!
Welcome to NewHilux!

I really like the Fortuners... very nice vehicle.
Good luck with the build... you will make some good friends on this site and there is a lot of really useful information.

Cheers
Matt

[jogal]

Wish they were available here i'd buy one in a flash need new car for the misses.
Welcome mate

[Hilux Max]

wheres the pictures?

fortuner is like the brother the hilux never had...

[KTM525EXC]

welcome to newhilux m8

[9W6VX]

Fortuner is welcome..............

[luisvenezuela]

great!!! thank you all....

here are some pics...







and in a recent fishing trip where i finally got to test it in some mud and har terrain...

[luisvenezuela]

ups now i know i must upload square pics... they got chopped lol gonna need to click on it ...

[jogal]

I'd love to have the climate control

[johnny5x]

Nice ride champ, i like! Looks like the love child of a hilux, kluger, landcruiser threesome

[luisvenezuela]

yeah the climate control and independet rear AC are new features in this year model.... im glad you like it guys soon ill post some new pics with the ARB bar...

[jakelux]

Thats a sweet lookin ride looks like mini Kluger with Hilux front end.. What are your plans and what mods are available??

[luisvenezuela]

well i dont have big plans for the moment cause im short on cash, here is a list...

already on:
cobra Cb 75 wx st (here u need to have capacitatioin for using UHF radios otherwise its ilegal)
cobra 300w antenna
rear weather tech carpet

this month:
-arb deluxe bar
-HID headlights
-waterproof seat covers
-lifting the diff breathers
-custom made rock sliders

in October (after a trip to the US):
-gps
-OzTent (the distribuitor is in illinois and im goint to chigaco so i have to buy it cause i dont know when will i go back to illinois)
-hella backup worklamp
-lightforce 170 striker HID with wide filters (i know the 240 are better but in venezuela the spread beam is more usefull than spot)

In december:
-OME 3"
- 16 inch wheels (so i can fit the nitto dune grappler tires i have from my previus toyota FZJ 71)
- safary snorkel (maybe)
- ultra low custom made roof rack (so i can get into my building)

[Batman]

Luis,

Before you buy the OZ tent let us know what the cost is you may be able to get it from Australia and freight it across cheaper given its an Australian tent.

Good luck with your build.

PS I love the look of the Fortuner, would be great to have one here...

Steve.

[Diegothecat]

looking forward to your progress

[luisvenezuela]

hey thx batman... in the us the RV-3 will sells for 800 us dls + 120 dls i have to pay to delta airlines.... but i guess the trip from australia to my very corrupt venezuelan port most be a lot more expensive...

diego i hope i can make the ausi expectation for my truck all my incoms are channeled to my truck for 1 year my girlfriend alrerady knows she has to forget fancy restaurants an good living LOL....

(excuse my english guys but if its comforting for you i've been told many times i have ausi accent lol i guess ive watch too many crocodile hunter episodes LOL )

[Darwin Lux]

Crikey.... Nice rig ya got ya self there mate... Looking forward to the build... Running gear is all the same as the hilux hey?

[Batman]

Luis,

Looks as though it would be much better to buy in the US... that is a damn good price.

Your english is fine mate we can all understand you perfectly well.

Steve.

[rodw]

Awesome ride. You'll love the Oz Tent. I have the RV4 and paid Bout $800-900 AUD for it. They are manufactured in China to an Aussie desgn anyway so you won't saeve much. Have a look at getting some of the side panels as well when you get the chance. I have the peaked ones. Maybe also the fly as sometimes they get condensation in them the fly helps. Something with the low roof I think. Condensaton runs down the inside of the roof, hits the back bar and can drip.

[luisvenezuela]

Darwin:
yeah its pretty much the same its almost the same truck the only change is that i has springs on the rear suspention instead of "ballestas" (dunno the word) and extra 500kg that im already thinking how to reduce... 3rd row seats will be gone lol...

Batman:
yeah i figure... thx anyways

Rod:
yeah i certanly hope so i first knew about it in one of your post then quickly start looking on the internet cause all i can buy here are roof tents and i cant fit it into my building's garage... im thinking about becoming a distributor and i have in mind buying some the accesories like the floor, side panels the fly im not sure about here are just two seasons hot, and even hotter with no so much diference during night actaully ive never had any condensation troubles... thanks a lot for the info!!