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Old 08-20-2006, 12:33 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Owners -what Whould You Change

Now that you lived with the FJ for while what is one ore two thins you wished would be improve or change with the vehicle?

(besides a soft top or diesel option)
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Old 08-20-2006, 01:43 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Owners -what Whould You Change

Rear side windows that open
More durable plastic inside and out
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Old 08-20-2006, 02:06 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Owners -what Whould You Change

i agree with audiox on the rear windows but i think a pedal or a handle that slides the front seats forward and tilts them forward so your passengers can get out easily would be nice. if it had a memory of where it was set previously would be great because i have passengers in my vehicle almost dailyand i am always just getting my seat in the perfect possition then i give someone a lift and i have to find my seat possition again...(sorry for the rant i think i need sleep)
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Old 08-20-2006, 03:02 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Owners -what Whould You Change

I don't think there's been a thread on this subject for oh, about 10 minutes now
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Old 08-20-2006, 07:29 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: Owners -what Whould You Change

Functional sun visors, with extensions
Overhead console with map lights
Anchor Clips for rear floor mats
Grab handles for back-seat passengers
Sunroof, not soft-top option
Larger gas tank
Back side windows that either pop-out or slide down
Rear window that slides down
Automatically-locking doors when shifting into drive
Flow-thru air, for back seat passengers
Outside air temperature stand-alone option
More storage spaces
Built-in front fog lights/driving lights
Fold-flat rear seats
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Re: Owners -what Whould You Change

honestly not much. Maybe the opening rear windows and a better sound system. a few more storage places. and the plastic inside, definitely.....since just routine use scratches it up quite a bit.
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Re: Owners -what Whould You Change

My only change would be more durable sheet metal on the tailgate. I have already put a slight dent in the door while, I assume, closing it.
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Re: Owners -what Whould You Change

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My only change would be more durable sheet metal on the tailgate. I have already put a slight dent in the door while, I assume, closing it.
modern cars will do that. I always use the piece above the license plate for closing, and the black strips by the window on the front doors to close those. I had too many pressure dents on my old GTI from people shoving the tailgate closed....only to dent it instead of just slamming it which actually is better
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Re: Owners -what Whould You Change

1) Get rid of (trim) the body mounts that protrude into the front wheel well.
2) Make ATRAC work with the rear locker.
3) Make it a two door with a real B-Pillar (lengthen the front door and make the seats a flip up and forward design).
4) Interior plastic in the rear = sucky.
5) Larger gas tank is a must!
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Re: Owners -what Whould You Change

Now you tell me.
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