July 10, 2001
Name: Tim Plaza
Location: Folsom, California, USA

Comments: "It's a 2001 RAV4, Titanium Silver, "L" package, automatic, moonroof, roof rack, ABS brakes, tow package, full-time AWD, rear spoiler, fender flares and wide mudguards."

Updated: October 01, 2001 -
"Some fun amenities added so far: Alpine CDM-7871 head unit, Zapco AG360 (4x50w) powering the front Diamond Audio M561 Components and rear Diamond Audio 6.5" M265i's, Zapco AG200 (1x190w) powering an Alumapro BP-12, Clifford Polaris Alarm, Polished side steps, Yakima Double-cross system, Yakima Steelheads and Fairing, Chrome exhaust tip, short Rubber Antennae, Expel head/fog light protectors, air horns wired to the oem horn, Sunroof Wind deflector, Pilot 720B driving lights, 20% rear window tints, black Carbon Fiber dash trim kit, Enkei RS6 18x7 rims (+20 offset) wrapped with 235/50/R18 Toyo T1-S tires, Wet Okole (black/gray) front and rear seat covers, Toyota cargo mat, Toyota f/r weathertech mats, spare mounted tire/wheel.
General Comments on the upgrades: Stereo system pounds when cranked up! Clarity and Bass are amazing for a single 12" sub and will get the SPL measured sometime for you hardcore audiofiles. I'm just guessing its in the 130db's. The tire/wheel combo really makes it look aggressive and sporty. Removed the spare tire cover to display the extra rim. Will cover it back when the weather starts getting rainy though. Connecting an air horn to the factory horn helps to be heard. Adding the Yakima Fairing to the cross bars really reduced wind noise up top along with the sunroof wind deflector. I removed the factory luggage cross bars altogether along with the Yakima setup for some pics though. Black Carbon Fiber Dash kit is ok, I wouldn't recommend it though for $275 which I paid on-line. However, it does dress up the interior some, covers the easy to scratch sections and makes it stand out from the rest. Removed the rear cargo tonneau cover because it was always in the way but will keep it around. The Wet Okole seat covers make the inside of it really sporty! The color scheme of black trim on charcoal gray looks really good inside and compliments the carbon fiber dash kit. This car attracts a lot of attention from all ages and genders and its fun to drive! Trunk has enough room for my golf clubs, sub woofer and then some."

"I have more pictures of my RAV4 on my web site - HERE!"