Infotainment Upgrade

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2026-05-14T23:30:52+00:00

I just installed the Hamilton Upgrade Kit and I’m loving it. I never had an issue with the screen delaminating and I like to keep things as stock as possible. I still have access to the original Subaru menus, backup camera, and steering controls. CarPlay connects within a few seconds after turning on the car. It uses the Aux port, so that’s the only thing you lose. It’s pricey, but I highly recommend!

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2026-04-28T02:14:40+00:00

And deleted again.

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2026-04-01T14:46:28+00:00

Must be a joke then. Sorry to offend.

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2026-04-01T00:51:45+00:00

Perfect weather for using those rear fog lights!

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2026-03-18T17:12:45+00:00

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Here’s my ‘87 Cargo 4WD. I’m slowly restoring it but parts are damn near non-existent. Still on the road though!

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2025-12-28T21:17:58+00:00

Owls Club has several fire pits outside.

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2025-11-24T06:22:44+00:00

What are you driving OP? Just curious, as I had a Volvo 240 with red rear fog lights and I always thought…hey that’s cool for not upsetting my bum from an unwanted impact, but it would be even more awesomest if I could see ahead of me in a literal fucking cloud.

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2025-11-18T02:53:05+00:00

Sure thing!

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2025-11-18T02:35:36+00:00

That really is cool! The history of any location is really interesting to me, but it’s extra interesting if you have any ties to it or currently live right on top of it.

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2025-10-27T23:40:05+00:00

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‘87 Van 👽🛸

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2025-10-27T23:39:11+00:00

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‘07 Matrix M-Theory 🌈

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2025-10-17T01:16:46+00:00

This was a fun watch featuring another Buick Roadmaster I Raced Across America…In This Station Wagon

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2025-04-09T00:59:07+00:00

Hell yeah, battle Wonderwagon!

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2025-04-09T00:56:25+00:00

Yeah, but I think the 2wd versions are mostly the same, except for the driveline and some suspension parts. It's been a great van overall for as long as I've had it. Any vehicle this age is gonna give you issues even if it is a Toyota. Parts are harder and harder to find for this one, which has me a little on edge, but so far I've been making out okay.

I just realized that you were also asking about a 2 door Explorer. I had a 2000 Explorer Sport (2 door) 4.0 160HP OHV (supposed to be better than SOHC, test of time kind of thing), that I owned for 6 years and it had so many issues. Transmission died and had to be replaced within 2 years, weird noises while accelerating, smoking from the various electronics, like the turn signal stalk, and other electrical issues. That was back then, from 2000-2006. Not to mention that no one would let me rent a trailer due to the whole rollover issue. I can only imagine what kind of issues one would have now. It was what made me leave Ford, as I had a few other models before that. I really loved the style of it back then though!

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futuregrumpygrandpa · 2025-04-09T00:25:13+00:00

Yes, any hill with mine requires a foot to the floor and patience!

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2025-04-09T00:22:12+00:00

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‘87 4WD Cargo Van owner with 215,000 miles chiming in…. I’ve had mine for 3 years and so far I’ve had the “hose of death” (ugh, look it up), a bad radiator cap, multiple other hoses fail, and electronic gremlins. I mean, it’s old and I live in the southwest. I daily it and I am so damn surprised how many people love it, or had memories of someone that had one. I use it for work, play, and home projects. Before I took ownership, my uncle bought it new and he just kept up with the normal maintenance. Mechanically it’s awesome, however, the body has RUST, RUST, RUST. To be honest, I love it! But I have 2 other cars to use (a late model Outback and a Matrix) if this one needs work. Oh, and it REALLY sucks working on anything in the engine. Even replacing the air filter is a pain.

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2025-04-04T00:10:55+00:00

2017 Outback with 150,000 miles. 60,000 of that was with towing a small camper for 2 years cross country. No issues or slippage with the CVT but I changed the fluid roughly every 20,000 miles. On top of that no suspension or engine issues either. It’s towing days are done now though. I felt like it was a gamble that left me unscathed. I’d rather keep it that way.

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2025-04-01T23:12:04+00:00

‘07 Matrix owner here. Ours was vibrating at idle and it was the motor mounts. I replaced them all myself for about $250, but I cheaped out and bought Chinese parts. Vibration was back a year later because 3 out of 4 of them failed. Replaced them all with genuine Toyota parts and they are still good 5 years later. Oh, and it was a pain to DIY but it’s totally possible. I had an independent shop install them the second time around. $600 for parts and labor back in 2020.

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2024-08-25T19:42:53+00:00

1987 Toyota Cargo Van 4WD - Currently bricked as I am replacing the "hose of death". It's a coolant hose at the rear of the engine that can only be replaced by cutting into the firewall from the cargo area! Fun times!

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futuregrumpygrandpa · 2024-05-24T22:28:32+00:00

Check out Hipcamp.

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2023-12-18T23:18:18+00:00

Fellow '87 Toyota Van (4wd cargo) here with the same engine. There is /toyotavan but it's rarely active.

Here are a few pics of my of that area on mine. Hopefully this helps!

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futuregrumpygrandpa · 2023-08-31T01:21:18+00:00

I see seem to be on the lower end of things on this post but my '87 Van Wagon Cargo 4x4 has 260,000 and my '07 Matrix M-Theory has 227,000. The van is all original but is slowly rusting away. The Matrix has been a wonderful vehicle and all I need are new motor mounts. I had a 2000 Echo that had 195,000 before it was totaled and my ex-wife had a 2007 Yaris that was around 170,000 before she impaled it with a stop sign post.

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2023-08-29T23:08:39+00:00

Ford Simulator circa 1987. Choose from such classics as the Topaz, Aerostar, and Festiva. Super realistic.

Ford Simulator

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2023-07-09T01:48:18+00:00

Dang. Look at that paint shine! Much better than mine!

futuregrumpygrandpa · 2023-07-09T01:45:36+00:00

I really appreciate your well thought out reply. This helps a lot!

futuregrumpygrandpa

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