Hi! My name is Paul,AKA "ZILLA!" I own a 1997 Toyota RAV4,four door with a 5 speed transmission.I put a lot of work into making my ZILLA of a RAV4.

I ordered my 1997 RAV4 in late winter,early spring of 1997.It took 2 months before it arrived at the dealership.Even when it got on the ground it took another month before I could put plates on it so I could drive it home.

It had first be pre-delivery inspected and there was some parts I ordered for it that I had to wait for them to arrive at the dealer.

When I ordered my RAV4,I ordered it with PACKAGE #3 and enhanced the outside appearance with an available SPORT PACKAGE. PACKAGE #3included all the power options like power windows,locks,and mirrors.It also included air conditioning and cruise control.

As for safety it also included Anti-lock Braking,a Limited Slip Differential,Center Differential Locking System and a Strut Tower Brace that eleviates some of the leaning you might encounter during heavy cornering.

As for outside appearance my RAV4 has Fender Flares and Aluminum Alloy wheels that were fitted with wide 235/60/16 Bridgestone Dueler M&S tires.

The SPORT PACKAGE added features like a rear step bumper,side sport bars,a rear tire security hardcover,RAV4 graphics on the bodyside cladding and factory carpeted floor mats. This vehicle was FULLY LOADED but I didn't stop there.

On the outside I installed a WAAG brush guard in the front and equipped it with HELLA 500 Off-Road lights.I also put matching WAAG rear taillight guards on to complete the set.

I then installed a specially designed spoiler with an LED light on the top of the rear door.

I removed the factory aluminum alloy wheels and substituted them with a set of black and blue aluminum alloys from SP.These wheels are a real head turner,as you can see for yourself in my photos.

Next was to give myself some privacy by darkening out all the side windows and the rear window with the darkest tint film. I eventually had to remove the tint from the two front passenger windows because of legalities within the city. I also added some graphics to the top of the front windshield, rear window and rear quarter glass.

As for the inside I enhanced with FINE CORINTHIAN LEATHER(just kidding) just Lexus leather was used.Heated seat contols were also added to compliment the leather seats. POWER LUMBAR SUPPORT is going in next when i have the time and money.

The radio is a stock AM/FM cassette with an added 10 disc CD changer.There are 4 speakers but they are all stock. My BOOMING days are over and I just need something a little simple.

For performance I exchanged the regular air filter for a better breathing AKIMOTO cone filter,and changed the rear muffler for a high performance stainless steel one,with of course a wide chrome tip.

I'll try to keep you up to date with any upgrades I decide to do with my RAV4 and I hope you like my site. Please E-Mail me at ALKC_OnP@msn.com and share your thoughts.