2012 TRD Sport: Katzkin and Sunroof install

Nice pics. I'm glad I helped with your research

 

FYI - The owner of the shop that did the install is Robert Farinacci and can be reached at 440-368-3520.

 

i want a sunroof!!!

 

Love it!

 

Sweet mods. When I get my 2012 I will be adding leather as well. I live in the cleveland area as well so this recommendation is awesome. Toyota sux for not adding the leather option, but I think their thinking is that they don't want the tacoma to compete with the tundra pig.

 

Awesome sun roof and leather

 

Awesome mods. Everytime I see a leather install I wanna do it so bad....

 

That' is awesome that you were able to install the roof without messing around with your overhead console. Question: with the sunroof installed behind the overhead console like that, does it ever feel like it's too far aft? Would you have preferred it to be more forward if you had the choice?

 

Man, that kick ass. The installer did a fantastic Job on the sunroof.

 

The roof is installed as far forward as possible from my understanding per the installer. The upper console was moved forward 1.5" to keep from being cut. The outer edge of the Inalfa trim ring is about 10.25" from the front edge of the roof where the windshield hits metal.

Still loving it, tilted or open on every drive!

 

Those covers look sweet, how much did you spend on them if you dont mind me asking? I am assuming they work with the seat airbags?

 

Very, Very Nice mods!
Very jealous of that sunroof! And the heated leather seats!
Great pics, thanks for sharing and the info.

 

Loving the sunroof!! Very jealous.

 

subbing for a future sunroof install. i love how the upper console was moved forward 1.5". any idea how that was done? i would assume some modding was done to the headliner as well?

 

Yes, they work with the seat airbags (original covers removed and sold on TW). Total cost was about $1,550 - includes labor, two tone leather, perf inserts, contrast stitching, embroidery and heater elements.

 

Based on what the installer said, it was just reattached with existing mounts "more forward"....note on the headliner, it is all brand new material, they did not reuse any of the original.

 

great mods and awesome job on the install, looks like the truck came that way from the factory

 

Damn keep coming to this thread to imagine what my future interior is gonna look like....Cool leather interior OP.

 

Question: are the seats leather all the way around or just on the "sitting" surface?
I just ordered a 2012 to my specs and in the Southeast Toyota region you can get leather as a PIO. Almost went with the heated leather. Changed my mind when when I saw the sales woman's 2010 truck with leather. It was a full leather seat and the bolsters (the raised side "lip" you slide your butt across while entering and exiting) was all cracked. And she said she maintains it regularly and meticulously. She also said that many companies, even luxury lines, will use a faux leather on those surfaces that isn't as susceptible to cracking. I think that's what my wife's Sonata has and its holding up really well with minimal care.
So I was wondering if catzkins had taken that precaution or if it was an option?

 

I just did my seats with the Katzkins. You can't beat the group buy if you are interested in them.