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Blazing Blue Pearl Thread

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by frymy14, Sep 15, 2015.

  1. Aug 11, 2016 at 7:25 AM
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    newb13

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    i think its called solar blue but not positive. can find out if you like
     
  2. Aug 11, 2016 at 7:26 AM
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    would like to do ac control panel and trim around shifter
     
  3. Aug 11, 2016 at 8:00 AM
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    I know this is an old post; however, I am interested in the Vision 399 Fury wheels. What size, offset and backspacing did you go with? Thanks.
     
  4. Aug 11, 2016 at 8:02 AM
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    I would love any details you can provide, including the paint. Did you remove the trims before painting, or leave them in place? Did you add any kind of protective coat after the paint? etc.
     
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  5. Aug 11, 2016 at 10:24 AM
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    get with you later ok
     
  6. Aug 11, 2016 at 1:22 PM
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    im back. yes remove the trim. i like how toyota did the trim,pretty easy to remove. keep in mind this can be alot better,ok. wash trim and wipe down with acetone,let dry,hit with 3 coats of blue,dry in sun. i did not use clear-will when i redo them. steering trim color off because i used a primer. this is the paint used. dang near close.20160811_160524.jpg 20160811_160530.jpgdont be in a rush like i did!
     
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  7. Aug 11, 2016 at 7:47 PM
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    Awesome, thanks a ton!
     
  8. Aug 12, 2016 at 4:50 AM
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    here is a link to the wheels I bought, these are the normal ones and not the blue tint. same exact wheels. they had zero offset and 25mm offset, but I was told the 25's would hit/rub. each wheel is different, so zero offset on these might be different on another set.

    http://www.discounttiredirect.com/d...16&pc=70921&counter=1&wd=17&rw=8.5&vid=033087
     
  9. Aug 14, 2016 at 8:59 AM
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    Already over 103 heat index here. Garage is a comfy 76 and dropping. Time to pull inside and install the K & N CAI.
     
  10. Aug 14, 2016 at 9:19 AM
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    must be nice.
     
  11. Aug 14, 2016 at 10:07 AM
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    I stuck an old $50 yard sale a/c in this 24' x 24' over 12 years ago. Quit last week so got a new bigger one with timer and it is freakin awesome. Every day after work its already chillin in the garage. Best money spent besides the garage and the overhead heater of course. It is my man cave fully equipped with compressor, overhead 12" i-beam, fridge, microwave, wifi, computer and surround with dvd. I love my garage nearly as much as my Tacoma. Electricity does run me about $70 a month for the amenities but well worth it. Keeps me out of trouble.
     
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  12. Aug 14, 2016 at 4:21 PM
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    Update the K & N rocks. From 4 mile trip from gas station at 35-40 mph my mpg looks greatly improved. Multiply x 1.033 for 1" taller tires. Happy with performance, throaty sound and apparent better mpg. Removed air dam too. Will see how mpg do this week.

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    Went out along some rough forest road/jeep tracks around Mt. Hood. I've only had it for a little over a week, but I just couldn't stand how clean it was.

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  15. Aug 14, 2016 at 10:29 PM
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    Where is that?
     
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    Saved up and finally got me some new wheels and tires...

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  17. Aug 14, 2016 at 10:37 PM
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    It's between Bennett Pass Rd and Lookout Mountain on the eastside of hood. It's a beautiful drive, and has enough roughish sections to make it fun.
     
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  19. Aug 14, 2016 at 11:03 PM
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    Actually really liked my OEM wheels... But like the new wheels and tires

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