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X-Trek - Grille Insert Option

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by watkins303, Nov 22, 2017.

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  1. Jul 3, 2018 at 10:04 AM
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    Soul Surfer

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    Soul Surfer Jimi Was Last Seen: Roam in’ Around…

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    The grille it self, it appears to have a rough finsh. It looks dented.

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  2. Jul 3, 2018 at 11:48 AM
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    No.

    that is a chopped/hacked-up SR5 grille that I painted, quite badly with plasti-dip. I am going to peel and repaint the grille sometime this summer.

    This is a what I have on my truck

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    I don't have a xtec grille.

    Although, I believe teh Xtec grille may have been inspired by the few other guys that did the SR5 grille mod.
     
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  3. Jul 3, 2018 at 12:35 PM
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    Gotcha! Lol thanks! :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Jul 3, 2018 at 12:45 PM
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    Yeah, was gonna say, mine is a smooth finish. I don't know of anyone complaining of defects, nor does the grille look like that :notsure:

    It all makes sense now...
     
    FuzzysTacos, Jul 3, 2018
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  5. Jul 3, 2018 at 12:50 PM
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    Yup!!
     
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  6. Jul 6, 2018 at 12:06 PM
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    Still looking for bodies for a GB? If so, count me in!
     
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  7. Jul 6, 2018 at 6:17 PM
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    Still looking for more people to be in for a group buy! Post up in here if you're interested!

    Also the inspiration for the design on the xtec grille came from the first prototype I built by hand out of wood. I had never liked the stock grilles and wanted something different than the pro and wanted to do something unique that looked good but still fit the truck. People then suggested to put the toyota logo in the center.
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  8. Jul 7, 2018 at 3:31 PM
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    Bump for anyone else who might be interested in a group buy.
     
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  9. Jul 19, 2018 at 7:25 AM
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    You should plug those ugly holes if you're going to rock no front license plate....
     
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  10. Jul 19, 2018 at 8:20 AM
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    I would be in for a group buy with TSS if its still a thing
     
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  11. Jul 19, 2018 at 8:20 AM
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  12. Jul 19, 2018 at 11:07 PM
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    Sounds like a couple more are in for a group buy. Have roughly about 7 or so. Feel free to tag anyone else who might be interested or post in here if you would like to be in!

    Also might have come up with a new solution for the TSS mount.

    What I'm thinking could work is to cut a square out for the sensor in the metal mesh (since metal can't be in-front of the radar sensor) and simply mount the sensor to the mesh. Maybe even put a thin piece of acrylic in-front of the sensor just incase for protection.

    This would be a more expensive option but not only would you be getting a TSS mount solution but you would also be getting a mesh to top off the grille. Screen Shot 2018-07-19 at 11.00.27 PM.jpg
     
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  13. Jul 21, 2018 at 9:46 AM
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    Doing some r&d on this mesh tss mount today, let me know if anyone would be interested in this option.
     
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  14. Jul 21, 2018 at 11:25 AM
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    In for a GB if you are still needing people.
     
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  15. Jul 21, 2018 at 2:16 PM
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    In for group buy, but you need to include ALL of the parts needed to adapt with the TSS (Garnish, etc...) and charge to reflect this. Me personally, I do not want / should not have to purchase different items to make 1 aftermarket product investment. IMO, that's like ordering a set of TC UCA's and having to buy the grease certs somewhere else. PM me.
     
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  16. Jul 21, 2018 at 7:11 PM
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    In for GB as well... would love to see it come with all necessary TSS parts.
     
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  17. Jul 21, 2018 at 10:32 PM
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    The mesh behind is a nice look
     
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  18. Jul 22, 2018 at 7:37 PM
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    I agree with ya'll on having the TSS mount built into the group buy price.

    What I'm thinking is that there could be different options price wise.

    Option 1: Grille only

    Option 2: Grille & TSS Acrylic Bracket

    Option 3: Grille & Metal Mesh (the mesh having a cutout for the TSS sensor and mounting brackets for the TSS sensor to mount to the mesh)
     
    watkins303, Jul 22, 2018
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    I'm a fan of Option 3!
     
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  20. Jul 23, 2018 at 9:50 PM
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    Same, if anyone knows someone in the city of Orange in Southern California with a 2018 send them my way because I need to do some R&D.
     
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