What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

That’s the way to do it. Just give it a slam and stay clear. Lol
I really like my setup in the bed now, I ordered a few of their cases. I pack them for the gun range, camping, tools, recovery gear. Etc.
I will recommend drilling a small hole in the bottom of the ammo boxes on the sides so they drain.
I also mounted my 400w Inverter in the ammo box on the right, so I could still use it.

 

Everything you wanted to know
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/premium-audio-upgrade-for-less-than-250.510424/

 

thanks for the tips. I got all the accessories including core trax. Thinking to get a rubber mat and lay on top too so stuff doesn't slide.

 

BSM?

 

When you just slightly push up or down on the turn signal and let go it will blink 3 times for a lane change. They can change it to any number of blinks up to 7. Yes, they can turn off the seat belt chime.

 

Mine only says vehicle and driver. how do you get those options ?

 

$87 Subaru Genuine Tweeter Kit Kicker WRX STi Forester Crosstrek Impreza H631SFJ101

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PV6F8I2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Installation is crazy easy. Plug and play.

 

10k service today with transmission TSB. Haven’t driven it far enough to know if it made much difference yet, but going on a road trip to San Diego on Thursday so I should find out then.

 

I did sort of an "experiment" this last weekend. Drove Friday from Newnan GA to Raleigh NC, 466 miles each way. Halfway there I filled up with 93 octane, 17 gallons. On the way back I filled again, 17 gallons, with 87 octane. 95% highway driving in each case. With the 93 I averaged 74 mph per the computer, and got 20.7mpg. With the 87 I averaged 76 mph and got 20.9mpg. Most of the time with cruise control, slightly slower on the way there since it was raining. I could not tell a difference in acceleration or passing power between the 2, so I'm going to save $ and stick with 87. I have made that trip several times in the Taco and usually got 19.8 mpg. However, I recently had the TSB0062 done, so I'm ascribing the 1mpg improvement to that. It did hold 5th gear longer in up hills, and when it downshifted to hold speed the transitions were a lot smoother. My $.02 worth.

 

The matte black just take more care to keep them looking even and clean.

With painted or gloss wheels you can essentially wipe them off and they will look ok. My experience with matte is that you have to really be careful about what products you use to clean them and once they are clean it is better to rinse them with de-ionized water to avoid water spotting. Even with de-ionized I blow forced air onto the wheel to really make sure all the water is out of every area so when I drive the truck later I don't have water being thrown out and onto the finish. I don't ever touch the wheels with my bare hands as to avoid oils from being deposited that may be difficult to remove. I know that some reading this are going to point out that the wheels are going to get road grime and oils on them all day long, I realize this but still choose not to touch the wheels if at all possible.

Detailing my Tacoma is a hobby of mine so I choose to take extra special care of the finish overall. These new matte wheels are amazing to look at but definitely take a little more care to keep them looking that way. In all fairness, my wheels are only a month old so it remains to be seen if all the effort I take to keep them looking new will pay off in the long run.

Let me know if you need anything else. I am always happy to give my 2 cents...

 

Tonight I installed decals from @rrentrop over my center caps to match the paint. Process was easy and took about an hour for all 4.





They look great so far, I'm going to let them sit for 24hr and re-install Wednesday morning.

 

I have the same tire, flip it- so much easier to maintain with air and you can keep a tarp wrapped set of reflector triangles or flares up there.

Oh yeah, lock that thing if you want to keep it!

 

I would love to have the seat belt chime turned off but I'm wondering is this something the dealership would not do based on liability? I'm having the the transmission TSB done when I go in for my 5k service and I want to ask them if they will do this.

 

Thanks for the feedback. Now I’m second guessing the matte wheels.

 

What size are these and are you running a lift??

 

Finally installed my Cadillac 4 Note Horn System







Complete writeup HERE. Posts 994 & 998

 

Nice man

 

She's not a man.

 

Dealerships in general are notoriouslying lazy and usually full of shh.......do do. If you find a good one you're lucky.

 

I do the same thing. Amazing what a little extra weight in the back will do to keep you grounded. The added benefit is if you need a little traction to stop spinning you just cut one open and spread some around. Definitely a win win for those of us that deal with snow and ice.