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Super Ultimate 3rd Brake Light Build

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Nov 30, 2017.

  1. Aug 4, 2019 at 10:38 PM
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    Caboose117

    Caboose117 foul mouthed Marine

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    smashed this, broke that, covered it up with tape and paint
    Sweet
    Also
    Quick question
    Tacoma tailgate latch
    Or tundra tailgate latch?

    Since bigger truck now and whatnot
     
  2. Aug 4, 2019 at 10:42 PM
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    MESO

    MESO [OP] Major Modder Vendor

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    Not restricted to any hole/mouthing layout, so go big or go home :D
     
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  3. Aug 4, 2019 at 11:38 PM
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    Caboose117

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    smashed this, broke that, covered it up with tape and paint
    Gonna go to pull a part this week to look
    I’m assuming the camera will be basically the same for wiring it back up later
     
  4. Aug 7, 2019 at 7:05 PM
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    Best news I’ve heard all week! I hope I’m fast enough this time.
    BD3-NMO is on my serious need list.
     
  5. Aug 15, 2019 at 10:52 AM
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    2" bilstein lift, custom grill, ditch lights, fog lights, light bar, rear work light, switch pros, remote start, kicker speaker upgrade, alpine amp, raptor lights, carbon fiber dash trim wrap, OVTUNED, Method MR315, Falkin wildpeaks, MESO 3rd Brake, Meso puddle lights
    Does the KC5 come in Black or do you have to paint it?
     
  6. Aug 15, 2019 at 11:16 AM
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    It comes in black as shown in that picture
     
  7. Aug 15, 2019 at 11:39 AM
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    You have to paint, just be sure to reseal O rings with seal all or some other as many of us have had condensation issues after doing this MOD. Also don't over torque the screws because overtime the lens will crack. I have both issues and doing this mod voids the warranty.
     
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  8. Aug 15, 2019 at 2:17 PM
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    mackdave

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    So I can't leave it like it comes?
     
  9. Aug 15, 2019 at 5:37 PM
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    I think he confused your question to reference the KC Cyclones, not the MESO housing. Yes, the MESO housing comes a black/grayish color and will hold up just fine like that. You can of course have it painted or do so yourself as well if you wish. Opening and painting the internals of the KC lights does pretty much void the warranty unless arguably it was an obvious material defect not assisted by said opening/modification.
     
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  10. Aug 15, 2019 at 7:40 PM
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  11. Aug 15, 2019 at 7:43 PM
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    Going to open orders next week. Stay tuned. Also, working with @memario1214 on Full light packages that can be added during checkout(on my site) to save you guys a little extra $$.
     
  12. Aug 15, 2019 at 7:53 PM
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    What is everyone painting and priming there Brake light with
     
  13. Aug 15, 2019 at 8:15 PM
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    It already comes with a textured matte black finish. I left mine that way since my truck is black. But I have seen a couple in this thread that were professionally painted to match their trucks. Also a few people have sprayed their own with a few coats of rattle can paint and a few coats of clear. If you search this thread, you can see some pics and some paint options.
    BC400D8B-46EC-4353-BB90-482060FDFA7B.jpg 85E95E5F-D7A7-45B8-9607-532D198D0605.jpg
     
  14. Aug 15, 2019 at 9:37 PM
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    I had my buddy take it to his paint shop, block it down and spray with pro grade satin black to match the other accents on the truck. Gives a nice finishing touch imo.
     
  15. Aug 16, 2019 at 2:39 AM
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    So from your previous experiences,
    How many seconds does one have to secure a set once it goes live
     
  16. Aug 16, 2019 at 2:48 AM
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    Last run was up for a day or couple days. But the trend on Meso’s stuff is the next runs are sold out pretty quick because more word gets out. Really who knows.
     
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    I love the idea of the TTG2, but wondering if you know if there is some sort of harness where I can integrate the BD4 cam and a front facing camera and then toggle between the two? I was intending on adding a front cam and this 3rd brake housing for the bd4. So a total of 2 additional cameras. Just trying to figure out how I can have them all integrated for a factory style install. Any ideas? @MESO @SC4333
     
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  18. Aug 17, 2019 at 12:42 PM
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    I'm trying to buy a couple clear & 1 red KC rock light lens. I've got a cracked clear and want to have an extra for each. Anybody know how I can get just the lenses? Thanks
     
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  19. Aug 17, 2019 at 1:11 PM
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    I have not tried 3 cams, however the TTG2 will facilitate both and front and rear cam (has two RCA connections, one for both front and rear cam). I don't know how that would play out with the OEM tailgate cam still connected. I suppose worst case, you leave it unplugged and can use the new front cam with the BD4 cam. On a side note, the video quality from the pcam220 is not up to par with the OEM tailgate cam, although sufficient, and for $50 I am not going to complain.
     
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  20. Aug 17, 2019 at 1:35 PM
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    I wanted to still have the tailgate cam in use and just add in the bd4 cam and a front grill cam. Was hoping the TTG2 would work with that setup
     

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