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What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hamiltonuh60, Nov 4, 2015.

  1. Sep 20, 2020 at 6:35 PM
    Londo-Cat

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    I'd say its a higher sound than the low sound Delco's but its pretty close - maybe an octave higher but not much.
    I've got the disc ones on my Prius and those are much higher - which is why I went with the Trumpet ones.

    The Delco's are both high and low horns so you get a dual tone affect - but its lower for sure. I wanted a bit higher tone - so bought these.
    86520-0E020 Low
    86510-0E040 High

    I can't seem to find anyplace with the hz rating for the Delco horns though.
     
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  2. Sep 20, 2020 at 7:12 PM
    HeyWannaTaco

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    Nice work. I'm still a little intimidated by this job. If you have any tips, or videos that you can recommend, I'm all eyes and ears!
     
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  3. Sep 20, 2020 at 7:14 PM
    HeyWannaTaco

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    Yeah, definitely need to have the drive to get it done. Floors and back panel took me a good solid day. Wear gloves, the Noico mats will cut you to shreds.
     
  4. Sep 20, 2020 at 7:15 PM
    Alamo72

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  5. Sep 20, 2020 at 7:26 PM
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    Good to hear. My problem is that I am researching this stuff and flying blind since I can't really see and touch it in person.

    I think what bothers me about this is that the design is so close to the roof that it will scratch unless you buy the extra part -- which costs what? $20? You know what -- raise the price $20 and charge me and I have no issue. But good to know.

    As an aside, I watched a video of the Uptop guys installing a rack on a Running 4 Tacos truck and they make a point that the front anchors are much taller than the ones for the rear so that it doesn't bring the rack in contact with the cab -- which just seems smart. I know -- or at least I think I know -- I can put some tape down (and some guys put down a wrap under there) but it just seems like I shouldn't have to do that after buying a $700 rack.

    But thanks for your response ... still learning ... still researching ...

    :)

    JP
     
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  6. Sep 20, 2020 at 8:11 PM
    meats

    meats superwhite MT taco meats

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    Yeah I’ll get around to it. I don’t mind taking the suspension apart. Always been afraid of messing up interior trim pieces etc Lol
     
  7. Sep 20, 2020 at 9:42 PM
    N2DesignsInc

    N2DesignsInc --------------------------- N2 Designs, Inc. Vendor

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    Awesome! Enjoy!
     
  8. Sep 21, 2020 at 12:53 AM
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    So - when I bought my SR5 - it didn't have the Qi wireless charger. So I looked into the price of it, and for the OEM parts it was close to $550 - just for a *Wireless* charger!
    MY GOD... that's expensive! SOOOO... the Qi Center Console project was born!
    2016-toyota-tacoma-trd-off-road-review-12.jpg

    So, I bought a Qi button $95.
    7952ddb3-0024-4e0d-8140-3f2a4c465e2b.jpg

    A center console organizer: CarQiWireless Storage Box for Tacoma 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020, Center Console Organizer Insert for Toyota Tacoma Accessory Black
    For $9.99
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    A FASTPAD Ultra-Slim Qi Wireless Charger PU Leather Wireless Charging Pad for iPhone 11 Pro iPhone X XR XS MAX / 8/8 Plus 7.5W Fast Charging, Water Resistant, No Heating (No AC Adapter)
    $14.99 that plugs into the USB port at the bottom of the center console.
    Qi_Charger.jpg

    Then I placed the Qi Charger in the center console tray (I will modify the opening in the bottom so I can hide the power cord cable).
    Qi_CenterConsole.jpg

    Then - I placed the red rubber mat over the top of it. Fired the truck up and it works!
    Qi_Covered_CenterConsole.jpg
    Next up, install the Qi button in the dash somewhere and then wire it into the power for the USB center console - so I can press it to turn it on or off.
    This gives me the Qi Wireless charger in my Center Console for the bargain basement price OF... $125.Yes, I could have just skipped the Qi switch, but what the hell - I liked how it looked.
     
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  9. Sep 21, 2020 at 1:50 AM
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    Updates on how they look at night? We’re they easy to instal??
     
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    I didn't use gloves when I installed mine, and I have child soft hands.
     
  11. Sep 21, 2020 at 6:42 AM
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    I tore up my hands, especially in the doors, but not from the noico, just from all the little sharp bits all over the truck.
     
  12. Sep 21, 2020 at 6:45 AM
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    Honestly, this may work better than the OEM one. There have been a few threads about retrofitting a better one, but I haven't seen a real solution yet that looks OEM.
     
  13. Sep 21, 2020 at 7:07 AM
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    Installed gorhino rb20's , took off airdam and painted skidplate super white.
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  14. Sep 21, 2020 at 7:22 AM
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    CemenTRDgen Stay Flexible!

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    what was your paint process? I’m going to tackle that on mine (in red) as soon as I get some free time
     
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    So finished up the water can mount. This is for inside the camper top. Eventually will end up on the bumper and I'll do a metal strap. This one is temp. I'm all out of webbing and getting some this morning.
    Zim

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  19. Sep 21, 2020 at 7:49 AM
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    As far as ease of install...as long as you’re moderately mechanically inclined, it’s not too bad. I took my time, and spent about 90 minutes doing it. Several good YouTube videos go through the process well.

    I couldn’t get to a place dark enough to really compare them with a photo, but Holy Mother of God do they light things up! These SAE (Street Legal) lights are certainly as bright as advertised. Baja Designs states the SAE’s are 150% brighter than OEM, and I’d say they’re every bit of that. Can certainly see the amber hue in street sign reflections, and I know they’re aimed properly. I’m extremely happy with them. Below is a bad photo in a parking lot with everything turned on:
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