What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Blackhorse Heavy Duty Grill Guard.

 

X2 ^

 

I just had my tires rotated. It was 4K miles over

 

Roger that. I should probably invest in some real plastic part removal tools... I tend to just cram the ol trusty flathead in places it probably shouldn't go.

Ask my wife.

 

This is how I know..

 

Installed the Rav 4 radio knobs over the weekend. Made me realize how tiny the factory knobs were!

 

I did the billet aluminum knobs. (Didn't like the fact that they were not illuminated) So I went with the Rav 4 Knobs. (I like it because it's illuminated, Not crazy about the look) Then I saw the AJT knobs. Really like that look, and they are illuminated. So I just ordered a set.

 

The V1 has that little post you can see at the bottom. The V2 is a flush fit. Pull off your stock knob and see what you have?

I had the same question. I wish the AJT site explained the difference. They only give you a picture, and you need to play "Spot the difference"

 

I love the RAV4 XLE knobs. The RAV4 Adventure knobs are kinda meh to me, as are the AJT ones. Both are better than the absolutely terrible stock Tacoma knobs though.



These knobs do require some modification to work, but install in about 8 minutes.

 

I can't see the picture?
I didn't know there was a difference?
Do you have a part number for those?

 

Does anyone know if there are knobs available for the basic Entune head unit? All the ones I've seen say they only fit the premium and above. I think the basic unit has the most pathetic knows of them all. So tiny they're almost unusable.

 

It's hosted on Imgur. I know sometimes certain restrictions block them. This is a link to the direct pic: https://i.imgur.com/gNpGzSfh.jpg

This is the OP where I found out there were different RAV4 knobs. The top ones in his post are what I upgraded to, they just require a little filing on the back of the knob to work with our push button setup, but install without issue after shaving 2ish mm off the back side. More on this in my build thread (link in sig). Haven't seen anyone else run these knobs and they're the best option I've seen.

Rubber radio knob upgrade | Toyota RAV4 Forums (rav4world.com)

 

Dagnabit! Now I’m ordering these! When will this money pit end?!?!?

edit: I just received the notice that my AJT knobs were shipped.
Oh well? I guess there’s going to be a sale on radio knobs in the FS section!

 

Finally got both spotter mirrors installed today. Very happy with them!

 

I think that's the HU that came in my Sport.

The OEM knobs I ordered didn't fit, but they had this little plastic insert that can be removed, then they fit like a charm.

Unfortunately it looks like I deleted the photo of the insert, but it comes out basically how those plastic rings on olive oil bottles come out.

 

About to install MESO Dome lights!

 

Do you have pictures of that head unit?

 

Someone had asked me to give an update on the painted door panels after some time had passed. They were painted in August and, I'm attaching a photo of the driver's door panel (gets the most wear & tear). Holing up just fine! I always look at my cleaning cloth when I clean the panels to see if I can detect any color being taken off - no signs of that happening. Looks like the color is very durable.

 

Also, my neighbor gave me a partial container of this Meguiar's product. He uses it on any exterior plastic/vinyls (around the windows, mirrors, etc) as well as interior - dash, door panels, etc. I find that it removes or covers those little scratch lines around the door handle that appeared over time. They were especially prominent on the back panel behind the door grab....I guess the back of my ring may have been the culprit in causing scratch lines. This product does a great job cleaning up those blemishes.