What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Fitted the tacomods XL radio knobs.

I'm still not used to the opposite orientation of the steering wheels controls so have been favouring using the headunit itself...probably a pointless mod but I like the feel and size of the bigger knob

 

Random question. Do the bed mats smell strongly of rubber?

 

Somewhat. I don't find it to be unpleasant though. But yes when I open the tonneau I do get a rubber smell. I imagine over time it will die down.

 

Nope. Benefit:Things don’t slide easily. Drawback: Things don’t slide easily!

If you have something big and heavy you’re trying to slide into the bed by yourself ….it can be annoying, but worth it overall lol

 

Thanks. I have a tonneau as well and figured it might make the smell more prominent. I guess nothing some airing out couldn't handle.

 

Not a terribly strong smell, but noticeable. After a few years is almost goes away. I have mine from my 2nd gen in my 3rd gen and it is 8 yr old, still get a mild smell and I have run a topper on both trucks.

 

Just read an article about the HOTTAP, it would be interesting to hear how you like it. Nice work BTW

 

Yeah. That's what i worry about with rubber. The smell can linger forever. I currently have some new OEM matts baking in the sun to try and rid them of new rubber smell.

 

My OEM mats did not have much of a smell at all and now after 4 mo, gone. Good luck with the sun baking!

 

this is why i can't roll with that style holder. i adjust my vents too much depending on which way the wind blows.

 

One of my favorite things about my aftermarket radio and Maestro RR steering wheel control retention is the ability to program the buttons to do what I want. I flipped those functions and couldn't be happier. I also added a screen-off toggle and a play/pause song toggle as the "hold" functions on some of the buttons. More function than stock for sure.

 

Maestro is definitely underrated

 

Put a synthetic rope on my bed mounted winch this morning. So much better than the cable that was on there for the smaller loads I plan to pull with it.

 

Put in bed lights (ignore junk in the bed). I was disappointed to see they weren't on the truck when i bought it, but excited to learn the truck was pre-wired to add the OEM lights. Seems cheap of Toyota not to just include these. Honestly SR5 and up should have them.

 

I didnt do the glove box keyhole. I felt like it would look weird being white

 

I finally got my RTT in place (CVT Mt WASHINGTON). Pretty good for a factory seconds piece.

I also direct wired my Fridge; adding the outlet in the little box in the… box? Fridge slide and a Dometic CFX3 55

 

Totally agree. It was the second thing I installed right after installing a mirror with Homelink. Another must have, IMO.

 

Valid point, I could be making it all up! It's true, it's real, and between today's Amazon delivery, my trip to the dealer parts department this afternoon, and the Paint Pro film going on it now I might have something more interesting to report soon.

 

Wow. Just wow. You clearly are skilled at carpentry/cabinet making.

 

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