What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Last week

 

A bit disappointed in that there’s not much difference between the two brightness levels

 

Only the rear plate for now. I haven't figured out how to cleanly run the wiring for the front yet.

Yeah, I thought that would be the case, but then I see so many with smoked plate covers here... If you can have covers that makes your plates barely legible, then why not a cover that does the opposite.

Pretty sure there is laws for it, but it is also rarely, if ever, enforced.

I already have a personal vanity plate, so hiding wasn't in the plan. Might change the plate to something else though.

Also is this MrMobile the YouTube channel? Lol


Back in Japan, I had these awesome illuminated license plates, which lit up the whole character.

Wish something like this was legal here.

 

New set of meats..Kumho Venture A/T 52
265/75R/16..

 

Fellas, it was a doozie of a day.



Today I installed some seat heaters I purchased from a fellow member. I'm officially a member of the warm ass for winter club.




The pads themselves went a lot more quickly than I thought. Turns out it's fairly easy when the covers are already installed.




My plan was to relocate some switches to the overhead to clear some space. I acquired a reasonable 3d print off of Etsy. Only tricky part was moving my lucky fortune to make room.




Actual tear down of the dash. Note to self- don't forget to remove the coin holder before pulling the console.
I think I found them all. I hope.



Now the hard soldering begins. Two connectors snipped and moved upstairs thanks to a 6-core cable. I figure the switches can tap into the illumination circuit that's already up there, so no need to move those two wires.




Lower dash switches relocated.






New switches placed in lower dash.





And, holy crap, it works. I can't believe everything works.

 

I have already had a minor collision in a parking lot due to not being able to see over the hood / judge that distance well.

 

When I sold my 2nd gen I kept the Bestop and installed it on my 3rd gen, not perfect but it does the job and fits nice and tight

 

I have the brackets to make it fit your 3rd Gen…Bestop screwed up and sent me (5) of each side!

 

LOL, seriously have/had the same issue. Actually used the front camera during parking. Getting better at it now.

 

You went full baked potato

 

Anyone have issues with the factory remote start not working on app or with fob after installing VLED interior lights? I took mine in as the remote start is not working now, was initially. Dealer tried to say the "aftermarket" light has caused the issue. I called BS, but they were going to charge me to unplug the lights to test. Of course, I did that when I got home. Shocking, still doesn't work. Disconnected the battery as well to re-set anything...still no dice. Don't feel like bringing it in for that, but with the cold weather...it would be nice to have it work. Suggestions and ideas welcomed.

 

The WaterPort Day Tank came with the hose and nozzle.

https://thewaterport.com/product/da...CBnQYJayYH6I7wVk9IMIAnReDIWaUIYYaAmZ3EALw_wcB

They also have a 2 gallon version I was looking at for my needs.

https://thewaterport.com/product/gospout-2-0-gallon-portable-water-tank/

 

Yeah well this baked potato ain't too shabby with the old wire cutters.

 

Costco has better pricing on all of their tanks

 

I took my Taco outback and exercised its legs by doing some laps in 4LO.

 

Prowler pathfinder 9" in white were delivered today. These things are beasts. Major mods happening tomorrow, stay tuned

 

Rear seat delete with homemade platform. Performed well on my 2000 mile mule deer hunting trip last week.

 

Black Friday purchases came in. A detailed write up will be in my build thread.


Also have something special lined up... just waiting on a few other things

 

Thanksgiving 4th season CO Bull Elk Hunt

 

That is awesome. Congrats!!