What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Sweet Supra. I have its rival of the day. 87 Nissan Z turbo 5sp. 70k miles so very similar.

 

After all of my hard work dechroming my interior I added some chrome in the form of the All Auto Up/Down driver’s window switch: https://cartrimhome.com/All-Auto-Up-Down-Lighted-LED-Power-Window-Switch-For-Toyota-Tacoma-2016

It’s too dark for pics but this is what it is:



You can actually feel two positions in the switch in either direction, with the first position being manual control up/down and the second being auto up/down.

 

Last reported, rear windows that were not designed for "full auto" can be hazards because of the lack of pressure sensors for "auto close".

 

What does that mean in plain English?
Are you saying that the switch can not detect whether or not the window is closed and there will be undo pressure because of that? How is that any different from someone holding the switch after it’s closed/open?

 

Front window motors have pressure sensors to NOT close on items. Rear window motors do NOT have the safety-reversal sensors.

You can choke your happy doggies hanging their heads out of the rear windows.

 

Is there not an over-travel sensor?

 

What if you don’t own a dog?
Edit: Just sayin

 

My dog isn’t about that hanging his head out the window life and I usually lower them only when I’m parked and by the truck somewhere he can’t get out. I’ll make a point of making sure all appendages are clear when I auto-close.

 

Popped the Softopper off, kinda like it.

 

Looking good!

 

Express-up safety device
The problem with express-up windows is that there is a possibility of an obstruction in the window that you are not paying attention to. For example, you may use the express-up power window button to roll the rear window up while your child decides to put their arm out the window. A safety device is needed to prevent a crushing injury.

There is a safety device that goes along with all express-up window switches known as auto-reverse. This device uses a sensor on the power window motor to detect if there is extra stress on the motor before it reaches its upper limit. If it detects an obstacle in the way, it triggers the anti-pinch function and reverses the window direction. It will either roll the window completely down, or roll down a few inches and stop.

https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-does-the-power-windows-auto-reverse-safety-feature-work

 

Haha yessssss. 87 supra turbo 5spd targa with 69k miles. Been looking for one for 5+ years and finally found one worth pulling the trigger on.

Hell yeah dude I have a buddy that loves those. Super similar specs!

 

I sold my led-halogens locally for $300 to a guy that flips rebuilds. He said that’s what he usually pays, but snaps them up when he sees them cheaper.
I freaked myself out about what I’d do if one of my Oem leds failed. Paying full price at the only dealer isn’t something I’d want to do, and freight shipping these things took forever. Bought another set of led-halogens to sit in the shed for $200.
But prices for everything in Alaska are way out of sync with the real world. YMMV

 

5.79 cash for gas. Yuck. 3.09 here, but CA probably provides more services.
The cash and credit delta of 10 cents is puzzling. Same here in FL/ other states I’ve noticed. Isn’t the card fee typically 3% which would make $5.79 cash 5.96 credit?

 

It’s gone down recently, I was almost $7 not too long ago yea never looked too much to the card difference since I grew up always using cash but ever since I moved I found this spot that accepts debit as cash so I always go to this gas station now

 

If you have Baja Designs lights the taco garage makes some limited edition covers (Santa, smiley, jack o lantern, ect).

 

How are you liking it so far?

 

I feel you brother! When I moved to the Outer Banks in 1983, didn't need a permit for anything. Now, permit for this, that and everything. Hell, I think now you need a permit to get a permit!! Progress?? Nah, just another way for the government to get into your pocket even deeper than they already are.

 

You're lucky to find the one you have, plus in good shape, an added bonus! I looked for an '83 Supra for 5+ years, if I could find one it was in such bad shape a junk yard probably wouldn't have taken it. I guess there aren't many out there, my dream car for sure. Maybe find one some day. Congratulations again on your find, I'm sure you're going to enjoy it!

 

Thank you very much Shayne! Been really hard, but staying positive! Support from family and friends is so important, you can't do this by yourself.