What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Please don’t post your ugly mug

 

Technically, yes. But keep in mind, there's tons of setups people have that aren't dot compliant. Among which are way worse scenarios than what these produce. And imo, aren't anything to be concerned with as long as you're using them properly(aiming), or if you have some sort of inspection to comply with (which they probly wouldn't even know they aren't dot compliant with the supercharged drivers installed).
Also imo, I feel the output with the supercharged drivers is how they should've came to begin with. They call them supercharged drivers, but in reality, they're just unlocking their full potential. The dot drivers are basically limiters to remain 'compliant'. Also, the low beams aren't as affected as much as the high beams are. I would say increase with superchargers are; low beam +20-30%, high beam +40-50% brighter..
They also seem on par with some of the intermediate projectors like the minis or mled.. I'm sure there's other vehicles with oem setups/retrofits that certainly match, or even surpass these in output too tho for sure.

 

I’d assume if there’s a dot specification for output that there aren’t any oem assemblies that surpass that, but do know many vehicles come with poorly aimed lights from the factory so I’m probably wrong on that.
I’m not into the superchargers being readily available and advertised as “offroad only”. It’s the same situation and argument that people use to justify drop in LEDs:
Everyone else on the road has lights that are too bright so I’m going to be part of the problem.
If the drivers or assemblies had a toggle somewhere to easily turn down the “supercharge mode” I could get behind it but as is, these are just properly focused road hazards with sharp cut offs that are going to make the issue of over lit vehicles in cities that much worse and even more convoluted.
That being said; when it’s time to replace my OEMs the EVOs are top of the list until someone else adds lens heaters
This comment is moot as the low beams are still DOT compliant! Thanks to @Yoshi I for the info about his design and sharing so many details about this product in it’s respective thread

 

Rix Tailx... yeah, sometimes he does it just to...



Then everyone starts...



And before you know it, Taco's be going...



Fascinating...

 

Yep and I agree. I guess it really comes down to a use-case scenario. I live in a pretty rural area and don't have much traffic to worry about too so there's that. If I lived in the city I mightve reconsidered getting the supercharged drivers. I even lowered them a tad more than they should be due to concerns with blinding drivers when on slight inclines/slopes.

 

Awwww!

That's Cute!

 

I heard about this issue right after my wife and I purchased our '11 Chevy Equinox. It had the same type of lug nuts. Knowing this issue, I soaked the lug nuts in warmed up Marvel Mystery oil while I was rotating the tires. Since then I've done this, on that vehicle, and all of my similar lug nuts about every 20K miles. The oil wicks in and prevents corrosion of the internal part. I faithfully rotate my tires every 5000 miles and I've never had a lug nut failure. BTW, I do live in the "rust belt".

Should we have to do this? No.
Should we have to apply Fluid Film (or the like) to our frames and undersides of our vehicles? No.
...But, we do it.

 

Pro grille of the lift kit variant came in today. Stumbled across it at Mike Calvert Toyota while searching for OEM pro grille deals. Didn’t need a VIN. I thought it was an awesome deal at $138. Especially in comparison to prices of the other OEM versions. I also ordered the cam bracket and the connector plug to fill the cam hole until/if I wanna do the anytime cam. Y’all probably already know all the P/N’s, but here they are again in case anyone was interested.

PT228-35200-20 - BLACK TOYOTA LETTERS- TSS and FRONT CAMERA MOUNT (came as part of the TRD Lift Kit)
Found this for $138 at Mike Calvert Toyota
https://toyotaparts.mikecalverttoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-pro-grille-radiator-inner-front-grille-pt2283520020

PT595-35210 - Cam bracket
PT413-35210 - Connector cap

…..yes, chin strap survives another day

 

Over the course of a week or so.

Alpharex Nova Tails

DiodeDynamics C1R Hitch LED Pod

WeatherTech Hood Protector

 

Wow.. what a great price!!!

This makes the OEM grille the cheapest option of all...

 

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Props to @Siblue . I found out about this even being an option though his post (#9) in this thread
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/where-to-buy-oem-trd-pro-grill.778896/

 

I just crossed 75k on my 2016! Runs better than ever

 

Mostly I was thinking about sticking some of the leds together. Not really looking to melt wires. Did see someone hook up two batteries to jump, the wrong way. Plastic began to fall off instantly. It was amazing.

 

Do supercharged drivers work with oem halogens?

 

Mine have been great. The cutoff is pretty good so just follow the many instruction videos or write ups and aim the properly. Really high quality product.

 

Thank you

 

It looks like a completely different truck. Loving the RSI Smartcap.

 

Well, trying to get ready for spring. The new tent arrived, still needs a few adjustments in the set up.

 

Like what you did with the Grille badge/vinyl... Pretty slick