What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

I steal everyones mods

 

Thanks!

 

Getting a Viper 5901 remote start installed.

 

Put back on my stock intake to get it smogged , frickin cali laws...

 

what did that run you, install and everything. if you dont mind.

 

So you got a stick with remote start. How does that work safety wise ? Thanks.

 

an intake shouldnt mess your smog check up at all... what intake do you have?

 

Standard/Manual remote starters connect to the clutch sensor and the gear sensor - the same one that doesn't let your engine turn over without depressing the clutch petal (unless you push that button on the left of the steering wheel). So to use the remote you have to leave your standard in neutral and trust the parking brake. Maybe turn your wheels for extra protection (toward/away from the curb).

Personally I would still leave the truck in gear on hills. But it seems like a great idea for low-grade parking lots / etc.

Hope you have power locks I don't XD. Probably an easy fix though.

Not saying this is a great idea.... but I've "heard" of people dropping $50 at more local shops to pass inspection. I might be worth it to avoid uninstall/re-install unless it's a simple clamp. I've read about people doing this for older carb'd corrvetts that for some reason do not get grandfathered into the system. Usually this is more of a problem when you remove several cats from the system. idk why an intake would cause this. The fuel-injection map on my motorcycle sets it off though. The stock setting cuts fuel at 5k rpms. Could be an increased air supply cause more fuel to be injected than the cats are spec'd for.

 

3 quarters done installing the OME 3" Lift kit on my truck with a buddy at his shop. Its looking sharp! Rims and tires thursday (17 moto metal 957 matte black w/ 285/70/17 Nitto Grapplers ATR.

 

Yesterday: loaded it up with logs, and lots of wood the guy left at the house after he was doing forming my patio.....

Today: loaded it with fishing poles and tackle boxes, then threw some largemouth bass in it to be weighed....

 

Finally had the time today to put in the AVIC-D3 with SWI-PS, bluetooth, external Sirius, and iPod. Also did the 400W inverter anytime mod and tapped into the inverter and put two outlets in the cab.

 

Nice ^^^^^

 

Finally got around to waxing my tacoma today and did some other small detailing. Was about dark by the time I finished so no pics

Also ordered the cheap grill from partsgeek to paint silver and cut up for a grillcraft. Will def post pics once I get that started.

 

UPS man dropped off my Icon progressive 3 leaf pack and color matched grille today. Popped in the grille, but waiting to install the leafs because he came too late.

 

Thanks. Might be something to think about for winter warm ups.

 

URD T-CAI not CARB certifide

 

Installed my new HID conversion lights.

 

yah it's awesome. I've wanted to get one for the NY winters. But money followed other things first. Just make sure you get the "manual/standard" version. Most models/manufacturers have different kinds. The automatic ones can be dangerous cause they will crank your engine even in gear. From my experience the "manual" versions are surprisingly just as common (easy to find) as the automatic versions - seems more "manual" car owners add after market equipment like remote starters. It helps level the playing field considering only 10-15% of cars in America are manual.

 

Here are some pics

After 1 1/2 years of looking for these on the net I found some on ebay new with new BFG TA KO's 265/75/16 off a new FJ "at the port "as the listing stated"?. 950 plus shipping!!
Just under 900 for the tires alone delivered from tirerack.com
I just saw 5 new black ones go for 1500 on ebay (just the rims)!!!
I know...I know the black are super popular.


What do ya think forum?

 

jealous