What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

The plastic piece on top of radiator is starting to leak

 

Haha I can't wait until Saturday to put it on! I've been broke all this week because of it though... But I'm getting my tax return tomorrow so it's all good!

I'm only driving maybe 5 miles a day. I technically don't even need to drive it during the weekdays, I just choose to.

Definitely will! Installing it Saturday and will have pics up as soon as I'm finished!

 

Washed it and ordered some Forever Black.

It's now time to finally recondition those flares.

 

Couldn't find one on trailgear

 

Here from LCE.

http://www.lceperformance.com/Radiators-s/1384.htm

 

If forever black works good for you, please post the results. I have been using a product called trim shine. Works pretty well for a couple months. I don't really want to buy new flares or try a heat gun but really want to find a good long term solution.

 

paint or dye?

 

Will do.

I know what you mean. Typically I'll apply Armorall on them but it only lasts for so long, especially in the rain. I've heard a lot of good reviews about the product so I'm crossing my fingers for decent longevity. Also figured that I'll be able apply on some other areas too like the rubber around the door windows and front valance.

I would like to avoid painting the flares for obvious reasons.

 

I switched from Armorall to trim shine last year, same results. I have seen people on here plasti dip and paint the flares, but want to find a product I can apply. By the way, your build rocks, the looks of your truck are perfect. I will have a build page in the next couple of months, finally, my lift kit is in the garage waiting for me.

 

Thanks man,

I'll be looking forward to following your build and seeing the results! You'll have a new truck when you get your lift installed.

Yeah, I thought about the Plasti-Dip route too but like paint it can chip and it would be even harder than paint to touch up.

 

I remember reading in the Detail forum that someone was really disappointed with the longevity of Forever Black.

I hope you have better results.

 

... looks similar Easy install and you'll love it!

 

Haha I can't wait to get it on!

 

put Audi style LED's around my headlights and also put blue LED's in the side marker lights

 

Blue is typically illegal in most states.

Might want to check the local laws where you live.

 

Florida:

Title XXIII MOTOR VEHICLES Chapter 316 STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
316.2397 Certain lights prohibited; exceptions.
(1) No person shall drive or move or cause to be moved any vehicle or equipment upon any highway within this state with any lamp or device thereon showing or displaying a red or blue light visible from directly in front thereof

 

yeah i figured that out about 15 minutes ago when i got pulled over... lol they are coming out tonight and im getting bright white ones to take there place

 

Thanks for the heads up though!

 

up until about 3 weeks ago I was getting consistently 20 on the higway and 16 around town (averaging 17.5mpg per tank, but after I put on new tires (TW Wardens w/ kedge grip 265/75/16) it has decreased to probably 17 highway and more like 12-13 around town. Last tank I only got 225 miles out of it, compared to the 280 I was used to!! I guess its a combination of slightly larger, much heavier tires, winter gas, and really cold temps

yea I didn't think it would really help just wanted to feel like I was trying everything I could..

MAN I wish I had my old '92 corolla wagon 5 speed again.. used to get 38 MPG!!!

 

About to order my wheels, just checking to see if anybody sees anything that would cause them not to fit...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-85-5883