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Blackin' out yer hood scoop

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Goosedog, Nov 6, 2014.

  1. Nov 6, 2014 at 4:33 PM
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    Goosedog

    Goosedog [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Does anyone else get the early morning sun glaring off the scoop and damn near get blinded?

    IMG_0498_29f108f1392eef54b8aea42ec84c6608e4dc35d1.jpg

    I think I might black mine out and go for the P-51 look.

    p-51-mustang-pictures-10_9c306f4bf8bd835801b58d7e1c5fd78dc2acd7ac.jpg
     
  2. Nov 6, 2014 at 4:43 PM
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    Mully

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    Just went to MOAB and back to CA.
    Morning sun burned my eyes, had no idea it was this bad until I got the truck.

    Nice truck by the way, and I like the blacked out idea.
    Check out my rig in Towing: MOAB and back.
    Thanks.
     
  3. Nov 6, 2014 at 5:46 PM
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    karmatp

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    It is amazing how much sun the fake scoop reflects. I made sure to not buy another with one this time.
     
  4. Nov 6, 2014 at 5:47 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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  5. Nov 6, 2014 at 6:03 PM
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    pudge151

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    never had an issue
     
  6. Nov 6, 2014 at 6:18 PM
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    Mully

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    It's blinding, right hight, angle and it will kill a Vampire.

    image.jpg
     
  7. Nov 6, 2014 at 6:39 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    Not blinding for me
     
  8. Nov 6, 2014 at 6:59 PM
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    Lespaulkid01

    Lespaulkid01 I prefer the term "beer researcher".

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    I'm with you. I always hear people complaining about this but have never had a problem? :notsure:

    If I ever do get a glare it's coming off of the rain tray. Could be because I wear polarized glasses all the time maybe..
     
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  9. Nov 6, 2014 at 7:12 PM
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    el topu

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    Neve had that problem
     
  10. Nov 6, 2014 at 7:15 PM
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    Sugar Silva

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    Not a prob for me. Honestly OP I think it might look kinda ghetto. But if you like the idea try it out
     
  11. Nov 6, 2014 at 7:24 PM
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    wanna taco

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    OK then, go for broke with a propeller on the grill. :plane:
     
  12. Nov 6, 2014 at 7:25 PM
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    hemitruk

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  13. Nov 6, 2014 at 7:38 PM
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    Notoneiota

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    Holy smoke. I was wondering if I was the only one. When the sun is at just the right angle, it will burn my brain out. I may look into this blackout idea. Let us know what you come up with.
     
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  14. Nov 6, 2014 at 7:41 PM
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    LEX

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    Neh, that's what sunglasses are for.
     
  15. Nov 6, 2014 at 8:01 PM
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    cgs2k2

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    put some matte black vinyl on it
     
  16. Nov 6, 2014 at 8:17 PM
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    jmg256

    jmg256 Calmer than you are

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    Derp it
    [​IMG]
     
  17. Nov 6, 2014 at 8:19 PM
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    Lord Helmet

    Lord Helmet Prepare To Attack

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    Exactly
     
  18. Nov 6, 2014 at 8:20 PM
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    Some glare but oh it's worth it.
     
  19. Nov 6, 2014 at 8:30 PM
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    wanna taco

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    Actually haven't had my Sport long enough to nootice that glare, but...

    ~ ~ ~ ~Highjack alert~ ~ ~ ~

    ... The damn rear view camera screen gets glare just when I need it most. Gotta come up with some kind of eyebrow shade for that thing.
     
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  20. Nov 6, 2014 at 8:34 PM
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    nd4spdbh

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    another reason why you dont by the plastic surgery laced girl known as the TRD sport.

    Def heard alot of people complain about this.
     

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