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Discussion in 'New Members' started by R2D2, May 16, 2016.

  1. May 16, 2016 at 7:47 PM
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    R2D2

    R2D2 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a brand new 2016 DCSB MGM Limited 4x4 with towing package and Toyota tonneau cover. I sold a 2008 Porsche Cayman S to buy this truck. I drive back roads to work every day and there's a lot of road kill that would've destroyed the underside of the Porsche. I sold it with 21032 miles. My other car is a 2008 Lexus is350 with 130k miles.

    So far so good. The JBL system is awesome. Very complete vehicle, but I would like better headlight illumination. I've been reading about the HID kits, but I want to keep it simple. What's a good replacement halogen for the stock bulbs that would give me better output without having to change harnesses, etc. Also, is the pop and lock mod for remote locking tailgate easy to install? I bought Westin 4" black oval nerd bars from autoanything.com which should be arriving this week, and an OEM bed mat from Amazon.
     
  2. May 16, 2016 at 7:52 PM
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    Theloraxcross

    Theloraxcross "He's Got the Crazy Eye"

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    Welcome to the site. I'd look in the lighting section for the best answer to that. There is so much valuable info on this site. Good luck with your search.
     
  3. May 16, 2016 at 7:52 PM
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    def67

    def67 Silly Milly

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    Welcome to the club, got pics?
     
  4. May 16, 2016 at 7:52 PM
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    NAAC3TACO

    NAAC3TACO Middle aged member

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    Welcome to TW. Great taste in vehicles.
     
  5. May 16, 2016 at 11:14 PM
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    ODNAREM

    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

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  6. May 17, 2016 at 5:21 AM
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    R2D2

    R2D2 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have been reading about lights. I think LEDs are great, but I'm afraid that in the back roads where I drive to work (5am so it's dark and therefore the issue with road kill and the Porsche) I may be blinding oncoming traffic, as the cut-off of the LEDs is not as well defined. Very interested in the RSI lights being posted now by LovelandTaco. I just need the low beams. The highs are OK, and my fog lights are already LEDs.
     
  7. May 17, 2016 at 8:33 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Congrats on your new Tacoma and welcome!
     
  8. Jun 3, 2016 at 5:53 PM
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    R2D2

    R2D2 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Just installed WeatherTech mud guards. Easy install but the screws never fully tightened, so I used Threadlock. Really enjoying the truck. I am really impressed by the JBL upgraded sound system. The best I ever had on any of my cars.
     

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