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I Made Some Better Radio Knobs

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by wileydavis, Dec 2, 2016.

  1. Dec 2, 2016 at 4:12 PM
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    Leonard Smalls

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    This!
     
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  2. Dec 2, 2016 at 5:17 PM
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    About what diameter are those knobs? My originals were .63" and those look a little larger.
    Not sure, but I'll look into it. If not, I can make a set that would.
     
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  3. Dec 2, 2016 at 5:22 PM
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    Yep…
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    X3 !
     
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  4. Dec 2, 2016 at 5:32 PM
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  5. Dec 2, 2016 at 5:48 PM
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    llseanp

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    You've been killing it with these products. Dont stop!
     
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  6. Dec 2, 2016 at 6:06 PM
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    I don't know about your AC output knob, but mine has more clicks than what is available. For instance it takes me 2 clicks to go from one selection to the nxt, its a little frustrating but nothin I can't overlook.
     
  7. Dec 2, 2016 at 6:12 PM
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    @wileydavis I dont really want to send you my TRD OR fancy radio knobs and go knobless, since I do use them, but post the dimensions of your knobs (ID and/or splines or flats on the mounting side) -and I'll figure out if they would work on the "fancy" radio.
     
  8. Dec 2, 2016 at 6:26 PM
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    I just got some pictures and the knobs are quite a bit different. The non-nav radio doesn't have the support tube coming off the faceplate like the nav versions does, it's just a rectangular metal post. The OD is the same but the post is different.
     
  9. Dec 2, 2016 at 6:44 PM
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    I agree, leave off the "Volume" and "Tune" on the knobs. There's a description on the radio above each know anyway.
     
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  10. Dec 2, 2016 at 9:40 PM
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    X4 for jbl/nav headunit!

    Edit: agree with no lettering on knobs.
     
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  11. Dec 2, 2016 at 10:20 PM
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    I think they saved on material when making the knobs to have leftovers for the steering wheel radio controls...hehehe. Anyways was going to order but decided on upgrading HU. Keep on makin awesome stuff @wileydavis !!!

    You guys got some awesome products!!!
     
  12. Dec 2, 2016 at 11:37 PM
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    Sub'd. If you make some that work with the Entune Premium radio then I might go for a set. Also, don't like the stamped lettering as it'll almost never be turned the right way...
     
  13. Dec 3, 2016 at 7:13 AM
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    Here's a quick pic of my dimensions.
    I'd buy a set for sure if they fit.
    I like the marked ones ok.

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  14. Dec 3, 2016 at 7:17 AM
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    The ones I have now won't fit but I'll be working on a design for the nav head units. How far out does the central metal post in your photos stick out past the plastic support tube?
     
  15. Dec 3, 2016 at 7:23 AM
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    I'll add in the option to have words or not words on the knobs. For now, if you're ordering, just leave us a note on the checkout page specifying which you'd like. No note will default to words.

    Just to update, these will fit the 3rd and 2nd gen non-nav head units. If your knobs look like the photo below then our knobs should fit. Available here:

    http://www.hondogarage.com/index.php/product/landing/tacoma-radio-knobs

    [​IMG]
     
  16. Dec 3, 2016 at 7:26 AM
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    THIS!!! Damn HVAC controls are a PITA to use with gloves on (TRD/OR with the dual climate control horseshit). Would be nice if they stuck out from the dash further. HAAAY - make em look like Duratracs lol

    Frank
     
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  17. Dec 3, 2016 at 7:26 AM
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    I just though about that too...

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  18. Dec 3, 2016 at 7:34 AM
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    Kilokato

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    Here's a more accurate pic.

    20161203_102947.jpg
     
  19. Dec 3, 2016 at 7:34 AM
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    wileydavis

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    @Kilokato - thanks. any chance you can send me a measurement of the support tube OD and ID?
     
  20. Dec 3, 2016 at 7:38 AM
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    i would definitely pay money for a set of those.
     
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