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Tester Needed for New Grille Insert (Free)

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by StealthTaco, Jun 15, 2017.

  1. Jun 26, 2017 at 12:06 PM
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    TheAngryGinger

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  2. Jun 26, 2017 at 4:57 PM
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    Sneak peak...there were a couple gaps between the insert and bezel that you can see once you get up close, but we're going to work those out. Huge thanks to @Braves95 for all of his help.

     
  3. Jun 26, 2017 at 5:08 PM
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    subbed, grill and sneak peak look nice
     
  4. Jun 26, 2017 at 5:56 PM
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    It's is nice a nice grill.
     
  5. Jun 27, 2017 at 6:20 PM
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    Just to make this an easier install, I think we're going to add a welded bezel to replace the OEM bezel. Installation will be a breeze this way - more info coming soon.

    Will also be a thicker gauge aluminum.
     
  6. Jun 27, 2017 at 6:46 PM
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    That would look nice.
     
  7. Jun 27, 2017 at 6:58 PM
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    Curious on how this will affect the cost to make and how it will affect the msrp of your badass grill.
     
  8. Jun 27, 2017 at 7:15 PM
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    Hopefully not much; I'll be able to crunch the numbers in the next day or two. May also offer option of steel in the group buy to have a cheaper option.
     
  9. Jun 27, 2017 at 7:45 PM
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    I feel you're spot on going with aluminum, I think it will look nice
     
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  10. Jun 28, 2017 at 3:25 AM
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    I want one!!
     
  11. Jun 28, 2017 at 4:44 AM
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    Have you put this up in the 3rd gen section yet to look for group buy interest?
     
  12. Jun 29, 2017 at 12:20 PM
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    Not yet. Once I get some prototype pics of the insert with a welded bezel I will.
     
  13. Jun 29, 2017 at 12:39 PM
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    Sounds good. Not too far from Raleigh at all. Didn't realize you were right down the road from me, about 1 1/2 hours away. I lived there for about 5 years. Moved back home back in 2014.
     
  14. Jun 30, 2017 at 5:27 AM
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    Sub'd. I'm also in the Raleigh area :wave:
     
  15. Jul 7, 2017 at 6:02 PM
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    More information about pricing on Monday. Should have a prototype next week

    Will also have a second design that we've been working on as well :cool:
     
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  16. Jul 19, 2017 at 9:26 AM
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    Super interested in this, just curious if a ball park price?
     
  17. Jul 19, 2017 at 11:29 AM
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    Holy crap, also did not realize you guys were in Raleigh, I'm like 30 minutes from your shop.
     
  18. Jul 19, 2017 at 1:03 PM
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    Its looking like it'll be around $400 after the redesign.

    Awaiting a shop to be built in Zebulon, we'll be moving there soon!
     
  19. Jul 25, 2017 at 9:48 AM
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    Definitely interested when you get up and ready for sale!
     
  20. Jul 26, 2017 at 10:05 AM
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    As soon as they are ready, I've got cash in hand!
     

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