What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

Hey man, just reiterating those red stripes on the scoop are STILL sexy!

 

Given that radios are becoming more and more like full fledged computers, it wouldn't surprise me at all if they've started putting small coin batteries in to maintain settings, like on a computer motherboard for retaining BIOS settings. They really should have done it sooner as there is no reason for the radio to lose its mind when the battery is unhooked. I hate having to reprogram my radio stations.

 

Hell no. Lol, it hasn't fixed it yet. I know the ECU can take a few days to fully reset so ...

 

Thanks!

 

Braap!

 

Well I tried black plastidip because I had success with black coming out smooth. I started early yesterday morning and it was looking really good. I ran out of plastidip so I had to go get more and didn't finish until the afternoon. Parts are rough like sandpaper. I'm thinking it's got to be heat/humidity. I put it on just to see how it looks. Switched out my chrome Westin steps for some black stainless steps yesterday morning also.

 

Cleaned up the engine bays on both of the Toyotas today

 

Looks great! Any preference on the engine cleaner/degreaser?

 

Today was my first time using ANYTHING other than a wet rag under there.

It was just one single packaged 303 wipe that i managed to use on both after wiping them down thoroughly with water and a towel.

 

Yeah I usually just use water and a washcloth for everything. Figured I'd use something a little stronger for the engine bay though.

 

I know some guys use things in there

And honestly I would like to experiment with something else also

Just makes me nervous spraying in there for some reason

Maybe when my truck actually gets dirty once I will do it

 

Oh boy, here we go with BHLM

 

Haha, fair enough. Keep us posted

 

Will do!!! ​

 

Wash claybar polish wax

 

Looks awesome. Haven't used a claybar on mine yet. How difficult is it? Or is it just time consuming?

 

Just time consuming but really not that bad, takes less time than waxing.

And is more satisfying than waxing. You can feel the difference, it's awesome.

 

The claybar isnt too bad it took me maybe 45 min for that
Total time for everything probably 4 hours with water and food breaks!!
Now it's beer time

 

Yeah, me too. I wasn't looking forward to replacing the starter. Not that it would have been overly difficult. It's 3 bolts and an electrical plug. I just didn't want to have to do it.

 

Is that the Napier 13100 SUV tent? That looks like it would be perfect for a couple of trips I take solo each year and don't want to drag my camper along on.