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Should I just go Pro?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Kamille.bidan, Oct 23, 2017.

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  1. Oct 23, 2017 at 10:35 PM
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    Kamille.bidan

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    Kamille.bidan [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have been working on this modded SR5 grille, and I am finally done. I just need to wire the marker lights and install.

    However, I feel like it looks like shyt. I spent 200 dollars for the SR5 grille and all for the materials. I think the pirate TRD pro grille would have been money better spent...

    Should I just toss it out and buy a pirateTRD pro grille? Or should I give it a chance?


    It looks like a amateur put it together. This is why I pay people to do stuff for me.

    IMG_20171023_222214.jpg IMG_20171023_222204.jpg
     
    Kamille.bidan, Oct 23, 2017
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  2. Oct 23, 2017 at 10:37 PM
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    Midknight

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    Why not stick it on and see how it looks first?
     
    Midknight, Oct 23, 2017
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  3. Oct 23, 2017 at 10:44 PM
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    Stocklocker

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    I like it. Give it a chance. A little dust on it and it will settle right in.
     
    Stocklocker, Oct 23, 2017
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  4. Oct 23, 2017 at 10:49 PM
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    erok81

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    Nice. I think it looks really good. I like the toyota letters. I have those on mine too.
     
    erok81, Oct 23, 2017
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  5. Oct 23, 2017 at 10:52 PM
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    greytaco17

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    I think it looks good dude :thumbsup: plus everyone has the pro grill myself included. this sets urs apart from all the rest
     
    greytaco17, Oct 23, 2017
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  6. Oct 23, 2017 at 10:52 PM
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    TAF_Taco

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    Paint the heads of those screws and run it. Looks good.
     
    TAF_Taco, Oct 23, 2017
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  7. Oct 23, 2017 at 11:00 PM
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    StainlessSteelRatt

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    I like it. It's unique, and looks well put together.

    Paint those screws to match and run it. Very few of us actually run truly custom gear, I'm betting folks will want to know where you got it! :thumbsup:
     
    StainlessSteelRatt, Oct 23, 2017
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  8. Oct 23, 2017 at 11:01 PM
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    Doesnt look like shyt at all. I like it
     
    Jooo, Oct 23, 2017
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  9. Oct 23, 2017 at 11:08 PM
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    Snakedoctor

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    Mandatory tint, in-channel visors, and 265/75R16 MT Toyos.
    You could've just bought what others have, you'll have a one of a kind that you built. That says more to me than just buying one off the shelf.
     
    Snakedoctor, Oct 23, 2017
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  10. Oct 23, 2017 at 11:12 PM
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    What’s wrong with it? Looks good to me
     
    KrnTaco08, Oct 23, 2017
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  11. Oct 23, 2017 at 11:14 PM
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    PapaBear

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    PapaBear Never test how deep the water is with both feet.

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    Looks sick, just paint those screws.
     
    PapaBear, Oct 23, 2017
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  12. Oct 23, 2017 at 11:19 PM
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    1bad2k

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    Get rid of the three screws somehow, and I'd much rather have it than the faux pro grille.
     
    1bad2k, Oct 23, 2017
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  13. Oct 23, 2017 at 11:22 PM
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    robssol

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    robssol If it ain't broke, leave it the eff alone!

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    Not bad. Go with it!:thumbsup:
     
    robssol, Oct 23, 2017
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  14. Oct 23, 2017 at 11:35 PM
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    tuanhuy0301

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    Look good man. You make me want to mod my SR grill lol
     
    tuanhuy0301, Oct 23, 2017
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  15. Oct 24, 2017 at 12:19 AM
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    Paint the screws. I like it much better than the Pro grill. Good job.
     
    Jedi5150, Oct 24, 2017
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  16. Oct 24, 2017 at 5:12 AM
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    savethewheels

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    Like the others have alaready stated, it looks great! Just paint those screw heads black.

    Sub'd for installed pics!
     
    savethewheels, Oct 24, 2017
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  17. Oct 24, 2017 at 5:21 AM
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    Agree with everybody else! Paint the screw heads and throw it on. Drive it with it there for a couple days and than decide.
     
    mattRADICAL, Oct 24, 2017
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  18. Oct 24, 2017 at 5:35 AM
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    Do it. Be different...
     
    gargamel05, Oct 24, 2017
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  19. Oct 24, 2017 at 5:45 AM
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    If you do decide to give it up, I will buy this from you. :D
     
    mattRADICAL, Oct 24, 2017
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  20. Oct 24, 2017 at 6:51 AM
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    Modded it so much it turned into a 4Runner
    You should go Semi-Pro
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