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Just bought a 2018 TRD Sport

Discussion in 'New Members' started by NoeWiy, Jun 26, 2020.

  1. Jun 26, 2020 at 12:42 PM
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    NoeWiy

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    Hello all!

    I just picked up my 2018 TRD Sport and I am very excited to mod it! What are all of your favorite entry-level mods?
     
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  2. Jun 26, 2020 at 12:44 PM
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  4. Jun 26, 2020 at 12:52 PM
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    Yep....lots
    Where to start?
    I bought mine new in 2018 and almost immediately started. I think it depends on what you're going for.

    Here's what mine looked like fresh off the lot and what it looks like now:

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    Welcome to TW!!

    My first favorite ones were HIDs, Clazzio's seat covers, and (out of everything) radio knobs. One of the recent favorites was DMM accessory mount. But the list is endless....
     
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    Nice lookin rig! Inferno was my first choice color, but I ended up getting a crazy good deal on my MGM. Where did you get that grill? Ive been hearing all about how people have issues with the TSS sensor when installing an aftermarket TRD Pro Grill. Did you have any issues with that and if not, what seller did you buy yours from?
     
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  8. Jun 26, 2020 at 1:06 PM
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    Yep....lots
    My grill is Toyota, bought from one of the many dealers that sell at a discount. I've had zero problems with the TSS, except for the fact that the dealer keeps hassling me about the recall, then telling me they can't do it because I changed the grill. There is a whole thread on that subject!

    Since this picture was taken I've removed the air damn and put on the TRD skid plate. I had the factory leather replaced immediately with Katzkin, which I love. Modifying these things is a disease..at least according to my wife.
     
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  9. Jun 27, 2020 at 12:13 AM
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    OEM bedmat is a must. My Sport is a mall crawler, so upgraded speakers, subwoofer, & new head unit. My favorite mod by far but pricey is sending off my headlights to @no vtec 4me and having it retrofitted and BHLM, he does great job on taking apart and putting back together your headlights. Smaller stuff would be the products that @MESO puts out...coin bucket, puddle pods with switch, stealth pro shift knob, gasshole, dome & map lights, total tail light kits, or ultimate turn signals; you won't be wronged by purchasing any of his products.

    ETA: Welcome to TW...this forum is addicting! Get ready for a lighter wallet. :spending:
     
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    looking nice! I have the 2017 TRD Sport Inferno. Love how big of a difference the grill swap made.
     
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