What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

The Mink · Mar 16, 2022

thomasburk said: ↑

Tell me where you got the decals to go over those ugly warning stickers.
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Got mine from Import Equipment. Put them up two years ago and still holding strong.
https://importequipment.com/collect...yota-tacoma-trd-logo-visor-decal-overlay-2016

TacomaWes · Mar 16, 2022

thomasburk said: ↑

Tell me where you got the decals to go over those ugly warning stickers.
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No decals. Just peeled them off and used some goo gone!

My4thTacoma · Mar 16, 2022

today i put the army green vinyl overlay stickers on the Pro Grille letters of the Army Green Sport 4x4.

Late Camaro · Mar 16, 2022

After a year of waiting, I drove it home and stored the garage remote signal in the home link! There is a nice pile of bits and parts waiting to be installed - more pictures coming as it progresses.

Tacospike · Mar 16, 2022

The Mink said: ↑

Got mine from Import Equipment. Put them up two years ago and still holding strong.
https://importequipment.com/collect...yota-tacoma-trd-logo-visor-decal-overlay-2016
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I’ve had mine over 5 years and still holding strong

Benny blanco · Mar 16, 2022

Late Camaro said: ↑

After a year of waiting, I drove it home and stored the garage remote signal in the home link! There is a nice pile of bits and parts waiting to be installed - more pictures coming as it progresses.

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That’s a rare one

Mickey65 · Mar 16, 2022

AwesomeLaw68 said: ↑

Where did you purchase this material from?
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Siless Hybrid 3in1 200 mil 36 sqft Car Sound Deadening mat - Butyl Automotive Sound Deadener - Noise Insulation and Vibration Dampening Material

Amazon

5nahalf · Mar 16, 2022

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Since I am retired I don't drive very much and only fill up my tank around once a month. Well was I in for a surprise! It was almost a dollar a gallon more than the last time I went to fill it up. This made me get off of my lazy back side and put on the belly pan that I had taken off a while back to do some work under the truck. When I tested my original belly pan 4 years ago it made a 1.25 MPG improvement in gas mileage on a 160 mile round trip that I made once a week over a three month time period. The first picture is the current v.2 version that I am using now. The second picture is the original v.1 version that I made 4 years ago that I copied and pasted from an earlier post that I made back then. The main difference is that v.1 was one piece pan tied to the factory tin can skid plate. The v.2 is a two piece pan tied into a Mobtown front skid plate that I got to protect my Fumoto valve.

Almost 2 months ago I upgraded to the TRD 17 inch wheels in preparation for the Wilwood big brake kit. With slightly larger tires my MPG took a small hit so I started looking for ways to get that back. For some background I earned my commercial pilot license in 1972 but since the airlines were not hiring then I went to the Navy flight school and spent 20 years flying in the Navy. After retiring from that I changed careers but never forgot the aerodynamics that I learned. In an aeronautical engineering class I took in college I had to design and build 2 aircraft wings. One was for high speed and low drag and the other was for low speed and high lift. We had to put sensors everywhere and put them in the wind tunnel.
On the upper part of the truck the only thing that may make a small improvement is a tonneau cover which I already have. Therefore, I looked under the truck to make some improvement. I use the truck for towing once a year and hauling several times a year so I do not need skid plates for off roading. For the last 2 weeks I have been designing and building an under body pan to improve the aerodynamics. I will be driving a couple hundred miles in the next few days so I should get an idea of any improvement. I would like to put my truck in a wind tunnel but the closest one to me is at Florida State University and they want $15000 to use their facilities. That is not going to happen!
For those who off road you could put a small pan between the transmission skid and the fuel tank which could help some and it would be a lot easier than the one I designed.

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Thats awesome! Ive always wanted to do a full belly pan on the tacoma. Maybe this summer I will get off my ass and do it.

My4thTacoma · Mar 16, 2022

skyking3 said: ↑

Since I am retired I don't drive very much and only fill up my tank around once a month. Well was I in for a surprise! It was almost a dollar a gallon more than the last time I went to fill it up. This made me get off of my lazy back side and put on the belly pan that I had taken off a while back to do some work under the truck. When I tested my original belly pan 4 years ago it made a 1.25 MPG improvement in gas mileage on a 160 mile round trip that I made once a week over a three month time period. The first picture is the current v.2 version that I am using now. The second picture is the original v.1 version that I made 4 years ago that I copied and pasted from an earlier post that I made back then. The main difference is that v.1 was one piece pan tied to the factory tin can skid plate. The v.2 is a two piece pan tied into a Mobtown front skid plate that I got to protect my Fumoto valve.

Almost 2 months ago I upgraded to the TRD 17 inch wheels in preparation for the Wilwood big brake kit. With slightly larger tires my MPG took a small hit so I started looking for ways to get that back. For some background I earned my commercial pilot license in 1972 but since the airlines were not hiring then I went to the Navy flight school and spent 20 years flying in the Navy. After retiring from that I changed careers but never forgot the aerodynamics that I learned. In an aeronautical engineering class I took in college I had to design and build 2 aircraft wings. One was for high speed and low drag and the other was for low speed and high lift. We had to put sensors everywhere and put them in the wind tunnel.
On the upper part of the truck the only thing that may make a small improvement is a tonneau cover which I already have. Therefore, I looked under the truck to make some improvement. I use the truck for towing once a year and hauling several times a year so I do not need skid plates for off roading. For the last 2 weeks I have been designing and building an under body pan to improve the aerodynamics. I will be driving a couple hundred miles in the next few days so I should get an idea of any improvement. I would like to put my truck in a wind tunnel but the closest one to me is at Florida State University and they want $15000 to use their facilities. That is not going to happen!
For those who off road you could put a small pan between the transmission skid and the fuel tank which could help some and it would be a lot easier than the one I designed.

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wow thats impressive!

Forest Moon · Mar 16, 2022

Foushee said: ↑

How does that work?
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It's just a surge protector, designed specifically for vehicles. It's wired directly to the battery.
A better question might be does it work? I have no way of actually testing it, so I wouldn't know.

Tnc · Mar 16, 2022

Started my Clazzio install tonight. Finished the back and plan to do the front tomorrow or over the weekend. Damn pleased with how they turned out.

Also installed my TRD Faux shift knob. Couldn’t handle the red so I painted over it with orange.

wcoffman · Mar 16, 2022

Forest Moon said: ↑

It's just a surge protector, designed specifically for vehicles. It's wired directly to the battery.
A better question might be does it work? I have no way of actually testing it, so I wouldn't know.
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I’m a toolie so probably don’t get it - but aren’t there too many paths to really protect against EMP with anything less than surrounding the vehicle in a faraday cage?

afgixxer · Mar 16, 2022

Ruminator said: ↑

Chemical-free version:

Use a hair dryer or heat gun to soften up the adhesive under the decal. Keep the heat moving. Decal should peel off fairly easily. If not, apply more heat. Try not to stretch the visor fabric while pulling on the decal. Once the decals are off, put a dry paper towel over the remaining adhesive and apply a hot clothes iron to the paper towel. The paper towel will completely absorb the adhesive. When I did this, the only evidence the decals were ever there was some slight sun fading of the surrounding area. It evened out over time.

Got this method from another member here. You'll have to cover the printing on the mirror covers, those aren't decals.
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I got this on Etsy. I messed up another vehicle trying to remove them so I didn’t risk it. It made the fabric stretched out.

afgixxer · Mar 16, 2022

Taco_Fisher said: ↑

that's acetone which I was really trying to avoid. I ended up with a combination of citrus based bug-n-tar which I had on hand instead of going to get goo-gone and then a magic eraser to get the "ring" off. Worked great and as expected scratched the hell out of the clear but a little bit of rubbing compound, polish and wax and it look better than the rest of the panel except for an almost imperceptible ghosting from where the paint didn't have sun exposure through its life.

Very pleased with the result but you have to be comfortable with bringing back the clear coat if you go with anything remotely abrasive.
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i just did it fast and wiped it off then cleaned it with some chemical guys stuff. Goo gone didn’t work for me well at all. Just dropped down the side and made a mess

afgixxer · Mar 16, 2022

KillingForJesus said: ↑

I gently peeled them off, sprayed a generous amount of goo gone onto a towel and wiped until I got all the residue off. I also let it dry for about 20 mins then I hit it again.
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You didn’t have to use any heat?

afgixxer · Mar 16, 2022

Foushee said: ↑

Finished installing the UpTop eX Alpha on the TRUSS (Drew and the guys over there are amazing to work with). Can't wait to load this up with 16 foot lumber later this week!

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Did you have your rack powder coated? I know they offer the armor side plates in colors but not the actual side rail

rdgm71 · Mar 16, 2022

Not today but last week, Clazzio seat covers. Very satisfied and everything went just as described by most in here.

Bob1971 · Mar 16, 2022

Tnc said: ↑

Started my Clazzio install tonight. Finished the back and plan to do the front tomorrow or over the weekend. Damn pleased with how they turned out.

Also installed my TRD Faux shift knob. Couldn’t handle the red so I painted over it with orange.
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Are the inserts white or ivory? I have a white truck and I’m not sure how the ivory would look with the white.

Forest Moon · Mar 16, 2022

wcoffman said: ↑

I’m a toolie so probably don’t get it - but aren’t there too many paths to really protect against EMP with anything less than surrounding the vehicle in a faraday cage?
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I have no idea, I'm not an electrical engineer. I assume it's protecting the battery, so it would shunt any overvoltage present in the electrical system, as long as it's connected to the battery.

Jerry311SD · Mar 16, 2022

Tacospike said: ↑

Yup. I know the feeling

this was years ago though

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Bike in the house lol

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