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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Bill400, Aug 22, 2023.

  1. Aug 22, 2023 at 3:24 PM
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    Bill400

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    Bill400 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    OEM BSM/CTA retrofit complete
    Hello Folks, I'm Bill. Mechanicsville, Virginia. I go by Bill400, same as on the Jaguar Forums to keep things simple. I've participated on JF for about 10 years. And I'm a pretty decent "shade-tree" mechanic. I've restored X-Types and XKs of the Premier Automotive Group era.
    This is my 3rd Toyota truck. The '85 and '98 are long gone, though my grandsons have the '98 down on the NC farm. My low mileage Sienna XLE (multi-purpose vehicle) is currently ferrying three granddaughters in car-seats. Thus, the new truck.
    I found this forum while looking for information related to my Tacoma project: adding OEM Blind Spot monitoring, also known as "technology package".
    Looking for a V6/Long Bed truck with BSM (that means SR5 or better), I found a stunning Barcellona Red Metalic with Advanced Technology (AT) (sonar for parking) rather than (T) BSM.
    Since AT includes the network gateway, I thought BSM should be doable.
    Thanks to this forum's members, I've found wiring and shop manual, so I'm well on the way to that OEM retro fit.
    I'll be reading 3rd gen posts and document the process when appropriate. Until then, thanks for sharing your experience on this forum.
    PS: I may consider lowering the truck about 2 inches. They sure have gotten tall!
    Cox Toy 1.jpg
     
    Last edited: Aug 22, 2023
    Bill400, Aug 22, 2023
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  2. Aug 22, 2023 at 3:29 PM
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    Squirt

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    Squirt Certified in forklifts and meme stealing =)

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    Rexing front and rear dash camera, some LEDs, Weathertech HP floor liners/vent shades/bug deflector/underseat storage bin, OEM Ford bed mat, Diode Dynamics SS3 Pros in selective yellow, Diode Dynamics 18" light bar in amber and universal Carhartt seat covers. Bak Revolver X4S tonneau cover. Android Auto USB plug upgrade! H11 to H9. Sound deadened/insulated floors and rear wall. VLED license plate reverse light. Yokohama GO15s. Rokblokz mud flaps. "Custom" 3in Flowmaster Super 50 Series cat back. J&L catch can. AMP Powersteps
    Welcome to TW! Any pics of your truck!
    :worthless:

    P.S. this forum is probably more active than the Jaguar Forum. I know it's way way way more active than the F150 Forum I'm also apart of!
     
    Squirt, Aug 22, 2023
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  3. Aug 22, 2023 at 4:23 PM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Aug 22, 2023
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  4. Aug 22, 2023 at 4:38 PM
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    Squirt

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    Rexing front and rear dash camera, some LEDs, Weathertech HP floor liners/vent shades/bug deflector/underseat storage bin, OEM Ford bed mat, Diode Dynamics SS3 Pros in selective yellow, Diode Dynamics 18" light bar in amber and universal Carhartt seat covers. Bak Revolver X4S tonneau cover. Android Auto USB plug upgrade! H11 to H9. Sound deadened/insulated floors and rear wall. VLED license plate reverse light. Yokohama GO15s. Rokblokz mud flaps. "Custom" 3in Flowmaster Super 50 Series cat back. J&L catch can. AMP Powersteps
    Nice picture :thumbsup:
     
    Squirt, Aug 22, 2023
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  5. Aug 22, 2023 at 5:24 PM
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    Bill400

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    OEM BSM/CTA retrofit complete
    Thanks! They say that a picture is worth 1000 words, well that one is worth more than twice my first (new!) house (in dollars)!
     
    Bill400, Aug 22, 2023
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  6. Aug 22, 2023 at 5:29 PM
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    :eek::eek::eek:
    I'm younger and hearing that kinda stuff always amazes me that things can go up that much in price over the years.
     
    Squirt, Aug 22, 2023
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  7. Aug 22, 2023 at 5:31 PM
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    HondaGM

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    HondaGM Call sign Monke

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    Welcome to TW… I wasn’t expecting that oldo_O
     
    HondaGM, Aug 22, 2023
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  8. Aug 22, 2023 at 5:35 PM
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    Squirt

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    Rexing front and rear dash camera, some LEDs, Weathertech HP floor liners/vent shades/bug deflector/underseat storage bin, OEM Ford bed mat, Diode Dynamics SS3 Pros in selective yellow, Diode Dynamics 18" light bar in amber and universal Carhartt seat covers. Bak Revolver X4S tonneau cover. Android Auto USB plug upgrade! H11 to H9. Sound deadened/insulated floors and rear wall. VLED license plate reverse light. Yokohama GO15s. Rokblokz mud flaps. "Custom" 3in Flowmaster Super 50 Series cat back. J&L catch can. AMP Powersteps
    Me neither :anonymous:
     
    Squirt, Aug 22, 2023
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  9. Aug 22, 2023 at 5:42 PM
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    Welcome to the forums sir, beautiful truck
     
    Strictlytoyz, Aug 22, 2023
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  10. Aug 22, 2023 at 5:48 PM
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    We’re just messin with you Bill…
     
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  11. Aug 23, 2023 at 1:24 AM
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    Welcome from RTP, NC :hattip:
     
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  12. Sep 29, 2023 at 10:32 AM
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    Bill400

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    OEM BSM/CTA retrofit complete
    Thanks guys. I know forum ribbing when I see it! I appreciate the warm welcome.

    Bought a couple days of TIS and downloaded wiring diagrams, connectors and service manual info related to Blind Spot Monitoring for my retrofit.

    My chinese friends provided an inexpensive vehicle interface device and virus-laden software for TS V17, so the fun has begun.
     
    Bill400, Sep 29, 2023
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  13. Sep 29, 2023 at 10:37 AM
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    Welcome to TW Bill, nice looking truck!
     
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