What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Yea they’re a simple enough design but time consuming. It is very rewarding doing it yourself. But not something I’d do repeatedly. I had the angle iron laying around and plenty of welding wire so I gave it a go. Been itching to fab something lately so why not. Still thinking about making my own sliders this winter

 

I would suggest getting the units powder coated.

 

If stock, my battery is 7yrs old. Going to get a new one once Fleet Farm opens.
Noticed bad corrosion on positive terminal and the post looks shot.
I don't run a lot of gidgets and gadgets so I've always ran these Interstate with great success.
It's plenty for cold Wisco winters.

 

Hmmmm... this picture really caught my eye. I've never considered this mod until you posted the pics.... what led kit did you purchase. I may do this mod now. IF it's cheap. I will also buy the kit for my son...it would make a nice Christmas gift.

 

My son bought a borla exhaust and a K&N CAI over the past couple years. He was disappointed that his truck didn't feel like it gained anything. It sure does sound good though.

 

I've purchased the 2 lo mod but haven't installed it yet. How was the install? Have any tips you can pass along to make the install any easier? Thanks in advance.

 

LED interior kits are dirt cheap and I have been using them for nearly 8 years. It is the 1st thing I do to every new or used vehicle I buy. Those old yellow lights are no good for anything at night. Even the cheap kits last for many years. I think I paid $10 for the 3rd gen kit in early 2016. Think I spent $15 last month, including map and visor bulbs, for my grandkids 2003 Camry.

 

I've been a carpenter/builder mostly all my life, have worked with many trim carpenters and furniture/cabinet makers, your work looks better than some of the professionals I've seen/worked with. This is me giving you a pat on the back!!

 

She's a beaut, Clark.

Fleet Farm parking lot swap for the old and ready for winter.

 

Very nice work! Looks very clean, nice welds!

 

And give you a new set everytime you make a "pit stop"

 

It’s so easy I could do it. I didn’t replace the visor mirror bulbs that came with the kit though (too bright).
I did blow a fuse as there were no indications on the polarity of the bulbs and I’ve heard this happens often enough (also an easy fix).

 

I might try my hand at blueing them.

 

Could always contact blackstone for an oil analysis. It’s $35 to know the condition of your motor…somewhat at least. Got my first reading back and they suggested a 7,700 mile oil change based in the condition of the oil and the miles it had on it.

 

I think he ships a metal template now? That should make the cutting process pretty straight forward. A few pieces of advice: (1) silver sharpie works great on black trim and can be removed with a little acetone or isopropyl alcohol and (2) whatever you do to one side of the hole, do to the other.

Trace the plug with the silver sharpie, use the biggest bit you have to drill a hole in the center of the trace, use whatever you you have to cut diagonally from the hole to the corner of the trace, then follow the trace staying on the inside of the trace. Then take either some files or sandpaper and slowly work your way to the trace. Every so often, test fit the plug, see where it interferes, and remove that piece of material—remember to remove a little material on the opposite side as well to ensure that the hole stays square and on center. Just go slow, fit and refit the plug, and eventually it’ll just snap in and look like it was supposed to be there.

 

Thanks for that. I have never been quite satisfied with final finish because I have more basic tools (drill, jigsaw, circular saw, hand-sanding tools and only bought a random-orbit for the desk) and lack of precision was my demon. I have developed techniques over the years to compensate, but wish I had a permanent place to have table saw, drill press, etc.

 

For anyone concerned about long-term negative mileage impact with an OTT tune, here's today's freeway results (avg 70 MPH or so). Had it done last February - OE size wheels with Toyo A/T III tires.

 

Installed under 3, feels solid

 

Got the pedals installed today.

 

Burning cash