What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Matter of fact I saw a set randomly last week (on TE37XTs too )

 

Even though I have the upmost respect for the work he put into it, doesn't mean it is not overwhelming and hard for me to wrap my head around.. I was never good in school, even in shop class with the books, but a few minutes with my hands on a lathe and I was making crap... I learn by hands on, not from reading.. I am also surprisingly good with figuring out the very complicated work POS systems mainly cause I hit a button with my finger and I can see what it does, to the point I trained a lot of people how to use it and new the system better than most...
So all the real measurements with proper instruments he did, doesn't mean a lot to me...

But like I said, lots of interior pics between standard and LED lights that I could see as well as the VTAILs pics and video.. So most modern cameras seem to be able to do it good enough..

Again, I have never disputing ANYTHING that Mr Crashburn80 said, just wanted the picture book version...

 

Yesterday but I forgot to post…hit 75K

 

I caught this the other day, just thought it was neat...

 

My 1st A is crooked also...

 

There were reports of heavy condensation buildup inside the lenses and weak mounting tabs breaking off over time. Owners were told the condensation was normal. You can draw your own conclusions. The smoked versions look amazing on MGM trucks. I opted for the basic VLED total tail kit with oem tail light housings.

 

Thanks for that. I live out in the desert so I might have luck with no fog up. Very dry climate out here.

 

Fogging is normal with temperature changes. Condensation that pools / droplets is not and is handled under warranty directly by Morimoto in Atlanta.

 

I installed some LED backup lights. Because the ones on my AlphaRex taillights suck! I was gonna go with the hitch mount, but I decided just to weld my own brackets on the frame. I like the placement better. but what I really like is the results!

 

Installed a Homelink used mirror from Bobs Automotive Mirrors.
https://www.bobsmirrors.com/Gentex-Auto-Dim-Mirror-wHomelink®V5-Blue-Compass-Blue-Backlit-Buttons-Plug-Play-For-2016-2023-Toyota-Tacoma-TacomaWorld-Only-Pricing_p_1746.html

No more remotes falling off the sun visor.
There are 3 wires on the mirror plug, the blue is supposed to be always hot but its not.
Got the adapter from Bob's so Homelink is always on.
Ran a hot from the fuse box, works great.
Opens the gate and both garage doors.
The lights are blue except for the auto dim which is green.

 

Bearded SR AC .. love it

 

You should really read this. I was thinking about going the LED route at first but I didn't know what to get.... Had I not read through this I would have worse light output, and spent more money... H9 Phillips German is the ticket..

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-hid-vs-led-vs-halogen-h11-projector-headlights.589465/

 

4 exhaust systems? How many miles you put on your rig, or are you changing exhaust systems like underwear?

 

Since I just recently replaced my Phillips German H9 bulbs I actually read up on this a week ago. The HELLA H9 has slightly less output than the German Phillips H9...

I ordered the Phillips H9 and luckily received the German made (some are made in China). You could probably just grab the Hellas and rest easy for $20

 

Oh I like this a lot. If I could do this and figure out a way to cut the license plate light at the same time when in reverse I would be very happy indeed.

 

I replaced the backup/turn/brake lights in the back with VLED, but left the license plate lights alone. Backup camera view is not affected because the backup lights direct beam full-backwards. License plate lights will remain the halogen because all I am required to do for authorities is maintain what Toyota provided.

 

I hear you, so I cancelled those other 2 items, then ordered 2 of these, because the details mentioned made in Germany. Fingers crossed.

 

Again .. there was some useful information on this from crash a while ago.

I grabbed these lights and made the modifications... Super bright... Wide 180 degree pattern.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/baller-on-a-budget-under-30k-build.775717/page-2#post-27728498

 

Here's the research
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/gy6-35-hir-921-reverse-light-upgrade-vs-high-power-leds.474996/

 

I doubt that I will make a switch to a fifth exhaust. If I don’t like the AWE setup I will revert back to the Pro exhaust. I don’t do heavy off-roading so the high clearance exhaust won’t give me any benefit. When I first look into aftermarket exhaust, I read that the Magnaflow exhaust has drone sound and that steer me to the Borla. I had that setup for a while and then switch to Pro for mainly the polished black tip.