What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

No but I've seen the add-a-fuse things on here before and figured I give that a shot, but what plug would I put it for it to turn on/off with the ignition? I've done the cig lighter always on mod so I'd rather not wire it in with that.

 

I ain't going anywhere.

 

Riggghhhttt finish up "some" stuff.

 

That is a bit misleading though because "white" is somewhat subjective. Sunlight at noon is up around 5500K so a 6000k bulb will look pretty "white" with a hint of blue.
4300k on the other hand may appear less "white" (slightly more yellow) but gives the most lumens (lumens=brightness) 4300k is about 10% brighter than its 6000k counterpart.
If you want light performance, go 4300k. If you want a whiter appearance that you cant see because you are the one driving, go with 6000k.

 

Drove 2 hrs... picked up a front diff,tranny mount, and various mounting brackets/bolts...drove 2 more hrs.... dropped off some tires and BS'd with Raymond (Dead Heretic) at his house... drove half an hour and went wheeling on a whim.... got stuck in sand..... aired down reeeeeally low and used a mudflap i got at the junk yard to get out..... borrowed an air pump from a dude with a blazer.... gave him 5 bucks.... followed him for a few miles and watched him coast to a stop.... he had run out of gas lol...... he said he was fine and his girlfriend was coming with a can of gas.... i said you sure? ok peace dude and drove 1 hour home

used more than 3/4 tank of gas!



all in all it was a good day!! lol

 

very eventful

 

YEAH!! lol

 

took a nice pic on top of the mall parking garage

 

Looks great

 

Yea man Just a little. really you just move the bend then just snip off the extra metal. I think it looks really clean.

 

Taake a look at these. I really like mine.

$62 Piaa 15224 H4 (9003 / HB2) Xtreme White Plus High Performance Halogen Bulb, (Pack of 2)

http://www.amazon.com/15224-Style-Xtreme-White-100-Watt/dp/B00067BVDC/ref=au_pf_pfg_s?ie=UTF8&Model=Tacoma|1037&n=15684181&s=automotive&Make=Toyota|76&Year=2002|2002&vehicleType=automotive&newCar=1&carId=001

 

6000K 55watts are Great!!! A lot brighter than the 35 watts or regular halogens...

 

I actually prefer my 4300k 55w HIDs better then the 6000k. A blend of the two is great tho.

 

I'd like to swap out my Hella 500's with HID's... 4300's huh??! might just have to go with those... I wouldn't want to be driving towards me... it's already bright, but it's not quite Daylight YET.....

 

dude..my hella 500 HIDS are stupid bright lol I couldn't believe it. i though two was epic till i had all 4 on was ridiculous...i liked it

 

I added a few pics to my gallery so you can see how it is mounted.

I was initially concerned about the vents too, but it only covers about 1/4 of the "drivers" vent and I kinda hate the hot air in my face anyway so I'm sure I won't miss it.. It still blows downward on my legs w/o a problem.

I ran the wire across the stearing column and tucked it up under the dash, but I think I'm gonna find a new way to keep it even more out of sight.. stay tuned

 

Nice - good to know - I'm not so concerned about hot air as cold - It gets hot where I live in the summer (it reached 80 last week) - I want direct access to my A/C blowing cold air at me. I'll check out your gallery soon cause I do like the location.

 

Finally got my Kragen HIDs wired up...

 

Looks good bro!!! I just got some goodyear wranglers on my truck and when I was looking at my truck I couldn't help and realize that our trucks are really Identical lol

 

Drove it.
Parked next to a tacoma.
Saw 3 other tacomas while walking through the parking lot.
Drove home in front of a tacoma.
Passed several Tacomas in the oncoming lane.
Felt like a boss.
Tacoma's are taking over NY.

On side note - I'm loving my block heater. So worth the $60 I paid in November. I use it all the time. It melts snow on the hood & part of the windshield in storms. Even makes the cab like 50 degrees when I get in the truck. It's a bonus that I don't have to pay for electricity - renting. XD