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What's the best $100-$200 mod for a totally stock truck

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shwaa, Jul 25, 2014.

  1. Jul 25, 2014 at 8:32 PM
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    Shwaa

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    Curious about this, lots of ppl have said tint. Is that strictly a fashion thing or will tint really make that big of a difference protecting the interior?

    Those Weather-tec mats look sweet too that others are mentioning
     
  2. Jul 25, 2014 at 8:32 PM
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    lotto tickets
    and pray you get more for really fun mods.
     
  3. Jul 25, 2014 at 8:46 PM
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    Window tint will dramatically cool your vehicle on warm days and the UV protection is a must for all of your interior vinyl and plastic. UV's are a killer on fabric and plastic.
     
  4. Jul 26, 2014 at 3:30 AM
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    I would with a low restriction muffler (Magnaflow) and a K&N Air Filter replacement. A small increase in power and fuel economy.
     
  5. Jul 26, 2014 at 3:59 AM
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    half of nothing
    I would have to say:


    1.Tint
    2. Brighter reverse lights
    3. bed mat
     
  6. Jul 26, 2014 at 4:28 AM
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    I did 50% tint, not super dark but helps, also make it much harder to see in the vehicle at night in case u leave something valuable on the seat. UV protection is the same no matter the tint %, and at 50% I have had no problems with cops for 4+ yrs in CA. I put 894 fog light bulbs in my reverse lights, helps a little with the back up camera at night. Lights were under $20 for Phillips bulbs and 30 mins on Amazon, but require u to carefully bend/cut the lights.
     
  7. Jul 26, 2014 at 4:33 AM
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    the window tinter agrees with doing the tint first! Being in Cali you can't tint the fronts very dark LEGALLY. Or even a clearbra to protect any paint.
     
  8. Jul 26, 2014 at 6:42 AM
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    What he said.
     
  9. Jul 26, 2014 at 6:48 AM
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    Just got my 14 TRD Sport and got 20% on the front windows (barely illegal in Alabama) 2 days after driving off the lot.
     
  10. Jul 26, 2014 at 10:32 AM
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    it makes a huge difference. i went with formula one pinnacle 35% tint in the front. and my truck is much cooler. my wifes RDX is not tinted and we have a harder time keeping her car cool.
     
  11. Jul 27, 2014 at 4:22 AM
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  12. Jul 27, 2014 at 10:15 AM
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    Morimoto Projector Retrofit, alpine cda-105,Wheelskins leather wheel cover, wet okoles,5% tint on back and 24% on front two windows,Debadged tailgate,custom sockmonkey centercap decals, xr rims pced gloss black.
    Weathertechs are awesome, But IMHO tint is both aesthetically and functionally the best mod to do first for the money. Makes any car look better and depending on how hot it gets where you're at its worth it to keep temps down.
     

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