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2023 Lunar Rock Trail

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by grambo911, Oct 10, 2023.

  1. Oct 12, 2023 at 1:10 PM
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    grambo911

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    AWE Exhaust, KARTBOY exhaust hangers, custom 1/0 exhaust grounding, lots of Titanium hardware from my old builds, silly JDM bits from my old Subaru builds, Uniden Bearcat Off Road CB, Firestik 2 w/custom CF mount, custom KARTBOY plate frame with Rigid Ind Spot on ball head mount, Yakima Mega Warrior w/custom CF cross brace. ARP extended studs (not installed yet), Optima Red Top, Siless Insulation in cab. Diode Dynamics LEDs throughout... More titanium fasteners. K&N intake snorkus delete. Greddy hose clamps throughout. DBA 4000XS Brake Rotors. TRD PRO fogs. Dakine Tail Gate Pad. More to come of course.
    When all you've driven, since High School, is sports cars and your now older than dirt. These are, apparently, necessary to park straight.

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  2. Oct 12, 2023 at 1:16 PM
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    grambo911

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    My last mention of KARTBOY. Tom also makes cool license plate brackets with light tabs. Mainly aimed at the Crosstrek Overland kids. I needed a single tab and he obliged. Again, if you want a grambo style light mount for your license plate frame, he'll do it. Easy peezy. Rigid Industries spot on tripod ball stud mount. Aims all over without issues. And real CF plate frame...because rice is nice. :]

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  3. Oct 12, 2023 at 1:16 PM
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    AWE Exhaust, KARTBOY exhaust hangers, custom 1/0 exhaust grounding, lots of Titanium hardware from my old builds, silly JDM bits from my old Subaru builds, Uniden Bearcat Off Road CB, Firestik 2 w/custom CF mount, custom KARTBOY plate frame with Rigid Ind Spot on ball head mount, Yakima Mega Warrior w/custom CF cross brace. ARP extended studs (not installed yet), Optima Red Top, Siless Insulation in cab. Diode Dynamics LEDs throughout... More titanium fasteners. K&N intake snorkus delete. Greddy hose clamps throughout. DBA 4000XS Brake Rotors. TRD PRO fogs. Dakine Tail Gate Pad. More to come of course.
    The latest project. TRD BRO fogs. I'll explain later...sheesh...

    TRD PRO FOGS.jpg
     
  4. Oct 14, 2023 at 9:34 AM
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    AWE Exhaust, KARTBOY exhaust hangers, custom 1/0 exhaust grounding, lots of Titanium hardware from my old builds, silly JDM bits from my old Subaru builds, Uniden Bearcat Off Road CB, Firestik 2 w/custom CF mount, custom KARTBOY plate frame with Rigid Ind Spot on ball head mount, Yakima Mega Warrior w/custom CF cross brace. ARP extended studs (not installed yet), Optima Red Top, Siless Insulation in cab. Diode Dynamics LEDs throughout... More titanium fasteners. K&N intake snorkus delete. Greddy hose clamps throughout. DBA 4000XS Brake Rotors. TRD PRO fogs. Dakine Tail Gate Pad. More to come of course.
    GREDDY dual bead hose clamps. Definitely buying more of these. Love the look and the function.

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  5. Oct 15, 2023 at 5:36 AM
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    As a guy who has had nearly an identical path through the car world as you, I enjoy this immensely. I still have my 2011 WRX hatch, I just can’t get rid of him. It’s so cool to see the JDM/import touches on the Tacoma. Great looking truck! Keep it up, I may borrow some of your projects. Hahaha!
     
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  6. Oct 17, 2023 at 10:14 AM
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    That is nice to hear. Thank you. I must admit, that some of my more snooty STI buddies are giving me a hard time about some of the mods but, I don't care about pleasing everyone. I never have.
     
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  7. Oct 17, 2023 at 10:27 AM
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    My hexagonal expanded metal bug catcher came to fruition this weekend. I managed to get it to fit like a glove after some patient trimming and fitting. This was fun and it came out pretty cool. I'm gonna add teflon "edging" at all of the contact points to clean things up a bit. For now, its pretty cool and the Hexagonal pattern goes well with the truck's design.

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  8. Oct 18, 2023 at 11:12 AM
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    Cup Holder Mod, bed cover, and steps.
    This antenna mount is one of the best uses of Carbon I have seen on a vehicle. (I Design in carbon for aerospace stuff) That isn't simply Black Aluminum! And... Now that I go through the thread I see your post on hand-crafting it. Nice! Take some clear epoxy to your cut edges and it will last for a very long time!
     
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  9. Oct 18, 2023 at 2:05 PM
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    AWE Exhaust, KARTBOY exhaust hangers, custom 1/0 exhaust grounding, lots of Titanium hardware from my old builds, silly JDM bits from my old Subaru builds, Uniden Bearcat Off Road CB, Firestik 2 w/custom CF mount, custom KARTBOY plate frame with Rigid Ind Spot on ball head mount, Yakima Mega Warrior w/custom CF cross brace. ARP extended studs (not installed yet), Optima Red Top, Siless Insulation in cab. Diode Dynamics LEDs throughout... More titanium fasteners. K&N intake snorkus delete. Greddy hose clamps throughout. DBA 4000XS Brake Rotors. TRD PRO fogs. Dakine Tail Gate Pad. More to come of course.
    Wow. That is really nice to hear. Thank you. I looked at the design of the metal mounts and came up with something a little more stylish and performance oriented while still retaining strength. And I will take your advice and treat the edges. I use Super Glue on my Tamiya RC carbon bits.
     
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  10. Oct 18, 2023 at 2:21 PM
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    TRD BRO fogs completed. I am really unhappy with the fitment of the plastics on this vehicle, so far. The interior has been solid. The exterior is a sloppy mess.

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  11. Oct 19, 2023 at 9:07 AM
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    Organized all of my cargo control equipment and tools. "The Bag" has been around since I got my first car; a 69' Dart GTS in 1989... :oops:

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  12. Oct 19, 2023 at 10:47 AM
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    The exterior front plastic is surprisingly supple and movable to some degree. I think this was by design. My guess, most likely for pedestrian safety.
     
  13. Oct 20, 2023 at 12:44 PM
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    I can see the durometer of the plastics being a consideration but, its the fitment that bugs. Everything is loose and floppy like the OEM plastics are Chinese knock offs...
     
  14. Nov 7, 2023 at 8:58 AM
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    Added was 1.25" spacers to improve the stance and the look of the truck. It definitely feels more planted and looks better. Scored a heck of a deal on a tailgate pad as well. Pretty happy with it.

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    TAILGATE.jpg
     
  15. Nov 7, 2023 at 9:01 AM
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    Installed the K&N Kommiefornia Legal kit. I must say it made all sorts of difference. Throttle response is more crisp. The butt dyno likes it. My favorite part is, prior to install, the truck would settle at 2500 rpms at 80mph. Now it settles at 2000 rpms at 80mph. I'm hoping this is not a coincidence or due to the cold snap we are having. For now, I am very happy. We will see how the drive home from work goes.

    *Confirmed. it downshifts more often, at 80mph, and the rpms drop from 2500 to 2000. Nice.*

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    K&N 1.jpg
     
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  16. Nov 9, 2023 at 10:54 AM
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    yeee!!!

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  17. Nov 10, 2023 at 8:32 AM
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    They are so dang good. The feel is amazing.

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  18. Dec 7, 2023 at 9:30 AM
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    Picture dump for more updates to the truck. Having so much fun. Chinesium Skid Plate with upgraded JIS and Ti hardware. All polished. (Including the spacers.) JDM Greddy Type A Black Edition Shift Knob with Auto Kit. Because JDM.:thumbsup:

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  19. Jan 3, 2024 at 12:52 PM
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    If you ever decide for some odd reason to replace your grille, PM me :D. Been trying to find a trail edition to color match my bronze wheels. Great looking truck btw!
     
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  20. Feb 24, 2024 at 5:38 PM
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    man, that bronze skidplate looks awesome! really finishes up the trail edition nicely. Might have to do something similar to mine.
     
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