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3rd Gen Storm Troopers

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JerryTaco, Nov 16, 2015.

  1. Apr 27, 2016 at 10:37 PM
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    Really cool pictures man.
     
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  2. Apr 30, 2016 at 5:17 PM
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  3. Apr 30, 2016 at 7:03 PM
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    Nice, what stage is this? Is this out of the box settings?
     
  4. Apr 30, 2016 at 7:29 PM
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    Split open the stock lights and painted the inside chrome bezel black?
     
  6. Apr 30, 2016 at 8:18 PM
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    And tinted the side markers. And converted the DRLs to switchbacks (DRLs + turn signals). Oh, and retrofited HID projectors in the high beam bowls. Here are some better close ups of the lights. More details in this thread where I am offering them for sale (for the cost of parts).

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  7. Apr 30, 2016 at 9:41 PM
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    Stage 3 UCA, set at Icon max setting.
     
  8. May 9, 2016 at 7:37 PM
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    Stormtrooperesque grill insert. My last significant mod until I find a convenient, cost-effective place to get the windows tinted.

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  9. May 9, 2016 at 7:57 PM
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    Definitely
    loving your headlights! Can't wait to get some black ones for myself.
     
  10. May 10, 2016 at 7:29 AM
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    So what are my options and estimated costs for blacking out my headlights. Don't want it to look cheap.
     
  11. May 10, 2016 at 7:39 AM
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    Great looking truck! And great photo's. What camera do you use?
     
  12. May 10, 2016 at 7:40 AM
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    I like the look you guys are going for, just don't think the 3rd gen looks like a Stormtrooper...
    Maybe doing a 2nd gen front clip swap would work!
    No hate intended...:crapstorm:
     
  14. May 10, 2016 at 10:16 AM
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    The term "Storm Trooper" has more to do with the overall black/white theme than an actual resemblance to a real storm trooper and is a style commonly used across all makes and models of modded vehicles.
     
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    I joined the 'storm trooper' movement.
     
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  17. May 20, 2016 at 9:25 AM
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    Jr. Storm Trooper. :)


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  18. May 20, 2016 at 4:06 PM
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    20160504_185917.jpg a little more Dipping!
     
  20. May 20, 2016 at 7:55 PM
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    I'm thinking about it. Silver Sky for me though.
     

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