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I Made Some Better Radio Knobs

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by wileydavis, Dec 2, 2016.

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  1. Dec 2, 2016 at 2:47 PM
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    I love that the stock radio has adjustment knobs but I hate the little nubs that require tiny little fingers I don't have. So I made some better ones. They're CNC machined from aluminum and anodized black. They lock on with a set screw. One says Tune and the other Volume.

    Basic Knobs: get these if your knobs are at the top of the screen, regardless of what radio you have. Will fit 2nd gen as well as 3rd gen.
    http://www.hondogarage.com/index.php/product/landing/tacoma-radio-knobs

    2knobs-dash.jpg

    Premium Knobs: Get these if your knobs are at the bottom of the screen.
    http://www.hondogarage.com/index.php/product/landing/entune-premium-knobs

    [​IMG]
     
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    wileydavis, Dec 2, 2016
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  2. Dec 2, 2016 at 2:51 PM
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    Nice work! My TRD OR radio looks way different so I doubt they would fit
     
    RIDERED67, Dec 2, 2016
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  3. Dec 2, 2016 at 2:59 PM
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    Pittrider

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    Pittrider Pitty, those needing correction.

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    Do you need to know, or care?
    What? How dare you try to improve on an inferior product from Toyota...shame on you.

    Nice work OP, those stock knobs definitely could be bigger, although I rarely use them with the steering wheel controls.
     
    Pittrider, Dec 2, 2016
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  4. Dec 2, 2016 at 3:00 PM
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    How about some A/C or fan knobs? With the stock ones it is hard to tell the setting, since the little indicator hash mark blends into the knob.
     
    #yardsale, Dec 2, 2016
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  5. Dec 2, 2016 at 3:01 PM
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    I've been trying to get the hang of the wheel controls but I'm a knob guy :) As in, I frequent this website.
     
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  6. Dec 2, 2016 at 3:02 PM
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    I'm with you there. I have to think about those every time I use them. I'll put them on my list. Also toying with the idea of a shift knob with a 4wd switch integrated into it.
     
    wileydavis, Dec 2, 2016
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  7. Dec 2, 2016 at 3:07 PM
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    Do you need to know, or care?
    You think you've seen pretty much everything in the internet (or at least heard about it)...THEN...you get a link to a site about knob testing. :eek:
     
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  8. Dec 2, 2016 at 3:09 PM
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    Those look great. I'll be willing to buy a pair if u were to make some more.
     
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    remgu2000 Keepin' on keepin' on.

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    Nice! Any idea if they work on this?

    [​IMG]
     
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    Send me a set @wileydavis and I'll let you know if they fit the TRD w/Nav ;)
     
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    Make some sort of adapter for the shift boot on an automatic 3rd gen. I'd love to change the knob (yes I know it's an auto) but can't unless it's the Pro model.
     
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    i want these. really bad. and that phone mount is amazing. nice work!!
     
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  14. Dec 2, 2016 at 3:39 PM
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    i didn't even finish reading the post. i don't even have my truck yet. aaaaand... ordered! (and the phone mount as well). :thumbsup:
     
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    Bought your knobs ; ) thanks for looking out for us SR guys, right on (5843)
     
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    I think it would be cool to leave out the labels, let the customer choose. Maybe it would save you some time. :thumbsup:
     
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    These are cool
    Might have to pick up a set for my truck.
     
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    Very nice, I like that they aren't sound, gives more grip.
     
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