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I Made Some Better Radio Knobs

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

  1. Dec 6, 2016 at 10:49 AM
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    Coot83

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    Does anyone have pics of the phone holder installed. Thinking of getting that with the ram bundle as that seems to make the most sense for truck applications right?

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  2. Dec 6, 2016 at 11:08 AM
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    Glad to see someone making a move on this. I had been tossing around the idea of 3D printing some knobs that would sit on top of the existing knobs, but these look to be better egineered/executed. Not sure the cost to produce or the time/effort involved, but I tend to think 3D printing would under cut these on both fronts.

    Either way, nice job OP!
     
  3. Dec 6, 2016 at 11:16 AM
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    Right on, just ordered some Entune Premium Knobs!
     
  4. Dec 6, 2016 at 11:27 AM
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  5. Dec 6, 2016 at 11:36 AM
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    I'm interested if they come available for my 2nd gen Premium Audio Head Unit . I have a '15 Radio.
     
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  6. Dec 6, 2016 at 11:40 AM
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    Entune premium knobs ordered!
     
  7. Dec 6, 2016 at 12:28 PM
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    Ordered the Entune Premium knobs today.
     
  8. Dec 6, 2016 at 12:29 PM
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    I didn't realize how much my TRD PRO's knobs annoyed me until I read this thread. I just "dialed" up my truck's awesomeness by ordering them.
     
  9. Dec 6, 2016 at 12:48 PM
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    These products are awesome! Once the regional rep gets me my truck back and were sure she's a keeper I'll be ordering a bunch of stuff!
     
  10. Dec 6, 2016 at 1:24 PM
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    OP, do you plan to make any metal vent brackets for the second gen? Would be great if you made a similar system to attach the ram ball set up to.

    Coot
     
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  11. Dec 6, 2016 at 1:26 PM
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    Yes, it's on the list. I've got one all measured up and partially designed, but haven't machined any prototypes yet. I estimate mid January, since I'll be in Baja the 18th - Jan7.
     
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  12. Dec 6, 2016 at 1:27 PM
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    Good to know...sounds like I got some christmas gifts now!

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  13. Dec 6, 2016 at 2:12 PM
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    I think I ready everything correctly..... the entune premium knobs will fit my '17 with navigation? and they still have the writing on them like the OP's first picture?

    count me in if so.
     
  14. Dec 6, 2016 at 2:52 PM
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    correct except for the knobs have no engraving on them. This is also now true for the non premium knobs as well
     
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  15. Dec 6, 2016 at 2:53 PM
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    I liked the engraving!

    oh well, I'll still be placing an order. haha
     
  16. Dec 6, 2016 at 3:01 PM
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    Someone take a photo of these knobs on their E-Tune radio. PLEASE! :p
     
  17. Dec 6, 2016 at 3:01 PM
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    My guess it will be at least a week before someone gets them.
     
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  18. Dec 6, 2016 at 3:15 PM
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    Just ordered for premium. Psyched. #5925
     
  19. Dec 6, 2016 at 3:30 PM
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    @dubNation - Not much light so this is not a great photo, but just did a final fit check at the dealership before we start machining:
    20161206_162321.jpg
     
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  20. Dec 6, 2016 at 3:43 PM
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    and you just pull the OEM knobs right off?
     

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