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New 2018 Grille

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoJonn, Oct 4, 2017.

  1. Oct 4, 2017 at 9:17 PM
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    MESO

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  2. Oct 4, 2017 at 9:22 PM
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  3. Oct 4, 2017 at 9:37 PM
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  4. Oct 4, 2017 at 9:47 PM
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  5. Oct 4, 2017 at 9:49 PM
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    I think it's on the 4runners looks pretty bad ass imo
     
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  6. Oct 5, 2017 at 1:13 AM
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    NerdTaco

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    It’s better than the old chrome grille.
     
  7. Oct 5, 2017 at 2:08 AM
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    Get that chain link fence special lol.
     
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    The new grille is exactly what I would expect from an auto manufacturer.

    It represents a slight refresh of a third year offering of the same design, changes the basic look while showing a definite lineage to the original.

    Toyota is certainly aware that many owners did not care for the TRD grille, and that they are selling PRO grilles to a significant portion of Tacoma owners.
    Not many execs would be rushing to a solution that removes profit.
     
  9. Oct 5, 2017 at 4:21 AM
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    You guys have me questioning my tastes. I am not in love with it, but I certainty don't have a negative reaction to it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
     
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  10. Oct 5, 2017 at 4:34 AM
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    In all seriousness, I like my cheese grater grill :anonymous: :headbang:
     
  11. Oct 5, 2017 at 6:08 AM
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    I don't really hate the OR grille as many do, but I did just go faux...love the retro look more.
     
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  12. Oct 5, 2017 at 6:49 AM
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    I like it ...

    [​IMG]
     
  13. Oct 5, 2017 at 7:18 AM
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    You go girl!
     
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  14. Oct 5, 2017 at 7:18 AM
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    Meh, PRO grille sales will continue to go up.
     
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  15. Oct 5, 2017 at 7:24 AM
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    Don't like it.
     
  16. Oct 5, 2017 at 8:15 AM
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    Not a fan of the solid emblem, I know it houses the forward radar for crash avoidance but much prefer the open design of the emblem on the current grill
     
  17. Oct 5, 2017 at 8:17 AM
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    I think it's an improvement over the previous chrome cheesegrater. I plan to buy a 2018 model soon so my question is do I Plasti-Dip the outside edge this new grille? I hate chrome. All (or mostly) blacked out is my preference.

    Can one of you skilled photoshop gurus kindly post a quick version of the new grille with the chrome edge darkened/blacked out too?

    Anyone know if the Toyota emblem in the middle can be dipped black without interfering with the safety features in it? Might have to leave that undipped.
     
  18. Oct 5, 2017 at 8:19 AM
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    Is that jet suppose to be shrugging?

    :rofl:
     
  19. Oct 5, 2017 at 8:50 AM
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    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
     
  20. Oct 5, 2017 at 9:01 AM
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    He's raising the roof
     

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