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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by mmatheny, Aug 25, 2017.

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  1. Aug 25, 2017 at 1:21 PM
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    What is it?? Aerodynamic Flares!!
    IMG_3484.jpg
     
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  2. Aug 25, 2017 at 1:29 PM
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    Yes they are on the mirrors too, seat belt Mike had a video about them sticking them all over the truck to aid in stability.
     
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  3. Aug 25, 2017 at 1:31 PM
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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  4. Aug 25, 2017 at 1:33 PM
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    LOL, I could not remember the term Seat Belt Mike used, it was Winglets
     
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  5. Aug 25, 2017 at 1:39 PM
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  6. Aug 25, 2017 at 2:39 PM
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    At first I thought you were talking about your exhaust tip :rofl:

    Yeah I don't think the "flair" adds anything personally
     
    nDub, Aug 25, 2017
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  7. Aug 25, 2017 at 2:42 PM
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    Most useless step ever!
     
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  8. Aug 25, 2017 at 2:44 PM
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    I thought it was some type of plastic skid/armor on the TRD off-roads in case you chop your exhaust
     
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  9. Aug 25, 2017 at 3:00 PM
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    I thought it was extra protection (in addition to the thick paint) from rock chips back there
     
    Victory, Aug 25, 2017
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  11. Aug 25, 2017 at 4:17 PM
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    The tail light lens also have "winglets"
     
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  12. Aug 25, 2017 at 4:26 PM
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  13. Aug 25, 2017 at 4:34 PM
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    Nice find, but I found this funny.
     
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  14. Aug 25, 2017 at 4:36 PM
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    I thought it was a poorly designed beer table for when your doing an exhaust swap :confused:
     
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  15. Aug 25, 2017 at 4:42 PM
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    Haha :rofl:

    Poor design...
     
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  16. Aug 25, 2017 at 4:54 PM
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    Its a Toyota thing. I've seen other models with winglets on the taillights, mirrors, etc.
     
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  17. Aug 25, 2017 at 4:54 PM
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    Actually this would be a "Strake" in aero terms... Just saying...
     
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    Speed brakes! Adjust your rear view mirror all the way down and inboard as far it will move. Then watch in awe and amazement. When you hit the brakes or back off of the throttle......They rotate in a vertical motion. Incredible!
     
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