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Should I just go Pro?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Kamille.bidan, Oct 23, 2017.

  1. Oct 26, 2017 at 8:42 AM
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    Kamille.bidan

    Kamille.bidan [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I am going to mount it tonight.

    Appreciate all the kind comments, I think it may look better in pictures though.
     
  2. Oct 26, 2017 at 8:43 AM
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    Kamille.bidan

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    Thanks. It is actually hard to level those out because the middle piece was fabricated by my own hands if that makes sense.

    I fixed it just now and I think I got it right.
     
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  3. Oct 26, 2017 at 8:44 AM
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    ChadsPride

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    Awesome! Cant wait to see it on the truck
     
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  4. Oct 26, 2017 at 8:58 AM
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    Dirty Harry

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    You bet man. Can't wait to see it!
     
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  5. Oct 26, 2017 at 9:06 AM
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    BlakeM

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    I think it looks really good. The only thing I'd do is paint the screw heads black.
    Can't wait to see it on the truck!
     
  6. Oct 26, 2017 at 9:17 AM
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    savethewheels

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    @Kamille.bidan Depending on how it looks installed, there may be some interest in you making more grilles.
     
  7. Oct 26, 2017 at 9:55 AM
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    BlkTaco47

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    looking fwd to pics, nice job man!
     
  8. Oct 26, 2017 at 1:56 PM
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    SRTim

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    It actually looks really sick. Just paint the screws black. I would buy one!
     
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  9. Oct 26, 2017 at 6:32 PM
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    I'd sub for pics but it looks like the OP is either baiting us to give him more adulation or sold his truck.
     
  10. Oct 28, 2017 at 12:30 AM
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    Kamille.bidan

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    I mounted it tonight. I don't know what to think....

    I think the wannabe raptor lights are little too ricey for my taste. I spliced the lights to the corner markers, so they are always on in parking or night mode. I might remove the Amber lights entirely or wire them to a dedicated switch.


    I plasti-dipped it all to hide all the scratches and abs pieces I glued on to the SR5 grille. I did such a horrible job on the plasti-dip, which is very apparent up close. I will get some daylight pictures shortly.

    IMG_20171028_000046.jpg IMG_20171028_000017.jpg IMG_20171028_000010.jpg


    I don't know if I like this.

    The land cruiser logo looks misaligned too.
     
  11. Oct 28, 2017 at 12:33 AM
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    I like it. I think I like anything that is not the round logo and anything that is land cruisery. :)

    Would be good to see some daytime pics to see it better.
     
  12. Oct 28, 2017 at 12:42 AM
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    Kamille.bidan

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    I haven't seen it in daylight yet, but I think it would look way better paired with TRD pro headlights or blacked out headlights.
     
  13. Oct 28, 2017 at 7:08 AM
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    doesn't look bad at all but i agree the Raptor lights belong on a Raptor only. Tacomas are their own thing and don't need any wanna-be happening imo
     
  14. Oct 28, 2017 at 8:16 AM
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    To each his own...love my homemade raptor lights.

    20171009_090106.jpg
     
  15. Oct 28, 2017 at 9:25 AM
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    Grill looks good! End of the day it’s your truck and do what makes you happy with it. If you can look at it and smile then that’s all that matters.

    I love my raptor lights, it was a cheap and easy mod to do and because I love how they look.
    8074BCC5-0F38-4ECC-8E75-3DFEA5CC6CF1.jpg BF2F0414-24CA-4349-90E7-E874F88337E0.jpg
     
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    Looks badass man. Pro grille is expensive as hell and barely stands out IMO
     
  17. Oct 28, 2017 at 10:48 AM
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    Here some daylight pics.

    I have mixed feelings. Things arent perfectly aligned. Looks very 90's/80s which is cool.
    IMG_20171028_104127.jpg
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    IMG_20171028_104058.jpg
    IMG_20171028_104047.jpg
     
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  18. Oct 28, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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    I dig it man! Making me motivated to get off my ass and do something with my grill haha
     
  19. Oct 28, 2017 at 11:33 AM
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    Keep it!
     
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  20. Oct 28, 2017 at 3:13 PM
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    Where did you buy those "TOYOTA" emblem/letters? Please share the link :)
     
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