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Update* NOW BACKLIT *Empyre off-road aluminum grille w/TSS panel

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by GTCOMA, Jan 10, 2020.

  1. Jan 10, 2020 at 10:34 AM
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    GTCOMA

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    I just installed my Empyre Off-Road aluminum grille with TSS panel. I’m very impressed with the quality. Instead of using the supplied hardware with standard bolts painted black, I used stainless Allen button head bolts. I wrapped the stainless letter panel in 3M Fiery Orange Vinyl. It is a great match for the Inferno MESO insert panels.
     
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  2. Feb 24, 2020 at 9:13 PM
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    Modified my Empyre Off-road grille to illuminate the Tacoma badge. Used stainless rod couplers to extend the post and float it off the back of the grille and used a single 8” led bar. Nothing too fancy but it turned out pretty cool. Tapped into the side marker light.
     
  3. Feb 25, 2020 at 12:11 AM
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    Whats up with those TRD headlight pieces?
     
  4. Feb 25, 2020 at 4:35 AM
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    Inferno MESO panels with TRD decals on them.
     
  5. Feb 25, 2020 at 4:39 AM
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    TacoWdrd

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    That's a good look... I like :taco:
     
  6. Feb 25, 2020 at 4:59 AM
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    Thegenerik1

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    Got to give you props for doing your own thing. Not my style, but nice work. Too fast and furious looking for me.
     
  7. Apr 12, 2020 at 8:03 PM
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    Looks awesome!
     
  8. Apr 12, 2020 at 8:08 PM
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    To each their own. That being said, super cool in my book. :fistbump:
     
  9. Apr 12, 2020 at 8:14 PM
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    Lt. Dangle

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    If it flashed back and forth a la Knight Rider I would like it more.
     
  10. Apr 12, 2020 at 8:17 PM
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    ... so would I.

    Yesterday, my brother paid William Daniels (the voice of K.I.T.T.) to record a personal birthday greeting for me. It was awesome.
     
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  11. Apr 12, 2020 at 9:58 PM
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    jmauvais

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    ...stuff
    Might want to double check your vehicle code of where you live. I know a lot of states do not take kindly to lights facing forward with anything that resembles a red color.
     
  12. Apr 12, 2020 at 10:02 PM
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    It is orange/amber. The stock headlights have orange/amber bulbs. That color is allowed up front where I live.
     

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