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Upgrades you regret

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by dcmsideshow, Sep 19, 2024.

  1. Sep 19, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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    TenBeers

    TenBeers Well-Known Member

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    Yeah.
    That might help if all you do is stream, but have you seen the stock speakers? The tiniest magnets I've ever seen. I'm sure they are efficient, but they do not produce quality sound. I would not put any extra power into them. Best to start with the speakers.

    And I'm in on the dangleberry club.
     
  2. Sep 19, 2024 at 2:16 PM
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    Malvolio

    Malvolio free zip ties for Stun

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    Use your caulk, man.
     
  3. Sep 19, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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    dcmsideshow

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    Eibach suspension; Deaver Springs; Black Rhino wheels; Toyo tires; RSI SmartCap
    But now that it's been trim-less for so long, it feels wrong to finish it...
     
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  4. Sep 19, 2024 at 2:21 PM
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    OnHartung'sRoad

    OnHartung'sRoad -So glad I didn't take the other...

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    My OEM tonneau cover, the dumb TRD exhaust tip, the useless OEM running tubes, and the rigid little mud thingys they called flaps that I got charged extra for when I bought my truck.
     
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  5. Sep 19, 2024 at 2:23 PM
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    dcmsideshow

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    The OEM tonneau cover is suuuuuuuuuuuch garbage.
     
  6. Sep 19, 2024 at 2:28 PM
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    Arrowshot

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    True dat! I soundproofed everywhere (even the roof), upgraded all speakers, Dasaita head unit and got an amp and subwoofer amp from a vendor that was delisted here. Still didnt give me the sound I wanted. I then downloaded the Poweramp app and installed it and whoaaa, got kick ass sound I wanted. Have several hundred albums from 60's onward that I digitized as well as cd's and now downloads and very happy with my system now although I would rather have a Pioner or Kenwood head unit now. Lots of bucks and time but like my taco tunes (see second sentence to get the reference there).
     
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  7. Sep 19, 2024 at 2:43 PM
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    Anchovy

    Anchovy Rule #1: Never take me seriously

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    Nothing special, just on board air with a 5 gallon tank and two firetruck horns
     
  8. Sep 19, 2024 at 2:50 PM
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    dand

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    Nothing at all. My audio upgrades would have to be the best so far.
     
  9. Sep 19, 2024 at 2:55 PM
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    seang

    seang Eternal Noob

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    nope, i do.
     
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  10. Sep 19, 2024 at 2:59 PM
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    Well, luckily my regrets in life in general are few and I can't do a damn thing about those anyway. Now on my Tacoma my only real regret in the added doodad category is that turd of a cell phone charging cord I bought in a moment of weakness at the Dollar General in Pleasanton, Kansas.
    So heed my warning fellas or you too shall live to rue the day you buy your phone charging cord at Dollar General!
    You're welcome.
     
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  11. Sep 19, 2024 at 3:04 PM
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    CB350G

    CB350G Trust you inner Hobbes

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    Gas cap holder. Used it a few times, until I got the locking gas cap. Removed the old cap and tether. Now, I just place my cap and keys on the tonneau when refueling.
     
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  12. Sep 19, 2024 at 3:05 PM
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    Snaeper

    Snaeper Drinks like an 8, Drives like a 3

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    My Trigger 4 Plus system.

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    I'll turn my A-pillar lights on but be unable to turn them off. Finally had to pull a fuse to get them to turn off one day.

    Probably just going to switch to an Auxbeam control switch at some point and be done with it.
     
  13. Sep 19, 2024 at 3:12 PM
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    Rock Lobster

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    Seat jackers. Everyone says they're the greatest gift one could ever give to their ass, and I hated them.

    The audio upgrades were more of a trial and error until I found my happy spot.


    Everything else has been exactly as planned.
     
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  14. Sep 19, 2024 at 3:26 PM
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    TenBeers

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    Yeah.
    Oh yeah, I forgot about this one. I didn't really have complaints but tried them anyway. Used them on one long trip. Removed them.
     
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  15. Sep 19, 2024 at 3:43 PM
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    RIX TUX

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  16. Sep 19, 2024 at 3:46 PM
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  17. Sep 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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    TacoTime55

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    I had to laugh at this...because I first considered those type of tonneau covers because of the lesser price.

    I'm currently saving for the DB/SE which is about $1880 not including shipping.

    As for the thread question, no regrets here.

    I have Bushwacker Fender Flares which make my OEM wheels look like they're swimming in the wheel well! lol

    But...I'm also saving for a lift/new wheels/tires at roughly 60K miles...currently at 30K+ miles.

    The Talon CAT Plate is making creaking noises as it is mated to the TRD skid...I'm tolerating it but no regrets since I still have my catalytic converters! lol
     
  18. Sep 19, 2024 at 4:03 PM
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    TacoTime55

    TacoTime55 TT58

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    Oh...Heck No!

    My locking gas cap loves being hugged by the holder. :)

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  19. Sep 19, 2024 at 4:24 PM
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    MQQSE

    MQQSE I take naps

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  20. Sep 19, 2024 at 4:26 PM
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    MQQSE

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