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What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kwalton, Feb 2, 2008.

  1. Jul 10, 2023 at 3:35 PM
    BigCountry762x39

    BigCountry762x39 Well-Known Member

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    road trips just got a bit easier... and perhaps a bit more weird.
     
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  2. Jul 10, 2023 at 7:09 PM
    Charlie Bravo

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    Is there a "BYOW" sign on the door, so the occupant of the seat knows to 'Bring Your Own Water"? I expect everyone knows to fill the tank with water before flushing. Great idea for fertilizing the on or off roads... Cap the drain after dewatering and winterizing... :bikewhoops: Whoop de doo doo... #2...
     
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  3. Jul 10, 2023 at 7:49 PM
    powder1134

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    Almost there. Hopefully wrapped up this weekend
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    It's hefty, so I may need to throw an add a leaf in. I've already got the icon add a leaf in the garage. Any reason they wouldn't work out with OME Dakars?
     
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  4. Jul 11, 2023 at 4:40 AM
    AStinkyBumb

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    Did you use the pigtail adapter and wiring harness offered by vleds? Did you tap in the fuse box or tap the wire near the actual dome light?
     
  5. Jul 11, 2023 at 6:55 AM
    Its_Taconie

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    This but for a driver seat. No more stopping on solo trips.
     
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  6. Jul 11, 2023 at 7:13 AM
    fasteddieyj

    fasteddieyj Well-Known Member

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    Beats a 5 gallon bucket.
     
  7. Jul 11, 2023 at 10:17 AM
    Dr3w

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    Yes, I used the pigtail adapters from vleds and tapped the fuse box. I used an add a fuse and tapped the door lock fuse for constant power, then tapped the blue wire as shown below for the ground trigger
    [​IMG]
     
  8. Jul 11, 2023 at 6:15 PM
    JdevTac

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    6” hole saw from seat surface thru floor and your gtg
     
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  9. Jul 11, 2023 at 6:18 PM
    TacoTuesday1

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    post DIY

    Electrically operated door and rinsing system

    not sure whose driveway you will pull onto for that
    or have disposable catch bags

    when a passenger comes tell them hold on and spray febreeze
    Wall mounted switch overhead ventilation fan like at home
     
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  10. Jul 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM
    tacokarl

    tacokarl Big Blue

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    After over a year of going back and forth I finally purchased a Pedal Commander. City -1 in my option feels nice and peppy, but still stock if you didn't know I had one installed. That Tacoma laziness is completely gone, worth every penny!
     
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  11. Jul 11, 2023 at 7:38 PM
    1madmnky

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    Got the Alpharex in.

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  12. Jul 11, 2023 at 8:25 PM
    20somethingwidataco

    20somethingwidataco Yes, my avatar is a real car.

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    Should have done some more research and gone with the OTT tune.
     
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  13. Jul 12, 2023 at 4:27 AM
    AStinkyBumb

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    Thank you very much for that info!
     
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  14. Jul 12, 2023 at 6:37 AM
    tacokarl

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    I did, even talked to my local tuner. I have no desire for anymore power or anything other than a more aggressive throttle curve. I can switch between 36 different curves and have the ability to return to stock with the push of a single button. I've already switched between 5 different curve profiles to find the perfect match, that would have been a absolute nightmare not to mention no tuner worth his weight would even bother with such a repeated request unless you are a fool and keep paying.

    Shouldn't assume I made the wrong choice as you don't know what my particular need or desire is with my truck. We're all friends here.
     
    Last edited: Jul 12, 2023
  15. Jul 12, 2023 at 7:31 AM
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    We tinted this 1991 beauty at work today! 70,000 miles on her from factory!

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  16. Jul 12, 2023 at 8:27 AM
    Corny Taco

    Corny Taco The Sauce

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    Looks clean! I hope you ran a bead of silicone on those. Also suggest a layer of ceramic coat on those lenses or you’ll be back to yellow poop in a year.
     
  17. Jul 12, 2023 at 8:55 AM
    20somethingwidataco

    20somethingwidataco Yes, my avatar is a real car.

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    Didn't assume much. Nor mean to come off aggressive. Apologies
     
  18. Jul 12, 2023 at 9:01 AM
    mrproduxn

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    Love these trucks. Sold my 1987 with 82k miles because I didn't feel like changing the timing chain guides. Regretted that decision within a week (crappy Blackberry pix)
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    Then went with a 20002003_0101fuji0282 - Copy (2).jpg
     
  19. Jul 12, 2023 at 9:06 AM
    mrproduxn

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    After owning a slug 3rd gen V6 for 5.5 years I am completely satisfied with the 4.0 stock. That 3.5 had zero low end power.
     
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  20. Jul 12, 2023 at 10:58 AM
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