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X-Trek - Grille Insert Option

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by watkins303, Nov 22, 2017.

  1. Feb 6, 2018 at 4:15 PM
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    watkins303

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  2. Feb 6, 2018 at 4:28 PM
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  3. Feb 6, 2018 at 5:12 PM
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    Haha i'd be willing to do a group buy for the tacofam.

    For 5 I could do it at $220 shipped to mainland.

    For 10 I could do it for $200 shipped to mainland.

    If there is enough interest on more than 10 I'll figure out the pricing.
     
  4. Feb 6, 2018 at 5:13 PM
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    I’d be in for a group buy
     
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  5. Feb 6, 2018 at 5:27 PM
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    In! I already ordered my badge.
     
  6. Feb 6, 2018 at 6:14 PM
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    Was waiting for this question.... I was 9/10ths to ordering a pro grill, and saw this one. But just didn't see that the tss sensor was accounted for, or easy to incorporate. If OP thinks he can address that, I'll hold off.
     
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  7. Feb 6, 2018 at 6:21 PM
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    Same here. If I could mount the sensor to it, I'd be in.
     
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  8. Feb 6, 2018 at 8:15 PM
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    I think there are two potential ways to mount the tss sensor.

    Suggestion one: Mount a metal mesh behind the grille and mount the sensor to the mesh.

    Suggestion two: Make a mounting bracket to that would stick/screw behind the badge area that would have the mounting points for the sensor.

    It's likely you would need to get them recalibrated but I have not tried these options and do not assume responsibility.

    I'll upload some pics to give you a better visual of what I'm talking about.
     
  9. Feb 6, 2018 at 8:36 PM
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    I'm in. Please.
     
  10. Feb 6, 2018 at 9:13 PM
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    So far in for the group buy I have:
    @Tacoaric
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    @Beerpayzdabillz

    Maybe:
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    @Captqc

    For the 2018 guys I need to figure out if you are okay by yourself or expect me to make a mesh for behind the grille or a mounting tab to allow for the TSS sensor. I have had a lot of 2018 guys inquire about the grille for the TSS so eventually the mesh will be an add on feature but for now I've only hand made it.
     
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    I’m in! Captqc :thumbsup:
     
  12. Feb 6, 2018 at 10:11 PM
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    Should post this on the GB page.
     
  13. Feb 6, 2018 at 11:24 PM
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    How about shipping to Hawaii? We always get left out.....
     
  14. Feb 7, 2018 at 8:40 AM
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    Yeh I bet shipping is always more expensive out there. A decent amount of people from Hawaii have reached out about the grille.

    If there would be enough interest maybe we could do a separate group buy for Hawaii. We could ship all the grilles together in one box to a central spot in Hawaii to help save on shipping. Then let you local guys distribute it from there. Only problem is getting someone who will distribute it you can trust. Maybe some sort of Hawaii Tacoma off road group would be interested and could distribute it.
     
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  15. Feb 9, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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    Interested too in the GB !
     
  16. Feb 9, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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    oh that's nice. I thought about ordering the decall vinyl for my pro grill
     
  17. Feb 9, 2018 at 12:54 PM
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    So far we have 5 in for the group buy. The price is now $220 shipped, if we can get to 10 or more it will be $200 shipped.
    @Tacoaric
    @tacotroy17
    @Beerpayzdabillz
    @Captqc
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    For the 2018 guys who are interested but need a way to accommodate the TSS sensor this is a potential solution I have come up with.

    The way it could work is simply inserting a grille mesh behind the grille insert then mounting the TSS sensor to the grille mesh.

    DSC_1161.jpg
     
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  18. Feb 9, 2018 at 12:59 PM
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    Could we get a pic of the insert with the mesh behind it?
     
  19. Feb 9, 2018 at 1:38 PM
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    You can put me down for the GB. Although, I am located in the USVI...
     
  20. Feb 9, 2018 at 7:19 PM
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    I'm thinking I'm going to put the Medium Grey Metallic vinyl sticker on the front of this grill for a subtle effect.
     
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