01-12-2015, 08:43 PM
|
#46
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 55
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 55
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc_Fry
Check out
We Are Car Care -- Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detailing Supplies, Car Buffers & Car Accessories Store
They have everything you would need to do the paint correction and sealing yourself. I am going to use the Optimum Gloss Coat. There are lots of others on ther too one is diamond something. I cant exactly remember but it is up there like the Optimum Gloss caot. Anyways, take a look it may be a better option than having someone else do it. Example: for me to coat my 4runner will cost me $100 in product that will cover all the painted areas and the rims, i will probably spend another $60 for the glass to make sure it is hydrophobic. Good luck.
Steve
|
Thanks Steve. I've got a lot to learn.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
01-19-2015, 12:39 PM
|
#47
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sinking Spring, PA
Posts: 306
|
|
Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sinking Spring, PA
Posts: 306
|
A few more mods added this past week. I got the windows tinted 35% and I think it matched pretty well. I also added the Husky Weatherbeater floor liners and cargo mat as well as Weathertech rain guards. I'll post some updated pics in a little bit.
I was also able to install an HID kit. At first I purchased these LED lights from Amazon. Upon installation, I come to find that there are dust covers that need to be removed to access the bulbs. After removing them and trying to install the bulbs, they didn't fit. I gave up on it because even if I got them installed, I knew I wouldn't be happy not having the dust covers on.
I ended up installing an HID kit that I had from a previous car that was sitting in my garage. I was able to retain the dust covers and maintained a pretty clean install. Here are some pics of what I did.
Here is the dust cover that unscrews to access the bulbs:
I drilled a small pilot hole and enlarged it to feed the wiring through. My HID kit had a grommet already which was quite convenient.
Here is what it looks like with the grommet installed:
Here is the finished result. Looks clean and maintained the dust covers which was important to me.
Overall happy with the light output. I have PIAA Ion yellows that I am putting in tonight. I've always had yellow fogs and love the look of them.
My Gobi Rack should be here today so I will hopefully get to install that sometime this week. Stay tuned!
__________________
2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Inferno Build Thread Here | 2016 Audi S6 Sepang Blue Build Thread Here | IG: Chudiddy_S6
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
01-19-2015, 12:58 PM
|
#48
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 110
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 110
|
+1 on Yellow fogs with HID's.
I am still waiting on my 55W 5k kit from DDM.
Nice looking install!
Pics at dusk please!
__________________
Whether you think you can or can't, you're right.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
01-19-2015, 03:14 PM
|
#49
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Bemidji, MN
Posts: 930
|
|
Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Bemidji, MN
Posts: 930
|
Nice install! Love the inferno color!!!!
__________________
2024 Limited Windchill Pearl/ 1" cornfed front spacer/ 275/55R20 Toyo AT3
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
01-19-2015, 04:03 PM
|
#50
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sinking Spring, PA
Posts: 306
|
|
Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sinking Spring, PA
Posts: 306
|
Rack just arrived. Installing tonight. Will be posting pics!
__________________
2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Inferno Build Thread Here | 2016 Audi S6 Sepang Blue Build Thread Here | IG: Chudiddy_S6
Last edited by chudiddy; 01-19-2015 at 04:05 PM.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
01-19-2015, 04:32 PM
|
#51
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Southern Virginia
Posts: 181
Real Name: Clay
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Southern Virginia
Posts: 181
Real Name: Clay
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by chudiddy
I ended up installing an HID kit that I had from a previous car that was sitting in my garage. I was able to retain the dust covers and maintained a pretty clean install. Here are some pics of what I did.
Here is the dust cover that unscrews to access the bulbs:
|
After your inquiries last week on mine, I also came to the conclusion that I did not want to run the risk of no dust covers to make the LED lighting work...plus, this weekend was my first extended drive away from the city lights and I was none-to-impressed with the LED output in these projectors vs. their excellent performance in my past GMC. Swapped them out for now with standard Silverstar Ultras and surprisingly much improved....especially in combo with the yellow-tinted fogs. May investigate standard HIDs in the future but I'm pretty satisfied with it now.
(Note: While my Oracle LED lights fit without a problem in the housing, the connections to the driver units are simple pin DIN cables which don't include a rubber grommet like my past HID kits have. I could have fab'd one up if I would have been satisfied with the light output but decided it wasn't worth the trouble. May have to investigate the HID route again in the future but for now satisfied and moving on to the more important stuff.)
__________________
2015 TEP w/KDSS - Toytec BOSS w/ HD Superflex Coils and Bilstein 5100 Rears | Total Chaos UCA | Califab adjustable lower links | Konig Six Shooter in Graphite Metallic | 285/70/17 Toyo MT | Spidertrax | RCI Aluminum front/A-arm/trans/TC skids | RCI sliders | Gobi Stealth | CVT Mt. Shasta Summit Series RTT | Smittybilt XRC9.5 Synthetic w/ Pelfreybilt hidden mount | Factor 55 hawse & flatlink | ARB Twin Compressor on Bandiworld mount | SPod | full LED swap | Rigid D2 LED driving lamps | rear diff breather relocation | Hi-Lift Extreme w/ Four-Trek mounts | dip | work in progress
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
01-20-2015, 04:35 PM
|
#52
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sinking Spring, PA
Posts: 306
|
|
Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sinking Spring, PA
Posts: 306
|
__________________
2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Inferno Build Thread Here | 2016 Audi S6 Sepang Blue Build Thread Here | IG: Chudiddy_S6
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
01-20-2015, 04:58 PM
|
#53
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Katy, TX
Posts: 457
Real Name: Kevin
|
|
Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Katy, TX
Posts: 457
Real Name: Kevin
|
Looks great! Let us know how you like the 40 inch RDS once you have it wired up.
__________________
2014 TEP with KDSS | My Build | VLEDs | WeatherTech DigitalFit | Rocky Road Supersliders | Nitto Ridge Grappler 285/75/17 | Gobi Stealth & Ladder | Rigid SR2 Combo 40" (Rack) | Rigid SR Combos 6" (Rear) | Icon Stage 2 with Billet UCAs | ARB 2000 Awning | Custom Toolbox | TRD Pro Grill | OEM Audio Plus | Rago MSP | SCS Ray10 Matte Gray | SP-8100 | SDHQ Ditch Brackets | Baja Designs S2 Pro Spot Ditch Lights | Baja Designs Squadron Pro Amber Fogs | Rigid E Series 30" (Bumper) | CBI Aluminum Front Bumper | BMC |
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
01-20-2015, 05:44 PM
|
#54
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 1,029
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 1,029
|
Sweet ride, loving the progress. love the color, was one of my first choice of color that caught my attention. btw, how the interior led working out, looking into changing the interior lights.
__________________
'14 4Runner Limited Redwood: Suntek films, AVS visors, BAMF Sliders, WT Liners, 35% tint, TE37 18x9, 285/65 RidgeGrappler, Spidertraxx, Gobi Rack, Bilsteins 6112/5160, ICON Overland, CVT Mt. Shasta, TRD skid, RCI aluminum skids, BW flares, TC UCAs
'14 RX350 F-Sport: '02 GS430: '92 Integra GS
'14 S-Work Enduro: '13 Canfield Yelli Screamy
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
01-20-2015, 07:30 PM
|
#55
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Washington
Posts: 603
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Washington
Posts: 603
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by chudiddy
|
How long did it take to get the rack in?
__________________
2013 SR5 Toyota 4Runner Classic Silver Metallic| Line-X-Westin Grill Guard | KC 121 Spot Lights | Toyota Rock Warrior Shifter Knob | Chrome Tip | DeeZee Running Boards | Factory Crossbars | OEM Mud Guards | Weathertech Digifits Mats | OEM All Weather Cargo Mat | K&N Drop In | Interior LED Lights |
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
01-21-2015, 11:10 AM
|
#56
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sinking Spring, PA
Posts: 306
|
|
Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sinking Spring, PA
Posts: 306
|
Ok, the Gobi Rack is complete. I finished installing the fairing last night and also mounted the rear lights. Now I just need to wire them. Total time for rack was about 3 hours but that was because I took my time to make sure everything was right. I applied anti-seize to all the bolts, I also applied a 3 inch strip of 3M Paint Protection strip across the top where the fairing meets the roof.
Now its time to enjoy my rig. I have all but 200 miles on it so far and I realized I did all the current mods before even getting through my first full tank. LOL, talk about not wasting any time. So far about a dozen or so people have stopped dead in their tracks to comment and commend me on my truck. It's funny watching Jeep owners practically break their neck trying to catch a glimpse of me as I drive by. I absolutely love this rig.
Nothing too major in terms of mods coming up, still have to wire the lights as I mentioned. I have another Rigid 28" LED bar that I planned on putting behind the bumper but now I am second guessing that decision. I also have a set of Rigid D2's in Amber that I also want to put in as well as a set of rock lights for underneath. My friend is installing a remote start and will help me wire up all my lights. After that, not too much is planned. Enjoy more iPhone pics for now. A proper photo shoot will take place once the weather breaks.
__________________
2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Inferno Build Thread Here | 2016 Audi S6 Sepang Blue Build Thread Here | IG: Chudiddy_S6
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
01-30-2015, 11:27 AM
|
#57
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sinking Spring, PA
Posts: 306
|
|
Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sinking Spring, PA
Posts: 306
|
Just a little teaser of something I'm working on. Involves a 28" Rigid E2 LED bar and a pair of Rigid D2 Duallys in Amber. Finished product coming soon.
__________________
2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Inferno Build Thread Here | 2016 Audi S6 Sepang Blue Build Thread Here | IG: Chudiddy_S6
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
01-30-2015, 11:46 AM
|
#58
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Alabama
Posts: 168
|
|
Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Alabama
Posts: 168
|
Wow
Bro, you are going nuts........and I'm digging every moment of it........carry on! Can't wait for what's next.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
01-30-2015, 01:53 PM
|
#59
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: NOVA
Posts: 39
|
|
Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: NOVA
Posts: 39
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by chudiddy
Just a little teaser of something I'm working on. Involves a 28" Rigid E2 LED bar and a pair of Rigid D2 Duallys in Amber. Finished product coming soon.
|
Can't wait to see the finished product. This build is looking great.
__________________
2015 TRD PRO - Super White
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
01-30-2015, 03:01 PM
|
#60
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Clovis, CA
Posts: 813
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Clovis, CA
Posts: 813
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 4RunnerPro
Bro, you are going nuts........and I'm digging every moment of it........carry on! Can't wait for what's next.
|
My thoughts exactly!
__________________
2015 SR5-P White w/ 3rd Row - Lots-O-Stuff --> My Build
50statesoverland | CenCal Overland | SJV Overland Life is a Journey, not a Destination.. Go, and Enjoy the Ride
Coming in 2018 - Comprehensive guide of overlanding blogs, vlogs, members, trail reports, tips & tricks, interviews - PM me to be a featured overlander Find us on: Instagram
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
|