Recent content by tkr128

Pin 13 is a shield wire. It doesn't plug into anything, but is wrapped around the other two wires (11 and 12). I'm not an electrician so I don't know why, but I'm assuming it's to help with static or interference. If you look at the diagram, you'll see the boxes from the wire in pin 13...

Nice! I have a set of RX AFS in 2006 Sport headlights on my 2003. Did you put on the TSX clear lenses too? The lenses give them a pretty thick blue band at the top of the cutoff and a lot of flicker. The only thing that bugs me is that the TSX lenses exaggerate the curved cutoff shield when...

That's a sickening ordeal! Glad to hear you got that straightened out but that doesn't look cheap! Since you already have the retro done, use them as low beams. The cost of new projectors and having them retrofitted exceeds the benefits of having bixenon function. TL's already have a very...

Woah, that really sucks! Sorry to hear about that. That looks like an SR5 with the Sport hood, no? Do you still have the stock hood?

Looks like a smaller version of the new F10 to me. I think this one will grow on me. I was a fan of the E46 but not so much of the E90. It kinda bums me out that they're going with a turbo-4 in the 328i. While I understand the efficiency of it, it's just not as smooth as an inline-6. This...

Did you install the right-hand switches or did you have someone else do it? Either way, your 4Runner should be pre-wired as my 2003 SR5 that did not have ANY buttons from the factory was already prewired. There are only 3 wires leading to the NAVI on the small 20-pin connector. It sounds like...

CookieRoe: I'm curious what went wrong with trying to get bluetooth to work on your E7009. I've had my E7007 with bluetooth working with no problems for over a year now. I used the mic kit from here: Carson Toyota TRD Parts, Replacement parts and accessories for Southern California. You just...

IMO, Chrysler is still playing catch-up, Ford and even GM have been making pretty good strides in improvement lately. I've rented a few Chrysler products lately, one of them was a 2011 JGC. This is the first Chrysler product that didn't disappoint me. Although the new JGC is a significant...

I'm disappointed with the 4S, I was hoping Apple would add 4G but doesn't look like that's going to be a reality just yet. Will probably stick to my Android until iPhone 5 comes out unless I get so frustrated with it I slam it against a wall or something. It's not worth spending $600+ (my...

Looks like an 06+ Limited--painted mirrors and front grille and you can see the light for the running boards. It's got 16" SR5 wheels though and no V8 badge.

Mine came in last week, they are indeed genuine OEM Toyota/Koito lamps. Fit is perfect, took about 15 minutes to install. Thanks for the post!

Use the Relay version--this directs power directly from the battery to power the ballasts instead of using the stock headlight harness for power. While not necessary, it provides some level of protection against possible deterioration of the factory harness due to the high power draw needed to...

I switched from an iPhone 3GS on AT&T to a Samsung DROID Charge on Verizon right before Verizon decided to tier their data plans--I continue to have unlimited data. I HATE this Samsung phone (very similar to the Galaxy S phones). It freezes all the time and is slow. The only thing that makes...

I'm using the slim Denso D2S ballasts (I have a HID projector retrofit on mine). Good thing about these ballasts are they warm up very quickly whereas all of my aftermarket ones take forever to reach their full brightness. However, they are not as waterproof as the aftermarket ones since...

SE's were never available in Pacific Blue. You'll most likely have to get a different colored hood and paint it to get the hood scoop.