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sport2004
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Cool 4X4 license plate frame with the three Runner bars...
Change my mind, like this one better...vanity, oh vanity...LOL
Change my mind, like this one better...vanity, oh vanity...LOL
Just know that any license plate frame that covers any letters or registration tags on the plate, can be reasonable cause for an Officer to stop you. It could be a citable offense in your State. Then once stopped they can legally look for other violations.
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sport2004
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Thanks for commenting, got it covered.
Here in Michigan, I'm surprised at what little regard the cops have for this kind of issue. I've seen plates deteriorated so bad, or dirty, you could barely read them. Then there's the smoke colored plastic shields, can't read the plate on most of those, either. (Not to mention windows tinted so dark that you cannot see in them at all.)
I got two different patterns for the frame. For the current one, the sticker is in the top right corner and is fully visible. For the new one, the direction is to put the sticker in the bottom right corner, have no idea why. The frame covers the lower third of the sticker. For both of the frames the wide graphic along the bottom covers an inscription on the plate. Not much of an infraction.
I do live in a city environment, but I don't have reason to be worried. Even if in an accident, doubt the issue would get attention.
Toffees
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Prior owner installed this Hamilton HU...
First of all, beautiful blue 4R, hope you love that.
Do you like this radio set up? I've been looking for something for mine before I give it to my kid and this looks like a good option for a radio setup that comes with knobs.
sport2004
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Lucky kid. First, check out my post #17. I've seen many extolling the virtues of this HU product, especially on FB, I'm not one of them. Getting it to synch on start-up is hit or miss. Customer service said to make sure the iPhone is updated to current. Also, if you look at the website it does say that connectivity can be more of a problem with Verizon, my carrier. They are def right about that. Without my ProClip phone mount this would be an unworkable nightmare.
I do like the looks of integrating the vents. I'm not one who needs a larger screen, then needing to deal with blocked, or partially blocked vents.
The Carplay features are awesome. Problem is I can't get this unit to function very well. Spooling up the apps is slow, glitchy and annoying, especially music apps like TuneIn. Very slow, and I have to avoid tapping in rapid succession, otherwise I end up with two different stations going. Re-booting would fix this, but I don't know how to do that other than turning off the ignition, spose I could call and ask.
The touch screen on the left vertical margin, with stacked badges, often takes many tapping attempts for it to trigger. Once I get it into the apps screens, tapping the badges works much better. Funny thing is, I could try upgrading because I can't believe these issues are the case with others, or with other brands. Everyone, says the tech service is great. They are very helpful and friendly, just have to call them too d_mn much. Have no idea if I spent a grand on a new one it wold be appreciably better.
Finally, noone I'm on the phone with can hear me well, they describe the sound as a distant speaker phone issue, like I'm in a barrel. I don't know why the mic isn't working, and have to use my airpods to override it. I called about it, and it's trial and error, still in the error stage. I don't know which mic is supposed to be working, the OEM mic or one on the HU. Or maybe it is an installation issue.
There are other features/deficits, no CD player, no AM tuning (doesn't matter, not a well functioning radio tuner anyway), so I use TuneIn almost exclusively and it mostly works, which is neat bringing in stations from all over. But, when you add it up, sitting in the vehicle waiting to see if it synchs, then messing with the touch screen...ugh. If you do that on the fly it's dangerous and takes forever. I could be driving up to 10 minutes before I get a connection to an app, and listen to all the ads. Not what I'm used to.
I've seen internet comments to the effect that Hamilton is a refurb/reseller outfit, could be BS. Having said all of this, maybe I just don't know what I'm doing...?! Good luck.
Toffees
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using your phone with the stock radio and bluetooth connection is terrible in many 5th gen models so your phone issue may not be a head unit issue. if it's loud enough for me to hear the other person, the microphone picks up too much noise for them to hear me.
sport2004
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I've done an inordinate amount of driving since June, and now I've hit 5000. This usually takes 7-8 months. Now I have to rotate the tires. After the June rotation, the steering wheel shake that developed after getting new Michelin's disappeared entirely! The initial shake took a few thousand miles to show up.
It will be interesting to see if it returns at some point after the upcoming rotation...wish me luck.
It will be interesting to see if it returns at some point after the upcoming rotation...wish me luck.
Talyn
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They get a bit pissy when you get north of bay city. State cops anyways.
This thread was a fun read.
A few similar complaints that I have. One especially being the climate controls, They are just... so not well thought out.
When I grabbed the 2017, I was hoping for the controls like my buddies Tundra, but he's got the limited platinum or whatever, so.. nope. Some of that might have to do with the way the seat heaters are turned on and off in the 4runner too.
And the radio is... Substandard. It works. But holy hell, give me clicks on the effing volume knob too, not just the tune knob.
No screen alignment also I noticed, which is an issue. I'm getting the random turn off and not come back on or random restarts here and there also. So I'm going to have to either pull it and repair it, or try and find an alternative at some point.
Also, the inability of the radio to properly handle USB drives with music. Holy fuck. Just read the fucking file system and follow it. It just will randomly put some folders in order, other folders in alphabetical order. its... Like I can't even listen to my music. Because it will just keep repeating the same folder over and over again vs just going on to the next folder.
Your radio looks way different than mine, but... 2017 here. You're in a 2019, so the screen looks a lot newer. or is that aftermarket? I couldn't quite tell from the conversation that was going on over it.
Also, backup camera.... fffff that thing is trash.
I really wish there was a way to just turn backup camera's on and off too. It's really hard to effing see at night when the backup camera comes on and lights the effing cab up.
I get a random one that makes 0 sense.
But I chalked it up to the front diff bushing.
DAW89446
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I have hundreds of music files stored on my phone, which I play via Bluetooth. Works fine.
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