Heading to Pep Boys, opinions on first mod...
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Pistonslap
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Pepboys had some real nice refrigerators and paddle boats last time I went by. WTF? Who goes to pepboys to buy that crap? They didn't have my air filter, but they had a big tub of cashews.
Good luck with your trip to Pepboys. No telling what kind of mod you will end up with.
Good luck with your trip to Pepboys. No telling what kind of mod you will end up with.
toybox
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chrisw427 said:
Sylverstar light bulbs for headlights
Ashtray mod for extra outlet (from dealer)
Homelink garage door opener (from dealer)
All-weather mats (from dealer or others)
Cargo mat
Rain vents for side windows (I have and like the Toyota Canadian version)
Skid plate
Free flow air filter (K&N, Amsoil or others)
Synthetic oil for engine, rears and transfer case
sharp4runr
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Yeah I don't really think of Pep Boys as a good place to buy "mods". Unless you have a Honda Civic and need some pedals and a shifter knob.
dingo
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I agree with KoZ. Get the exhaust tip. Although mine was already factory installed, I just can't imagine my runner without it. Sure it's not functional but it sure looks damn nice. Now everytime a see a fellow runner on the road without a tip, they seem a little naked to me.
A Go Rhino rear hitch step and hitch lock (about $70-$140 depending where and what finish).
Convex mirrors
Front skid plate
Door sill accents
Bug deflector/hood protector
The lists goes on and on. They were right about one thing when you join this forum - you WILL spend money.
About the license plate frames - unless you have debadged your rear hatch I think it is a little silly to see "4Runner" on a license plate frame while the rear right badge already says "4Runner" at the same time. I laugh everytime I see this (on all cars actually not just 4Runners). I think it is redundant in a silly way. It only looks good if you have a debadged rear since the model name of the vehicle is already on the license plate frame. Having two instances of it just looks silly to me. But to each his own. Just my 2 cents.
A Go Rhino rear hitch step and hitch lock (about $70-$140 depending where and what finish).
Convex mirrors
Front skid plate
Door sill accents
Bug deflector/hood protector
The lists goes on and on. They were right about one thing when you join this forum - you WILL spend money.
About the license plate frames - unless you have debadged your rear hatch I think it is a little silly to see "4Runner" on a license plate frame while the rear right badge already says "4Runner" at the same time. I laugh everytime I see this (on all cars actually not just 4Runners). I think it is redundant in a silly way. It only looks good if you have a debadged rear since the model name of the vehicle is already on the license plate frame. Having two instances of it just looks silly to me. But to each his own. Just my 2 cents.
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chrisw427
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Ok everyone, I bought the Valor Exhaust Tip and the OBX Racking Pedals to start. Once I get them, I may ask how to install if they aren't self-explanatory. I'm very excited to start modding, and I know this is just the beginning. I'm still thinking about hard wiring my ipod, but i won't do it unless it will look beautiful and professional.
dingo
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chrisw427 said:
chrisw427,
Be sure to post your iPod mod. I'd love to see how it turns out. I've been also looking for a way to connect my iPod as well to the stock radio without any visible wires. I hear the iPod FM transmitters don't work so well either.
The valor tip just slips over your tail pipe and bolts on with a clamp. The obx pedals simply slip over your existing gas pedal while the brake pedal pad is actually replaced.
Either way, good luck with the mods.
dingo
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SevenJ said:
You're right, SevenJ. It's the Taco skid. When the parts guy ordered it, it came up as "4Runner skid plate" on the invoice. I installed mine last week and although its seems more aesthetic, I figure it will provide a bit of protection for the bottom of my radiator. I was driving down 280 when a piece of drywall was kicked up below my bumper just missing the bottom of my radiator. I decided to get it then. It's aluminum and has a matte finish - quite unmistakable.
CopperX
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dingo said:chrisw427,
Be sure to post your iPod mod. I'd love to see how it turns out. I've been also looking for a way to connect my iPod as well to the stock radio without any visible wires. I hear the iPod FM transmitters don't work so well either.
The valor tip just slips over your tail pipe and bolts on with a clamp. The obx pedals simply slip over your existing gas pedal while the brake pedal pad is actually replaced.
Either way, good luck with the mods.
I made an iPod dock for my 4th Gen 4R with no visible wires. Click on the link below to check it out if you are interested.
dingo
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CopperX said:
That's a real nice and slick iPod dock mod, CopperX. It looks stock. Unfortunately, I don't have a 120V outlet in the center console.
I also looked into the Ice Link, but I start crapping buttermilk waffles when anything electrical is involved. My electrical skills are just as useful as trying to eat tomato soup with chopsticks.
