Possible cheaper way to get a hood with scoop

[Heavy_GD]

Those of you sticking scoops on your hoods can run down to advanced auto and get the 34.00 special in black then have your hood wrapped.

You will look so cool flexing in your cul de sac.

 

[Rogue-Runner]

I'm not in any rush, but I'll definitely be installing the TRDP hood in the future. I don't think it has to be as expensive as some think. It's $330 shipped + guts. As far as paint, I'm hitting it with rattle paint and clear coat (hear me out) then wrapping it myself in Avery glossy white for ~$50. Folks on the Tacoma forum swear that it's a near perfect match to Toyota's Super White. I think it'll be fun. I'm open to suggestions though.

As far as the scoop vs no scoop debate, believe me, I tried buying a TRDP. Having a 3rd row was an absolute requirement for my wife, and I worked on her for about 8 months (that's how long it took to find a white 3rd row with dark interior and low miles). I even looked to see if it was possible to install the 3rd row in a TRDP. Obviously, I lost that fight... I'm almost certain that if all the lucky TRDP owners knocking us for wanting the scoop had to buy an SR5 like I did, not an insignificant segment of them would wish they had it too. Kind of like the rich kids who say being rich is overrated, if you know what I mean.

Now though I'm glad I got an SR5 because making all the little tweaks on the weekends has been a lot of fun. Cheers!

 

[RichinRidgewood]

Pimp'n aint cheap or easy..