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  1. What is this striation pattern/zebra streak on my glass?

    Never heard of that before. I've been using Rain-X since it was invented decades ago and never had a problem with it. Works great. Back in the 1980s I had to travel from AZ to MS. A storm followed me the whole way. Heavy rain. Everyone I saw had their wipers going on high and sticking their...
  2. Banks Pedal Monster

    I agree they make the throttle respond as it should have been from the start. But I'm wondering if anyone who has ever used any brand of these devices has noticed increased downshifting. I once put a Pedal Commander on my Challenger and set it to a high position. Drove it for a while and not...
  3. Tracker installed by dealer

    Well since we're throwing dealer's names out there. I did my usual extensive research with reviews and such before I bought. I drove 150 miles away to Avondale Toyota (Phoenix suburb). Why? NO preloads (add ons). None, zip, nada. Discounted price. Business model-you deal with one person through...
  4. New wiper blades from the dealership.

    I went to the dealer and got them yesterday. They wanted $30 for the pair. I mentioned they are $20 online on their web site so he knocked 20% off. The parts guy was not familiar with the part numbers I supplied and muttered something about not looking like they were in stock when he was on the...
  5. Tracker installed by dealer

    Money. That's the reason dealers put all sorts of these devices on cars. The sales pitch these device makers give to the dealers is that they can track their inventory. Plus some of these devices track your mileage so the dealership can get notified when you need service and then just happen to...
  6. EKR Seat Cover Ordering Issues

    I wanted custom colors (Black and Tan for my truck and Black and White for my Challenger) and you have to order from their site for that. Amazon just has the standard pre-made popular color combos. Another weird thing about their site was after the first attempt the cart still had the items but...
  7. EKR Seat Cover Ordering Issues

    I heard it was better through Amazon but I want to customize the colors (Black and Tan for my truck and Black and White for my Challenger) and you can only do that through their site.
  8. EKR Seat Cover Ordering Issues

    Anyone have problems with these guys? I just tried ordering a set of leather covers for both my vehicles and the first set I tried to order I filled out all the checkout info, hit the red Order Now button and nothing happened. I waited a while then hit the button again (it was black then) and...
  9. Should I buy a Tacoma? Coming from a sports car

    It all depends on two things. First, is all you have ever driven was small cars? If so, a Mid size truck would be a big difference. Even the current Tacoma is about the size full size trucks were 20 years ago. I used to own many full size Ford, Chevy and Ram trucks and I downsized to the Tacoma...
  10. New wiper blades from the dealership.

    That reminds me, I'll have to check mine and see if they dry rotted yet. We don't have any of that "rain" thing you're talking about here in Tucson. We replace them when they crumble just in case we need to use the windshield washer someday.
  11. Accident with Rear End Damage

    Car companies milk us on parts then insurance companies can milk us on rates. Vehicles today are simply no deposit, no return, just disposable.
  12. đźš— Tacoma Owners: What Makes the Perfect Car Vacuum Cleaner? (Quick Survey)

    Strong suction, long battery life, able to reach those nooks and crannies around the seats, cleanable filter. If it takes a while to recharge, that's OK since it's not like I'll need it every 10 minutes. Who cares about the brand name stamped on it so long as it works well. Needs to be durable...
  13. Center Console Grab Handle

    With all the trinkets the Chinese companies have made for the 4th Gen Tacoma's interior, you'd think someone would have made a replacement center console panel without that ridiculous obnoxious grab handle that is just in the way. What a PIA it is to try to get at something in any of the storage...
  14. You see things & say naw would never happen to me ... well

    Dealers not only use these kinds of devices for tracking their inventory, they also use them to monitor your mileage so they can contact you will sales pitches for service at the appropriate time. Usually the dealers that put some of these devices on will try to sell them to you at time of...
  15. 4th Generation Long Haul Gas Tank Solutions

    They may be using 2WD models as the example. My DTE reads 405 at fillup. Add to that the approximate 3 gallons that the DTE does not read because apparently Toyota likes intentionally inaccurate gauges, and my actual DTE is about 480 miles.
  16. If you were a Toyota designer... what would you change?

    Remove that lump on the left side of the front center console that my right knee keeps hitting. Should be more room there for the driver. Left grab handle. Why have one on the right side where someone MAY sit and not on the left side where someone will ALWAYS sit. Of course the larger gas tank...
  17. How far did you go to pick up your 4th Gen Tacoma?

    Drove about 150 miles to a dealership that had not only absolutely no preloads (add-ons) but offered a discount as well and their business model is that you only deal with one guy throughout the sales process. No pressure at all. I also got above KBB for my trade in (Grand Cherokee).
  18. "Rock hit A/C Condenser"?

    It's just the way things are made nowadays. Everything has gone cheap. When I was checking out all the mid and small size trucks online one of the problems the Santa Cruz guys have is that their radiators are so light duty that just small debris kicked up from traffic in front of them goes right...
  19. "Rock hit A/C Condenser"?

    I don't have auto A/C. It's an SR5.
  20. "Rock hit A/C Condenser"?

    I'll have to check my fins now. But my worry is that the compressor or the cooling fans will go out due to excessive wear from the short cycling A/C. They're constantly spooling up and down every 5 seconds and apparently from past posts this is normal. But here in Southern AZ the A/C gets heavy...



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