DroneboyBill
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- First Name
- Bill
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2024
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- Location
- Ft. Myers, FL
- Vehicle(s)
- 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road
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This is my first pickup, and it took me over a year to decide. I went with this because of reliability (in the past), price, features, color and right place at right time.
I am a professional drone pilot and can use the 4 wheel drive in some locations, and the room in the bed for equipment. It comes with all the cameras and safety features I wanted. My only challenge is after lifting and putting on larger tires, my MPG has dropped to about 17mpg. But not bad for doing 75mph - 85mph on the road, right?
The solar octane color is perfect because my business colors are orange and black.
Enjoy the photos, and the list of addons. Yes I spent some good money customizing it. Lights front and read, PA system, front/read inside mounted camera to document all around me and much more. Still have a few things I would like to do, but I enjoy this every time I get in it and drive.
Major bummer issues for me: Stereo is not loud enough so I need to get amp for that. And I wish it had a handle above the drivers door to hang on too. Silly but I really have used those in the past.
HERE IS MY EXTENSIVE LIST OF WHAT I HAVE PURCHASED FOR MY TACO:
Modifications made to my TRD Off Road Solar Octane TACO
SOLAR OCTANE - So black and Orange are my guiding color themes.
OUTSIDE
21/2 INCH LIFT WITH
285/65R18 Toyota A/T III tires
FUEL – VAPOR WHEELS 19”
CERAMIC COATING OF VEHICLE
ROLL AND LOCK – Bed cover
PINSTRIPING - ZATOOTO Pinstripe Tape for Cars - DIY Vinyl Black Pin Striping Decals, 385×0.47 inches Auto Waterproof Pin Stripe Tape Emblems Trim
HOOD DECAL – Custom made for my drone business
TRD Pro Off Road Hood Sticker
American Flag Stickers
Various Drone Related Stickers
American Eagle Sticker
STEN-PA System - Lamphus Thunderwave 100W x 2 Siren Kit, with multiple warning sounds, horn, and PA System
REAR BRAKE Lights - OPT7 48" Redline Parlux Triple Row LED Tailgate Light Bar w/Sequential Amber Turn Signal
REAR – Flashing lights - 12-24V 24-LED Super Bright LED Emergency Strobe Lights Warning for Cars Trucks Vehicle SUV Caution Hazard Construction Waterproof Amber Strobe Bar with 32 Different Flashing- 4PCS
FRONT Flashing lights - WEILONG 10pcs Led Strobe Lights for Trucks, Surface Mount Emergency Strobe Lights for Vehicles, Amber, and White LED Grille Strobe Lights for Toyota Tacoma
FRONT Grill lights – AMBER - Smoked Amber LED Front Grille Marker Lights Kit, 4Pcs 4 Inch Amber
Full LED Center Grille Running/Position Lights Sealed 9 LEDs Compatible with Tacoma/4Runner/ Tundra/Silverado Grill Marker Lights
EMERGENCY DASH STROBE LIGHTS (INTERIOR) - 2 in 1 LED Emergency Dash Strobe Light Bar Front/Rear Windshield Safety Flashing Warning Hazard Interior Lights for Police Firefighter Construction Vehicles Trucks (2x14 inch, Amber/White)
REAR LED TAILIGHT BAR OPT7 48" Redline Parlux Triple Row LED Tailgate Light Bar w/Sequential Amber Turn Signal - Weatherproof Rigid Aluminum Light Strip - Full Function Reverse Brake Running
MESH NET FOR BED - Highly Elastic Cargo Net, Simple Truck Bed Cargo Mesh Organizer, Suitable for Daily Light Loads of Trucks, 4'x4' Stretches to 7'x7' (Double Layer)
DOOR HANDLE PROTECTOR - JDMON Car Door Handle Cup Scratch Protector, 4Pcs TPU Carbon Fiber Texture Door Bowl 3D Sticker Universal Fit Door Handle Paint Cover Guard (L)
WINDOW DECALS - 4PCS Car Rear View Mirror Stickers, Waterproof Auto Side Rearview Mirrors Decal Stripes, Universal Anti-Collision Striped Automotive Warning Stripes for Most Vehicles (Black)
TRAILER HITCH INSERT - Pack-1 Car Trailer Hitch Plug, 2" x 2" American Flag Rubber Dustproof Waterproof Cover, Tow Hitch Square Mouth Receiver Plug Protector, Universal Hitch Stopper for Most Cars (Silver & Black)
TIRE VALVE STEMS - Tire Valve Stem Caps - (5 Pack) Tire Air Caps Metal with Plastic Liner Corrosion Resistant Leak-Proof American Flag for Car Truck Motorcycle Bike Orange
RUBBER CAR DOOR PROTECTORS - 33Ft(10M) Long Car Door Edge Guards, U Shape Edge Trim Rubber Seal Protector Rubber Car Door Protector Car Protection Door Edge Anti-Collision Rubber Clips Fit for Most Car| Black |
SILICONE LICENSE PLATE FRAME HOLDER - Silicone License Plate Frames | The Original Premium Grade Silicone Car Plate Frame | Rust Proof, Rattle Proof, Weatherproof License Plate Holder (Orange)
EXHAUST TIP - LCGP 4" inlet Diesle Exhaust Tip, 6" outlet, 12" Long Truck Tail tip, Rolled Angel Design, Polished Finished
INSIDE
DASH CAM - Vantrue N4 Pro 3 Channel 4K WiFi Dash Cam, STARVIS 2 IMX678 Night Vision, 4K+1080P+1080P Front Inside and Rear Triple Car Camera, Voice Control, GPS, 4K HDR, 24 Hours Parking Mode, Support 512GB Max
SEATBELT HOLDER - Seat Belt Buckle Holder Seat Belt Buckle Booster Seat Belt Buckle Fixer Keep the Seat Belt Buckle Upright and Stable Luminous Positioning Ring Easy Positioning Insert Seat Belt Buckle 2 pcs
CENTER CONSOLE COVER 2024 Toyota Tacoma Center Console Cover 2024 Tacoma Armrest Cover 2024 Tacoma Center Console Pad Toyota Tacoma 2024 Accessories Center Console Cushion (Black)
GEAR SHIFT COVER - Car Shifter Gear Hand Brake Trim Cover Compatible with Toyota Tundra/Sequoia 2022-2024 Tacoma 2024 Center Console Gear Shift Head Protection Cover Automatic Gear Shift Knob Cover Interior Accessories
CONSOLE TRAY ORGANIZER - CDEFG Compatible with 2024 Toyota Tacoma Center Console Organizer Tray Compatible with Toyota 2024 Tacoma Accessories Middle Console Organizer Armrest Compartment Storage Box(Deep Black)
STEERING WHEEL COVER - Amiss Car Carbon Fiber Anti-Skid Steering Wheel Cover, Segmented Steering Wheel Protector, Butterfly Steering Wheel Cover, Universal 99% Car Wheel Cover Protector, Car Interior Accessories (Orange)
KEY FOB – SOLAR OCTANE AJT DESIGN Replacement Keyfob Compatible with Toyota Tacoma (2024+) & Tundra (2022+) & Sequoia (2023+) - Custom Made in USA- Solar Octane
KEY FOB – LEATHER - Tukellen for Toyota Key Fob Cover Leather, with Keychain compatible with 2019-2024 Land Cruiser,2021-2024 Venza, Grand Highlander Hilux,Fortuner,-2024 4 Buttons-Black
I am a professional drone pilot and can use the 4 wheel drive in some locations, and the room in the bed for equipment. It comes with all the cameras and safety features I wanted. My only challenge is after lifting and putting on larger tires, my MPG has dropped to about 17mpg. But not bad for doing 75mph - 85mph on the road, right?
The solar octane color is perfect because my business colors are orange and black.
Enjoy the photos, and the list of addons. Yes I spent some good money customizing it. Lights front and read, PA system, front/read inside mounted camera to document all around me and much more. Still have a few things I would like to do, but I enjoy this every time I get in it and drive.
Major bummer issues for me: Stereo is not loud enough so I need to get amp for that. And I wish it had a handle above the drivers door to hang on too. Silly but I really have used those in the past.
HERE IS MY EXTENSIVE LIST OF WHAT I HAVE PURCHASED FOR MY TACO:
Modifications made to my TRD Off Road Solar Octane TACO
SOLAR OCTANE - So black and Orange are my guiding color themes.
OUTSIDE
21/2 INCH LIFT WITH
285/65R18 Toyota A/T III tires
FUEL – VAPOR WHEELS 19”
CERAMIC COATING OF VEHICLE
ROLL AND LOCK – Bed cover
PINSTRIPING - ZATOOTO Pinstripe Tape for Cars - DIY Vinyl Black Pin Striping Decals, 385×0.47 inches Auto Waterproof Pin Stripe Tape Emblems Trim
HOOD DECAL – Custom made for my drone business
TRD Pro Off Road Hood Sticker
American Flag Stickers
Various Drone Related Stickers
American Eagle Sticker
STEN-PA System - Lamphus Thunderwave 100W x 2 Siren Kit, with multiple warning sounds, horn, and PA System
REAR BRAKE Lights - OPT7 48" Redline Parlux Triple Row LED Tailgate Light Bar w/Sequential Amber Turn Signal
REAR – Flashing lights - 12-24V 24-LED Super Bright LED Emergency Strobe Lights Warning for Cars Trucks Vehicle SUV Caution Hazard Construction Waterproof Amber Strobe Bar with 32 Different Flashing- 4PCS
FRONT Flashing lights - WEILONG 10pcs Led Strobe Lights for Trucks, Surface Mount Emergency Strobe Lights for Vehicles, Amber, and White LED Grille Strobe Lights for Toyota Tacoma
FRONT Grill lights – AMBER - Smoked Amber LED Front Grille Marker Lights Kit, 4Pcs 4 Inch Amber
Full LED Center Grille Running/Position Lights Sealed 9 LEDs Compatible with Tacoma/4Runner/ Tundra/Silverado Grill Marker Lights
EMERGENCY DASH STROBE LIGHTS (INTERIOR) - 2 in 1 LED Emergency Dash Strobe Light Bar Front/Rear Windshield Safety Flashing Warning Hazard Interior Lights for Police Firefighter Construction Vehicles Trucks (2x14 inch, Amber/White)
REAR LED TAILIGHT BAR OPT7 48" Redline Parlux Triple Row LED Tailgate Light Bar w/Sequential Amber Turn Signal - Weatherproof Rigid Aluminum Light Strip - Full Function Reverse Brake Running
MESH NET FOR BED - Highly Elastic Cargo Net, Simple Truck Bed Cargo Mesh Organizer, Suitable for Daily Light Loads of Trucks, 4'x4' Stretches to 7'x7' (Double Layer)
DOOR HANDLE PROTECTOR - JDMON Car Door Handle Cup Scratch Protector, 4Pcs TPU Carbon Fiber Texture Door Bowl 3D Sticker Universal Fit Door Handle Paint Cover Guard (L)
WINDOW DECALS - 4PCS Car Rear View Mirror Stickers, Waterproof Auto Side Rearview Mirrors Decal Stripes, Universal Anti-Collision Striped Automotive Warning Stripes for Most Vehicles (Black)
TRAILER HITCH INSERT - Pack-1 Car Trailer Hitch Plug, 2" x 2" American Flag Rubber Dustproof Waterproof Cover, Tow Hitch Square Mouth Receiver Plug Protector, Universal Hitch Stopper for Most Cars (Silver & Black)
TIRE VALVE STEMS - Tire Valve Stem Caps - (5 Pack) Tire Air Caps Metal with Plastic Liner Corrosion Resistant Leak-Proof American Flag for Car Truck Motorcycle Bike Orange
RUBBER CAR DOOR PROTECTORS - 33Ft(10M) Long Car Door Edge Guards, U Shape Edge Trim Rubber Seal Protector Rubber Car Door Protector Car Protection Door Edge Anti-Collision Rubber Clips Fit for Most Car| Black |
SILICONE LICENSE PLATE FRAME HOLDER - Silicone License Plate Frames | The Original Premium Grade Silicone Car Plate Frame | Rust Proof, Rattle Proof, Weatherproof License Plate Holder (Orange)
EXHAUST TIP - LCGP 4" inlet Diesle Exhaust Tip, 6" outlet, 12" Long Truck Tail tip, Rolled Angel Design, Polished Finished
INSIDE
DASH CAM - Vantrue N4 Pro 3 Channel 4K WiFi Dash Cam, STARVIS 2 IMX678 Night Vision, 4K+1080P+1080P Front Inside and Rear Triple Car Camera, Voice Control, GPS, 4K HDR, 24 Hours Parking Mode, Support 512GB Max
SEATBELT HOLDER - Seat Belt Buckle Holder Seat Belt Buckle Booster Seat Belt Buckle Fixer Keep the Seat Belt Buckle Upright and Stable Luminous Positioning Ring Easy Positioning Insert Seat Belt Buckle 2 pcs
CENTER CONSOLE COVER 2024 Toyota Tacoma Center Console Cover 2024 Tacoma Armrest Cover 2024 Tacoma Center Console Pad Toyota Tacoma 2024 Accessories Center Console Cushion (Black)
GEAR SHIFT COVER - Car Shifter Gear Hand Brake Trim Cover Compatible with Toyota Tundra/Sequoia 2022-2024 Tacoma 2024 Center Console Gear Shift Head Protection Cover Automatic Gear Shift Knob Cover Interior Accessories
CONSOLE TRAY ORGANIZER - CDEFG Compatible with 2024 Toyota Tacoma Center Console Organizer Tray Compatible with Toyota 2024 Tacoma Accessories Middle Console Organizer Armrest Compartment Storage Box(Deep Black)
STEERING WHEEL COVER - Amiss Car Carbon Fiber Anti-Skid Steering Wheel Cover, Segmented Steering Wheel Protector, Butterfly Steering Wheel Cover, Universal 99% Car Wheel Cover Protector, Car Interior Accessories (Orange)
KEY FOB – SOLAR OCTANE AJT DESIGN Replacement Keyfob Compatible with Toyota Tacoma (2024+) & Tundra (2022+) & Sequoia (2023+) - Custom Made in USA- Solar Octane
KEY FOB – LEATHER - Tukellen for Toyota Key Fob Cover Leather, with Keychain compatible with 2019-2024 Land Cruiser,2021-2024 Venza, Grand Highlander Hilux,Fortuner,-2024 4 Buttons-Black
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