Sneak Peek: Real Carbon Fiber Interior Upgrades for the 4th Gen Tacoma

[Mabett]

Is the carbon fiber in the Pro’s dash real or just a pattern?

Not patterns. These are 100% real carbon fiber pieces.

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[Mabett]

I’ve already got the plastic fake carbon fiber in my truck. Yours looks much better and it’s real carbon fiber. I especially like the grab handle carbon fiber. I haven’t seen anything like that yet.

They'll be available soon. Stay tuned!

 

[Mabett]

Pass. Carbon fiber aligns more to something like a F150 Super Snake.

The Tacoma is function-oriented. Bits that offer improved field endurance, hauling, towing or climb/crawl capability are welcome. Interior carbon fiber accessories? To most, items like that are not going to be on their wish list.

Carbon fiber pieces for a Tacoma, most trucks in-general, are a solution in search of a problem. YMMV.

Appreciate the feedback, very objective of you

 

[Mabett]

It's not my style. Not gonna hate on it or anything, the vent covers actually do look decent and I like that its actually carbon fiber and not a sticker or some other such nonsense. A point of contention tho, the grab handle on throws me off. Just because it doesn't look as clean and frankly a bit cheap. Which I think is mostly due to the overall shape. Plus it makes the grab handle itself slick and smooth removing its functionality. The purpose is that it gives the passenger a place to put their left hand, while the right grabs the door over rough terrain like utvs have.

I assume the shape is to eliminate the "floating" look it would have as the handle is textured and it wouldn't sit flat over it. So, it would be better if it were a textured rubber with a carbon fiber inlay that runs down the center. Something like a 3/4" strip with rounded ends but with the rubber on the sides and just protruding on the top around it. Maintain functionality and "rugged" look and a bit of carbon for style so to speak.

Really appreciate you sharing those design improvement ideas! I've already forwarded them to the team.

 

[franx]

Nice free market research, well done.

 

[tgrneal]

If you could make a nice full carbon replacement panel for the shifter panel piece instead of an overlay. You'd be the only company doing that. I'd buy that. I think the vent overlays look nice. They appear to fit well too. I'd probably buy those too.

 

[Mabett]

Nice free market research, well done.

Fair point anyway. We do value hearing directly from owners before bringing something to market.

 

[Mabett]

If you could make a nice full carbon replacement panel for the shifter panel piece instead of an overlay. You'd be the only company doing that. I'd buy that. I think the vent overlays look nice. They appear to fit well too. I'd probably buy those too.

Yes, we’ve actually been working on a full real-carbon-fiber replacement for the entire shifter panel—the full center console piece surrounding the shifter. We ran into a few fitment issues with the first test piece, so we’re currently revising the mold. That’s why we didn’t include it in this post. Really appreciate the suggestion!

 

[tgrneal]

Yes, we’ve actually been working on a full real-carbon-fiber replacement for the entire shifter panel—the full center console piece surrounding the shifter. We ran into a few fitment issues with the first test piece, so we’re currently revising the mold. That’s why we didn’t include it in this post. Really appreciate the suggestion!

Don’t listen to the hate. Your stuff isn’t for everyone but if your products are good, regardless of where they come from, people will buy.

 

[kevinhybridpro]

Don’t listen to the hate. Your stuff isn’t for everyone but if your products are good, regardless of where they come from, people will buy.

Honestly, I don't get why so many here lead with snark the second interior mods come up...

 

[Will721]

Probably because carbon fiber has dark cloud hanging over it when it comes to interiors. Mainly because as soon as it became popular in the super car world, every Honda with a farther can on the back and mouth breather behind the wheel started shotgun blasting "carbon fiber" stickers over every interior surface.

Now to the Japanese car enthusiast its considered ricer junk. Meanwhile its actually quite popular elsewhere, especially amongst the German car guys. While its not my style in a truck, Ive been considering swapping the old failing wood in my e46 for carbon fiber replacements.

 

[tgrneal]

Carbon Fiber, just like every trendy mod done tastefully, looks great. My thought is, the more people making parts for Tacos shows other manufacturers that there's a market. The more people making stuff for my truck means the more options I have at competitive prices

 

[Mabett]

Carbon Fiber, just like every trendy mod done tastefully, looks great. My thought is, the more people making parts for Tacos shows other manufacturers that there's a market. The more people making stuff for my truck means the more options I have at competitive prices

That makes sense. Thank you sir.

 

[Mabett]

any other options?

The shifter panel sample had a few issues, so we’re currently making adjustments. But it’s also one of the carbon fiber parts we’ll be releasing soon : )

 

[joseinfllol_4g]

The shifter panel sample had a few issues, so we’re currently making adjustments. But it’s also one of the carbon fiber parts we’ll be releasing soon : )

This piece is more eye catching. Looks really good

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