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Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by KurdishNinjaPilot, Sep 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM.

  1. Sep 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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    KurdishNinjaPilot

    KurdishNinjaPilot [OP] New Member

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    Plasti-Dipped all exterior badges, bumper ends and center dash chrome 2 yrs ago with matte black.
    This year I painted the Grill with Rustoleum Black matte hammer finish (from Home Depot) over the front Grill and hood bulge. Love the look, very close to the truck color. while I had the can, applied a couple of coats to the center and the chrome rings on the outside ends of the dash

    Black driver door emblem.jpg
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    driver side after.jpg

    front grill b4.jpg
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    front grill n bumper.jpg
     
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  2. Sep 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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    The Black Mamba

    The Black Mamba A pure specimen of TX Black Snek

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    Imma keep it stock
    Feels good, don't it? Nice work!
     
  3. Sep 13, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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    KurdishNinjaPilot

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    thank you, Love this machine, also installed the Desaita g13 head unit for android auto, using factory GPS.
    and all LED interior lights.
     
  4. Sep 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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    EmergencyMaximum

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    It looks plain now. Reminds me of 'work package' truck like the one I have:hattip:
     
  5. Sep 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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    Jvrb88

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    Good job, how has the G13 been working?
     
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    How did you use factory GPS with that head unit? I have the same unit. Also need to find out how to hook up the factory microphone for Bluetooth
     
  7. Sep 16, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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    KurdishNinjaPilot

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    @Jvrb88 I like the HU size, it takes a bit to power up, sometimes has difficulty reconnecting to phone. My fix has been to cycle BT on the phone , and seems to work. its a bit bright for night time driving, so I just go in and manually dim it more at night. other wise I have enjoyed it.
    @SCTundy I used a Fakara C to SMA adaptor to connect the factory GPS wire to the HU. I'll see if I can find the link and post it. From what I have read, the factroy MIC requires power......, to much work for me so I just routed the external MIC the came with the HU to the factory location. Unfortunately it sounds crappy still so at some point I need to get a better MIC.
     

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