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Tundra Grille Inserts

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by wdevit1, Dec 10, 2020.

  1. Dec 10, 2020 at 8:12 AM
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    Has anyone had experience w the MC Auto TRD Pro Grille Insert? Curious about the quality and if the TSS garnish has any issues.
     
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  2. Dec 10, 2020 at 8:28 AM
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  3. Dec 10, 2020 at 8:32 AM
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    No issues here. :fingerscrossed:

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  4. Dec 10, 2020 at 8:48 AM
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    Thanks guys, going to order one up. Hopefully no issues.
     
    wdevit1, Dec 10, 2020
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  5. Dec 17, 2020 at 7:43 PM
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    I just bought one. It’s coming Saturday. I figure if it’s shit but the tss sensor works I’ll buy an an OEM grille and just use the sensor cover (cause I ain’t payin $300+ For a sensor cover). But @Jim LE 1301 looks good...I will try update in a couple days
     
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  6. Dec 17, 2020 at 8:04 PM
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    Add me as the one of the ones that have the grille from mcauto. 500 miles and heavy rain and no issues.

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    jr1016, Dec 17, 2020
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  7. Dec 18, 2020 at 7:21 AM
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    :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Dec 19, 2020 at 1:12 PM
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    HighonFirewood Everything can be fixed with a hammer.

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    EDIT: initial start up caused a TSS malfunction, and I unplugged and plugged back in. No issues...
    My sensor actually came damaged cosmetically that will most likely drive me nuts, and will most likely crack in the future. I requested a new one (but they aren't open on weekends)...Hopefully they have good customer service.

    looks great though. I’m happy with it overall.66A9F18D-1B4B-460E-97C6-1448869B0D15.jpg
     
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  9. Dec 19, 2020 at 1:24 PM
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    Both my grille and garnish showed up with some pretty bad blemishes. I had to call them to get a response. I had to ship the old one back (at their expense) before they’d ship out new ones. They should be here next week.
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    PNW_Husky, Dec 19, 2020
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  10. Dec 19, 2020 at 1:38 PM
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    HighonFirewood Everything can be fixed with a hammer.

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    Sorry to hear...Mine came quite dirty on the inside of the grille and the white bag it came in looked like it was soaked in a river. But my grill was blemish free. Sensor is cracked though, it will chip off at some point so I will have to return. I ruined my OEM grill so I can’t go back to that...
     
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  11. Dec 22, 2020 at 1:52 PM
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    Did anyone reuse these pieces from the regular grille?
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  12. Dec 22, 2020 at 1:53 PM
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    Nope
     
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  13. Dec 22, 2020 at 2:25 PM
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    I was updated and they plan to send me a new one in a couple weeks
     
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  14. Dec 22, 2020 at 2:41 PM
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    Nope
     
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  15. Dec 22, 2020 at 2:49 PM
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    Mine had that little chip in the bottom center too. Looks like it’s where the material breaks off when they mass produce them. I sent an email so we’ll see.
     
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    Yeah, my only issue was it’s cracked around it too. So it will separate from the clear part as well at some point soon. Overall I’m happy with it, hope you are as well!
     
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  17. Dec 22, 2020 at 3:24 PM
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    I bought my pro grille on Black Friday and received it less than a week later.

    No issues whatsoever. I didn’t not reuse any pieces from the factory grill.

    I am happy to report TSS is working fine - it activated the other day when another car made a left turn in front of me.

    black out still in progress....

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  18. Dec 22, 2020 at 3:34 PM
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    it’s the only thing of “color” on my truck now!
     
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    TSS seems to be working, no error codes at least. Might dab that garnish chip w a sharpie. Now waiting on bumpers to come back from powder.
     
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    FYI, they messaged me back about the chip. Said exactly what I thought about being where it separates from other material and that it’s normal.
     
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  21. Dec 22, 2020 at 6:47 PM
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    That's not normal...

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  22. Dec 22, 2020 at 6:55 PM
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    Yea yours looks better for sure.
     
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  23. Dec 28, 2020 at 8:17 AM
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    My radar works fine w my cruise control, doesn’t seem like the PCS alarm is coming on like it used to. Anyone experience this?
     
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  24. Jan 2, 2021 at 7:02 PM
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    Looks good brother. Stay safe watch your six
     
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  25. Jan 2, 2021 at 7:09 PM
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    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    :hattip:

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