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so...this is what I got

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by tundraforme, Nov 16, 2018.

  1. Dec 29, 2018 at 9:42 AM
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    Nice Looking Truck! I didn't know that you can put a 2017 TRD PRO Grille on a 2018 Truck? Did you use a stock oem sensor or aftermarket?
     
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  2. Dec 29, 2018 at 9:48 AM
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    Thanks! Ya @Roman from Cool Springs is really helpful. They actually have a grille/bulge combo set up in their online parts store so you don't have to fish around for the grille and bulge separately.

    The stock sensor is on and it isn't covered up. If you look at the last pic I posted it is below the Y. I didn't bother covering it. Zero issues at all but the guy I have working on my truck knows his stuff
     
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  3. Dec 29, 2018 at 10:00 AM
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    Nice ride, and welcome from Portland, OR. How did you mount the front radar sensor? Pic? I also have a 2018 with a 2017 grill, and my TSS performance has to this point been less than awesome.
     
  4. Dec 29, 2018 at 10:12 AM
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    Thanks! I'll be outside in a bit and take a pic (in the rain). I think the key is having someone who knows how to level it properly and has effed up a few in the past haha. Seriously though. The guys that work on my truck for me for stuff I can't do are awesome.

    LOVE Portland btw, well, love all of OR. I'm down there several times a year
     
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  5. Dec 29, 2018 at 10:29 AM
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    What rims do you have there?
     
  6. Dec 29, 2018 at 10:50 AM
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    Fuel vapors
     
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  7. Dec 29, 2018 at 11:33 AM
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    DSC_0388.jpg DSC_0386.jpg DSC_0387.jpg DSC_0389.jpg
     
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  8. Dec 29, 2018 at 11:35 AM
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    Had the chrome borla cat backs blacked out

    DSC_0384.jpg DSC_0385.jpg
     
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  9. Dec 29, 2018 at 11:42 AM
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    Thanks for pics. Any issues with false alarms/random “BRAKE!!!” warnings?
     
  10. Dec 29, 2018 at 11:43 AM
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    First time the other day but it was an absolute downpour and was on the hwy doing 120
     
  11. Dec 29, 2018 at 11:47 AM
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    Kilometers not miles I'm Canadian lol
     
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  12. Dec 29, 2018 at 12:14 PM
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl:


    What paint did you use for the Borla Tips? Looks great!
     
  13. Dec 29, 2018 at 12:16 PM
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    I figured. First time I drove up there I saw I sign that said the speed limit was 110. There was a flash of excitement...then I calibrated myself...
     
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  14. Dec 29, 2018 at 12:28 PM
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    High heat matte black paint. Would have to check what brand it was but they were blacked out all the way up. Not just the tips
     
  15. Dec 29, 2018 at 12:29 PM
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    I have to opposite problem

    Come back to a 70km/hr sign but haven't changed truck back to kms.... Ooooops
     
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  16. Dec 29, 2018 at 12:51 PM
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    Awesome lookin truck, congratulations!
     
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  17. Dec 29, 2018 at 2:30 PM
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    Thank you
     
  18. Dec 29, 2018 at 2:33 PM
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    looks great! Get it out of port Moody?
     
  19. Dec 29, 2018 at 2:34 PM
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    How loud is the Borla compared to stock? I’ve never seen/heard a Tundra w/that exhaust. I think most folks here have done either Dirty Deeds or TRD exhaust. Also, here’s mine:

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  20. Dec 29, 2018 at 2:34 PM
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    Thanks!

    Nope, out in Abby
     
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  21. Dec 29, 2018 at 2:39 PM
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    Love the cement! That was the original colour I wanted couple years back

    The borla is low drone which is why I got it. I can hear my music and have a convo on the road/hwy with zero issue. If I gas it, you hear it, but when I start it up at 4am to go to work, or idle, my neighbours don't want to kill me

    If I had to compare, it sounds like the TRD Pro exhuast when you turn the engine over but sounds like a muted Flowmaster when driving.
     
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  22. Dec 29, 2018 at 2:54 PM
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    I personally like how the Borla is a rear exit exhaust. Now you got me thinking about that instead of TRD Dual Exhaust.
     
  23. Dec 29, 2018 at 2:56 PM
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    They have both rear and sides

    I just like the rears personally
     
  24. Dec 29, 2018 at 7:31 PM
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    Thx for the info on the exhaust. Also, and though you didn’t ask for my opinion, I believe that leaving at 4 am to go to work officially qualifies as cruel and unusual punishment...
     
  25. Dec 29, 2018 at 7:35 PM
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    haha ya it does but the beauty of my job is I do 4 shifts on, and have 5 days off. so I'm good with it :thumbsup:
     
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    Sign me up for that rotation!
     
  27. Dec 29, 2018 at 7:44 PM
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    We are hiring! you have to go to Kingston ON for training though....
     
  28. Dec 29, 2018 at 7:45 PM
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    Who is “we”?
     
  29. Dec 29, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    corrections, I'm a guard
     
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    Looks good!
     
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