WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO YOUR 3RD GEN TUNDRA TODAY?

Looks great! Should of came from the factory this way. How hard was it to switch out the headliner and upper plastics? Cost?

 

Put on the AFE Apollo exhaust today but I’m taking it off tomorrow.. Too much drone for me man

 

Contact AFE or the distributor/seller and ask for a refund! I bought a Flowmaster Outlaw (BIG mistake!) and it droned like hell. I called 4WP and they arranged a refund because the drone was unbearable. Be pushy, an exhaust is not a cheap purchase and it sucks when they don't disclose that it will drone. Flowmaster advertised the tone as being moderate to aggressive. Yeah right, I couldn't hear my radio at close to full volume or see anything out of my rear view mirror as it vibrated too much.

 

Installed my talons cat shield…

 

how did it go? I got one that will be going on when I get my pro.

 

There’s a 20% restocking fee (I paid $750). It’s not terrible but it’s not great either. Drove 50 miles with it today and most of the drone occurs in stop/start driving (under 2K rpms). I may give it a try for a few more days.

 

I’m an idiot when it comes to this but what are you referring to when you say “drone” is it the sound mainly?

 

easy…definitely wear gloves (due to the sharp edges), it didn’t come with any instructions so I would read up on it on their website…I went a head and installed lock washers with the front bolts and one corner takes two different size bolts…

 

yeah I actually noticed that myself was surprised there was no instructions. But it doesn’t look too hard I guess.

 

It's not sound, its also the bass-like feel. The best way to describe it is to compare it to a strong subwoofer that's on max whenever you hit a certain RPM range. I can't tolerate it. Oddly enough, my parents can and have, although they both drew the line at a straight-piped Honda S2000. The drone was so bad you'd get out feeling dizzy. Point being, some people are fine with it but a lot aren't. It's made me very hesitant to modify car exhausts.

 

thanks for the explanation. I definitely would not be able to tolerate that, as I get older I am liking peace and quiet more and more, 3 teenage girls in the house has a way of doing that.

 

Here is what I have done so far...
Tinted Driver and Passenger windows
TRD Running Boards
Taco Tune Cat Shield
Yesterday added a AVS Hood Protector and a ARE V Series Cap... Outdoorsman Windoors Front Slider, Head Liner, and two stripes of LED Lighting.

 

Rekgen mud flaps. Only two gripes... #1: They use a different size screw than factory, #2: you have to reuse one rear screw, but the screw is silver, not black. Both minor, but both annoying.

Overall, great fitment, better coverage than stock, no tire rubbing and installation instructions that are easy to follow.

 

I have the AFE Apollo exhaust. I will say there is drone (it's not that bad) at certain points 2k-2500 RPM but other than that I think you could do a lot worse out there. Freeway speeds in eco mode i can have phone hands-free conversations without any annoying drone.

V6's have an uphill battle already getting a good sound out of them but the AFE Apollo sounds lovely (to me). I will work on some videos to better showcase this setup/sound.

 

You’re right, it’s not bad and most of drone occurs around 2K rpm during stop/start city driving. But after installing it I can barely hear the turbos spool. I took it off for now and plan on installing trd air filters next week and see if I like the sounds better.

And I drive with the rear window down 90% of the time so I hear it a lot

 

Traded it in for another 23 lol.

 

I am not sponsored but the AFE charge pipes and intakes make the twin teriyaki turbines sound great and at cruising speeds you can hear them over the exhaust

 

I can’t find a link to any charge pipes? Can you share where you got them from?

 

What volume is that box? Are you eating into under seat storage?

Those subs take nearly a cubic foot in air volume each to perform well. I didn’t think there was that much available.

 

I did extensive measure/calculations of Behind seat area for my sub, plus specing with three different acclaimed builders (https://www.tundras.com/threads/2022-crewmax-sub-enclosure-build-specs.117136/#post-3032173 )
If builder used 1/2" birch for everything that box is ~1.1-2 cu ft. It only spans passenger & center sections. Gotta do driver side AND underseat to get more than 1.5cft.

 

https://afepower.com/afe-power-46-20568-b-bladerunner-2-5-in-aluminum-hot-charge-pipe-black

 

I have TRD filters, they are not gonna do a ton for turbo sound. Just an FYI.

 

I finally got the truck fully ceramic coated. And if that Solar Octane wasn't already a bright color, the coating really makes it pop even more.

 

Man that’s beautiful, my SO gets built Thursday, can’t wait! I’ve been waiting since October and I feel like a kid at Christmas.
Congrats on getting everything done and getting your truck it looks amazing. Just curious on the bed cover is that a diamondback? it’s tough to see from the angle. Also do you have a tint on your headlights?

 

Thanks! The rear cover is a Diamondback SE.

You're going to love your TRD Pro. Cruises smooth, fast on the acceleration and surprisingly maneuverable for a vehicle of its size.

 

Good, really glad to hear that. I’m going to do a few upgrades - tires, ceramic coat and tint, westcott 3/1, and maybe Diamond back but might be waiting a bit as they are spendy. How long have you had it? Anyway it looks sweeeeeeet!

 

I have had mine since November, probably one of the first 2023s. Already got 2300 miles on her. I've done some intermediate upgrades for how I am using it at the moment:
1. Diamond Back SE cover
2. GoRhino D1 Dominator Rails
3. Talon Garage Catalytic Converter Plate
4. AFE Tow Hooks
5. TuffSkinz Rear TRD Pro Tailgate Carbon Fiber Letters

 

Do you use android auto or carplay for music? Try regular bluetooth from device settings on the truck it sounds way better.

 

Where did you find the wrap? I have a smoked mesquite limited and would like to do the same. Does the paint match?

 

Lift, tires, wheel, tinted windows, TRD boards, light bar, tailgate insert, rear airbags, roll box cover and bed mat.