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@@Doc1855 what cold air intake did you go with?

@@aaronlabeau K&N. I’ve been using K&N on all of my vehicles for many years. I also bought cabin air filters and our house heat / AC system filter from K&N. Some people say that the K&N will eventually hurt your engine, but I’ve NEVER had any issues with them.

@@xpacmaner23 I never had an issue after using the products in this video. Previously I used an off the shelf kit from an auto parts store that failed and the lenses yellowed again.

@@aaronlabeau interested thank you!

The OTT guys gave me a press release recently. "“We have been working on this Executive Order for the 3rd Generation Tacoma 3.5L for well over a year now and are excited to bring the first naturally aspirated CARB certified calibration to the marketplace. The new calibration retains all the driving characteristics, power, and torque that OTT is known for, but in a CARB certified calibration. OTT is heavily invested in providing our clients with the best and safest calibrations available.” said John Gobbels, CEO of OTT." Their website hasn't been updated with the latest release yet but see below... overlandtailor.com/press-releases The dealership may/can give you grief if you're still under warranty and they make a claim that the aftermarket ECU caused the issue. But there's past precedent that you can't automatically invalidate a vehicle warranty claim due to the magnuson/moss act. You have to determine what your comfort level is with going to the aftermarket. I've personally had a tune on at least 6 of my last vehicles I've had going back over 30 years now. The thing to find is a good tuner with dyno proven results and multitudes of happy customers.

@@Gospeed777 yep, it has that ozone eroding smell.

@@aaronlabeau ngl I'm hella worried now. I'm never using that stuff again. I had no PPE on at all except gloves. Not sure if I need to go to ER

@@ericd1632 enjoy them. I'm sure happy with mine.

The link to overland taylor tune is in the video description.

Cruise control works fine with either the radar adaptive or the steady state.

Exactly.

I dunno. I was getting 20mpg on the freeway with the cruise set on 82mph and now I’m getting 22mpg.

Mild and spicy

@@aaronlabeau got the Tune yesterday in Raleigh, NC. Starting with Mild/Medium. I now see what you mean by linear throttle response. Nice drive back to Winston Salem. Didn’t feel the need to try out Medium at all. Appreciate your insight in the video.

@@rpopempire4053 agreed, I've rarely used the spicy response because I was so happy with the mild.

​@@rpopempire4053That's where I'm going to get mine done tomorrow after work. I'm in the Fayetteville area

I LOVE it on my 23 TRD too

Your local tuner that installed the tune would have to remove it. I would think this would be done free of charge. The OTT tune isn't like some other more expensive tunes where you also have a device or cable where you can install and uninstall the tune by yourself.

My tuner said unlimited free reflashes and he'll put it back to stock if need be

It's worth it. Source: I started with KDMax because it was the first tune I knew about then found OTT later. The difference is an amateur tune vs a much more developed one.

I agree

Can i ask, what levels did you opt for? lite/mild/medium/spicy?

I went mild/spicy

Honestly I don't remember if retail price is $400-600. It might depend on your local tuner and what they charge. The tune definitely wakes the truck up when you keep your foot in it after 4k rpms. For me though the throttle response was the most important thing.

I have 2021 O R with a manual trans, would it help me?

@@thomasnolan6693 There's no shift logic to correct on your vehicle but the throttle response may be better (it's best to ask OTT) and the engine tuning certainly still applies.

@aaronlabeau thanks for quick response

Magnaflow has a solid reputation for quality components. The slight benefits for ground clearance and the ability to tune the loudness all seemed like good features for me.

That's been my biggest hesitation around getting a tune, I did regear from stock to 4.88, made a huge difference in gear hunting/Holding 6th, but I even worry about that altering longevity. I'd like a solid 250k truck with the type of off roading I do. Everything in life is a compromise:)

No they are tuning it to meet epa emissions garbage. Was he driving in 5th or 6th gear? You are suppose to be in S4 while towing so its 1:1. Towing in over drive will make the transmission run hot.

Do you really think a less than 10whp and wtq difference is going to cause the truck to last 100k less miles? I think not. As far as his transmission overheating, there are too many factors to account for, but the ott tune definitely has better shift points, and as mentioned you’re supposed to be in ect power and only allow it to go to 4th gear when towing.

Another thing to note, they were doing dyno tests on the extra spicy tune, which is too much for the majority of people even running this tune. I’m running mild/medium and it’s more than enough for my lifted truck on 33’s.

@@windowsbythebay If its out of time why doesn't it throw a code?

You will LOVE the OTT. We live in a very mountainous area and it’s so nice to have the transmission downshift into 5th instead of 4th, then into 5then, then into 4th again and again. I’m so glad I had the OTT installed. And when you need the power to pass, it’s there. My mpg went Up by 1-3 mpg depending on where I’m driving. I’m so thankful for the OTT. It’s worth Every Penny you spend

It's changing the tuning on your factory computer so you have to be willing to accept any risks with doing that. That said OTT going though the efforts of CARB testing their tune which is a rigorous and expensive process. I've had many cars tuned by qualified professionals over the years and haven't thought twice about it. OTT is where I put my money for my Tacoma.

@@woodducc I had extensive back and forth messages with the owners over all of these points.

I got the OTT tune on my 2021 trd off road premium it’s worth every penny better performance and better mpg nothing but good things to say about it and not one draw back.

@@JPtacoma21 Thanks for the info! I am super happy with my truck except for slight hills between 30 and 60 MPH it gear hunts sometimes.

Yep I'm still on the same wheels and tires setup. My truck is the Off Road and I'm still on the stock suspension. I get a little rubbing on the fender flare on big bumps that compress the suspension but it's very minor with the trimming tweaks I've done in my other video. I have no rubbing when turning the wheels lock to lock either on the cab mount or the fender flare. I need to lift it.

19 x 9 with 35 offset front. 19 x 10 with 35 offset rear. 245/40/19 front 275/35/19 rear.

Also a 19 x 9.5 rear 50 offset for drag radials 285/35/19.

@@aaronlabeau looks great!! Debating on 18s or 19s on my 37S

@@aaronlabeau coilovers and full camber kit?

KW V3's and naturally when you lower the Infiniti it adds negative camber in the rear. But you can't add camber arms in the rear of the car without additional modification.

Great

Enjoy. I love mine.

Yes but it's only good for a short time after you activate the mix. Ignore the naysayers regarding this product it's legit and lasts.

What's a good solution?

@@hacatan24 Meguaires Spray finish for headlights. Go watch: theheadlightrestortaionpro

@@hacatan24 A headlight clear coat like the Meguair's. If you get a run you can use painters tape to lift the run out and then it will self-level and be clear and smooth.

I personally did not have good luck with the Meguiars spray headlight finish. It yellowed within 6 months.

@@aaronlabeau The catalyst in the hardener of the 2k has been known to damage the polycarbonate. The other tip i wanted to share is leave the hood open and it will cut down the taping and allow access to the top lip of the headlight and eliminate the chance of scratching the hood. you should wipe the surface they you are spraying a 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol and water as a prep cleaner.

The Toyos are great. Low noise on the street and super capable of road. Gas mileage really didn't change but the speedometer did change slightly with the revised size.

@@aaronlabeau nice! Are they the SL or E rating?

Mine are the SL's. I looked up the E load tires and those start with an LT before the tire sizes. I haven't had any trouble with tire punctures off road but this is my daily driver so I'm only going to push things so far.

None after I addressed the splash shields. I'm also on the stock off road suspension.

@@aaronlabeau I chave a 2023 trd off road as well I’m going to add 17x9 0 offset with 265/70/17R tires I just wanted to make sure I won’t rub when I decided to go off roading with all the bumps and rocks and hills

@@danielnavarro9094 just keep in mind YRMV depending on your tire choice. Even in the same brand the sizes can vary.

It did have all the power I needed. I swapped the battery one time. Granted the drill was practically new when I did the job.

@@aaronlabeau Aaron, I would need to buy an extra battery if I did use my cordless. Do you think my corded drill would be overkill?

@@troyhenry3267 you don't need a ton of torque for this job. I think of this process as a layering type of improvement. It was 3 or 4 passes with each disk type / courseness.

@@troyhenry3267 You will have enough power with a 12V with a 4mah battery.

I think the key thing to remember using this kit is low speed for step 1+ 2 slightly higher for step 3 trizact p3000 with water, For headlights polish if you have speed settings on the drill number 2 maximum speed keeping the drill moving over the lens and importantly light pressure throughout the restoration always!! 🤔🇬🇧👍

Yes, with my heavily yellowed headlights I had enough in one kit to do two headlights with a couple disks to spare. YRMV depending on your lights.

It's a nice blanket of light that it throws when reversing.

I have done many, many headlights and always sanded to a 3000 grit Trizact disk then compounded them and then went oner it with isopropyl/and water 50/50 mix and they look like new with no scratches showing at all, the Clearcoat it to protect the finish and ad clarity. Never has it ever flaked off. it is not like painting a house or car. The more work you put into the prep the better it will come out and last.

@@bruceaugustine6486 and yet when you clear coat a car you stop at 800 grit Go figure Also I have seen plenty of clear coat flake off at 2000 grit let alone polishing it out and then clear coating it. I’ll stick to 800 grit & then clear coating it Lasts for years and years and years.

I used SprayMax2k clearcoat specially formulated for headlights. So far the results have been fantastic 6 months and counting now. Admittedly I'm an amateur but the products I used were recommended by professional detailers in the industry. I tried the Meguiers clear and it barely lasted a couple of months before failing.

​@@aaronlabeauI don't believe that 2kmax was manufactured for headlights only?? It's main purpose is for painted surfaces like car bodies, All 2k products bonds to hard to polycarbonate lenses which needs to expand and contract with changing temperatures Winter Summer!! Moreover a nightmare to remove and could permanently damage your headlights permanently!!!There plenty of streams highlighting these critical issues as mentioned!!🤔🇬🇧👍

@@keithroberts5611 This formulation from Spraymax is specific for headlights. As to what makes it different than the other 2k products is unknown to me. Full disclosure I saw a video on The Paint Society RUclips channel and wanted to try the process as a protection step after cleaning the headlights up with the 3m kit first. ruclips.net/video/Xubwpeuqm-E/видео.html&pp=ygUydGhlIHBhaW50IHNvY2lldHkgc3ByYXltYXggMmsgY2xlYXIgZm9yIGhlYWRsaWdodHM%3D

That 3M kit does a great job polishing up the headlights; I've used it a few times. The problem I've had is keeping it that way. I had considered using the Spraymax Clear for headlights, but noted your comment regarding the Turtle Wax polish infused with graphene and am intrigued. Would you mind specifying the exact product and could you mind clarifying this statement, " after they are cured coat them with Turtle wax polish infused with graphene and they will get 2-5 years." What do you mean, "after they have cured"? After what has cured? Thank you!

@@johnlindsay6039 I Use the MeGuair's Headlight clearcoat. It ads clarity and ultraviolet protection. The 2K dries so hard you will need 3-4X the sandpaper to remove it the next time around.

@@bruceaugustine6486 So are you using the Turtle wax with infused graphene over the top of that too?

@@johnlindsay6039 Yes about 6 hours after the spray clear. If you get a run all you need to do is use painter's tape to pick up the run and it should self-level and leave no trace of the run.

@@johnlindsay6039 Curing is the process of time it takes to reach its full hardness. For instance, it can be hard enough to touch and even polish in 5-6 hours, but it takes 24 hardness to fully cure and reach its full hardness. I add a coat of the Graphene after winter and again in the fall and the lights stay clear and i am doing the entire vehicle anyway and it takes about 5 minutes to do the lights.

I'm not a chemical engineer but I think it's a safe assumption that the dawn soap is a more gentle method of removing the buffing compound. But to your point, as a former detailer we used to acid wash cars as a much faster way of removing contamination from the paint vs using a clay bar. By all means use whatever method you think is best. On one hand I would think once the lenses are sealed they are sealed but I have seen paint defects/contaminants surface though paint and clearcoat before. Admittedly, I'm not an expert at removing residue nor sealing headlights but this is by far the best method I've used to date.

Thank you while relatively short it took a long time to make this video properly.

You're welcome! I've stood on others shoulders that helped me with my own projects. It was time for me to contribute to help others with a system that worked well for me.

Technically of course you've got me. No headlight is permanent. But the SprayMax clear for headlights should last far longer than what's put in most headlight restoration kits. From what I've seen most restoration kits put nothing in them at all for protection which works great as a business model selling restoration kits. I probably won't have the van for two more years but a short update a year from now should be telling.

one thing I would add: My recommendation to use SprayMax 2K (#368-0061) came from the proprietor of an automotive paint supply shop that has been in existence for forty (40) years. Ray's Paint and Supply. Ray started out in South Tucson and now has operations in Southern California as well. My painter trusts him implicitly. His statement was: "Finish your polishing then used Spray Max 2K. They will still look the same 5 years from now if you take care of them.")

I was pointed to the SprayMax2k clear for headlights after watching a lot of videos from both Paint Society and Apex Detail. Though the guy from Paint Society used the Eastwood clear (in the video I watched) instead of the SprayMax like I used; I have to believe the quality of the finished product is similar. As you're saying there's a night and day difference between actual clear coat you get in the paint section vs a watered down version you get in the wax and tire shine section of an auto parts store. Thank you for the detailed comment!

There’s a guy in my city that guarantees for 8 years. He doesn’t tell anyone what he uses, but he did it on a car I had before and I had that car for 7 years after he did it and it never came back. I ended up selling the car.

@@ShoeHefner757 even though I'm only about 5 months in on the restoration there's not a hint of oxidation. I'll be doing another video on a Mazda 3 hoping for the same results.