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Chicago tune, exhaust and window tint

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Iamchrisstone, Dec 15, 2021.

  1. Dec 15, 2021 at 9:53 AM
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    Iamchrisstone

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    Hey everyone. Im in the chciago area (Burr Ridge) and wanting to get a few things done. Who in the area can do these?

    1) tune - from what im reading it sounds like kdmax is the way to go, but any other suggestions and why? And who local does this?

    2) tint - i want 5% and im really picky about the quality of the install so need someone good.

    3) exhaust - im not sure what way to go. I like the deeper sound like my old v8's but not sure what route to go. A few friends said the trd exhaust. Opinions? And what shop?
     
  2. Dec 15, 2021 at 1:41 PM
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  6. Dec 15, 2021 at 5:01 PM
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    Your taco will never sound like a v8 short of a LS swap. The firing order is the defining feature of the exhaust note.

    @Shellshock is in Iowa if you can’t find someone closer to do a tune.
     
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    I've been looking for months for someone in Iowa lol. Thanks for randomly helping me.
     
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