Recent content by StephenChelly

I need to do this if not just for the transmission mapping. The 16 is just so lethargic, drives me nuts.

There are a few areas around my house where wireless carplay cuts out consistently the resumes. Both with the GROM unit and OEM Carplay integration in the Tundra. Running wired in those areas solves it. Likely something to do with the wifi signal being used for wireless carplay. For longer...

It sure sounds like the accumulator. We had the accumulator go on our 08 4R but ours was a leak causing it to run nearly constant. Was a $4k repair at the dealer, probably 5-6 years ago, likely more now + the LC/LX tax. Pretty sure its the entire master cylinder that gets replaced. After...

The area where most of the failures occur is between the cylinders where there is a coolant flow / water jacket. Hard to say lucky, but I suppose it is, that typically doesn't result in coolant in the oil. Depending on what you see with the boroscope, testing the coolant for combustion gasses...

Sorry to say, but these symptoms sound like the headgasket. Specifically the misfire after cold start, as this is when coolant can weep into the cylinder. How many miles on the 08?

FWIW I have had the vLite in both my 09 and 16 LC. Same physical unit with updated harness and firmware purchased from GROM when I moved it to the 16. The same device functions differently between the Gen 5 Nav in the 09 and the Gen 7 Nav in the 16. In the 09/Gen 5, vLite functioned as a CD...

Having been through this one, hopefully its not the MK1 connector. Some of those leads are tiny 22ga wire and the connector pins will corrode with moisure. Of course its placed right under the bumper behind the rear wheel where water and road junk gets kicked up on it daily. You can order the...

Our LC and Tundra share the same style boring toyota keyfob. I had a sticker on the LC fobs to tell them apart but got tired of that so I grabbed the MGM color match and painted the LC fob. The paint is holding up well thus far and the MGM is just different enough from the black to easily tell...

I find wireless carplay is great for the short trips running back and forth. For any extended drives, I'll plug in direct, as it keeps the phone charged and the signal doesn't drop like wireless. In my experience FWIW, having a few vehicles that support wireless carplay, it will consistently...

If you are looking to add Android Auto or Carplay and dont need any of the other tablet style apps, you may consider the VLite vs VLine. The box is smaller, simpler, and cost less. Link to my install post here: Has anyone used the Grom Vlite VT2 CarPlay/Android auto only unit? -...

Greetings. Just took these Michelins off yesterday. Measured at 8,8,8,7 at Discount Tire when removed. Mid 2020 date code, rode smooth and comfortable. Plenty of life left, swapped out for some all terrains. Edit: Shown still mounted on wheels, but just tires. :-) Located in Sandy OR, but...

Good to know, thanks! Too bad its usesless as a data point. I'll replace it on the dash with KCLV. Hopefully pan temp is accurate. Ovearall the transmission seems to run 30-40 degrees cooler than the 6 speed from my experience thus far.

Indeed, It did occur to me I was wrapping faux wood with faux cf. But you can't argue with hp... Ha ha, the steering wheel, while actually still in pretty good shape for a 16, will be getting replaced with the all leather wheel during the next online parts sale. I'm sure someone with more...

Thanks! Its just a role of Vvivid vinyl off amazon. Described as dark gunmetal but looks lighter next to the black. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YLFUPG4?tag=ihco-20

Following up as I recently picked up a 16 and pulled the VLite2 out of the 09. I have to give props to Grom customer service. I emailed about transferring the Vlite2 box from the 09 to the 16. Grom responded quickly and sent me the required firmware and a link to the wire harness. For a total of...