while, i am usually a very big stickler on keeping my rigs 100% OEM (even down to coolant, belts, etc....), the one that really blew my mind was how much the 80 series center caps are and how fast they go to crap!
the new 80 i just picked up had one missing and 3 that looked like total crap and the rig only has 118k and has always been garaged!
toyota wants about $55-65 EACH for these little cheesy pieces of plastic which can add up quick when they are stolen or damaged.
i found a SET on ebay that are aftermarket made in malaysia for almost the same price of ONE oem piece. i figured i didnt have much to lose, so i ordered a set and they arrived yesterday! i was VERY impressed! side by side they look 100% identical in every way shape and form (even have the mounting clips). the paint was very nice too! not OEM perfect, but still very nice considering i paid like $18 each vs $60 They also fit much better/snugger then the loose OEM units!
again, i am all about going OEM (Support Your Local Dealer!!! Or C-Dan )with damn near everything that goes into my rig, but i think these caps are a good way to make the rig look nice cheaply! its hard spending $60 on a piece of plastic that can easily be damaged when wheeling!
anyway, here is a pic (pretty nice huh)?
the new 80 i just picked up had one missing and 3 that looked like total crap and the rig only has 118k and has always been garaged!
toyota wants about $55-65 EACH for these little cheesy pieces of plastic which can add up quick when they are stolen or damaged.
i found a SET on ebay that are aftermarket made in malaysia for almost the same price of ONE oem piece. i figured i didnt have much to lose, so i ordered a set and they arrived yesterday! i was VERY impressed! side by side they look 100% identical in every way shape and form (even have the mounting clips). the paint was very nice too! not OEM perfect, but still very nice considering i paid like $18 each vs $60 They also fit much better/snugger then the loose OEM units!
again, i am all about going OEM (Support Your Local Dealer!!! Or C-Dan )with damn near everything that goes into my rig, but i think these caps are a good way to make the rig look nice cheaply! its hard spending $60 on a piece of plastic that can easily be damaged when wheeling!
anyway, here is a pic (pretty nice huh)?