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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by T'sToy13, Feb 1, 2026.

  1. Feb 1, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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    T'sToy13

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    T'sToy13 [OP] New Member

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    New to the group. Picked this up in November, 2019 ORP.

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    First upgrades were Carbon fiber look trim and shift knob. Didn't want three different colors of panels on the console when I added the Hamilton head unit upgrade.
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    Wheels, tires and 2" leveling kit are next. Staying with the 265's since most of the miles will be commuting. Also going to replace that noisy needle bearing at the same time.
     
    T'sToy13, Feb 1, 2026
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    DesertSurfer

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    DesertSurfer It ain’t bragging if you can do it!

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    Clean looking rig you got there Tony! Welcome to the forum.
     
    DesertSurfer, Feb 1, 2026
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    Borracho Loco

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    Borracho Loco My 4Runner identifies as a Prius!

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    Nice rig! How do you like the functionality of the Hamilton so far? A lot of on this site have strong opinions about the "Chinesium" aftermarket head units. Any issues or weird things to report about it?
     
    Borracho Loco, Feb 1, 2026
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  4. Feb 1, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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    T'sToy13

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    T'sToy13 [OP] New Member

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    Thanks. I watched every video I could find on the youtubes, and was a little worried about a $600 purchase of chinese electronics as well. I chose the Hamilton because the company is here in town (Raleigh NC) I have the young man's cell number and it comes with a 3 year warranty. I have had zero issues with it so far. Now I have tp temper that with the statement I bought it for carplay and carplay only. It works great, I didn't have to install an external mic and all steering wheel controls work as advertised. It also indicated with a graphic when a door or hatch is open. Sound is very good, better than stock, has a built in equalizer which also works well and can be as complicated or as simple as you want it to be. It was easy plug and play looks great and works just as well.

    After all, many of the 5th gen OEM radios are made or assembled in china......at least that is my google understanding.
     
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    Welcome from Wisconsin!
     
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    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    Welcome to the from another North Carolinian!
     
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    Ironguy Kind of New

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    Welcome from Arizona!
     
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  11. Feb 3, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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    Welcome to the family. Which model Hamilton HU is that? Thanks
     
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    T'sToy13 [OP] New Member

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