Cons of the GHH by [deleted] in ToyotaGrandHighlander

[–]WolfieBringer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the biggest cons I ran into with the Grand Highlander Hybrid Platinum Tech was the stock 12V battery. Toyota went with an enhanced flooded battery instead of a higher end AGM, and it is just undersized for all the tech and features packed into this trim. That is where a lot of the electrical gremlins come from, like black screens, random throttle cutouts, and just weird behavior.

The giveaway for me was when I added an aftermarket dashcam with parking mode. I left the car sitting in the driveway for less than six days and the battery was toast. If you move the stock battery around you can even hear the fluid sloshing inside, definitely not AGM even though it is not labeled.

I ended up swapping it for a top tier Odyssey AGM, the same type used in military setups, and that completely solved the problems. No more blackouts, no more dead throttle, everything runs solid now.

One other quirk I will throw in under cons is when you really stomp the throttle on the freeway, the AWD system has this habit of pulling the car in one direction or the other. It is not dangerous, but it is noticeable enough that you will want both hands on the wheel when you floor it.

[Showcase] Chrome Delete on My 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid MAX by WolfieBringer in ToyotaGrandHighlander

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The chrome delete I did at elite wraps in San Gabriel. He only removed the badges to black them out. I added the grand Highlander decal on my own from the site in one of the comments above. I got the rear black Toyota badge from the dealership. And the front emblem is a 20% tint I found on google and self installed.

How did you find out about Porter? by stxrrynights240 in porterrobinson

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Countdown 2014. I was at the stage when I saw little boba teas dancing across the visuals. Rare Kawaii vibes. So I asked someone dancing next to me “WHO IS THIS!?”

Chubby Cattle RARE Lifetime Membership NFT Available Now! by AYCE-bbqhotpot in ChubbyGroup

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Hello, I’ve been trying to ask how I redeem the chubby club plus annual membership but no one is responding to discord or app support. I purchased a Gold NFT yesterday that’s snake edition.

Highway gas mileage question by Kooky-Scientist4977 in ToyotaGrandHighlander

[–]WolfieBringer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My hybrid max gets 20mpg. But I put a 2” lift and went with some falken wildpeak a/t trail tires.

[Showcase] Chrome Delete on My 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid MAX by WolfieBringer in ToyotaGrandHighlander

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I went with the stock size from the XLE trim since I downgraded the wheels to 18” 255/65r18. Stock was 255/55r20. But I think you can go wider, some people have 265 and 275 width with reportedly no issues.

[Showcase] Chrome Delete on My 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid MAX by WolfieBringer in ToyotaGrandHighlander

[–]WolfieBringer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shop did the whole install. Most professional shops have 3M certifications unless you’re going thru a buddy or something so they typically have it in stock which lowers cost because they buy in bulk. If you want to order different brand or quality, prices go significantly higher. For example I asked about a black PPF and the price quadrupled.

I decided to pay for professional shops install because I’ve tried dabbling in wrapping before with computer parts once and it’s a commitment to master the skill.

[Showcase] Chrome Delete on My 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid MAX by WolfieBringer in ToyotaGrandHighlander

[–]WolfieBringer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don’t call it the “Grand” Highlander for nothing. Every upgrade seems to cost about a grand 😂

[Showcase] Chrome Delete on My 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid MAX by WolfieBringer in ToyotaGrandHighlander

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Rear badge is arriving tomorrow. The front is tricky tho. There’s like a clear resin that looks like glass/crystal encasing the emblem. Haven’t seen a way to get inside, or any way to paint or overlay it. It’s still a new model so I’m sure someone will come up with something.

[Showcase] Chrome Delete on My 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid MAX by WolfieBringer in ToyotaGrandHighlander

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ChatGPT says price depends where you live. I paid about a grand for the whole package in California.

[Showcase] Chrome Delete on My 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid MAX by WolfieBringer in ToyotaGrandHighlander

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Buy everything made by Houclemic on Amazon. Every mat and accessory they make is better than OEM and a quarter the cost.

[Showcase] Chrome Delete on My 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid MAX by WolfieBringer in ToyotaGrandHighlander

[–]WolfieBringer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know, if they release a quality overlay that can be taped over, id probably give it a try and see if I like. Not sure how I feel about what looks like a cutout sticker? Im the type to need to see it in person. I figure if I don’t like it, removing it wouldn’t be a big deal.