What would you do with $400?

HerNameIsLucy · 08-07-2008, 07:29 PM

Got a $400 dollar bonus from work this week. Know it's going into the truck, but can't decide what to get first.

beastlytaco · 08-07-2008, 07:29 PM

well what are your current mods?

tacomaman06 · 08-07-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HerNameIsLucy

Got a $400 dollar bonus from work this week. Know it's going into the truck, but can't decide what to get first.

not sure what all you have done already, but maybe an exhaust and good air filter or maybe some seat covers?? just off the top of my head!!

HerNameIsLucy · 08-07-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by beastlytaco

well what are your current mods?

Sorry my post popped up before my poll did!

tacomaman06 · 08-07-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HerNameIsLucy

Sorry my post popped up before my poll did!

hahaha.....just saw the poll after i posted!!!

so.....i votred for head unit/speakers.

beastlytaco · 08-07-2008, 07:33 PM

oh its cool. i mean if you want looks go for bull bar and lights. performance on the other hand. i gotta go with will's suggestion get ya a good filter or Cold air intake and a desent exhaust system

HerNameIsLucy · 08-07-2008, 07:42 PM

I'm doing the deckplate mod this weekend...after three weeks in the shop she comes home tomorrow morning! From what I read here it's just as good as a CAI, esp. since I've got the K&N filter in it. Lets out CAI.

If I did the exhaust I'd want to go dual header / dual exhaust, which is a tad more than the 400 bucks would get me. And I'm not really sure how I'd go about putting in dual exhaust, like as in where would the O2 sensors go, would I need dual cats to pass smog in case I move to a state where there are inspections, etc. Lets out exhaust for now anyway.

beastlytaco · 08-07-2008, 07:44 PM

yeah that sounds like a plan. about the cats im really not 100% sure on that one. my guess would be yes, but before you go with that see if will knows.

EquinsuOcha · 08-07-2008, 07:58 PM

I voted for some nerf bars. Since you are in your own words an "old guy" the nerf bars could help you get in and out of the truck.

Since $400 is your budget, I would suggest

http://www.n-fab.com/

AND they will do a slight custom job and only weld on one step per side instead of two for access cabs, if you want. All you gotta do is email them (I did). From what I've heard/learned, the email goes straight to the company president and he replies.

You asked, my .02.

HerNameIsLucy · 08-07-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by EquinsuOcha

I voted for some nerf bars. Since you are in your own words an "old guy" the nerf bars could help you get in and out of the truck.

LOL I'm not THAT old! My 5 foot 1 inch girlfriend is the one that gripes about getting in the truck!

EquinsuOcha · 08-07-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HerNameIsLucy

LOL I'm not THAT old! My 5 foot 1 inch girlfriend is the one that gripes about getting in the truck!

Well, either way... Short people need steps too!

EverTaco23 · 08-07-2008, 08:38 PM

I vote on the sound system, I dont know about you, but I gotta have a good sound system before anything else. Love my music!

pittim · 08-07-2008, 08:44 PM

I'd get either a N-fab prerunner bar and lamps OR sound system. Leaning more towards the system though.

BulletToothTony · 08-07-2008, 08:57 PM

Sound system all the way.

silverbullet05 · 08-07-2008, 09:15 PM

I would go stereo or nerf bars.

edit: isn't 400 a little low for a stereo?

BulletToothTony · 08-07-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by silverbullet05

I would go stereo or nerf bars.

edit: isn't 400 a little low for a stereo?

Depends on if he wants single din or double, single no problem you can buy a descent one. Double din not even close.

bhtyler10 · 08-09-2008, 12:24 AM

Id go with a system. That was the first thing I did. Id get a head unit and door speakers.

concrete jedi · 08-09-2008, 05:14 AM

A bull with lights

View Poll Results: What to do first
Bull Bar and lamps	10	32.26%
Running boards or Nerf Bars	5	16.13%
Tool box for bed	5	16.13%
Head unit and decent speakers	11	35.48%
Voters: 31. You may not vote on this poll

08-07-2008, 07:29 PM	#1
HerNameIsLucy Chemical Disaster Master Joined: Jul 2008, #8256 Location: Slowcala, Floriduh Age: 49 Gender: Male Posts: 1,543 02 Prerunner V6 SR5 extended cab 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 lotsa little stuff	What would you do with $400? Got a $400 dollar bonus from work this week. Know it's going into the truck, but can't decide what to get first.

08-07-2008, 07:29 PM	#2
beastlytaco Doomsday Squad Joined: Jun 2008, #7660 Location: north carolina Gender: Dude Posts: 2,136 08 tacoma standard cab 2008 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7L 4 banger 15% tinted back window, 25% on sides. Jardine catback exhaust system. horn modification, AFE pro dry S filter and secondary filter removed. hopefully some wheels and tires next year. All weather toyota tacoma mats.	well what are your current mods? __________________ "Carpe Diem baby"

08-07-2008, 07:33 PM	#6
beastlytaco Doomsday Squad Joined: Jun 2008, #7660 Location: north carolina Gender: Dude Posts: 2,136 08 tacoma standard cab 2008 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7L 4 banger 15% tinted back window, 25% on sides. Jardine catback exhaust system. horn modification, AFE pro dry S filter and secondary filter removed. hopefully some wheels and tires next year. All weather toyota tacoma mats.	oh its cool. i mean if you want looks go for bull bar and lights. performance on the other hand. i gotta go with will's suggestion get ya a good filter or Cold air intake and a desent exhaust system __________________ "Carpe Diem baby"

08-07-2008, 07:44 PM	#8
beastlytaco Doomsday Squad Joined: Jun 2008, #7660 Location: north carolina Gender: Dude Posts: 2,136 08 tacoma standard cab 2008 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7L 4 banger 15% tinted back window, 25% on sides. Jardine catback exhaust system. horn modification, AFE pro dry S filter and secondary filter removed. hopefully some wheels and tires next year. All weather toyota tacoma mats.	yeah that sounds like a plan. about the cats im really not 100% sure on that one. my guess would be yes, but before you go with that see if will knows. __________________ "Carpe Diem baby"

08-07-2008, 07:42 PM	#7
HerNameIsLucy Chemical Disaster Master Joined: Jul 2008, #8256 Location: Slowcala, Floriduh Age: 49 Gender: Male Posts: 1,543 02 Prerunner V6 SR5 extended cab 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 lotsa little stuff	I'm doing the deckplate mod this weekend...after three weeks in the shop she comes home tomorrow morning! From what I read here it's just as good as a CAI, esp. since I've got the K&N filter in it. Lets out CAI. If I did the exhaust I'd want to go dual header / dual exhaust, which is a tad more than the 400 bucks would get me. And I'm not really sure how I'd go about putting in dual exhaust, like as in where would the O2 sensors go, would I need dual cats to pass smog in case I move to a state where there are inspections, etc. Lets out exhaust for now anyway.

08-07-2008, 07:58 PM	#9
EquinsuOcha Jackass of all Trades Joined: Mar 2008, #5368 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,804 07 PreRunner 2007 Access Cab Manual 2.7L 2TR-FE See sig ---------------------->	I voted for some nerf bars. Since you are in your own words an "old guy" the nerf bars could help you get in and out of the truck. Since $400 is your budget, I would suggest http://www.n-fab.com/ AND they will do a slight custom job and only weld on one step per side instead of two for access cabs, if you want. All you gotta do is email them (I did). From what I've heard/learned, the email goes straight to the company president and he replies. You asked, my .02. __________________ 3" Toytec Lift, Horned Grille Emblem, Toyota Skidplate, Debadged, MTX re-Q, Hifonics Zeus 4 Ch amp, MA Audio Component Set, MA Audio Midbass Drivers, Elemental Designs NINe.2 2 Ch Sub Amp, Elemental Designs 7Kv.2 Sub, Peripheral iPod Adaptor, Weathertech Floorliner, Moerse Lekker Lock/Unlock Conformation Module, Auto Dimming Mirror, Shorty Antenna, Rear Leaf TSB, AFE Stage 2 Magnum Intake, Bracketron iPhone Bracket, TRD Sport Grille Surround, LED Lights in Center Console

08-07-2008, 08:38 PM	#12
EverTaco23 Senior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4544 Location: Brush Prairie, WA. Age: 22 Posts: 328 02 TRD dblCab 4wd Limited V6 2002 Double Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 K&N CAI with AFE filter, RevTek 3" front spacer lift, 1" diff drop, toytec AAL's/1" spacer, 285/75/R16 BFG A/T, Ultra wheels, New sound system/ipod jack, Gray wire mod, Gibson cat-back, Tom Wood's DS. Tinted Windows	I vote on the sound system, I dont know about you, but I gotta have a good sound system before anything else. Love my music!

08-07-2008, 08:44 PM	#13
pittim College. Joined: May 2008, #6939 Location: Pittsburgh/Erie Age: 19 Gender: Guy Posts: 688 03 TRD XCab Manual V6 2003 Access Cab Manual 3.4 V6 Uniden PRO520XL CB, Grey wire	I'd get either a N-fab prerunner bar and lamps OR sound system. Leaning more towards the system though. __________________

08-07-2008, 08:57 PM	#14
BulletToothTony Why so serious? Joined: Feb 2008, #4833 Location: Huntsville, Texas Age: 20 Gender: Dude Posts: 347 07 Black Prerunner SR5 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 Volant Cold Air intake, 5% tint on rear windows, 20% on the front, blue interior neon, Blue neon ground effects kit, 2 Pioneer 6"x9" front speakers, 2 Alpine 6 1/2" rear speakers, debadged, Flowmaster 40 single in dual out, Scangauge II.	Sound system all the way. __________________ Brett TEXAS Some men just want to watch the world burn.

08-07-2008, 09:15 PM	#15
silverbullet05 Wasn't Me. Joined: Jul 2008, #7907 Location: Harbison Canyon, San Diego Age: 32 Gender: Male Posts: 142 05 TRD offroad 4x2 access cab Access Cab Manual V6 4.0 flowmaster40, TRD CAI, Icon coilovers, Icon rear reservoir shocks, TC UCA's, AAL, Debadged	I would go stereo or nerf bars. edit: isn't 400 a little low for a stereo?

08-09-2008, 12:24 AM	#17
bhtyler10 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7682 Location: baytown, texas Posts: 120 2001 sr5 trd package 2001 Xtra Cab Automatic 3 in body lift, 3 in suspension , 35 pro comp xtreme m/t, deck plate mod, eagle wheels, dumped exhaust, grey wire mod, system with two 10's,	Id go with a system. That was the first thing I did. Id get a head unit and door speakers. __________________ tyler drives: 01 tacoma v6 trd package 4x4. 3 in body lift 3 in suspension lift. 35 pro comp extreme m/t.

08-09-2008, 05:14 AM	#18
concrete jedi Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3142 Location: Rochester N.Y Age: 43 Posts: 2,678 06 Tacoma 4 door indigo blue 2006 Double Cab Manual V-6 4.0 liter Broken and scratched tailgate, cracked rear tail light lens, coffee stain in driver seat.	A bull with lights