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Does it affect aerodynamics?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Barry Monster, Jul 9, 2012.

  1. Jul 9, 2012 at 7:53 AM
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    Barry Monster

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    I've had it 3 weeks and put 2k miles on it. So as a prize someone gave me a present.

    Left no note, nothing.

    truckdamage.jpg
     
  2. Jul 9, 2012 at 7:55 AM
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    Genesis0225

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    I assume there were no camera able to see the area? Bastard...
     
  3. Jul 9, 2012 at 7:57 AM
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    Aw9d

    Aw9d That one guy

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    That shit pisses me off like no other!

    Another reason why I park as far away as I can from everyone.. I don't care if I have to walk 1/2 mile.
     
  4. Jul 9, 2012 at 8:01 AM
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    Barry Monster

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    I've reached out to the mall to see if there were cameras in the area, but know this mall probably not.

    Sad thing is, I was parked far away. Something i've always done as well. I think someone in a bigger vehicle may have pulled a u-turn by me. There was a pile of rust by the bumper that was quite impressive, that whomever hit me left behind.
     
  5. Jul 9, 2012 at 8:02 AM
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    2012 Tacoma

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    Now that's a shame
     
  6. Jul 9, 2012 at 8:18 AM
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    Genesis0225

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    So it stands to reason the rust bucket probably wasn't insured anyway... Sorry for your headache man, what a pain. Seems like your just not allowed to have anything nice. Somebody stole several of pieces of the roof rack off my wife's Pathfinder a few days ago. :(
     
  7. Jul 9, 2012 at 8:26 AM
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    KenLyns

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    Seems to be a tall vehicle, too, for it to graze your taillights.

    Upgrade option? :)

    [​IMG]
     
  8. Jul 9, 2012 at 8:31 AM
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    DueNorth

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    I can't stand people who do that! A door ding I could possibly understand but taking out your rear quarter with no note is absolutely ridiculous.

    I'd recommend an ATO high clearance rear. With that bumper you probably would have had a scratch on the bumper itself to touch up.
     
  9. Jul 9, 2012 at 8:33 AM
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    neversummeriam

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    SUCKS!!!!!!
    sorry for yelling that blows man,
    so sorry to hear it.
     
  10. Jul 9, 2012 at 10:07 AM
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    Here's another pic where you can see the pile o'rust on the ground by the back bumper. Too bad we can't do DNA testing on rust.

    2012-07-07_19-27-17_328.jpg
     
  11. Jul 9, 2012 at 10:23 AM
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    God I would kill somebody if I found out who did that.:mad:
     
  12. Jul 9, 2012 at 10:33 AM
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    That sucks man. I had someone key my other truck. I know how you feel.
     
  13. Jul 9, 2012 at 10:34 AM
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    cgs2k2

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    Man that is a bummer. Sorry to see that on such a nice new vehicle.

    good luck with the repair, i hope it all works out for you (fairly) quickly and easily!
     
  14. Jul 9, 2012 at 10:41 AM
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    Death to vandals! :mad:
     
  15. Jul 9, 2012 at 10:44 AM
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    yeah i hate it when that happens.....

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  16. Jul 9, 2012 at 10:47 AM
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    T@co_Pr3runn3r

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    It'll only affect aerodynamics at Talledega or Daytona. You're good everywhere else...............end sarcasm, sorry for the visit from the fuckhead asshat driving challenged fairy.
     
  17. Jul 9, 2012 at 2:57 PM
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    ZMan2k2

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    My jaw is on the ground. Sorry for your luck, I hope whoever did it gets what's coming to them.
     
  18. Jul 9, 2012 at 6:30 PM
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    Sharp looking bumper there KenLyns!
     
  19. Jul 9, 2012 at 6:49 PM
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    Thats a good looking bumper.

    The thing to the left says you have all-pro front bumper but nothing about the rear. What brand is it?
     
  20. Jul 9, 2012 at 6:55 PM
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    That wound is disgusting. Maybe an oversized band-aid will help out?

    Step 1: Find who did it.
    Step 2: Smash their face like they smashed your truck.
     

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