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Green skid plate, yay or hell naw

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Fiend13, Aug 17, 2012.

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Should I keep the skid green?

Poll closed Sep 16, 2012.
  1. Yeah

    62 vote(s)
    19.8%
  2. Oh hell naw!

    251 vote(s)
    80.2%
  1. Aug 17, 2012 at 10:12 AM
    #1
    Fiend13

    Fiend13 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I like the green on my truck but starting to think that the skid might be too much and is taking away from the subtleties of the green grill emblem and door emblems. I liked it at first cause it was different and hadsn't seen anyone do it, now I dunno so I figured I'd make a poll simply asking "yes" or "no" as to whether I should keep it green or not. Thanks for the input.

    [​IMG]

    EDIT: ATTENTION! IT IS NO LONGER GREEN! Updated picture on page 7
     
  2. Aug 17, 2012 at 10:19 AM
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    4banger09

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    Looks weird just paint it black
     
  3. Aug 17, 2012 at 10:20 AM
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    brny67

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    86 the green
     
  4. Aug 17, 2012 at 10:21 AM
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    TnRedNeck721

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    looks cool AF!! keep it. or paint it black and lower valance green
     
  5. Aug 17, 2012 at 10:22 AM
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    kirkofwimbo

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    idk, I kinda like it. Gives the truck some contrast :thumbsup:
     
  6. Aug 17, 2012 at 10:22 AM
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    cgs2k2

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    Get rid of it. You're absolutely right about taking away from the subtlety of the other green. I like the color on the emblem, but the skid is way too much. IMO
     
  7. Aug 17, 2012 at 10:23 AM
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    TherealScuba

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  8. Aug 17, 2012 at 10:24 AM
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    I like it because it is different - I like personalized, but I can see how it can be too much for most people.
    In the end it is your truck, so if you like it, keep it. If you want to impress other people, follow what the poll results are.
     
  9. Aug 17, 2012 at 10:24 AM
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    tacohound

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    sry to say its a little much, like where your heads at though.
     
  10. Aug 17, 2012 at 10:27 AM
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    mh.meier

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    How did you paint your rim emblems?! And if it werent such a bright color it wouldnt take away from the other green as much. But I think it looks cool since it is different.
     
  11. Aug 17, 2012 at 10:29 AM
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    OZ-T

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    Looks like Flow Vis paint

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  12. Aug 17, 2012 at 10:34 AM
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    97yota4wd

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    alot of metal, small engine, decent travel.
    caged, camburg long travel, 50t leafpack (soon to be installed) light rack over cab, 5pt harnesses etc
    im kinda in the middle on that one
     
  13. Aug 17, 2012 at 10:36 AM
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    I think I'm gonna just paint it black. Also, I know as soon as I go off road that green is gonna get scratched up and have the metal show through. Thanks for everyone's input.
     
  14. Aug 17, 2012 at 10:38 AM
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    Remove it, as a general rule, do not mod just to mod!
     
  15. Aug 17, 2012 at 11:10 AM
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    Black or grey.

    It aint bad... personal preference... yo.
     
  16. Aug 17, 2012 at 11:23 AM
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    I think it'd look better if it were a flat, aftermarket skid. I don't like it that much on the stock skid though.
     
  17. Aug 17, 2012 at 11:28 AM
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    Fiend13

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    Eventually I'll upgrade the skids. Just saving for tires now so I can throw them and my lift on at the same time
     
  18. Aug 17, 2012 at 11:49 AM
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    na8rboy

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    That makes me start humming the Circus theme. Just like when I see a DONK car.
     
  19. Aug 17, 2012 at 11:53 AM
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    Fiend13

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    Never thought I'd hear someone refer to my truck as a clown car...
     
  20. Aug 17, 2012 at 11:58 AM
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    meh, it's ok. I really like the green everywhere else though!
     

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