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First Post - Hello from Vancouver, BC

Discussion in 'New Members' started by VanBCTRD, Dec 28, 2014.

  1. Dec 28, 2014 at 12:32 PM
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    VanBCTRD

    VanBCTRD [OP] Active Member

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    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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    Factory hood deflector, tonneau cover and bed extender (Previously 2014 Tacoma TRD Sport)
    Hi,

    I'm a new member but have been reading and learning from everyone here for months. Purchased a nearly new Tacoma about 2 weeks ago and so far, am very happy with it (the recent drop in oil prices doesn't hurt!).
    My truck included a hood deflector, bed mat and bed divider. I was going to add a Bakflip G2 tonneau yesterday after much consideration but was convinced by retailer to go with Undercover Flex as it's pretty much identical and saved me $100+.

    I almost cancelled when they told me the oem rails would be covered and rendered useless by either tonneau but decided to get it anyways. Last night I studied how the oem cargo clips and bed divider connect and confirmed that neither will work anymore. I need the security of the cover and will get rid of the divider if I have to.

    I have a question related to all this but will use post #2 to ask it, hopefully in the right location...

    Edit - Here's the link to my question: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/356836-new-member-tacoma-tonneau-bed-rail-mod.html

    Corey
     
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  2. Dec 28, 2014 at 1:07 PM
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    Tjkearney33

    Tjkearney33 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to TW! We would love to see pictures.
     
  3. Dec 28, 2014 at 1:16 PM
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    VanBCTRD

    VanBCTRD [OP] Active Member

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    2017 Tacoma Off-road DC SB MGM
    Factory hood deflector, tonneau cover and bed extender (Previously 2014 Tacoma TRD Sport)
    Thanks Tjkearney33. I think I know how to do that. Back in a minute...
     
  4. Dec 28, 2014 at 1:24 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    OME 885x , OME shocks and Dakars , Wheelers SuperBumps front and rear , 275/70/17 Hankook ATm , OEM bed mat , Weathertech digifit floor liners , Weathertech in-channel vents , headache rack , Leer 100RCC commercial canopy , TRD bedside decals removed , Devil Horns by Andres , HomerTaco Satoshi
    Welcome
     
  5. Dec 28, 2014 at 1:27 PM
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    VanBCTRD

    VanBCTRD [OP] Active Member

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    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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    2017 Tacoma Off-road DC SB MGM
    Factory hood deflector, tonneau cover and bed extender (Previously 2014 Tacoma TRD Sport)
    My wife is Boxing Week shopping with the 4Runner right now. :eek:

    I'll post a pic of that later.

    image.jpg
     
  6. Dec 28, 2014 at 1:31 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    OME 885x , OME shocks and Dakars , Wheelers SuperBumps front and rear , 275/70/17 Hankook ATm , OEM bed mat , Weathertech digifit floor liners , Weathertech in-channel vents , headache rack , Leer 100RCC commercial canopy , TRD bedside decals removed , Devil Horns by Andres , HomerTaco Satoshi
    Nice truck
     
  7. Dec 28, 2014 at 1:36 PM
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    VanBCTRD

    VanBCTRD [OP] Active Member

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    Factory hood deflector, tonneau cover and bed extender (Previously 2014 Tacoma TRD Sport)
    Thanks OZ-T. I got a very good deal... Otherwise I'd still be driving a Mazda3. My wife claimed "my" 4Runner within the first year of us owning it.
     
  8. Dec 28, 2014 at 2:09 PM
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    VanBCTRD

    VanBCTRD [OP] Active Member

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    Factory hood deflector, tonneau cover and bed extender (Previously 2014 Tacoma TRD Sport)
    Love the truck but a few odd things I've noticed:
    1) No locking tailgate from factory!?!? Had the pop n lock installed.
    2) No heated mirrors... I live in Canada!
    3) No outside temperature gauge. Not life threatening but I like to keep tabs on these kinds of things.
    4) No locking gas cap or door.
    5) Mediocre oem tires. Yes, they are quiet and probably help fuel economy but that's about it.
     
  9. Dec 28, 2014 at 2:10 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    OME 885x , OME shocks and Dakars , Wheelers SuperBumps front and rear , 275/70/17 Hankook ATm , OEM bed mat , Weathertech digifit floor liners , Weathertech in-channel vents , headache rack , Leer 100RCC commercial canopy , TRD bedside decals removed , Devil Horns by Andres , HomerTaco Satoshi
    all true
     
  10. Dec 28, 2014 at 11:54 PM
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    VanBCTRD

    VanBCTRD [OP] Active Member

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    Factory hood deflector, tonneau cover and bed extender (Previously 2014 Tacoma TRD Sport)
    And here's the 4Runner

    image.jpg
     
  11. Dec 29, 2014 at 12:42 AM
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    skygear

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    Hey now!
     

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