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Discussion in 'New Members' started by CascoYota, Mar 2, 2012.

  1. Mar 2, 2012 at 6:00 PM
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    CascoYota

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    CascoYota [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey everyone!

    I've been a Tacoma owner since '07 when I bought mine new. Loved the truck to death and had big plans of customization. Long story short. It fell by the way side. Between a 70 hour work week and an affinity for beer, I had no spare time. After about a year of ownership, I ended up using the truck for work (Fish Industry). Always kept it in good mechanical shape, but have had my fair share of cosmetic mishaps.

    That was until a few weeks ago! I started getting the ideas of upgrades again. Then I came across this forum. It's given me the motivation to finally get things done.

    Not the most mechanically inclined when it comes to cars, but I learned how to work on various machines by tearing them apart and putting them back together. Baptism by fire.

    My first question. Before I get into cosmetic upgrades. What are the best performance options? Lift kit? Should I do anything to my engine? Feel free to explain it to me like a child. I won't take it as condescending haha.

    Anyways, this looks like a great community and i'm excited to be a part of it!

    P.S. Would be great to hear from some local people (Souther Maine, New Hampshire, Mass) about shops and parts.
     
    CascoYota, Mar 2, 2012
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  2. Mar 2, 2012 at 6:00 PM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Welcome!
     
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  3. Mar 2, 2012 at 6:03 PM
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    ToyotaKTMracing

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    ToyotaKTMracing The Blue Warrior

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    Welcome from WV! This website will put you in debt. Just saying ;)
     
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  4. Mar 2, 2012 at 6:09 PM
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    snoope

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    Welcome to TW ..

    Archies in Wells Maine maybe your closest bet....good people too !!! Visit their website and you will get ideas on what a few of their Tacoma owners have done.....;) www.archiesoffroad.com

    Check out the "Regional" areas here at TW,plenty of postings in the "Northeast" section....
     
    snoope, Mar 2, 2012
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  5. Mar 2, 2012 at 6:10 PM
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    Welcome from Mass !! Start reading tons of info here .
     
    johnnym, Mar 2, 2012
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  6. Mar 2, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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    IndigoTac07

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  7. Mar 2, 2012 at 6:38 PM
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  8. Mar 2, 2012 at 10:55 PM
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    himmie

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    Yes.
    Welcome to TW!
     
    himmie, Mar 2, 2012
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  9. Mar 3, 2012 at 2:11 PM
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    RLDTACO

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    :wave: Welcome!
     
    RLDTACO, Mar 3, 2012
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  10. Mar 3, 2012 at 2:56 PM
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    CascoYota

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    Thanks for the welcome everyone!

    I've learned more in the past 48 hours than I ever knew about vehicles.
     
    CascoYota, Mar 3, 2012
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  11. Mar 3, 2012 at 3:04 PM
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    Welcome from Ma/NH line. Lots of good info here. We do ATV'ing in So. Me. and NH. Good luck!
     
    grizquad, Mar 3, 2012
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  12. Mar 3, 2012 at 3:20 PM
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    Welcome from the south west mountains near Fryeburg.
     
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    Welcome from all the way from Portland!
     
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