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Hi from San Jose, CA

Discussion in 'New Members' started by TwentyAte, Aug 27, 2012.

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  1. Aug 27, 2012 at 7:12 PM
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    TwentyAte

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    TwentyAte [OP] Active Member

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    Hi TacomaWorld,

    Two weeks ago i purchased my first truck. I've been into the lowered rides for too many years and now I'm getting into offroad side of things.
    I purchased a 2007 Tacoma DC Pre-Runner TRD off-road with 90,000 miles. I'm super stoked about my purchase and can't wait to mod it.

    Here are some pictures of all my rides
    IMG_7565_f01b2df381304f17d65440a653d01c33e3f1de92.jpg
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    April0920116958_b85a20a157dffc5f1192b33c97112ff613fafb3c.jpg
     
    TwentyAte, Aug 27, 2012
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  2. Aug 27, 2012 at 7:21 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    DeeKay21 Lieutenant Dan.

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    Nice Tacoma! Did you buy it like that or did you mod the front end yourself? That VW looks sick!!
     
    DeeKay21, Aug 27, 2012
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  3. Aug 27, 2012 at 7:33 PM
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    TwentyAte

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    I bought it with the grill installed. It definitely has been installed incorrectly... It 's held together by adhesive base plates and zip ties. The next rock that hits the front grill is going to take it out:eek:

    The VW has been a garage queen all her life. So its nice to finally own something that can go tear shiz up!
     
    TwentyAte, Aug 27, 2012
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  4. Aug 27, 2012 at 7:52 PM
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    monoman

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    monoman Time to get dirty!

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    SnugTop SuperSport shell CaliRaisedLED light bar Toyo Open Country AT/3's Bilstein 5100's up front, (#2) & 4600 in rear Daily driver....
    Welcome to TW! Lots of great info here & mods that you can do for your new ride. Nice VW dude!:D
     
    monoman, Aug 27, 2012
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  5. Aug 27, 2012 at 9:13 PM
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    ian408

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    Welcome!
     
    ian408, Aug 27, 2012
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  6. Aug 27, 2012 at 9:16 PM
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    BAMFTACO

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    BAMFTACO Another day another beer

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    Kings bruh
    Love that bug looks gangster
     
    BAMFTACO, Aug 27, 2012
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  7. Aug 27, 2012 at 9:16 PM
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    BAMFTACO

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    BAMFTACO Another day another beer

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    Kings bruh
    And nice truck :D
     
    BAMFTACO, Aug 27, 2012
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  8. Aug 27, 2012 at 9:29 PM
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    nagorb

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    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

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    Welcome from up the road!
     
    nagorb, Aug 27, 2012
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  9. Aug 27, 2012 at 10:15 PM
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    welcome, nor cal rep!
     
    RadSurfTaco, Aug 27, 2012
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  10. Aug 27, 2012 at 10:18 PM
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    Welcome from the east bay, look up the norcal spotted thread and introduce yourself, there's peeps and events around the bay.
     
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  11. Aug 27, 2012 at 10:24 PM
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    CayucosTacoma

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    CayucosTacoma Just think outside the Yota

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    Specs in the Build Thread
    Welcome, nice truck! and bug! but if the mesh is held on with adhesive pads and zip ties it might be normal if its decently strong.. a lot of people use zip ties
     
    CayucosTacoma, Aug 27, 2012
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  12. Aug 27, 2012 at 10:26 PM
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    Welcome! You have an absolutely beautifull bug. I love the color scheme. Tacoma is badass too!
     
    Hiatt1991, Aug 27, 2012
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  13. Aug 27, 2012 at 11:31 PM
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    GuyWithCamera

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    +1
     
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  14. Aug 28, 2012 at 4:09 AM
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    Welcome from N.J. :wave:
     
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  15. Aug 28, 2012 at 5:42 AM
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    RLDTACO

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    Welcome aboard!
     
    RLDTACO, Aug 28, 2012
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  16. Aug 28, 2012 at 6:57 AM
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    DeeKay21

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    Oh thats not good, better secure that grill!!
     
    DeeKay21, Aug 28, 2012
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  17. Aug 28, 2012 at 11:08 AM
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    Tuctaco

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    Welcome!!!
     
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  18. Aug 28, 2012 at 2:36 PM
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    MJonaGS32

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  19. Aug 28, 2012 at 8:14 PM
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    TwentyAte

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    Thanks All!

    As i scan the forum I'm finding a lot of the cheap mods have already been done on my Tacoma. I feel like a detective trying to figure out its history.:D
    • Short Antenna
    • fog lights on all the time
    • no DTRL
    • Front Grill
    • Tacoma badges are painted black
    • Yellow covers on the Fog lights
    • Magneflow muffler
    • K&N filter

    I'm planning on upgrading the stereo first. I'm researching a good head unit that has bluetooth audio streaming. What do you guys think about the Pioneer AVH-P3400BH? I would utilize the stock amp and JBL sub.
     
    TwentyAte, Aug 28, 2012
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  20. Aug 29, 2012 at 5:53 AM
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    Welcome from south San Jose.

    Both rides look very nice.. I just picked up mine also this weekend, looking forward to getting out there.
     
    JimBCa, Aug 29, 2012
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