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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Corvus, Oct 29, 2012.

  1. Oct 29, 2012 at 7:37 AM
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    Corvus

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    Corvus [OP] As the crow flies

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    Hi Tacoma World!

    Proud new owner of a '12 2.7, 5sp, 4x4 Access cab. It's gunmetal and beautiful. :D

    First new car/truck ever for me so I'm real happy. Has a wopping 220 miles on it. Really lucked out finding a manual with everything that I wanted (Access, 2.7, 4x4) at a dealership. Turns out it was actually on transfer from another dealership and was set to be sent back since I guess someone changed their mind. Really a lottery odds kind of deal for me! :)

    Lurked here for a while and saw some awesome threads and peeps thought I'd join up. Probably won't be modding too much though as this bad boy is covered by my awesome dealership for a loooong time for pretty much everything. I got a real sweetheart package.

    I've always been more of a muscle car guy (just sold a 97 LT1 Camaro with <40k to get Taco), but having a motorcycle now (09 Ninja ZX6R) makes the truck much more practical. Knew I wouldn't settle for anything less than a Taco though!

    Anyways, happy to be here and hope to here from some of you guys and do some research on what I've gotten myself into :p

    Oh, I'm the same Corvus from zx6r.com if anyone is on there :)

    Sorry I don't have a pic ATM since I'm on my work comp and it blocks image hosting sites :(

    *Edit: Forgot I could save pics from my phone to my work comp and add as attachments*

    Truck and bike :) Sorry for crappy cell phone pics.

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    Corvus, Oct 29, 2012
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  2. Oct 29, 2012 at 7:39 AM
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    Large

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    Nice choice in vehicles! :wave: Welcome from Houston, Texas.
     
    Large, Oct 29, 2012
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  3. Oct 29, 2012 at 7:41 AM
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    Corvus

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    Corvus [OP] As the crow flies

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    Thanks Large! I was actually born in Houston and grew up a couple years in Sugarland :)

    Gonna be headed back to Austin next year for MotoGP at the new Circuit of the Americas! Awh yeah! :D
     
    Corvus, Oct 29, 2012
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  4. Oct 29, 2012 at 9:36 AM
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    [​IMG] Welcome to TW [​IMG] from Ferntucky, NV
    Yes the 4Banger 5Speed 4x4 ACs are hard to find. I love mine.
     
    4Wheelin4Banger, Oct 29, 2012
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  5. Oct 29, 2012 at 9:41 AM
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    Highland Logan

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    Welcome to TW, from Nova Scotia.

    Frank
     
    Highland Logan, Oct 29, 2012
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  6. Oct 29, 2012 at 9:42 AM
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    Boerseun

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    Welcome!
     
    Boerseun, Oct 29, 2012
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  7. Oct 29, 2012 at 9:45 AM
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    Welcome!
     
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  8. Oct 29, 2012 at 9:47 AM
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    Corvus

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    Corvus [OP] As the crow flies

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    Awesome to hear! Obviously a man with taste :D

    I remain adamant that all cars/trucks I own have to be manual. Like the increased control and stir shifting in general. :)

    Really surprised with how well the 4 moves this truck around. Def think I made the right decision.

    Fuel savings over the 13-15mpg in the city Camaro will be substantial. Plus, the Camaro only took premium :(

    Thanks for the welcomes everyone!
     
    Corvus, Oct 29, 2012
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  9. Oct 29, 2012 at 4:02 PM
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    IluvTEA

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    Welcome to TacomaWorld!
     
    IluvTEA, Oct 29, 2012
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  10. Oct 29, 2012 at 5:23 PM
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    RLDTACO

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    Welcome aboard! :wave:
     
    RLDTACO, Oct 29, 2012
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  11. Oct 29, 2012 at 5:30 PM
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    SpruceTaco

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    Tinted windows 5%, sill protectors, TRD stubby antenna, weathertech in channel rain guards, wheathertech floor mats, BHLM, Truxedo low pro qt, DTRL deleted, anytime backup camera, bed storage locks, fog lights on anytime, tailgate theft deterrent, painted engine cover, relocated horns, l.e.d bed lights, l.e.d engine bay lights, l.e.d lights above cup holders, in glove box, rear cup holder, in console storage & cubby next to steering wheel, Grillcraft grill, 17x8.5 SCS Ray10's, 35x12.50 Nitto Ridge Grapplers, Borla cat back exhaust, map & dome l.e.d's, TEQ badge on grill, Redline tuning hood struts, Maxtrac spindles, SPC Light Racing UCA's, Bilstein 5100's front set at 0 with OME 885's & extended length Bilstein 5100's in the rear, All Pro expedition leaf springs & 2" blocks, extended brake lines front & rear, 1.5" 4crawler drive shaft spacer, Beefed Taco carrier bearing drop, 1.25" spidertrax wheel spacers on rear, Kenwood DNX570 touchscreen with navigation, 30" led light bar in lower bumper opening, 1/4" top plate spacer drivers side, Bullet Proof Fabricating skid plate, Cali Raised ditch lights & Rago f Fabrication brackets, Amp Research power steps, smoked l.e.d 3rd brake light, Wet Okole seat covers, under cab LED'S tied to dome circuit
    Welcome from FL. :wave:
     
    SpruceTaco, Oct 29, 2012
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  12. Oct 30, 2012 at 12:34 PM
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    Corvus

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    Corvus [OP] As the crow flies

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    Thanks guys! Loving the truck so far :D

    Real happy with how it rides. Still getting used to downshifting to first, sure doesn't seem to like that at all. I've read in a couple threads how you shouldn't shift down to first unless you're crawling. Appears to be true indeed.

    Love the ride though! Gonna be looking at some goodies soon :p
     
    Corvus, Oct 30, 2012
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  13. Mar 17, 2013 at 12:30 PM
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    Looky here...lol
    Glad to see you here, brotha - it's nice to see a familiar face
    We need to tailgate at VIR during this year's CCS races!
     
    bigshug1, Mar 17, 2013
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  14. Mar 18, 2013 at 2:38 PM
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    Chrome nerf bars and many more to come.
    WELCOME !
     
    Brad Lord, Mar 18, 2013
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