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Newbie from Southern Illinois

Discussion in 'New Members' started by SoraTaco, Apr 19, 2015.

  1. Apr 19, 2015 at 9:54 AM
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    SoraTaco

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    SoraTaco [OP] Jersey Country Girl

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    UPDATED WITH PICTURES:
    I can't access photo bucket from a government computerbut I'm on my way home soon from deployment and will get a couple picturesup! My 2009 Taco TRD Sport is waitingfor me. She's been cooped up in thegarage for almost 6 months with my Harley Sportster. Anyone else from the Southern Illinois/St.Louis, MO area?? There are quite a fewTaco's running around Scott AFB and out and about in the local area.

    This is my first Taco but my second Yota. I had a 94 Twin Turbo Supra while I wasstationed in Japan that I ended up taking with me to England. Once I had her, Lola, I told myself I'd getanother, even if it wasn't a Supra. Ican post pictures of her as well. Shehad to get sold as they aren't on the import list to the USA and hadn't hit the25 year mark :( She was beautiful and abeast!

    No modifications performance wise on my Sora yet (that'sher name, Japanese for sky-my Taco is blue). I've swapped the OEM taillights for a set of smoked out aftermarkets andadded running boards. Since being ondeployment, I've purchased the black front grill inserts (getting rid of thefront Yota emblem), bed cover, and smoked out headlights. I'll post before and after pictures as I havesome scratches to fill in and the seals to blacken from fading in the sun. My truck initially came from Florida.

    Nice to "meet" everyone! Chat soon!

    Sora
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    Me and my British Boxer, Baxter
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Apr 22, 2015
    SoraTaco, Apr 19, 2015
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  2. Apr 19, 2015 at 9:59 AM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Welcome!
     
    chris4x4, Apr 19, 2015
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  3. Apr 19, 2015 at 10:09 AM
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    ODNAREM

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    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

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    Welcome to TW!Very cool name you came up with for your Tacoma!Enjoy her when you get home!:)
     
    ODNAREM, Apr 19, 2015
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  4. Apr 19, 2015 at 11:23 AM
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    cbr04

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    Welcome! I live in Atlanta but grew up in Carbondale and still visit family and friends there once or twice a year.
     
    cbr04, Apr 19, 2015
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  5. Apr 19, 2015 at 6:07 PM
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    robssol

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    robssol If it ain't broke, leave it the eff alone!

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    Welcome to TW!:wave:
     
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  6. Apr 19, 2015 at 8:38 PM
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    Over da Hill

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    Over da Hill "Roads...where we're going we don't need roads"

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    Welcome!
     
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  7. Apr 20, 2015 at 11:20 AM
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    SoraTaco

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    Thanks for the welcomes! I put a few photos in my gallery :)
     
    SoraTaco, Apr 20, 2015
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  8. Apr 20, 2015 at 11:22 AM
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    geekhouse23

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    geekhouse23 The "Liftman" - @DrFunker

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    Welcome to TW from a fellow Illinoian!
     
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  9. Apr 22, 2015 at 12:18 PM
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    SoraTaco

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    I know where that is! I have a couple friends down that way. Well, the ex's kids moved down there with their mother. I see them every once in a while :)
     
    SoraTaco, Apr 22, 2015
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  10. Apr 22, 2015 at 1:51 PM
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    Offroader12

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    Hello, I'm new as well!
    Love the blue on your Tacoma!
     
    Offroader12, Apr 22, 2015
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  11. Apr 23, 2015 at 5:16 AM
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    SoraTaco

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    SoraTaco [OP] Jersey Country Girl

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    Thank you! I wasn't sold on it until I bought it. My heart was set on charcoal but couldn't find one that didn't sell from under me :( Welcome!
     
    SoraTaco, Apr 23, 2015
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  12. Apr 23, 2015 at 5:58 AM
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    Offroader12

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    I was wanting the grey as well, but only one in the area was a 2014 an it was $34k with only 8,000 miles on it.
    So I settled for the red.

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    Offroader12, Apr 23, 2015
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  13. Apr 23, 2015 at 7:02 AM
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    SoraTaco

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    Not bad! My family is cursed with red vehicles so I won't buy another red lol
     
    SoraTaco, Apr 23, 2015
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