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Red truck--black or chrome accessories?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Randycarnley, Aug 5, 2015.

  1. Aug 5, 2015 at 10:19 AM
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    Randycarnley

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    Hi Guys,
    Planning on starting an upgrade/mod on my new '15 Taco. My truck is Barcelona Red with grey interior. I plan on using it as an on-road vehicle, occasionally using it for fishing, hiking, camping. Should I go with all black accessories (running boards, rims, bully bar) or chrome? I would love the look of black, but not sure how it would go with the all grey interior

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  2. Aug 5, 2015 at 10:21 AM
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    TacomaMike37

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    I vote black, the contrast between red and black is appealing. I wouldn't sweat the grey interior as much.

    Chrome looks best on darker vehicles... or according to tacomaworld..no vehicles, ha.
     
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  3. Aug 5, 2015 at 10:23 AM
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    eccracer104

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    I vote black
     
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    Kotayota

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    Yeah black and red is bad ass. Don't overdo it though.
     
  5. Aug 5, 2015 at 10:24 AM
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    Maximus

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    Black and red.
     
  6. Aug 5, 2015 at 10:29 AM
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    WhiteNemesis

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    Blow it through the roof
    black and yellow black and yellow black and yellow
     
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    This is true of no matter what you pick. But I would choose chrome... Ditch the bull bar.
     
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    BryceR.

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    Black and red for sure, stands out much better and looks really clean
     
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    Red & Chrome :puke:

    Red & Black FTW!

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    Black and red for sure!
     
  11. Aug 5, 2015 at 12:12 PM
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    I am partial to the black idea myself.
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    Ehh idk about that. Like I said earlier if you overdo it then yes you're right. But factory chrome doesn't look bad I don't think with the right color truck. With red I think the black will be better.
     
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    I like the black and red myself. The interior on mine is gray and I don't sweat it, but you could throw a black set of okeles on there.
     
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    Little bit of plasti dip won't hurt the interior either
     
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    Didn't Patton have pearl handled pistols?
     
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    A combo is not too bad but the bumper will be coming off for a black AP at some point.
     
  17. Aug 7, 2015 at 7:46 AM
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    Red and Black :thumbsup:
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    Hey, at my age I'm lucky to even remember they were some kind of glam. :p
     
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    black and red....i dont pay attention to the grey interior...cant see it with tinted windows anyways....doesnt bother me. i just installed black N-fab bars too but not in these pics.
     
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    All black, of course.
     

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