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New Member from Charlotte

Discussion in 'New Members' started by PenguinTacoma, Dec 6, 2015.

  1. Dec 6, 2015 at 3:37 PM
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    PenguinTacoma

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    PenguinTacoma [OP] Active Member

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    Hello all! After months of searching, I finally pulled the trigger on a Taco.

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    Local, One-Owner 2011 4x2 with just over 121k miles. It's not exactly what I wanted, but you can't have everything in life. I daily drive a 2005 Honda S2000 so the Taco will only be used during inclement weather and trips to Lowe's as I bought my first house earlier this year. Here's the S2k:

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    I'm excited to join this forum and look forward to learning more about the truck! Some minor modifications are planned in the future but nothing insane. Any comments and suggestions are welcome :)
     
    PenguinTacoma, Dec 6, 2015
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  2. Dec 6, 2015 at 3:48 PM
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    JimboAnz

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    JimboAnz #OldNorm

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    Welcome from concord, NC :thumbsup:. Let me know if you ever need any help, glad to assist where i can
     
    JimboAnz, Dec 6, 2015
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  3. Dec 6, 2015 at 3:50 PM
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    NAAC3TACO

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    NAAC3TACO Middle aged member

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    Just east of crazy, NV
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    2014 SR5 DCLB 4x4
    Color matched door handles, Weathertech floor liners, bed mat, Durafit seat covers, tailgate clamp, 2016 TRD Sport 17" wheels with Yokohama Geolander AT tires , Toyota exhaust tip, Toyota/Yakima bike rail mount, Toyota wheel locks, Toyota hitch cover, Redline hood struts, unifilter on air pump.
    Great taste in vehicles. Love the super white and the S2000. Welcome to TW.
     
    NAAC3TACO, Dec 6, 2015
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  4. Dec 6, 2015 at 3:55 PM
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    jwctaco

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    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

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    welcome, nice truck. yea the car is cool to. i bet the car is more fun to drive.
     
    jwctaco, Dec 6, 2015
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  5. Dec 6, 2015 at 4:13 PM
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    ODNAREM

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    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

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    TRD catback exhaust,FJ Cruiser trail team wheels,BFG All Terrain K02 tires,Grillcraft front grill,Pelfreybilt IFS/Mid skids,sliders,standard rear bumper,Total Chaos bed stiffeners.TRD Pro Bilstein front/rear suspension.
    Welcome to the club!
     
    ODNAREM, Dec 6, 2015
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  6. Dec 6, 2015 at 6:36 PM
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    mattgecko

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    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Welcome, that is a very clean Tacoma. Nice combo of vehicles.
     
    mattgecko, Dec 6, 2015
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  7. Dec 6, 2015 at 6:45 PM
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    Gunmaker

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    Welcome...like the color!
     
    Gunmaker, Dec 6, 2015
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  8. Dec 6, 2015 at 6:58 PM
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    Jtkazanjian

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    Welcom for Mooresville nc.
     
    Jtkazanjian, Dec 6, 2015
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  9. Dec 11, 2015 at 11:28 AM
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    PenguinTacoma

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    Thank you! I work near Northlake so I'm in your area :) I'm trying to learn as much as possible but I might contact you with any questions.

    Thank you! I'm excited to be here. There's a lot of information to take in :goingcrazy:

    I really like the Tacoma, but I love the S2000. It's certainly not the fastest thing out there, but it's nimble and just fun in general, especially with the top down. Thank you for the warm welcome!

    Howdy neighbor! Thanks for the welcome :thumbsup:

    Thank you everyone! Very kind group here :bowdown:

    Hello! I work near Northlake so be on the lookout :cool:
     
    PenguinTacoma, Dec 11, 2015
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  10. Dec 11, 2015 at 2:07 PM
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    mattgecko

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    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Feel the same way, Tacoma and Z4 roadster here.
     
    mattgecko, Dec 11, 2015
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  11. Dec 11, 2015 at 3:06 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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    Supercharger, Icon stage 3 suspension, Pelfreybilt Armor, All-Pro Sliders & Leaf Pack, 17 inch Black Rhino Sidewinder wheels, 33 inch Toyo tires, Rigid Lighting, SPod,
    Welcome!
     
    Over da Hill, Dec 11, 2015
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  12. Dec 14, 2015 at 11:37 AM
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    PenguinTacoma

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    Awesome! I enjoy the Tacoma but there's nothing like rowing through the gears with the top down :burnrubber:

    Thank you!




    *As this is our backup vehicle, my wife and I are considering listing the ARE camper shell for sale but we honestly don't know much about it. About how much could we ask for it? It has carpet inside with a light on the roof, vented side windows with screens, and the front window folds down for access to the cab. It was bought brand new by the previous owner and doesn't have any damage.
     
    PenguinTacoma, Dec 14, 2015
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  13. Dec 19, 2015 at 6:37 PM
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    trailmanzac

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    K&N Air Intake Limo tint 3 inch Rough Country lift 17x9 Method Race Wheels 33 inch Bfgoodrich all-terrains Body Armor 4x4 rear bumper with tire carrier Curved 40 inch lightbar
    Hey man I've been looking for a camper shell for awhile but i do not really want to buy a new one. If you're really considering listing it or selling it i would be interested for sure!

    thanks Zac Barnes
     
    trailmanzac, Dec 19, 2015
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