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porchop's stormtrooper build

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by porchop, Feb 24, 2016.

  1. Feb 24, 2016 at 7:40 PM
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    porchop

    porchop [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2016 TRD Offroad 4x4
    Premium/tech package w/ JBL & Nav---audio package worth every penny
    White exterior w/ Black/Orange interior

    How it sits currently :headbang:

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    Back in a Tacoma after switching to the dark side...'15 wrx. Speed is fun but not as fun as taking trips on the weekends.

    Past Tacomas that I've owned:
    2003 TRD Xtracab...toytec lift, 285/75/16s, budbuilt skid plates, rock sliders, etc:
    photo 1.jpg

    2006 TRD Offroad DCSB...toytec lift, 265/70/17s, moto metal wheels:
    IMG_35273.jpg

    now the new beast...

    modifications:
    ProComp 3'' lift
    285/70r17 Kanati Trail Hogs
    Moto Metal 975s
    LED Map, Dome, and license plate lights
    Retrofit source HID headlight conversion and LED fog lights
    Gloss black "TACOMA" letters on tailgate
    20% Front window tint

    Upcoming mods:
    BAMF rock sliders: ordered
    BAMF grille: ordered
    and who knows...

    Picked up 11/19/15:
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    Front windows tinted:
    1.jpg

    Tailgate Letters:
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    Lift w/Tires:
    5.jpg
    IMG_2300.jpg

    HID Headlights:
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    Offroad Pictures:
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    and for the subi enthusiasts, here is my old wrx...:(
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    IMG_1403.jpg
     
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  2. Feb 24, 2016 at 7:54 PM
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    SLACKBOY

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    How's the retrofit kit for hids ?
     
  3. Feb 24, 2016 at 8:08 PM
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    They are great!...no problems so far...after 2k miles
     
  4. Feb 24, 2016 at 8:09 PM
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    Part #
     
  5. Feb 24, 2016 at 8:11 PM
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    You buying BAMF grill?
     
  6. Feb 24, 2016 at 8:15 PM
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  7. Feb 24, 2016 at 8:43 PM
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    BAMF grill looks amazing
     
  8. Feb 24, 2016 at 8:44 PM
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    Better light ? 55 watt or 35 watt?
     
  9. Feb 24, 2016 at 9:11 PM
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    Not sure I have the 35watt and its bright enough
     
  10. Feb 24, 2016 at 9:16 PM
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    Easy to install
     
  11. Feb 29, 2016 at 9:48 PM
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    Odd question, when you look out the sunroof is the roof rack pretty visible?
     
  12. Mar 6, 2016 at 9:21 PM
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    Thinking about doing a very similar setup are you having any rubbing issues with the 285/70 set up?
     
  13. Mar 8, 2016 at 8:39 PM
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    Nope not at all...unless you have the rails open side to side then you can see the front rail a little
    Had rubbing issues when I had the stock mudflaps said on, took the front mudflaps off, now have no rubbing issues!
     
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  14. Mar 8, 2016 at 8:41 PM
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    Test fitted the BAMF sliders...they fit great, very impressed! Sent them off for powercoating today
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  15. Mar 23, 2016 at 7:10 PM
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    those WRX's are sweet
     
  16. Apr 23, 2016 at 2:28 PM
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    Where did you get your interior LEDs from?
     

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