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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by nazlax10, Mar 18, 2016.

  1. Mar 20, 2016 at 6:21 AM
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    G.T.

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    That specific badge was made by Toyota for a Tundra that they brought to SEMA in 2009.

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    I've seen a thick, but flat oval with the Katakana on it that someone had replaced their 2nd gen Tacoma badge with that looked awesome and all I remember is that he said he bought it online. I remember seeing them in web searches but never followed through.
     
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  2. Mar 20, 2016 at 6:24 AM
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    Awesome research! Thanks!
     
  3. Mar 20, 2016 at 6:25 AM
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  4. Mar 20, 2016 at 5:32 PM
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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/nazlax10s-build.408318/
    So I know I said I wanted different than the standard trd emblem from eBay, however the main reason I wanted different is because I painted my front emblem grey. I finally just color matched an eBay trd emblem and I think it's a good look. Let me know what you think! 20160320_132617.jpg
     
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  5. Mar 20, 2016 at 5:57 PM
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    Looks good. Better than the standard black.

    Now I want one of those TEQ badges.
     
  6. Mar 20, 2016 at 6:20 PM
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    Seems like there could be a market for the TEQ Grille badges if one of the vendors/fabricators had the equipment to turn them out...kinda like the classic Toyota Trucks "T" badges...
     
  7. Mar 20, 2016 at 6:38 PM
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    The guy in the first link is making them. It's a round one though, and he has an oval plate that it sits on. I don't think it looks right mounted that way. It definitely doesn't look like it's supposed to be there. I'm on the list for a @HomerTaco grill, so I may get that one for that grill. The oval still looks better though.
     
  8. Mar 20, 2016 at 6:43 PM
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    Yeah, I'm hoping someone can machine ones out of Aluminum like the SEMA Tundra had. More then likely be pretty darn expensive, though!
     
  9. Mar 20, 2016 at 6:46 PM
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    Subtle, looks good! :thumbsup:
     
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  10. Mar 20, 2016 at 6:46 PM
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    I suppose you could machine a flat one, and get custom printed lettering for it...
     
  12. Mar 25, 2016 at 8:47 AM
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    I used the dremel and made a spot for the V6 badge that was originally on the tailgate. Looks good IMO

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  14. Mar 29, 2016 at 10:40 AM
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    There are some TEQ emblems available at Diazfabrication.com

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    The one in the SEMA picture looks really good, I'm wondering if it was a one-off part.
     
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    Does anyone know where to get the horned Toyota badge?
     
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    Hell yea lol I've been looking for one
     
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    When you're ready to pull the trigger PM me for a discount code

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    Yeah, I was checking those out. Nice looking stuff. Any way you could make that an oval shape?
     

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