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What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kwalton, Feb 2, 2008.

  1. Sep 22, 2016 at 11:51 AM
    SpeedwayBlue116

    SpeedwayBlue116 Well-Known Member

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    I use the Turtle Wax Ice synthetic wax about 3-4 times per month and I love it, it smells good makes my truck look really shiny and clean. It actually says in the owners manual your supposed to wax it once a month or until water stops beading
     
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  2. Sep 22, 2016 at 11:54 AM
    Tyler07

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    3-4 times a month?? :eek:
     
  3. Sep 22, 2016 at 11:55 AM
    SpeedwayBlue116

    SpeedwayBlue116 Well-Known Member

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    My friend has a black Tacoma and uses synthetic wax and I've never seen residue from that, he waxes it once a week and washes it every day (probably because he works for a car wash company).
     
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  4. Sep 22, 2016 at 11:58 AM
    SpeedwayBlue116

    SpeedwayBlue116 Well-Known Member

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    Yep every weekend, it's a love hate thing because it makes my truck look good but then I find new scratches and rock chips on it. I run it through the car wash everyday unless I don't have time that day or want to. I wash it for fun sometimes haha. I have an unlimited car wash pass for $40 a month so might as well use it
     
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  5. Sep 22, 2016 at 12:25 PM
    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    You wash your car everyday? That is dedication. I just washed mine this past weekend, first time in 9 months. I also felt like I should wax it, so I did.
     
  6. Sep 22, 2016 at 12:57 PM
    DonXavi01

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    I wanted TO find a better place... But, was so exited TO see it on.. That oh well... There it Is!

    P.s. No bumper still
     
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  7. Sep 22, 2016 at 1:05 PM
    OneFastGeek

    OneFastGeek Grand Master Fu

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    Power washed my poor floor mats. Big improvement! :D
     
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  8. Sep 22, 2016 at 1:20 PM
    SpeedwayBlue116

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    I installed a reverse camera on my truck and wired it to the reverse light so it only gets power when I am in reverse. I was wondering if anyone has wired it to an accessory or something so it's on when the truck is on, or if that even works

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  9. Sep 22, 2016 at 1:24 PM
    Sig45

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    3-4 times per month? :eek:

    Water always beads on my truck with only waxing twice a year.
     
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  10. Sep 22, 2016 at 1:25 PM
    Sig45

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    Waxes once a week....Dafuq?
     
  11. Sep 22, 2016 at 1:39 PM
    EatSleepTacos

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    Didn't you get an Ebay bumper?
     
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  12. Sep 22, 2016 at 2:08 PM
    99TacoDriver

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    It has been done. I think I've seen people hook it up to a constant source and wired it with a switch so they can see whenever they want. Seen a few people hook a camera up on their front bumper and did the same thing so they can see in front while wheeling
     
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  13. Sep 22, 2016 at 2:14 PM
    SpeedwayBlue116

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    Thanks I'll have to try and find a constant source to tap into
     
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  14. Sep 22, 2016 at 2:16 PM
    CO_0321er

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    Lol yeah. Didn't fit 2012-15
     
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  15. Sep 22, 2016 at 2:24 PM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    I remember! I thought you were the one to modify it to fit. Must've been the other guy
     
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  16. Sep 22, 2016 at 2:27 PM
    CO_0321er

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    i modified it to fit somewhat... but the clearance on fenders wasn't cutting it for me. sold it, and the company gave me some money back... so i bought a brute force :)
    that i literally just got done installing!
     
  17. Sep 22, 2016 at 2:31 PM
    CO_0321er

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    so this just happened. finally got it installed. absolutely perfect bumper
    brute force hybrid
    @Bruteforce Fab

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  18. Sep 22, 2016 at 2:53 PM
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  19. Sep 22, 2016 at 3:21 PM
    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Yes. But don't let it go to your head like the rest of us did :anonymous:
     
  20. Sep 22, 2016 at 3:52 PM
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    IMG_4210.jpg Took the old sectional to the dump.
     
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