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2010 Taco TRD supercharged

Discussion in 'New Members' started by hawkislanding, Mar 16, 2010.

  1. Mar 16, 2010 at 9:18 PM
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    hawkislanding

    hawkislanding [OP] Active Member

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    Gang-
    Two weeks ago I totaled my Jeep (no injuries/no fault accident:)) in the snow and the insurance company is calling it a total loss. I am taking the check and putting it on a new 2010 Taco supercab.:D

    I am looking for some feedback on the potential mod of my new truck with TRD supercharger and TRD Cat Back Exhaust. The dealer told me today that if TRD supercharger and Exhaust are installed upon purchase of the new vehicle the warranty covers 5 yrs/60,000 miles.

    I like speed, torque and an adreneline rush. Can anyone give me a rundown on the pros and cons of this setup?

    Also, I am an avid snowboarder and hit the slopes 40-50 times a season. How will this bad boy handle in the snow?

    Thanks
    Hawkislanding
     
  2. Mar 16, 2010 at 9:23 PM
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    ktmrider

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    cons, i dont get gas mileage, and you have to put in 91 which is 4 bucks extra a tank (im not worried about either one)
     
  3. Mar 16, 2010 at 9:26 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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  4. Mar 16, 2010 at 11:42 PM
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    MOT

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  5. Mar 17, 2010 at 8:04 AM
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    hawkislanding

    hawkislanding [OP] Active Member

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    ktmrider-
    That is all I needed to hear. Truck is being built and will be delivered by mid-april. Hopefully earlier.

    I take it that this bad boy won't have any trouble in the snow?

    Hawkislanding
     
  6. Mar 17, 2010 at 8:05 AM
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    blackwatertaco

    blackwatertaco If you ain't stuck, You ain't tryin hard enough.

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  7. Mar 17, 2010 at 8:17 AM
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    krytikel

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    welcome and congrats on the new truck:burnrubber:!
     
  8. Mar 17, 2010 at 8:19 AM
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    tacocali

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    Sorry to hear about your Jeep, but glad you're okay.
     
  9. Mar 17, 2010 at 8:19 AM
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    AzogSS

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    Welcome! Sounds like you are doin' it right!
     
  10. Mar 17, 2010 at 8:22 AM
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    Dilsky

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    Might want to toss in some sandbags for added weight in the back, but shouldn't have any problems! It's a Toyota, what could go wrong?
     
  11. Mar 17, 2010 at 8:24 AM
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  12. Mar 17, 2010 at 8:59 AM
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    Welcome!
    These trucks seem to do pretty good in whatever environment you throw at them.
    The Off Road package has the rear locker, the Sport has the LSD I believe. If you're gonna be in bad environments a lot you should look into dumping the stock tires and getting something more off road oriented.
     
  13. Mar 17, 2010 at 9:35 AM
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  14. Mar 17, 2010 at 9:42 AM
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    Welcome to TW

    :wave:
     
  15. Mar 17, 2010 at 9:44 AM
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    Zombie Runner

    Zombie Runner Are these black helicopters for me?

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    oil change...
    What's a "supercab"? :D


    welcome!
     
  16. Mar 17, 2010 at 10:25 AM
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    BassPilot

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    I've got a 2010 4x4 and I drove up to Tahoe from Mountain View 6 times this year in heavy snow and it drives like a charm even with the stock tires. Are you getting a 4X4?
     
  17. Mar 18, 2010 at 9:59 AM
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    hawkislanding

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    You got me there:)
     
  18. Mar 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM
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    You are right on that one. Dealer called me back and said he gave me the wrong info. I am thinking about getting the extended warranty because I plan on keeping this 1 for a long time.
     
  19. Mar 18, 2010 at 10:01 AM
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    hawkislanding

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    Yeah 4x4 and I'm counting down the days!:rolleyes:
     
  20. Mar 18, 2010 at 10:08 AM
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    T@co_Pr3runn3r

    T@co_Pr3runn3r XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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    Welcome.
    Get the intake too.
    Extended warranties are available from someone on this forum cheaper than the dealer will give it to you.....unless you tell them about the guy here and his price, have heard of several dealers matching the warranty price that guy sells them for. The platinum plan or somethin like that. Search on extended warranty here, you'll find it.
    Make sure you get leaf spring pack with 4 leafs.
     

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