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Discussion in 'New Members' started by twest38, Jul 28, 2018.

  1. Jul 28, 2018 at 5:42 AM
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    Tim here...

    Never really wanted to purchase a truck, but when I test drove the 2018 off road TRD Tacoma I was hooked. I bought it! I guess I was living under a rock for most of my life. Why didn’t I purchase this vehicle sooner, at least that’s what I was thinking? I fell in love with this truck as soon as I sat behind the wheel for a test drive. I know I have a lot to learn about my new Tacoma, but I think this forum will help immensely. Well.... let’s get started. What is the first thing that you suggest I do to protect/enhance my new 2018 Tacoma?
     
    twest38, Jul 28, 2018
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  2. Jul 28, 2018 at 8:11 AM
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    Welcome to TW! Plenty of mods to do depending on your use (camping, offroading, overlanding, mall crawling, etc)
     
    boogie3478, Jul 28, 2018
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  3. Jul 28, 2018 at 8:14 AM
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    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    clay bar and quality wax.

    Bed mat.

    underrail bed lighting by @mattgecko

    read the owners manual, learn all the gizmos and gadgets it came with

    Recheck all fluids/tire pressures to correct what the prep crew likely did wrong.
     
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  4. Jul 28, 2018 at 8:16 AM
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    Welcome and enjoy your new rig!
     
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  5. Jul 28, 2018 at 8:17 AM
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    Thanks !
     
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  6. Jul 28, 2018 at 8:18 AM
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    Hobbs

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    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    Welcome to The Forum!

    I suggest a bed mat and seat covers.
     
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  7. Jul 28, 2018 at 8:20 AM
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    Got it! Thank you
     
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  8. Jul 28, 2018 at 8:21 AM
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    Great suggestions and thanks
     
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  9. Jul 28, 2018 at 8:21 AM
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    Welcome. I suggest you show us a pic of the new truck
     
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  10. Jul 28, 2018 at 8:22 AM
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    Thank you. I stumbled on to this site by happenstance. Glad I did...
     
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  11. Jul 28, 2018 at 8:23 AM
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    Your wallet will hate you but your truck will love you. :D
     
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  12. Jul 28, 2018 at 8:28 AM
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    destin_meeks I used to fix people's crappy stereos

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    If the '18 is anything like the '17, the transmission stinks on hills. If you find yourself disliking it, ShiftSense Pro is a good budget fix, and OV Tune is a completely new tune, but $$

    Get every product @mesojdm makes. Most importantly, his Blacked out turn signals and his Ultimate map/dome lights

    For audio, head over to these threads

    First two for building a common budget system
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/premium-audio-upgrade-for-less-than-250.510424/
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...de-to-the-250-3rd-gen-premium-upgrade.541375/

    For a much better system, head here (+/-$1500)
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/audio-options-for-3rd-gen-non-jbl-tacoma.517569/

    If you didn't want to pay Toyota the absurd amount that want for power tailgate lock, head here
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/10-diy-power-lock-tailgate.424052/

    And here is a list of a lot of the common threads
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-mods-tips.428840/
     
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  13. Jul 28, 2018 at 8:28 AM
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    I haven't really noticed it
     
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  15. Jul 28, 2018 at 9:48 AM
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    Welcome to TW!!
     
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    :pccoffee::wave:
     
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    Welcome to TW! :drunk:
     
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  20. Jul 30, 2018 at 8:46 PM
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