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Discussion in 'New Members' started by mt.nichols, Jul 10, 2019.

  1. Jul 10, 2019 at 5:59 AM
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    mt.nichols

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    mt.nichols [OP] New Member

    Joined:
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    First Name:
    Matt
    Vehicle:
    '19 Tacoma V6 4WD
    You all can thank @m3bassman for converting me.

    Background: I'm a car guy and spend a good portion of my weekends at the track or wrenching in my garage. I previously had a 2012 GTR that I built from stock for the track:
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    Got bored of that and bought a ZL1 1LE, manual:
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    Shot from the track after a wrap, brakes, and exhaust:
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    Long story short, I needed a way to haul parts, tires, etc. (and maybe a car?) which seemed like a good excuse to get a Taco! Both my roommates in college (one of them being m3bassman) had Tacos, which was enough to convince me. So I snagged this SR sPeCiAl EdItIoN V6, 4x4, automatic. It fits all my needs and the price was right at the end of memorial day week.
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    I've already tried to tell myself "I'll leave it stock" but that just simply won't happen. Plans as of now are a bed rack, tent, and whatever else I think I need for some basic camping trips. After that a smol lift, wheels and tires. I've already done more reading and research than I care to admit, but I'm glad to be a part of TW!
     
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    mt.nichols, Jul 10, 2019
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  2. Jul 10, 2019 at 6:12 AM
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    BINK05TRD

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    BINK05TRD Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to the forum Matt :cheers:
     
    BINK05TRD, Jul 10, 2019
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  3. Jul 10, 2019 at 7:37 AM
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    irayfz6

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    irayfz6 TTC #0249

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    Welcome to TacomaWorld!
     
    irayfz6, Jul 10, 2019
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  4. Jul 10, 2019 at 10:51 AM
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    Rob Daman

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    Rob Daman The Taco Formerly Known as Hard Shell Taco

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    So Cal
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    a lot
    welcome
     
    Rob Daman, Jul 10, 2019
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  5. Jul 10, 2019 at 12:20 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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    Quincy IL
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    2014 Spruce Mica Tacoma DCLB
    4 inch lift - complete blackout, n-fab step bars, Black Horse bull bar, 20 inch light bar, anytime fog lights, added led day running lights, Fuel wheels and Falken Wildpeak tires ,custom fit seat covers, Gatorback mud gaurds
    Welcome to TW!!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Jul 10, 2019
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  6. Jul 10, 2019 at 1:49 PM
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    Bigdaddy4760

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    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    Welcome to TW
    :hattip: :cheers:
     
    Bigdaddy4760, Jul 10, 2019
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  7. Jul 10, 2019 at 4:45 PM
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    fast31

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    Welcome to The Forum!

    Nice truck!
     
    fast31, Jul 10, 2019
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  8. Jul 10, 2019 at 4:48 PM
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    Matmo215

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    Matmo215 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome!
     
    Matmo215, Jul 10, 2019
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  9. Jul 12, 2019 at 5:46 AM
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    All the mods
    Welcome to TW!
     
    boogie3478, Jul 12, 2019
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  10. Jul 12, 2019 at 5:47 AM
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    Nice taco, welcome aboard.
     
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