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Custom front air dam

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by sureshot, Dec 29, 2019.

  1. Dec 29, 2019 at 2:32 PM
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    sureshot

    sureshot [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Took off the air dam, dremmeled it to make it kind of match the lines elsewhere, then painted it with satin paprika... I think I like it painted... Haven't decided. Thought?MVIMG_20191228_122854~01.jpg MVIMG_20191228_122103~01.jpg
     
  2. Dec 29, 2019 at 2:34 PM
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    Bertw192

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    All the things!
    It looks better than stock... but I still prefer it completely removed.
     
  3. Dec 29, 2019 at 2:37 PM
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    TuRDLYFE

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    I think I like it better stock or removed. So now you're a1 1 for stock, 1 painted, and 2 for removal! haha
     
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  4. Dec 29, 2019 at 2:56 PM
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    Claudiomartinof

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    It definitely looks better than stock... but don’t like it painted...
     
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  5. Dec 29, 2019 at 3:10 PM
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    GTCOMA

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    Tough call... The all red looks good. I have been torn on taking mine off. I took it off for a few minutes to see what it would look like... but I feel like I need a nicer skid plate to dress it up a bit, but realistically is an on-road truck. It'll probably never see more off-roading than bringing mulch to my back yard.
     
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  6. Dec 29, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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    LS14ME2

    LS14ME2 Kind of a big deal

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    Center console divider thingy, rubber bed mat and side steps for the wife.
    The siding on your house needs some attention.
     
  7. Dec 29, 2019 at 3:32 PM
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    TuRDLYFE

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    Hahaha I didn't even notice that!
     
  8. Dec 29, 2019 at 5:19 PM
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    sureshot

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    Nothing yet...
    Yes, yes it does...
     
  9. Dec 29, 2019 at 5:21 PM
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    OMGitsme

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    Middle Tennessee. You're probably ok with the siding.
     
  10. Dec 29, 2019 at 5:21 PM
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    OMGitsme

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    Why didn't you paint it the truck color?
     
  11. Dec 29, 2019 at 5:35 PM
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    wahoobie

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    Offsets the fake scoop nicely
    :boink:
     
  12. Dec 29, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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    Speedfreak

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    Non functional scoop. It is real. Calling it fake gives the impression that it is imaginary.
     
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  13. Dec 29, 2019 at 5:51 PM
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    wood714

    wood714 Got any Quaaludes?

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    That's a fucked up thing to say.
     
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  14. Dec 29, 2019 at 5:58 PM
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    tbr3345

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    Air Damn I off +1 on siding just had to reside my shop this summer.
     
  15. Dec 29, 2019 at 6:06 PM
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    wahoobie

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    Go point. It matches the hood air dam nicely. :thumbsup:
     
  16. Dec 29, 2019 at 6:24 PM
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    OMGitsme

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    Nah I lived there for a while. It wasn't negative it's just pretty laid back.
     
  17. Dec 29, 2019 at 6:26 PM
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    PhilipMarlowe

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    Great job! I do like it. Agree it does better match the lines of the truck. I'd keep it on.
     
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  18. Dec 29, 2019 at 10:41 PM
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    Duezzer

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    Some - Will list later - has lift and new wheels and rubber
    I like it, different and good. Not all Taco's need to be lifted and look mean - some look nice dressed up all fancy and this is a nice fancy touch you created.
     
  19. Dec 29, 2019 at 10:45 PM
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    Norsemanvike

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    I like it too for road use. Take them off for off-roading.
     
  20. Dec 31, 2019 at 4:41 PM
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    TuRDLYFE

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    As a light scoop, so it were.
     
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