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So I modified the damn air dam...

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Pbird74, Feb 23, 2020.

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  1. Feb 23, 2020 at 1:08 PM
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    Riotfunk

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    Looks like this

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    Riotfunk, Feb 23, 2020
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  2. Feb 23, 2020 at 1:47 PM
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  3. Feb 23, 2020 at 2:15 PM
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    I’m nothing if not a trendsetter.
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2020 at 2:18 PM
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    Just add some red bull and they should grow into usable wings.
     
    tcjacado, Feb 23, 2020
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  5. Feb 23, 2020 at 2:20 PM
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    Modified the level of gas in the tank
    Took mine off after 30k and now have another 40k without. Zero noticeable difference in mpg. And I get some pretty damn good mpg
     
    TeecoTaco, Feb 23, 2020
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  6. Feb 23, 2020 at 2:22 PM
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    Props for trying something different imho not visually pleasing to my eye.

    Remove the plastic and look all sassy and enjoy some new found ground clearance.
     
    MattCowsmasher, Feb 23, 2020
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  7. Feb 23, 2020 at 2:30 PM
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    2nd gen plate sucks for oil changes. I would scrap both the chin and the plate lol.
     
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  8. Feb 23, 2020 at 2:35 PM
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    That looks a lot like my wife, so I will think of her fondly when walking to the truck.
     
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  9. Feb 23, 2020 at 4:26 PM
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    I don't hate it and award you points for creativity.
     
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  10. Feb 23, 2020 at 4:31 PM
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    Can the points be redeemed for a Slurpee at 7-11
     
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  11. Feb 23, 2020 at 4:35 PM
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    yeah, just tell the cashier "im a winner" they'll know what you mean.
     
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  12. Feb 23, 2020 at 4:37 PM
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    Just take it off. Now you have an air dam worth nothing and useless.
     
    Rawdoggy, Feb 23, 2020
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  13. Feb 23, 2020 at 4:43 PM
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    At minimum it’s worth the creative commentary.
     
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  14. Feb 23, 2020 at 4:46 PM
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    What's a good TacomaWorld Post without some bullshitting hey?
     
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  15. Feb 23, 2020 at 4:48 PM
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    Trust me... I was anticipating the comments while cutting it up!
     
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  16. Feb 23, 2020 at 5:10 PM
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    Well played sir... well played.
     
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  17. Feb 23, 2020 at 6:25 PM
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    It looks bad. You are an idiot.
     
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  18. Feb 23, 2020 at 9:44 PM
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    Some packing tape over those big holes in the skid might be in order if this is an MPG curiosity exhibit.
     
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  19. Feb 23, 2020 at 9:51 PM
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    Why not just get a real skidplate?
     
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