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New tacoma for the wife

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BigBill, Dec 11, 2010.

  1. Dec 11, 2010 at 8:08 PM
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    BigBill

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    hey everyone. I recently bought the wife a black 2010 TRD sport Tacoma. I gave her some seat covers as well but she wants me to upgrade her truck some more. She wants more mods. Personally, i am a ford man myself and aren't too familiar with these funny little japanese cars. Can anyone help me get started with some basic mods she might like?
     
  2. Dec 11, 2010 at 8:14 PM
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    Maybe not start by insulting the trucks when asking for help.
     
  3. Dec 11, 2010 at 8:14 PM
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    wheels and tires, k&n cold air intake, limo tint,bhlm,TRD seatcovers, OME lift
    How bout a supercharger
     
  4. Dec 11, 2010 at 8:17 PM
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    I apologize to pcledrew. I am just not familiar with the vehicle. Can I install the supercharger in my own garage? How much do those normally run?
     
  5. Dec 11, 2010 at 8:18 PM
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    The1youluv2hate

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    Hit the search button .. But I bet it's gonna outlast ur ford
     
  6. Dec 11, 2010 at 8:19 PM
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    No prob bud. I'd say a good tonneau cover and some aftermarket (suggest weathertech) floor mats.
     
  7. Dec 11, 2010 at 8:19 PM
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    wtbthree

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    K&N airfilter...or a new headunit or some speakers
     
  8. Dec 11, 2010 at 8:19 PM
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    The1youluv2hate

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    Ohh yeah.


    Bump
     
  9. Dec 11, 2010 at 8:20 PM
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    ppham444

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    You can start with upgrading to more aggressive off road wheels and tires. Then maybe a lift. Not sure which one? We have tons of info on it, just use the search feature.
     
  10. Dec 11, 2010 at 8:23 PM
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    What's this supposed to mean?

    Thanks everyone for the quick replys. You all are too kind. I was a meachanic during the 70's but i understand things have gotten a little more complicated with the electronics? Will the shop manual for the supercharger be in english or japanese?
     
  11. Dec 11, 2010 at 8:24 PM
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  12. Dec 11, 2010 at 8:24 PM
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    Are you joking??
     
  13. Dec 11, 2010 at 8:32 PM
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    .....probably both
     
  14. Dec 11, 2010 at 8:41 PM
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    To set the record straight, Tacomas are larger than Ford Rangers, not 'Japanese' in very many respects (aside from being owned by a Japanese company, they are made in North America), and the manuals are all in English, moreso than Japanese since I don't think Tacomas are quite the 'hot seller' in a country like Japan.

    Toyota vehicles in general are about as American-made or more than most 'American' car companies.

    Clarify with your wife what types of mods she wants - whether they be mechanical improvements (re: supercharged) or superficial (re: interior ambient lighting, leather/heated seats, etc.).
     
  15. Dec 11, 2010 at 8:44 PM
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    ^^ he's right. Toyota, although a Japanese name, is more of an American-made vehicle than your Ford!!!
     
  16. Dec 11, 2010 at 8:48 PM
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    Well they aren't quite the hot seller down here either which is why i got one for so cheap for my wife.
     
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    He must have been, because it got a laugh out of me :p
     
  19. Dec 11, 2010 at 8:56 PM
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    Exactly, this guy is awesome, lol
     
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