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About to fly and drive a MT TRD Pro nearly 1k miles home…

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by milesbeyond, Jan 4, 2023.

  1. Jan 5, 2023 at 4:31 PM
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    Soonr1

    Soonr1 Well-Known Member

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    Atleast you’ll get the break in period out the way. Congrats, looks great!
     
  2. Jan 5, 2023 at 4:35 PM
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    Road_Warrior

    Road_Warrior There is nothing on my horizon except everything

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    Daaaamn. Yeah, that’s worth the drive.
     
  3. Jan 5, 2023 at 5:22 PM
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    maxmk8

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    So tomorrow is the day ?
     
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  4. Jan 5, 2023 at 5:32 PM
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    G2.M6

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    A few, mainly added skids. I like leaving the suspension alone. I drive forest service dirt roafs in the desert west extremely extremely too fast. Toyota nailed this suspension going 65 across desert terrain. Changing it is dumb unless you have a specific need like crawling or mud.
    This man, the truck, and road trip. Are all "balls out".......

    :burnrubber:
     
  5. Jan 5, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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    shakerhood

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    Sounds awesome, enjoy the trip!
     
  6. Jan 6, 2023 at 5:56 AM
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    OZ TRD

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    Evo A SmartCap, Cali Raised Sliders (0 degree), 2WD low Mod, Puddle Pods, 3 switch overhead panel, 8 slot middle console panel, Custom driver's switch panel, Rek Gens, 265 75 16 Falkens, lil B Bed Stiffeners, All new Speakers, Diff Breather, AC Drain, Many interior bits...
    Congrats on the new taco! 



    You'll be fine on the drive. It will all come back and you'll be comfortable in no-time.


    Take your time and enjoy the drive. It is a great adventure. It will only take a handful of hours more time!

    Avoid i-5 until you need it...


    I drove just under 500 mi to get my MT.
     
    Last edited: Jan 6, 2023
  7. Jan 6, 2023 at 6:02 AM
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    OZ TRD

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    Evo A SmartCap, Cali Raised Sliders (0 degree), 2WD low Mod, Puddle Pods, 3 switch overhead panel, 8 slot middle console panel, Custom driver's switch panel, Rek Gens, 265 75 16 Falkens, lil B Bed Stiffeners, All new Speakers, Diff Breather, AC Drain, Many interior bits...
    Whoa- big glitch... (phone)



    Trying to correct


    [My post above somehow included a huge number of blank lines which I struggled to delete on the phone. Now it is fixed - but had to do on the computer.]
     
    Last edited: Jan 6, 2023
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  8. Jan 6, 2023 at 12:32 PM
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    milesbeyond

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    First off - did not stall it test driving through the SF hills. Go me!

    Second - this thing is absolutely beautiful. I can’t stop smiling.

    And now we drive! More updates as I pit stop.

    0D1503FF-B7FC-41D8-8726-CD36C2942BCC.jpg
     
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  9. Jan 6, 2023 at 12:38 PM
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    Vlady

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    If passing Santa Rosa get me a case of Pliny the Elder.
     
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  10. Jan 6, 2023 at 12:54 PM
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    AriGold

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    I saw your truck last night at SF Toyota when I was picking up mine - the solar octane is really awesome in person. Congrats!
     
  11. Jan 6, 2023 at 12:56 PM
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    Road_Warrior

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    I have some serious color envy, that thing is badass! Congrats again!
     
  12. Jan 6, 2023 at 1:01 PM
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    AriGold

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    It's still there - didn't see a price tag on it though. They also have a $2mm Lexus LFA Nurburgring edition and a $1mm regular LFA...
     
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  13. Jan 6, 2023 at 1:02 PM
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    TRDsport253

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    Congrats OP, beautiful truck. Drive Safe.
     
  14. Jan 6, 2023 at 1:03 PM
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    RyanDCLB

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    Whole Foods also carries it. :thumbsup:
     
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  15. Jan 6, 2023 at 1:04 PM
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    Tacospike

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    Nice OP!
     
  16. Jan 6, 2023 at 1:15 PM
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    RDT415

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    Have a safe drive up! Keep us updated!
     
  17. Jan 6, 2023 at 1:22 PM
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    Sinister184

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    Great looking truck. The manual isn't perfect, but it's still nice to drive.
     
  18. Jan 6, 2023 at 1:29 PM
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    OhNoItsMe

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    I bet a black roof wrap on the inferno pros would look wicked.

    Congrats!
     
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  19. Jan 6, 2023 at 1:32 PM
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    Hogleg918

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    Surprised they were willing to sell to out of state. Good on them and you. Enjoy.
     
  20. Jan 6, 2023 at 3:28 PM
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    JakNY

    JakNY 30yr/360,000mi Plan

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    Man, your truck looks awesome, great pic! Enjoy the ride!
     

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