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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Aug 26, 2023 at 1:47 PM
    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    That's why you always go for the flashlight instead :luvya:
     
  2. Aug 26, 2023 at 1:48 PM
    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    Real talk, batteries are one thing I wouldn't cheap out on

    Energizer and Duracell have their batteries made everywhere so whenever I grab a package, I specifically look at the battery through the plastic front and look for Assembled/Made in USA

    Just have to sort through 4 or 5 packs whenever you're pulling them off the peg as most are from China or Taiwan

    Get yourself USA made!
     
  3. Aug 26, 2023 at 1:49 PM
    Speedytech7

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Those batteries are made of anti-matter or something, I swear the packaging is lighter with them in it than it is all by itself. The shittiest batteries I've seen
     
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    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    Yeah seriously picking up a box of them is like holding a piece of paper. But they last about as long as you'd expect. The more expensive blue version are a lot heavier and not bad, but at that price point it's cheaper to just get Amazon brand batteries.
     
  5. Aug 26, 2023 at 1:51 PM
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    How many tons of "whatever da faq" is in them are filling our landfills?
     
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    0xDEADBEEF

    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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    Sounds like they’re filled with hopes and dreams, which is truly tragic.
     
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    Speedytech7

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    Every time someone says or types thoughts and prayers a HF battery gets its label.
     
  8. Aug 26, 2023 at 1:57 PM
    0xDEADBEEF

    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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    This explains so much.
     
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    Chungas

    Chungas Help! My Ferret has lost its stank!

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    "Adorable"
     
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  10. Aug 26, 2023 at 2:01 PM
    Speedytech7

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    @Kwikvette I'm gonna paint and install your stiffies, since I've got nothing else ready to go at the moment :p
     
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    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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    4 run, 2 don't
    That's hawt

    What color?!
     
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    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
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  14. Aug 26, 2023 at 2:03 PM
    Speedytech7

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    I dunno, I have white, various blacks, purple, red, silver, and I think baby blue on the shelf at the moment.
     
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    true but you only get paid with pizza and beer (not bear)
     
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  16. Aug 26, 2023 at 2:04 PM
    Chungas

    Chungas Help! My Ferret has lost its stank!

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    Bear is too greasy
     
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    Kwikvette

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    Baby blooooo

    I really like the Teal I used for Kira's set, so much I painted a Stiff One in that same color

    20230710_065240.jpg
     
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    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    Could go for pizza right now

    Pass on the bear tho :p
     
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  19. Aug 26, 2023 at 2:08 PM
    Chungas

    Chungas Help! My Ferret has lost its stank!

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    Gotta be a Tahoe thing
     
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  20. Aug 26, 2023 at 2:10 PM
    Kwikvette

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    For sure

    I didn't snap a pic but there was a HUGE one when we went up there to visit a few months ago, walked right by me and my vehicle

    The lady at the lodge said they had a name for him...forget what it was, he's gotten really chonky eating all the scraps from the bins
     
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