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PennSilverTaco's "Perfect 5-Lug Regular Cab" Build, Aspergers, and General BS MegaThread!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by PennSilverTaco, Jul 15, 2014.

  1. Jan 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    I believe that the bumpers are, in fact, the problem…

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  2. Jan 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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    I believe that the problem has been found…
     
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  3. Jan 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    I am currently on break at work right now, and I just ordered the two rubber bumpers from the dealer. $7.88 apiece BEFORE the 200K high mileage discount! I also requested that a new cabin air filter be added to the order…
     
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  4. Jan 28, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    That ought to do it.

    200Kdiscount huh..what else do they discount at for miles?
     
  5. Jan 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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    Pretty much everything; 100K-199K is 10% off all parts and service, 200K-299K is 20% off, and 300K+ is 30% off.
     
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  6. Jan 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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    Is that a dealer specific thing or a Toyota thing I wasn't aware of? My 216k would make the front end and cooling system refresh I'm getting ready for a good bit cheaper
     
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  7. Jan 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Damn, I've been gypping myself if so. I did front brakes on mine and learned a lesson about buying the cheap stuff, I spent the extra couple bucks for OEM. Would have helped last year with the alternator purchase.
     
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  8. Jan 29, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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    First job of the day, but unfortunately it does not have a HEMI; I did t know that they were putting 6-cylinder twin turbo engines in the Rebels now…

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  9. Jan 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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  10. Jan 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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    There are some very unique paint colors these days…

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  11. Jan 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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    This 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage had less than 3,600 miles…

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  12. Jan 29, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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    But just to give you an idea of how cheaply made these cars are, a lot of the metal underneath the hood is white…

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  13. Jan 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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  14. Jan 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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    I loved the backup camera in the Armada!

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  15. Jan 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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    Don't forget to check under the seat for some loose change lol. Kind of like a tip. And no tax on tips !
     
  16. Jan 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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    Final five vehicles before break…

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    Charlie how do u dry the cars ? Towels ? Chamois? Also how do wash them, pressure washer? Glove mitt and soap?
     
  18. Jan 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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    Theres an emphasis on speed, so we don’t really dry exteriors. Getting rid of soapy suds is important though!
     
  19. Jan 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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  20. Jan 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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    See the police lights in the background? A delivery driver of some sort in an older (2004-2008ish) Prius broke down, and the cops came to assist…

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