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Too Much Black?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by NumNutz, Jul 6, 2011.

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Too Much Black? Do I need a Grillcraft Upper Grill?

Poll closed Aug 5, 2011.

  1. Too Much Black - Need Grillcraft Upper

    1 vote(s)
    0.6%

  2. Too Much Black - No Grillcraft Upper

    5 vote(s)
    2.9%

  3. Looks Great - Need Grillcraft Upper

    101 vote(s)
    58.0%

  4. Looks Great - No Grillcraft Upper

    67 vote(s)
    38.5%
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  1. Jul 6, 2011 at 8:05 PM
    #21
    ironman_jon

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    ironman_jon Well-Known Member

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    i kinda agree with getting rid of the TRD on the skid plate
     
    ironman_jon, Jul 6, 2011
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  2. Jul 6, 2011 at 8:13 PM
    #22
    blue97taco

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    I like it too...i say keep it
     
    blue97taco, Jul 6, 2011
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  3. Jul 6, 2011 at 8:13 PM
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    113tac

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    i think it looks sick. i voted no grill craft but itll still look good with one
     
    113tac, Jul 6, 2011
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  4. Jul 6, 2011 at 8:16 PM
    #24
    easyeatlanta

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    easyeatlanta Artificial Intelligence beats natural stupidity

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    i think the only thing out of place is the chrome emblem and im not really sure what color it should be but thats my opinion
     
    easyeatlanta, Jul 6, 2011
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  5. Jul 6, 2011 at 8:22 PM
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    Fred1524

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    Fred1524 Love me some tacos!!!!

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    Your truck is sick as is...I agree with a grillecraft though. Im really liking the skid-plate too. Nice job!
     
    Fred1524, Jul 6, 2011
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  6. Jul 6, 2011 at 8:24 PM
    #26
    Tacomadude89

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    Looks great, nice and balanced. Grillcraft or not, it still looks great, whichever you prefer.

    All it needs is a lift and some bigger tires.
     
    Tacomadude89, Jul 6, 2011
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  7. Jul 6, 2011 at 8:28 PM
    #27
    Frostbyte

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    im digging the trd skid decal, its original. great looking truck!
     
    Frostbyte, Jul 6, 2011
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  8. Jul 6, 2011 at 8:29 PM
    #28
    DeeKay21

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    DeeKay21 Lieutenant Dan.

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    I like it Nick! I only chose one option so my bad. I chose looks great and grillcraft but I think any type of black mesh would look good on it.
     
    DeeKay21, Jul 6, 2011
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  9. Jul 6, 2011 at 8:31 PM
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    Oskie_78

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    I like the TRD on the skid plate... how did you do it? :D
     
    Oskie_78, Jul 6, 2011
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  10. Jul 6, 2011 at 9:05 PM
    #30
    ColtsTRD

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    dude, your truck is awesome looking as is....but since other SWB guys posted pics of they're truck...here's mine :laugh: :p


    [​IMG]
     
    ColtsTRD, Jul 6, 2011
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  11. Jul 6, 2011 at 9:47 PM
    #31
    jackrules

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    how bout speed blue on the skid? with the trd logo in black or white
     
    jackrules, Jul 6, 2011
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  12. Jul 6, 2011 at 10:05 PM
    #32
    Superx2

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    never have too much black.
     
    Superx2, Jul 6, 2011
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  13. Jul 6, 2011 at 11:14 PM
    #33
    PcBuilder14

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    This
     
    PcBuilder14, Jul 6, 2011
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  14. Jul 6, 2011 at 11:16 PM
    #34
    adrianpa75

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    the TRD on the skid is painted or decal???...looks bad ass!!!
     
    adrianpa75, Jul 6, 2011
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  15. Jul 6, 2011 at 11:50 PM
    #35
    meantaco

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    Retrofit,bull bar,hellas and color matched grill.
    your car looks great no grillcraft!
     
    meantaco, Jul 6, 2011
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  16. Jul 7, 2011 at 1:28 AM
    #36
    Blacktacoma23

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    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    Looks sweet! get the grillcraft.
     
    Blacktacoma23, Jul 7, 2011
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  17. Jul 7, 2011 at 1:36 AM
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    rbeezy

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    looks good
     
    rbeezy, Jul 7, 2011
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  18. Jul 7, 2011 at 1:37 AM
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    jdmdcfan

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    I would get rid of the trd on the skid plate along with the eye brows, then either go with Tim's satoshi or 2011 grill.
     
    jdmdcfan, Jul 7, 2011
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  19. Jul 7, 2011 at 1:44 AM
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    dep3091

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    Looks good and I like the TRD.
     
    dep3091, Jul 7, 2011
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  20. Jul 7, 2011 at 2:25 AM
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    Grande

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