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Winter Diary: 2012 Tacoma TRD

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by dekeman, Jan 4, 2012.

  1. Jan 4, 2012 at 9:28 AM
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    dekeman

    dekeman [OP] Member

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    Wow, and I thought the 4Runner forum was intense - you ladies and gents are way more insane!

    Been a member of T4R.ORG for years but am jumping over here to share my winter test of 2012 Tacoma TRD. Anything anyone wants to know about anything, just let me know. Same goes if I'm wrong about anything.

    I'll be updating this post for next two months, maybe longer if I end up buying the damn thing.

    Winter diary: 2012 Toyota Tacoma

    Just added week 2. Click.

    Added video.

    Added week 3 - with video attached.

    DSC_0110 copy.jpg
     
  2. Jan 4, 2012 at 9:55 AM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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  3. Jan 4, 2012 at 4:28 PM
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    wileyC

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    look forward to the review!
     
  4. Jan 4, 2012 at 4:30 PM
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    himmie

    himmie No.

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    Yes.
    Welcome! Interested to see the review, as well.
     
  5. Jan 4, 2012 at 5:52 PM
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    Icepuck72

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    welcome!!
     
  6. Jan 4, 2012 at 5:59 PM
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    zul

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    I thought we stopped letting Canadians in here?!




    KIDDING :D

    Cant wait to see full review, and that pic is great!!
     
  7. Jan 4, 2012 at 6:00 PM
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    wow, that's pretty cool. welcome to tw! looking forward to more stories and pictures. great looking dog btw.
     
  8. Jan 5, 2012 at 6:43 AM
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    Thanks, everyone, for the warm reception — great forum you've got.
    Hope to post some video this afternoon.
     
  9. Jan 7, 2012 at 6:00 PM
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    disabled DRLs disabled seat belt chime disabled the key in the ignition with door open buzzer Installed Illuminated 4wd switch circuit board Marker lights Flashing with turn signals Toggle switch ABS Disable Fog Lights on AnyTime Mod Changed to Yellow bulbs in the Fog Lights Converted interior lights to leds Installed oem roof rack Installed Firestone Ride Rite Air Bags and Daystar Cradles for the air bags Added oil catch can Relentless Tailgate Protector installed
    Welcome. Looking forward to some video.
     
  10. Jan 7, 2012 at 6:28 PM
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    Us Canadians are always lurking. Making sure to keep you Americans in line.
     
  11. Jan 7, 2012 at 6:30 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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  12. Jan 7, 2012 at 6:36 PM
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    Your article was a good read. Thanks for posting!
     
  13. Jan 7, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Obviously a Sport , yes ?
     
  14. Jan 7, 2012 at 6:47 PM
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    Vehicle Reviewers huh? In the Great White North we sadly do not get a double cab Off-Road as you know :(

    Mag Grey FTW though.

    Also the interior space of 13 cup holders(IIRC) doesn't suffice for you?[OP]
     
  15. Jan 11, 2012 at 8:44 AM
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  16. Jan 11, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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    2000 lbs and it barley sagged ? maybe 200 lbs ?
     
  17. Jan 11, 2012 at 12:52 PM
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    There was a lot of wood back there; in addition to the logs, I had about 8 or 9 rounds weighing about 50 lbs each, I'd say, so that's at least 400 lbs. Maybe I am a bit high, though.
     
  18. Jan 11, 2012 at 6:53 PM
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    no broken mudflaps yet :D
     
  19. Jan 11, 2012 at 6:57 PM
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    w8n4mud I'm back.

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  20. Jan 11, 2012 at 7:23 PM
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    400 lbs sounds more legit .
     

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