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Too much bling???

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DeeKay21, Apr 11, 2009.

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Stay stock? Or go with the carbon fiber?

Poll closed Apr 21, 2009.

  1. Keep it stock!

    97 vote(s)
    59.5%

  2. Carbon fiber it!

    66 vote(s)
    40.5%
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  1. Apr 11, 2009 at 2:38 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    Hey guys I'm debating on getting a carbon fiber hood for my truck! Think it would look good? Not sure if its to much bling bling! Here's a pic of one. Sorry, didn't mean to steal your pic iamrayzian.:eek:
    [​IMG]
     
    DeeKay21, Apr 11, 2009
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  2. Apr 11, 2009 at 2:39 PM
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    do a poll see what everyone thinks
     
    beastlytaco, Apr 11, 2009
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  3. Apr 11, 2009 at 2:41 PM
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    i think for your setup it looks great how it is. I vote stock.
     
    jefferson, Apr 11, 2009
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  4. Apr 11, 2009 at 2:41 PM
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    A few bolts are different.
    dont do it I always think it looks like you had damage repaired and just didnt pain the hood
     
    Dark Knight, Apr 11, 2009
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  5. Apr 11, 2009 at 2:41 PM
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    Yeah just set it up as a poll.;)
     
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  6. Apr 11, 2009 at 2:43 PM
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    Yeah thats what I used to always think. But with the black on white theme for my truck, i was just wonderin?:rolleyes:
     
    DeeKay21, Apr 11, 2009
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  7. Apr 11, 2009 at 2:43 PM
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    Your truck looks sweet the way you've done it up. CF hoods are for looks, and some claim they discipate heat a little better plus cut weight. But you're not racing your Taco now are you?

    Spend that money on some other goodies:D
     
    roxspin72, Apr 11, 2009
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  8. Apr 11, 2009 at 2:45 PM
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    Heck no I ain't racing! haha! I just don't know what else to spend on my baby!?:rolleyes:
     
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  9. Apr 11, 2009 at 2:49 PM
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    ooo its tied!
     
    jefferson, Apr 11, 2009
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  10. Apr 11, 2009 at 2:50 PM
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    Yeah, your truck looks sweet the way it is, but I'm always up to try something new. I was looking into making my dash outta carbon fiber. But I don't have the time to play around with it right now.
     
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  11. Apr 11, 2009 at 3:04 PM
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    Figure the price of that hood plus a quality matched prep and paint job, you would be in the price range of some sweet toys...:cool:
     
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  12. Apr 11, 2009 at 3:04 PM
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    why not
    do it and post pics on how it looks
    IMO it wont look that bad
     
    tjgraner09, Apr 11, 2009
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  13. Apr 11, 2009 at 3:11 PM
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    I believe that was iamrayzian's truck...
     
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  14. Apr 11, 2009 at 3:17 PM
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    The only way I would run a carbon fiber anything is if it was painted. The whole carbon fiber theme is a little too 'ricer' for me. Not to mention carbon fiber makes for one hell of a fire if something ever went wrong under your hood.

    With that said, keep it stock. Your truck looks awesome as it is.
     
    SC4333, Apr 11, 2009
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  15. Apr 11, 2009 at 3:21 PM
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    There are two reasons to have a carbon fiber hood: weight loss and/or appearance. If neither of those are what you're trying to accomplish, go for it.

    There is, of course, another reason: because you WANT it. That's always a valid reason because it's your money and your truck and if it's something you want, definitely go for it.
     
    WilsonTheDog, Apr 11, 2009
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  16. Apr 11, 2009 at 3:25 PM
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    Oh crap! That sucks!:eek:
     
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  17. Apr 11, 2009 at 3:26 PM
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    I think it looks good now, it would stand out way too much on your truck.
     
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  18. Apr 11, 2009 at 3:29 PM
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    Yeah i was thinking it might be to ricey but I don't know!! What to do!!!!:frusty:
     
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  19. Apr 11, 2009 at 3:46 PM
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    carbon fiber alllll daaaaaaaaaaaay
     
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    Tacomaricehood_3a803391d35eb4468972b0ad6be838cecf2c745c.jpg
     
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