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Fresh ideas on how to make my Tacoma look nicer?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacomaThomas28, Mar 9, 2013.

  1. Mar 9, 2013 at 6:27 PM
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    TacomaThomas28

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    Okay, so I drive a white, four door Toyota Tacoma, and I am always keeping it clean and thinking about some better things that I can do to it to make it look nicer. I just recently had a Bull Bar put on it, which I think has made front look way better than just your average grill and Toyota symbol you know. But anyways, I don't really know alot about the accessories for trucks, or lighting, or any of that stuff hardly, and I'm needing some new ideas on what I should do to make it look sharp. Any ideas?

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  2. Mar 9, 2013 at 6:30 PM
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    Khaos

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    Depends on your definition of nicer.
     
  3. Mar 9, 2013 at 6:32 PM
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    68Whiskey

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    Get some BHLM headlights , Color matched grill and minimize the clutter of stuckers on the back
     
  4. Mar 9, 2013 at 6:41 PM
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    12DblCab

    12DblCab I don't know what to write here

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    Toolbox/chest or bed cap. Lose the stickers.
     
  5. Mar 9, 2013 at 7:29 PM
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    TacomaThomas28

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    I definitely like the matching grille and BHLM Headlight idea. Where can I find both of those for a good price though? And btw, do you or anybody know where I can look to find a Dual-Step Nerf Bar for a decent price? Those are pretty wicked on Tacoma's too, from some of the pics I've seen.
     
  6. Mar 9, 2013 at 7:32 PM
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    HomerTaco

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    IMO the color matched grills look the best on Super White.

    I only like chrome on the black or Reds. :eek:

    Just my $.02 :D
     
  7. Mar 9, 2013 at 7:33 PM
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    Stormtroop that shit. :thumbsup:
     
  8. Mar 9, 2013 at 7:34 PM
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    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    Ditch the truck toboggan
     
  9. Mar 9, 2013 at 7:35 PM
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    Yeah, I can agree on that one. I've had my truck since December and haven't really done much to it. I've noticed that though when I look on some of these guys threads that their white Taco's look kinda better with the color matched stuff. Never really got into the whole mirror and door handle thing though for some reason... :eek:
     
  10. Mar 9, 2013 at 7:36 PM
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    aw c'mon OZ, he just put it on there
     
  11. Mar 9, 2013 at 7:37 PM
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    satashi grill?
     
  12. Mar 9, 2013 at 9:17 PM
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    The BHLM you can do yourself. Color matching the grill can be done by the dealer or paint shop. I got mine done for $135 and did my own BHLM. $5 can of paint and some silicone.
     
  13. Mar 9, 2013 at 10:27 PM
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    As previous posters said, minimize those window decals and storm troop it out!
     
  14. Mar 9, 2013 at 11:13 PM
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    I personally think bull bars are ass ugly on these trucks and a waste of added weight, but just an opinion obviously.

    anyway heres my superwhite DC with a few cheap mods.

    -BHLM
    -Color matched grille
    -Satoshi Grille mod
    -TR Eyelids
    -Painted lower valence thingy black
    -Foglight anytime mod(adds to a cool look IMO)

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  15. Mar 9, 2013 at 11:19 PM
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    Less is more. keep it simple and clean. Don't throw on every shiny accessory you see.
    stormtroopers looks great. Sorry but the chrome is kinda tacky IMO. If you have to keep the bull bar, line-x or bedliner it and then paint and/or satoshi the grille.
    All relatively cheap DIY mods that will clean up the look and make it stand out from the stock trucks :)
     
  16. Mar 10, 2013 at 12:05 AM
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    Bullbar doesn't look very good

    Drop the weird badge on the door
    De-sticker the truck

    Buy yourself some 2000 grit sandpaper and a buffer, clear the oxidation from the driver side headlight

    Paintmatch grille and BHLM
     
  17. Mar 10, 2013 at 12:16 AM
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    FoundOffRoadDead

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    X2 Lose some of the stickers just put them on the sides upper and lower just so it does not look like a poster board along with keeping it not all clustered.
    Can't go wrong with that. You can do a few headlight mod's along with led's and what not like so of the guy's on here.
    Paint the bull bar? Black?
    Lose the chrome on the grill, and paint the wheels? Just some ideas
    Storm TROOPER THAT SHIT :]
     
  18. Mar 10, 2013 at 12:18 AM
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  19. Mar 10, 2013 at 12:24 AM
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    Rock sliders?
     
  20. Mar 10, 2013 at 12:30 AM
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    the weird badge is the browning symbol I.E. a bucks head
    sliders FTW, they look super clean when they're tuck in, and they're useful
     

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