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Few pics of my '13 Taco

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by m32, Sep 4, 2013.

  1. Sep 4, 2013 at 6:36 AM
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    m32

    m32 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I've had the taco for about 7 months now and have been adding little things here and there to make it my own. Been a busy weekend but I think I'm pretty much done with all the exterior mods. Let me know what you guys/gals think...comments/criticism welcomed

    Specs:

    2013 Tacoma TRD Sport
    18" BFDs on Hankooks
    BHLM + Retrofit
    PIAA Yellwo fogs
    TRD Exhaust
    Roof rack
    Skid Plate
    AMP Research power steps
    20" Light bar
    AVS visors
    "Raptor" lights
    Debadged
    Texas Longhorn decal

    Upcoming mods:
    Leather seats
    Interior LED lighting

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    Raptor style lights

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    Edwin
     
  2. Sep 4, 2013 at 6:38 AM
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    ChiefManyWrenches

    ChiefManyWrenches Well-Known Member

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    I think it looks good. Do you still get good lighting with the LED's behind the grill? It looks like the emblem may be blocking 1/3 of your lights.
     
  3. Sep 4, 2013 at 7:11 AM
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    m32

    m32 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Surprisingly it's still pretty bright. I will say the only detriment with the location behind the grill is I do not get the "flood" light on the sides

    Edwin
     
  4. Sep 4, 2013 at 7:21 AM
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    Burns

    Burns Excellent Member

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    Nice looking truck man!
     
  5. Sep 4, 2013 at 7:21 AM
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    lyodbraun

    lyodbraun Well-Known Member

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    Nothing yet
    Looks good like those decals on the back, and the rims congrats...
     
  6. Sep 4, 2013 at 8:08 AM
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    cbr04

    cbr04 Well-Known Member

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    very nice!
     
  7. Sep 4, 2013 at 10:19 AM
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    Pearcem87

    Pearcem87 Well-Known Member

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    Awesome looking truck!
     
  8. Sep 4, 2013 at 11:29 AM
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    m32

    m32 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks fellas. I made a quick DIY thread on the raptor lights if anyone is interested
     
  9. Sep 4, 2013 at 11:36 AM
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    WhiteNemesis

    WhiteNemesis Well-Known Member

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    Cant get enough
    Blow it through the roof
    you do the retro yourself?
     
  10. Sep 4, 2013 at 11:37 AM
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    m32

    m32 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Yes I did...nerve racking as it was my first time but the most rewarding mod I've done so far

    Edwin
     
  11. Sep 5, 2013 at 9:22 AM
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    WhiteNemesis

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    Cant get enough
    Blow it through the roof
    I really like how it came out, kept the reflector bowl color, I havent seen one I truly liked on the whites till I saw yours! Def going to copy you.

    Bronze wheels, you read my future, I have FJTT wheels currently getting re masked to bronze, made that decision the day I got the truck. Love your truck man. Clean
     
  12. Sep 5, 2013 at 9:31 AM
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    TacoSupreem

    TacoSupreem Dirty Trucker

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    Nice! Shorty antenna next...
     
  13. Sep 5, 2013 at 9:46 AM
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    m32

    m32 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks... I wish I can take credit for being the first one but I'm definitely not. Appreciate the compliment though... I'm really happy about the color scheme and retro bowl I chose.

    Thanks! That's on the list but I heard radio reception deteriorates

    Edwin
     
  14. Sep 5, 2013 at 6:58 PM
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    m32

    m32 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Here are before and after pics of the lightbar

    Before lightbar

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    After

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    Before

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    After

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    Edwin
     

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