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The little 2TR that could...

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Underdog777, Dec 24, 2010.

  1. Sep 17, 2012 at 9:55 PM
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    Underdog777

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    Put my stock intake back on. Believe 95% of what is said about putting a heat seeking stick on your throttle body. That 5% being the throttle response that was blatantly lost. None the less AFE Pro Dry S will be here Wednesday, secondary charcoal filter removed blah blah blah. I don't come on here anymore because I feel the demographic has shifted in favor of douche bags. I'll check in soon. Cheers.
     
  2. Sep 17, 2012 at 10:01 PM
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    I switched intakes too! And totally agree. Love the new Intake.

    And yeah.. you've been gone for awhile. Figured you were busy.

    Soooo.... Big gulps huh.. well, see ya later!
     
  3. Sep 17, 2012 at 10:03 PM
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    Being a Corporal sucks. A lot. Everyday.
     
  4. Sep 17, 2012 at 10:09 PM
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    Sorry to hear man.... :(
     
  5. Sep 20, 2012 at 8:28 PM
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    Threw in an AFE Pro Dry S, removed charcoal secondary, called it a day.
     
  6. Dec 8, 2012 at 10:11 AM
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    To follow up on my switch back to the stock air intake, I'm getting just over 300 miles to a tank now with combined driving on post and on the freeway. I want to contribute most of the increase of fuel economy to the cooler air temperatures of the season.

    There still is a noticeable difference with throttle response, but it really isn't a big deal anymore uphill.
     
  7. Dec 25, 2012 at 10:53 AM
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    Taking things a day at a time man. The gears are doing well. No unwanted noise, no grinding.

    How you do'n man?
     
  8. Dec 26, 2012 at 12:44 AM
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    Great looking truck! Had a question about your Electric fan. How has it held up thus far? Still going? any issues? I've been wanting to swap mine, but the cost is fairly high and not too many people have it.
     
  9. Dec 26, 2012 at 8:10 AM
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    The fan is holding up ok. Had a malfunction from a loose wire but nothing more. Its personal preference and application but for me I still prefer the electrical load over mechanical.
     
  10. Aug 25, 2013 at 9:41 AM
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    Put this truck up for sale. $12,000 obo.
     
  11. Aug 25, 2013 at 9:47 AM
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    My sentiments exactly.
     
  12. Aug 25, 2013 at 10:05 AM
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    The plan is to sell it now and buy a 4 door car that I'll pay off by the time I'm out of college. I still have the 4x4 Pickup to use as a trail truck. My fiance and I plan on having kids in about 4 or 5 years so I would rather take on a payment now and not then.
     
  13. Aug 25, 2013 at 10:29 AM
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    Camry is one of my considerations. Toyota, Nissan, and Ford are the only three manufacturers I'll shop. As long as I can fit kids in it and the city mileage is 23 or better I'll buy. Trying to keep budget under 25K so I'd have to go used on the Camry, but that's fine.
     
  14. Nov 14, 2013 at 2:07 PM
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  15. Nov 14, 2013 at 2:32 PM
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    Thanks man. I really have to get back on top of keeping this thing updated.
     
  16. Nov 26, 2013 at 12:19 PM
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    Some pictures from my last trail ride in California.

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  17. Dec 30, 2013 at 11:03 AM
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    Painting the trim on my gauge cluster today. I'll have some pictures up by tonight.
     
  18. Dec 30, 2013 at 1:15 PM
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  19. Dec 31, 2013 at 12:25 PM
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    Before.
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    After.
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  20. Dec 31, 2013 at 1:13 PM
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