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Custom TRD CAI cover

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SpaceMonkey, Aug 28, 2009.

  1. Aug 28, 2009 at 5:47 PM
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    SpaceMonkey

    SpaceMonkey [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I got my custom made cover for my TRD CAI today. PM Coupe over on XRU if you want one. Really love the new look. Thanks Coupe! He included new hardware and some nice instructions, even some blue loc-tite.


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  2. Aug 28, 2009 at 5:49 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    WOW! That looks sick!!! Mind if I ask how much though?:confused::eek:
     
  3. Aug 28, 2009 at 5:51 PM
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    ^ It's custom so it's kind of pricey. Eh, I don't drink so my money goes towards my truck.
     
  4. Aug 28, 2009 at 5:53 PM
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    Haha, got yah! Well it looks really good though!
     
  5. Aug 28, 2009 at 6:33 PM
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    Kyouto42

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    So... how much?:confused:

    Looks sick, love it.
     
  6. Aug 28, 2009 at 6:34 PM
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    Looks very nice!
     
  7. Aug 28, 2009 at 6:40 PM
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  8. Aug 28, 2009 at 6:43 PM
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    That looks freaking awesome!

    Can someone just explain to me why people spend money or time decorating the inside of the engine compartment? I'm not trying to bash at all, just wanting to know the line of thought on how people justify it!
     
  9. Aug 28, 2009 at 7:26 PM
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    Thanks all!

    Down here in Houston, we have regular truck meets so it's nice to show off something new. It's certainly form over function with these types of mods but it's fun. We have a big meet in Dallas later this year.

    For those that asked about pricing, it was $95. Coupe sells less expensive ones but they don't have the laser etching.
     
  10. Aug 28, 2009 at 7:28 PM
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    White Head Light mod, White shorty antennae, Doug Thorley Long Tube headers, AFE Drop in air filter, Secondary Air Filter Removed,
    Thats what I figured, mostly for show vehicles that are parked with the hood up to get oos and aaahs haha
     
  11. Aug 28, 2009 at 7:32 PM
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    ^ haha... i don't have that one yet.

    This is Coupe's version of the oil cap. Notice the painted valve covers. Nice!

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  12. Aug 28, 2009 at 7:34 PM
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    What's the point for an TRD oil cap? Just wondering...
     
  13. Aug 28, 2009 at 7:35 PM
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    ^ Again, it's just for dressing up the engine bay.
     
  14. Aug 28, 2009 at 7:38 PM
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    Gotcha, thanks. :)
     
  15. Aug 28, 2009 at 7:42 PM
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    Tell me more about these Houston Meets?

    Nice looking CAI
     
  16. Aug 28, 2009 at 7:42 PM
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    Looks good LanNinja! I like the look.
     
  17. Aug 28, 2009 at 7:44 PM
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    Lots baby!

    Several of the local guys (and girls) on XRU get together for a mod day. The last local one was in Houston. Some guys do some modding. Some BS and some supervise and drink beer.
     
  18. Aug 28, 2009 at 7:46 PM
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    Where do you find out about the next Houston meet? I work @ 290 & Belt 8.
     
  19. Aug 28, 2009 at 7:47 PM
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    Lots baby!

    It is a detailing exercise. I have a street rod and show it. Some of those trends spill over on to my X-runner.

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  20. Aug 28, 2009 at 7:51 PM
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    Lots baby!

    The next major meet is in the Dallas area. Here is a link to that. This is a little more than a mod day.

    http://www.xr-underground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29492


    There is usally a mod day in Houston about every 4~6 months.
     

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