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New Member Intro - Surfer88

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Surfer88, Mar 14, 2015.

  1. Mar 14, 2015 at 8:38 AM
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    Surfer88

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    Surfer88 [OP] I love my Tacoma!

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    Michael
    Southern California
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    '15 Dbl Cab TRD sport
    Pioneer head unit, front and rear speakers, sub box with two ten inch subs behind the rear seat, amplifier under driver seat, remote subwoofer gain control placed inside dashboard storage area, parking brake bypass switch for watching movies in the road placed behind the dashboard at the bottom near the steering column, window tinting throughout.

    Hello Tacomaworld Community!!

    Just registered in the forums and it was suggested that I write an introduction, so here I am.

    I bought my first Tacoma, a V6 PreRunner, brand new in 2000 and just bought my second Tacoma, a V6 Pre Runner Dbl Cab TRD Sport in black, brand new, this past December. I don't doubt my new one will last me for years and years to come.

    In the last few months that I've owned my truck, I've done the following modifications: a) window tinting throughout b) installed an aftermarket stereo. Next on the list is installing a Grillcraft MX grille in place of the existing OEM grille. This particular install is actually what brought me to this forum.

    I'm happy to be a member and look forward to learning about and sharing about these wonderful trucks and my experiences with mine.

    On a side note - I also named my truck. Not sure if anyone else does this, but it just seemed like the right thing to do. So in future posts of mine, should I ever mention the name Rachel - well, there you go.

    Thanks all, and happy wheeling!!

    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Mar 15, 2015
    Surfer88, Mar 14, 2015
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  2. Mar 14, 2015 at 5:12 PM
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    Over da Hill

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    Over da Hill "Roads...where we're going we don't need roads"

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    Johnny
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    15 Black Taco 4WD DC SB SC
    Supercharger, Icon stage 3 suspension, Pelfreybilt Armor, All-Pro Sliders & Leaf Pack, 17 inch Black Rhino Sidewinder wheels, 33 inch Toyo tires, Rigid Lighting, SPod,
    Congrats! Looks great!
     
    Over da Hill, Mar 14, 2015
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  3. Mar 14, 2015 at 5:28 PM
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    HBtaco02

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    HBtaco02 Well-Known Member

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    Allen
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    02 4wd SR5 TRD
    ARB Front Locker grey wire mod Camburg UCA's Extended Kings All-Pro expo's 10" Bilstien Brute Force Hybrid front bumper Smitty XRC8
    Welcome
     
    HBtaco02, Mar 14, 2015
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  4. Mar 14, 2015 at 5:30 PM
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    justice4

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    justice4 Active Member

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    carl
    nc
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    15 sr5 double cab 4x4
    nfab steps, bed cover, more to come
    welcome and good looking truck and no your not the only one that names their vehicle.
     
    justice4, Mar 14, 2015
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  5. Mar 14, 2015 at 5:35 PM
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    millertime89

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    millertime89 Flatlander

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    Yes sir
    Welcome, just wait 'til the mod bug gets you even worse haha
     
    millertime89, Mar 14, 2015
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  6. Mar 14, 2015 at 7:15 PM
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    AndyTaco

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    AndyTaco ACLBFTMW

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    Andy
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    '10 ACLB V6
    "Raptor Style" grill mod, aftermarket wheels, 265/75/16 Goodyear Wrangler Authorities, TRD Shoulder pads on seat belts, no mud flaps, AVS Hoodflector bug shield *removed*, Dee Zee Ultrablack Bull Bar w/ license plate mount, dipped my fuel door for no reason, N-Fab Spare tire mount w/ full size matching spare, dipped eyelids onto my headlights for no reason, dipped my hood for no reason
    Welcome to TW :)
     
    AndyTaco, Mar 14, 2015
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  7. Mar 14, 2015 at 10:00 PM
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    tacorgidor

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    tacorgidor I4C4LO

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    SoCal - LA area
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    '15 MGM DCLB 4X4
    Billie 5100's all around, 885's, Dakars, Wet Okole front seat covers, Weather Tech mats front and rear, NFab nerf bars, front mud flaps removed, hoseclamp tailgate mod, front badge color match, cb antennae mount in a bed cleat, 4' Wilson antennae, salex console organizer, led's in map and dome lights, plasti dip all badges black, bedside stickers removed, OEM exhaust tip, plastidip hood scoop black, bed rail mounted military can, maglite seat mount mod, TRD shift knob, OEM bed mat, bottle opener bed mod, window tint on fronts, uniden 520xl cb, Redline hood struts, OEM front skid plate(silver),RuggedT bedside decals, Yakima cross bars and Yakima Load Warrior basket, cali raised amber pod, cali raised 31" light bar in lower valence, painted engine cover, 7 pin relocate. Blue sea fuse box, Softopper black. Shmelfab sliders
    Welcome to TW!
     
    tacorgidor, Mar 14, 2015
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  8. Mar 15, 2015 at 8:39 AM
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    Surfer88

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    Surfer88 [OP] I love my Tacoma!

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    Michael
    Southern California
    Vehicle:
    '15 Dbl Cab TRD sport
    Pioneer head unit, front and rear speakers, sub box with two ten inch subs behind the rear seat, amplifier under driver seat, remote subwoofer gain control placed inside dashboard storage area, parking brake bypass switch for watching movies in the road placed behind the dashboard at the bottom near the steering column, window tinting throughout.
    Thank you guys for the warm welcome! Aside from the suggested threads regarding things like how to improve gas mileage, are there any particular threads you've found to be extra interesting?

    Thanks again! Glad to be here.
     
    Surfer88, Mar 15, 2015
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  9. Mar 15, 2015 at 10:33 AM
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    ODNAREM

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    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

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    Ron
    Huntington Beach,CA.
    Vehicle:
    2012 TRD Sport Prerunner
    TRD catback exhaust,FJ Cruiser trail team wheels,BFG All Terrain K02 tires,Grillcraft front grill,Pelfreybilt IFS/Mid skids,sliders,standard rear bumper,Total Chaos bed stiffeners.TRD Pro Bilstein front/rear suspension.
    Welcome to TW!Enjoy your new Tacoma!I have a GrillCraft grill on my 2012.When you decide to do the mod and if you do the labor yourself take your time and be patient so the work comes out right.
     
    ODNAREM, Mar 15, 2015
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  10. Mar 15, 2015 at 10:42 PM
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    Surfer88

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    Surfer88 [OP] I love my Tacoma!

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    Michael
    Southern California
    Vehicle:
    '15 Dbl Cab TRD sport
    Pioneer head unit, front and rear speakers, sub box with two ten inch subs behind the rear seat, amplifier under driver seat, remote subwoofer gain control placed inside dashboard storage area, parking brake bypass switch for watching movies in the road placed behind the dashboard at the bottom near the steering column, window tinting throughout.
    @ ODNAREM - thanks! I actually did the install today, all by myself. I could not be happier with the way it all came out. I took my time and did it right. I chose to also add a TRD self-adhesive badge, inspired by the Carol Shelby Cobra badging, for an extra sporty appearance. I think it looks super clean and only whets my appetite for more mods, haha.

    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Mar 16, 2015
    Surfer88, Mar 15, 2015
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  11. Mar 15, 2015 at 11:25 PM
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    Surfer88

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    Surfer88 [OP] I love my Tacoma!

    Joined:
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    Michael
    Southern California
    Vehicle:
    '15 Dbl Cab TRD sport
    Pioneer head unit, front and rear speakers, sub box with two ten inch subs behind the rear seat, amplifier under driver seat, remote subwoofer gain control placed inside dashboard storage area, parking brake bypass switch for watching movies in the road placed behind the dashboard at the bottom near the steering column, window tinting throughout.
    Thanks! I checked out your build - holy cow!! You've got a great truck there. I'm planning on a suspension lift as well, but after dumping a good amount into my aftermarket stereo, it will have to wait for a while.

    Great looking truck!!
     
    Surfer88, Mar 15, 2015
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  12. Mar 15, 2015 at 11:46 PM
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    ODNAREM

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    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

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    TRD catback exhaust,FJ Cruiser trail team wheels,BFG All Terrain K02 tires,Grillcraft front grill,Pelfreybilt IFS/Mid skids,sliders,standard rear bumper,Total Chaos bed stiffeners.TRD Pro Bilstein front/rear suspension.
    Looks sweet Michael(SURFER88)!I also have a few of the TRD badges but chose not to put one on the front grill at this time.Enjoy your Tacoma and the mods you do!Eventually i want to do a lift when the funds pemit.
     
    ODNAREM, Mar 15, 2015
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  13. Mar 16, 2015 at 12:57 AM
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    CrookSkull

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    CrookSkull Dreaming of a LT

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    Hey welcome to TW! Truck looks good! There is so much info here on anything you can think of dealing with your truck.
    What part of Southern California are you from?
     
    CrookSkull, Mar 16, 2015
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