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My second 3rd Gen Tacoma

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Pacmando, Jun 15, 2017.

  1. Jun 15, 2017 at 7:45 AM
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    Pacmando

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    Newbie here. So back in Feb. I got rear ended hard in my 2016 TRD Sport which resulted in 23K worth of damages. Truck totaled. Picked up a 2017 TRD Sport in March. Got the idea of blacking out the OEM grill on this forum. Thanks to the OP for the pics and the how to. Looks way better than stock.P1.jpg
     
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  2. Jun 15, 2017 at 7:50 AM
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    a lot
    welcome. was the original 16 the same color?
     
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  3. Jun 15, 2017 at 7:55 AM
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    Nope. It was white. Didn't want to go with the same color as I figured it attracted inattentive drivers that like to run into white things. Liking the silver much better.
     
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  4. Jun 15, 2017 at 7:56 AM
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  5. Jun 15, 2017 at 8:03 AM
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    My 2016 at the scene of the crash. Broke my heart!!!
    WT1.jpg
    WT2.jpg
     
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  6. Jun 15, 2017 at 8:07 AM
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    That's sad.

    But I agree, silver is better :thumbsup:
     
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    wow sorry man.. at least you got another taco out of it!
    Good looking truck for sure.
     
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  8. Jun 15, 2017 at 8:38 AM
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    Pacmando

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    Thanks. Insurance co. did right by me, so despite all the aggravation and a sore back from a 40 mph hit, I had to fork over the sales tax $$ but I have a new truck with lots of features the old one didn't have. Can't stop checking my rearview mirror though......
     
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  9. Jun 15, 2017 at 9:23 AM
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    I recently swapped to an SR5 grill on my Sport. The stock grill is hideous with all the chrome... yours looks good though
     
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  10. Jun 15, 2017 at 9:43 AM
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    I agree. They waaay overdid it with all that chrome.
     
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  11. Jun 15, 2017 at 10:08 AM
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    Ouch...and welcome!
     
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  12. Jun 15, 2017 at 12:26 PM
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    WELCOME!:wave:Good to know you're alright and congrats!:thumbsup::cheers:
     
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    Siiickkkk:bananadance:
     
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    Sadly silver gets rear-ended too. I also drive looking out my rear-view mirrors now. I try to never stop too close to anyone so I can get out of the way if I have too.

    25 years ago I had to swerve out of the way of a giant RV that about head-on-ed me. The old guy died and then about killed me. I'm still afraid of RVs.
     
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  15. Jun 15, 2017 at 7:31 PM
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    Welcome aboard!
     
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    Wow! Close call there.
    I try to leave myself an out as well, but the guy in front of me stopped really abruptly, and so did I.....I then checked my six, and hear she comes!!! Slammed me so hard she pushed me into the Jeep stopped in front of me. Luckily no one was hurt, but she gets out and asks me "how dis happen"? Really?!?!? She had no clue....never even touched her brakes.
     
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    :pccoffee::wave:
     
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  18. Jun 16, 2017 at 8:24 AM
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    Congrats on your 2017!
     
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