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New Taco & new to TW!

Discussion in 'New Members' started by gunsN'tacos, Jan 20, 2018.

  1. Jan 20, 2018 at 5:46 PM
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    gunsN'tacos

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    2017 Tacoma TRD Sport Inferno
    TRD PRO Grille TRD PRO 4Runner wheels BFG KO2’s 265/70r17 Gibson Elite Black Series cat-back exhaust
    Hey all,

    New to Tacoma World. Just picked up my first 'Yota a few weeks ago, though I've had some drive time behind them over the years. 2017 Tacoma TRD Sport in Inferno, DCSB, manual trans :D. Thought about turning myself in to my local PD after basically stealing it from my dealership lol. Apparently city folk don't appreciate a good manual transmission anymore and this one sat on the lot for a little too long. Managed to get the TRD PRO grille thrown into the deal, really digging the different look.

    I used to mod my cars when I was younger quite a lot, but my last 2 vehicles were during my broke college years so I've taken quite the hiatus from dumping funds into my daily drivers. I'm not planning on going crazy with this Taco, but I'd like to put my own touch on it for sure. Any advice for must have mods? Here is what's currently on my shortlist:
    • Remove front air dam/chin spoiler, duh (I rarely see the highway)
    • TRD PRO aluminum skid plate
    • Some sort of tri-fold style tonneau cover (rough country maybe? this is my first truck. guide me lol)
    • Winter is rough my way, so I'm going to be buying a dedicated set of summer wheels and will use the stocks as my winter wheels. Will get summer and winter tires respectively, and planning on going larger. I LOVE the look of Method NV matte black wheels on Tacomas and 4Runners, so will likely go with that.
    • I'm apprehensive about lifting my truck... I don't want to absolutely kill my fuel economy right now, but I have a feeling once I find a job a little closer to home that might not be as much of an issue. Don't get me wrong, I DO want to lift my truck... I'm just apprehensive about voiding warranty, creating other problems with truck, etc. etc. etc.... I've heard a lot of horror stories. Any feedback in this area would be much appreciated.
    • Exhaust? I've kind of been looking real hard at that Borla cat-back....

    Looking forward to hearing from and being part of the community!

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    gunsN'tacos, Jan 20, 2018
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  2. Jan 20, 2018 at 6:49 PM
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    boogie3478

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    boogie3478 Well-Known Member

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    All the mods
    Welcome to TW!
     
    boogie3478, Jan 20, 2018
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  3. Jan 20, 2018 at 7:06 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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    4 inch lift - complete blackout, n-fab step bars, Black Horse bull bar, 20 inch light bar, anytime fog lights, added led day running lights, Fuel wheels and Falken Wildpeak tires ,custom fit seat covers, Gatorback mud gaurds
    Nice ride.....welcome to TW!!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Jan 20, 2018
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  4. Jan 20, 2018 at 7:06 PM
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    Tehkoema

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    Nice trook!
     
    Tehkoema, Jan 20, 2018
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  5. Jan 20, 2018 at 7:38 PM
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    irayfz6

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    Welcome!
     
    irayfz6, Jan 20, 2018
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  6. Jan 20, 2018 at 9:46 PM
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    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.
    :thumbsup::cheers:
     
    ODNAREM, Jan 20, 2018
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  7. Jan 21, 2018 at 7:49 AM
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    Cokid

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    Nice truck and welcome to tw :thumbsup:
     
    Cokid, Jan 21, 2018
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  8. Jan 21, 2018 at 10:23 PM
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    Welcome aboard :wave:
     
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  9. Jan 22, 2018 at 9:11 AM
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    Congrats and welcome!
     
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