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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Taco by the Sea, Jan 24, 2021.

  1. Jan 24, 2021 at 10:47 PM
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    Taco by the Sea

    Taco by the Sea [OP] pure newb

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    Finally made an account! This is the coolest forum ever.

    My name is Lucian, I live in San Clemente CA and recently began doing some mods/cosmetics to my 2003. The build route i'm going for is a mild baja prerunner that can handle the desert at high speeds while maintaining SOME daily drive-ability ;) The truck is stock besides the bilstein 5100's which I have to say, widely exceeded my expectations. I have been plasti dipping all of the faded plastic, trim, and chrome, and tinted the windows so it's actually looking quite nice while I save up for more performance upgrades. I will try to get a before and after pic of what I've done so far.

    Anyways, glad to be joining this helpful community! Cheers to all and thanks for reading.

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  2. Jan 24, 2021 at 10:49 PM
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    AdventureTaquito

    AdventureTaquito Well-Known Member

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  3. Jan 24, 2021 at 10:50 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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  4. Jan 25, 2021 at 2:15 AM
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    98TT2.4

    98TT2.4 I was TUNED in Japan and now F A T here!!!

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    Mild lowered sport suspension, all greasable zerk points front and rear, rear 3.5" lower with 4wd springs,middle leaf pulled and 2wd overload leafs,kyb shocks, rear oem bumpstops and 4 wheel parts shackles and urethane bushings. Front lower 2" custom one off made 2" drop springs oem upper lower arms kyb shocks stock sway bar and urethane bushings, wheels18×9 square et24 Advan Racing RGD2 satin black color, Nitto 225 40 18 NT555g2 tires, ARP wheel studs front and rear, NRG real titanium wheel lugs, sport drilled and slot rotors with ceramic pads, red powdercoated oem calipers, stop tech brake lines front and rear, Motul 550 brake fluid, weight reduction all over, Stripped ext, stripped int, stripped engine bay, full carbon fiber back and black suede semi bucket seats with adjustable sliders, planted technology seat mounts, pioneer single din radio, pioneer speakers, exterior smooth radio antenna, AEM guages, 2.5l fire extinguisher with quick release bracket, blackcat custom instrument cluster guages, Nrg carbon fiber and perforated red stitch leather steering wheel, Nrg quick release for steering wheel, led interior lights,rear adjustable brake proportioning valve, 01 full cabon fiber VIS racing hood, aerocatch safety pins, window tint 35front windows 20 cab side and 15percent rear glass, single piece rear glass,led smoke red taillamps, clear red led third brake light, LCE longtube header, speed factory titanium header studs, magnaflow catalytic converter, custom stainless exhaust pipe, Borla proxs mid muffler going to rear custom notched bumper with an auxiliary vibrant real titanium 4" exit muffler, skunk2 muffler silence insert. K&N air filter, Injen air intake system, LCE throttle body spacer, egr delete, declutured engine bay, LCE fuel pressure gauge, K&N valve cover breather, LCE underdrive pulley, dual 12" electric cooling fans, Mishimoto fan controller and relay, LCE 180 degree thermostat, aftermarket black reflector headlamps with white halogen bulbs, matching corner lamps with amber led, 01 4wd fenders, 4wd modified grille, 2001 srunner front bumper, srunner front bodykit chin spoiler, clear lens amber led signal lamps, smooth tailgate handle relocation, locking gas cap, Ultra guage obd2 monitor. yellow silicone wiper blade, LCE black silicone coolant hoses, Brisk racing silver plugs, Denso ignition wires, Denso ignition coils, 7 pound lithium battery, the paint is oem original maroon color and that's why I have to paint the truck and do the bodywork. Having a nice ride takes alot of work and dedication. The only thing that's easy is to sleep and dream away.
    Welcome, we are your new friends and now you too Lucian are one of us...:laugh:
     
  5. Jan 25, 2021 at 2:18 AM
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    AllTacosFloat

    AllTacosFloat If yours sank you’re entitled to compensation

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    Welcome aboard brother. Great resource here for anything, tacos included.
     
  6. Jan 25, 2021 at 5:09 AM
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    Black DOG Lila

    Black DOG Lila Well-Known Member

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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Welcome to TacomaWorld
     
  7. Jan 25, 2021 at 6:07 AM
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    Bigdaddy4760

    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    Welcome to TW
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  8. Jan 25, 2021 at 7:35 AM
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    Cartjj

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    Welcome on board
     
  9. Jan 25, 2021 at 6:40 PM
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    Taco by the Sea

    Taco by the Sea [OP] pure newb

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    4 banger club!! Mine has the 3rz. Took some time to grow on me but they're amazing engines.
     
  10. Jan 25, 2021 at 7:25 PM
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    98TT2.4

    98TT2.4 I was TUNED in Japan and now F A T here!!!

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    98 Tacoma 2rz-fe 2wd extcab. SR5
    Mild lowered sport suspension, all greasable zerk points front and rear, rear 3.5" lower with 4wd springs,middle leaf pulled and 2wd overload leafs,kyb shocks, rear oem bumpstops and 4 wheel parts shackles and urethane bushings. Front lower 2" custom one off made 2" drop springs oem upper lower arms kyb shocks stock sway bar and urethane bushings, wheels18×9 square et24 Advan Racing RGD2 satin black color, Nitto 225 40 18 NT555g2 tires, ARP wheel studs front and rear, NRG real titanium wheel lugs, sport drilled and slot rotors with ceramic pads, red powdercoated oem calipers, stop tech brake lines front and rear, Motul 550 brake fluid, weight reduction all over, Stripped ext, stripped int, stripped engine bay, full carbon fiber back and black suede semi bucket seats with adjustable sliders, planted technology seat mounts, pioneer single din radio, pioneer speakers, exterior smooth radio antenna, AEM guages, 2.5l fire extinguisher with quick release bracket, blackcat custom instrument cluster guages, Nrg carbon fiber and perforated red stitch leather steering wheel, Nrg quick release for steering wheel, led interior lights,rear adjustable brake proportioning valve, 01 full cabon fiber VIS racing hood, aerocatch safety pins, window tint 35front windows 20 cab side and 15percent rear glass, single piece rear glass,led smoke red taillamps, clear red led third brake light, LCE longtube header, speed factory titanium header studs, magnaflow catalytic converter, custom stainless exhaust pipe, Borla proxs mid muffler going to rear custom notched bumper with an auxiliary vibrant real titanium 4" exit muffler, skunk2 muffler silence insert. K&N air filter, Injen air intake system, LCE throttle body spacer, egr delete, declutured engine bay, LCE fuel pressure gauge, K&N valve cover breather, LCE underdrive pulley, dual 12" electric cooling fans, Mishimoto fan controller and relay, LCE 180 degree thermostat, aftermarket black reflector headlamps with white halogen bulbs, matching corner lamps with amber led, 01 4wd fenders, 4wd modified grille, 2001 srunner front bumper, srunner front bodykit chin spoiler, clear lens amber led signal lamps, smooth tailgate handle relocation, locking gas cap, Ultra guage obd2 monitor. yellow silicone wiper blade, LCE black silicone coolant hoses, Brisk racing silver plugs, Denso ignition wires, Denso ignition coils, 7 pound lithium battery, the paint is oem original maroon color and that's why I have to paint the truck and do the bodywork. Having a nice ride takes alot of work and dedication. The only thing that's easy is to sleep and dream away.
    4 bangers !You won't believe how good these first gen Tacoma engines are. Well built and reliable. Mine has never been rebuilt and it still running amazing. No smoking or funny noises etc. I need to check the valve clearances on mine. Im putting a new crank front seal, new oil pump and new waterpump. Also the a/c tensioner pulley is has some wear. Not bad for many years running. Dont neglect the cooling system and the oil changes etc. Use only original Toyota, aisin and denso parts.
     
  11. Jan 25, 2021 at 10:14 PM
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    Taco by the Sea

    Taco by the Sea [OP] pure newb

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    heck yea mane they're built to last. combined with the classic body style and THAT'S why I have a first gen!
     
  12. Jan 25, 2021 at 10:38 PM
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    98TT2.4

    98TT2.4 I was TUNED in Japan and now F A T here!!!

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    98 Tacoma 2rz-fe 2wd extcab. SR5
    Mild lowered sport suspension, all greasable zerk points front and rear, rear 3.5" lower with 4wd springs,middle leaf pulled and 2wd overload leafs,kyb shocks, rear oem bumpstops and 4 wheel parts shackles and urethane bushings. Front lower 2" custom one off made 2" drop springs oem upper lower arms kyb shocks stock sway bar and urethane bushings, wheels18×9 square et24 Advan Racing RGD2 satin black color, Nitto 225 40 18 NT555g2 tires, ARP wheel studs front and rear, NRG real titanium wheel lugs, sport drilled and slot rotors with ceramic pads, red powdercoated oem calipers, stop tech brake lines front and rear, Motul 550 brake fluid, weight reduction all over, Stripped ext, stripped int, stripped engine bay, full carbon fiber back and black suede semi bucket seats with adjustable sliders, planted technology seat mounts, pioneer single din radio, pioneer speakers, exterior smooth radio antenna, AEM guages, 2.5l fire extinguisher with quick release bracket, blackcat custom instrument cluster guages, Nrg carbon fiber and perforated red stitch leather steering wheel, Nrg quick release for steering wheel, led interior lights,rear adjustable brake proportioning valve, 01 full cabon fiber VIS racing hood, aerocatch safety pins, window tint 35front windows 20 cab side and 15percent rear glass, single piece rear glass,led smoke red taillamps, clear red led third brake light, LCE longtube header, speed factory titanium header studs, magnaflow catalytic converter, custom stainless exhaust pipe, Borla proxs mid muffler going to rear custom notched bumper with an auxiliary vibrant real titanium 4" exit muffler, skunk2 muffler silence insert. K&N air filter, Injen air intake system, LCE throttle body spacer, egr delete, declutured engine bay, LCE fuel pressure gauge, K&N valve cover breather, LCE underdrive pulley, dual 12" electric cooling fans, Mishimoto fan controller and relay, LCE 180 degree thermostat, aftermarket black reflector headlamps with white halogen bulbs, matching corner lamps with amber led, 01 4wd fenders, 4wd modified grille, 2001 srunner front bumper, srunner front bodykit chin spoiler, clear lens amber led signal lamps, smooth tailgate handle relocation, locking gas cap, Ultra guage obd2 monitor. yellow silicone wiper blade, LCE black silicone coolant hoses, Brisk racing silver plugs, Denso ignition wires, Denso ignition coils, 7 pound lithium battery, the paint is oem original maroon color and that's why I have to paint the truck and do the bodywork. Having a nice ride takes alot of work and dedication. The only thing that's easy is to sleep and dream away.
    Yeah man, sweet. Drink:proposetoast:to that. Amazing how blacking out the chrome and that window tint has transformed your Tacoma. looks way better now for sure. Good job.
     
  13. Jan 27, 2021 at 2:27 PM
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    boogie3478

    boogie3478 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to TW! Lookin good.
     
  14. Jan 27, 2021 at 10:26 PM
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    Taco by the Sea

    Taco by the Sea [OP] pure newb

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    thanks! once I got the tint I knew everything else had to be black lol. I'm saving up to get 33x12.5 tires and some Raceline wheels, I feel like that'll really bring it all together. I've had this truck as a work truck but I've always felt like one day I would dump hella money into it XD !!!
     
  15. Jan 27, 2021 at 10:33 PM
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    Taco by the Sea

    Taco by the Sea [OP] pure newb

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    And I've definitely spent a fair amount of energy blacking everything out and doing the lights, so thank you for the compliment man :) Attached some pics of what I did to the lights.

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  16. Jan 27, 2021 at 10:36 PM
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    Taco by the Sea

    Taco by the Sea [OP] pure newb

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    bruh how do you make the images smaller hahaha
     
  17. Feb 8, 2021 at 4:20 PM
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    98TT2.4

    98TT2.4 I was TUNED in Japan and now F A T here!!!

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    Mild lowered sport suspension, all greasable zerk points front and rear, rear 3.5" lower with 4wd springs,middle leaf pulled and 2wd overload leafs,kyb shocks, rear oem bumpstops and 4 wheel parts shackles and urethane bushings. Front lower 2" custom one off made 2" drop springs oem upper lower arms kyb shocks stock sway bar and urethane bushings, wheels18×9 square et24 Advan Racing RGD2 satin black color, Nitto 225 40 18 NT555g2 tires, ARP wheel studs front and rear, NRG real titanium wheel lugs, sport drilled and slot rotors with ceramic pads, red powdercoated oem calipers, stop tech brake lines front and rear, Motul 550 brake fluid, weight reduction all over, Stripped ext, stripped int, stripped engine bay, full carbon fiber back and black suede semi bucket seats with adjustable sliders, planted technology seat mounts, pioneer single din radio, pioneer speakers, exterior smooth radio antenna, AEM guages, 2.5l fire extinguisher with quick release bracket, blackcat custom instrument cluster guages, Nrg carbon fiber and perforated red stitch leather steering wheel, Nrg quick release for steering wheel, led interior lights,rear adjustable brake proportioning valve, 01 full cabon fiber VIS racing hood, aerocatch safety pins, window tint 35front windows 20 cab side and 15percent rear glass, single piece rear glass,led smoke red taillamps, clear red led third brake light, LCE longtube header, speed factory titanium header studs, magnaflow catalytic converter, custom stainless exhaust pipe, Borla proxs mid muffler going to rear custom notched bumper with an auxiliary vibrant real titanium 4" exit muffler, skunk2 muffler silence insert. K&N air filter, Injen air intake system, LCE throttle body spacer, egr delete, declutured engine bay, LCE fuel pressure gauge, K&N valve cover breather, LCE underdrive pulley, dual 12" electric cooling fans, Mishimoto fan controller and relay, LCE 180 degree thermostat, aftermarket black reflector headlamps with white halogen bulbs, matching corner lamps with amber led, 01 4wd fenders, 4wd modified grille, 2001 srunner front bumper, srunner front bodykit chin spoiler, clear lens amber led signal lamps, smooth tailgate handle relocation, locking gas cap, Ultra guage obd2 monitor. yellow silicone wiper blade, LCE black silicone coolant hoses, Brisk racing silver plugs, Denso ignition wires, Denso ignition coils, 7 pound lithium battery, the paint is oem original maroon color and that's why I have to paint the truck and do the bodywork. Having a nice ride takes alot of work and dedication. The only thing that's easy is to sleep and dream away.
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    Last edited: Feb 8, 2021
  18. Feb 8, 2021 at 4:26 PM
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    98TT2.4

    98TT2.4 I was TUNED in Japan and now F A T here!!!

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    98 Tacoma 2rz-fe 2wd extcab. SR5
    Mild lowered sport suspension, all greasable zerk points front and rear, rear 3.5" lower with 4wd springs,middle leaf pulled and 2wd overload leafs,kyb shocks, rear oem bumpstops and 4 wheel parts shackles and urethane bushings. Front lower 2" custom one off made 2" drop springs oem upper lower arms kyb shocks stock sway bar and urethane bushings, wheels18×9 square et24 Advan Racing RGD2 satin black color, Nitto 225 40 18 NT555g2 tires, ARP wheel studs front and rear, NRG real titanium wheel lugs, sport drilled and slot rotors with ceramic pads, red powdercoated oem calipers, stop tech brake lines front and rear, Motul 550 brake fluid, weight reduction all over, Stripped ext, stripped int, stripped engine bay, full carbon fiber back and black suede semi bucket seats with adjustable sliders, planted technology seat mounts, pioneer single din radio, pioneer speakers, exterior smooth radio antenna, AEM guages, 2.5l fire extinguisher with quick release bracket, blackcat custom instrument cluster guages, Nrg carbon fiber and perforated red stitch leather steering wheel, Nrg quick release for steering wheel, led interior lights,rear adjustable brake proportioning valve, 01 full cabon fiber VIS racing hood, aerocatch safety pins, window tint 35front windows 20 cab side and 15percent rear glass, single piece rear glass,led smoke red taillamps, clear red led third brake light, LCE longtube header, speed factory titanium header studs, magnaflow catalytic converter, custom stainless exhaust pipe, Borla proxs mid muffler going to rear custom notched bumper with an auxiliary vibrant real titanium 4" exit muffler, skunk2 muffler silence insert. K&N air filter, Injen air intake system, LCE throttle body spacer, egr delete, declutured engine bay, LCE fuel pressure gauge, K&N valve cover breather, LCE underdrive pulley, dual 12" electric cooling fans, Mishimoto fan controller and relay, LCE 180 degree thermostat, aftermarket black reflector headlamps with white halogen bulbs, matching corner lamps with amber led, 01 4wd fenders, 4wd modified grille, 2001 srunner front bumper, srunner front bodykit chin spoiler, clear lens amber led signal lamps, smooth tailgate handle relocation, locking gas cap, Ultra guage obd2 monitor. yellow silicone wiper blade, LCE black silicone coolant hoses, Brisk racing silver plugs, Denso ignition wires, Denso ignition coils, 7 pound lithium battery, the paint is oem original maroon color and that's why I have to paint the truck and do the bodywork. Having a nice ride takes alot of work and dedication. The only thing that's easy is to sleep and dream away.

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