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What do you do when you're done modding

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by HuskerTrucker, Mar 24, 2021.

  1. Mar 24, 2021 at 11:10 AM
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    HuskerTrucker

    HuskerTrucker [OP] Well-Known Member

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    It took me just over 4 years, but I increased my tires, changed wheels, upgraded my suspension slightly, added cargo flexibility now that I have kids. I'm not going to lift any higher, dont need a stereo upgrade, dont see a RTT or a bunch of lights bolted on in the future. Maybe the headlight upgrade but honestly trying that myself scares tf out me. What do you do when you get a finished Tacoma? Delete your account? Wait for something to break? I read every post in the ebay bumper thread the other day and frankly I'm scared I'll find some other 300 page wormhole if I'm not careful
     
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  2. Mar 24, 2021 at 11:12 AM
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    ABA180

    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Pioneer CD, Megaloud/JBL amps, Rockford/Polk speakers.
    Continue to enjoy the community that is TW..and think of another mod haha JK
     
  3. Mar 24, 2021 at 11:13 AM
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    SliMbo4.0

    SliMbo4.0 Well-Known Member

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    Sounds like it's time for a new project vehicle. Maybe a muscle car? That's where I'd go next.
     
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  4. Mar 24, 2021 at 11:16 AM
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    HuskerTrucker

    HuskerTrucker [OP] Well-Known Member

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    My FIL bought a Chevelle last summer and after hearing my wife's opinions on a car we didnt spend a nickel on, I can't imagine putting myself through that!
     
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  5. Mar 24, 2021 at 11:17 AM
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    Matmo215

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    Enjoy the break, you’ll come back around in a little bit
     
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  6. Mar 24, 2021 at 11:20 AM
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    Hooligans

    Hooligans Well-Known Member

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    Still thinking about it.
    I guess you could re-focus your attention at Bob Is The Oil Guy. Those guys don’t do mods, they just talk about oil and filters endlessly .
     
  7. Mar 24, 2021 at 11:25 AM
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    Accipiter13

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    You have a 2013. The little annoying stuff will start to fail soon and you’ll be searching for fixes in no time.
     
  8. Mar 24, 2021 at 11:28 AM
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    geekhouse23

    geekhouse23 The "Liftman" - @DrFunker

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    This. 2013 here.
     
  9. Mar 24, 2021 at 11:28 AM
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    Drive
     
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    ABA180

    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    I'm kind of in the same boat with my 10. Not that it needs anything, but for example I wanted a more highflow exhaust. Wasn't going to remove a perfectly good OEM one but when it needs to be replaced anyway I'll upgrade it.
     
  11. Mar 24, 2021 at 11:29 AM
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    Bannerman

    Bannerman Tasteful Thickness

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    I bought a boat.
     
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  12. Mar 24, 2021 at 11:31 AM
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    He said that he was bored, not that he hated himself.
     
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  14. Mar 24, 2021 at 11:54 AM
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    HuskerTrucker

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    If that's an invite to fish now we might be on to something
     
  15. Mar 24, 2021 at 12:13 PM
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    Bannerman

    Bannerman Tasteful Thickness

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    :rofl:Something, something first day and last day....

    IMG_8202.jpg
     
  16. Mar 24, 2021 at 12:15 PM
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    blu92in99

    blu92in99 Hates everyone, equally

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    Stash your monthly 'mod stipend' away, for when you come across the mod you never knew about, and now can't live without.


    ...it will happen. Supercharger, what?
     
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  17. Mar 24, 2021 at 12:31 PM
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    gillies66

    gillies66 Just Passing Through

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    The point of the mods is to do something or go somewhere, right? Now’s the time.
     
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    Your never done... im constantly tweaking things. It keeps things interesting and new .I thought i had my switches the way I wanted then discovered the switchpro 1900 now im in the process of rewiring things. B9FADAA4-8534-4439-B256-9E218DFEE6B0.jpg
     
  19. Apr 2, 2021 at 1:27 PM
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    Hankster69

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    Update!! :cheers:
     
  20. Apr 2, 2021 at 4:49 PM
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    Waasheem

    Waasheem The catholic radio bear

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    For now, enjoy it. Keep your eyes open, new and improved stuff comes out. Some is a gimmicky. Some is worthy to upgrade. For example, having a conversation with my go to alarm & sound guy, I mentioned I keep bonking the wall because I just can't seem to get used to the long wheel base. He suggested a bunch of upgrades, I trust him so said yes to all. Ended up with an outstanding sound system with backup camera. For WAY less than I paid for what I put in during the 90s, I have something that sounds as good but not as loud. Best of all, I don’t bonk the wall anymore.
     

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