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New SoCal Member (that didn't get a sport)

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Vengar613, Apr 9, 2014.

  1. Apr 9, 2014 at 7:43 AM
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    Vengar613

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    Vengar613 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hi All,

    I just picked up a 2014 Tacoma Dbl Cab V6 4x4 TRD Off Road. Super excited and very much in love. I'm 28 and this is my first truck. In fact, I'm coming from a 2007 G35 sedan so this is a huge change/upgrade for me. People keep telling me they're shocked I would buy a truck. Maybe it's me or perhaps because I live in SoCal. Regardless I've been spending a lot of time camping the last few months and after my last big trip at Joshua Tree near Palm Springs, I discovered a lot of places I couldn't go in my car. This just feels right. I have already learned a ton on here and can't wait to get started on mods. I will start this weekend with Polk 6.5's (components in the front and coaxials in the rear) because OMG that muddy stereo is the WORST. I don't even use the stereo because it makes me so upset. Next I want to settle on wheels and tires. I have my eye on a set of MT Classic ii, but my head is spinning figuring out whether or not I should lift.

    Matt
    Calabasas, CA

    My 2007 G35 @ Joshua Tree
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    My 2014 Tacoma!
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    Vengar613, Apr 9, 2014
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  2. Apr 9, 2014 at 7:45 AM
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    Hiatt1991

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    Hiatt1991 Well-Known Member

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    4" Bodylift 20" Offroad shock spacers Turbo Encabulator
    Very nice. You got the BETTER truck :D
     
    Hiatt1991, Apr 9, 2014
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  3. Apr 9, 2014 at 9:12 AM
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    BigBenOC

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    BigBenOC Big Member

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    Welcome to the forums, and my condolences on not getting a sport ;)
     
    BigBenOC, Apr 9, 2014
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  4. Apr 9, 2014 at 9:15 AM
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    bigbarlo

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    bigbarlo The Church of @ODNAREM OC Chapter 80085

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    Nice truck
     
    bigbarlo, Apr 9, 2014
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  5. Apr 9, 2014 at 9:15 AM
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    Shauncho

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    Shauncho Embrace your inner Bro-ness

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    Welcome! I drive through Calabasas every day to/from work. I was in the same boat as you. I had a Chrysler 300 and kept running into the problem of not being able to get to where I wanted to be. The truck solved that problem and then some!

    Welcome to the site! :)
     
    Shauncho, Apr 9, 2014
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  6. Apr 9, 2014 at 9:16 AM
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    4WD

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    4WD cRaZy oLdmAn

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    Grey wire MOD, deck plate, diff breather MOD, 2nd gen. OME 883# on Tundra 5100's, OMD custom 3" leafsprings, rear shock relocation, Ivan Stewart TRD rims w/285/75/16's, '02 bumper MOD, Famous Fabrications sliders , LED interior/exterior lights, bed bar, Custom tube bumper, Old school KC day lighters,Red Ring 8" HID flood, Kenwood vhf 2M.. umm some other shit I'm forgetting right now
    Welcome to TW .... Nice upgrade....
     
    4WD, Apr 9, 2014
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  7. Apr 9, 2014 at 9:17 AM
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    Doc.SS

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    Welcome to TW and congrats on the truck.
     
    Doc.SS, Apr 9, 2014
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  8. Apr 9, 2014 at 9:19 AM
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    2012tacolover

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    Tinted Windows, Black Nerf Bars, LED Dome & Map Lights, Snugtop Xtra-Vision, WeatherTech Digitalfit front and rear, trimmed Front Mud Flaps, BFG A/T KO's, Matt123 White Skid, Devil Horn Emblem Wet Okole front and rear seat covers! Future Stuff: Lift and new Wheels! :)
    Welcome to TW and congrats on the new truck! :cool:
     
    2012tacolover, Apr 9, 2014
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