surfryhder's build

So, I have been lurking around this forum for a few years. I started with a 2007 Tacoma Prerunner. Then I was sent over seas to Germany and could not take my Tacoma(I was only allowed to ship on vehicle). So, now that I am no longer married I decided to buy myself a 2013 TRD with the off road package. Here are some photos.

How she sits after the install of the OME kit.





What it looked like the day I picked it up from the port.



I am still stationed in Germany so my tires are too wide, so I will have to get some bushwhacker fender flares.

Love the way it looks and feels.

 

Man, Germany is strict! I had a buddy stationed over there. He had an M5 with a small hole in the rear bumper from backing into a small brick retaining wall. Got pulled over for a 2" gouge and told to fix it.

Anyway, truck looks awesome! I'd consider swapping wheels until you get back from Germany. I just never cared for the bushwhacker look. Those wheels look really nice though...

 

I wonder if I can put the bushwackers on then take them off when I return.

 

what wheels are those? It looks great!

 

17inch methods....

 

Did you buy it and ship it, or do they sell Tacos over there? (pardon my ignorance)

I'm just curious about what, if any items are different on the European models, or if it's a US model that was shipped, what modifications are needed for Europe.

 

I actually bought it stateside and had the dealer ship it to me. There is a dealer here that sells to American tacos at a rip off price. It was much cheaper to get it and have it shipped. I have GPS, etune, and Sirius satellite.

Heads kinda turn when the Europeans see this thing riding down the highway.

 

Absolutely, were you required to make any modifications for the Euro market? (rear fog, altered marker lights, etc)

 

I was stationed in Germany at two different locations. What's it like driving the Taco in town and on the autobahn? Have you driven outside of Germany yet?

 

No Mods required, I am US Military so there is an excemption.

 

Here is a pic where I had to put it in a garage in Prague The Auto bahn is okay, the Taco is not really that fast. Wich I had gotten it super charged at the dealer.

 

Subbed. Would love to see your build and any road trips chronicled. Congrats

 

Anyone have any problems with balancing your 33inch tires?

 

Finally got some snow in Germany....

 

Good pic

 

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LOGOyyOLcSk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

Finally decided to do some work. I painted the calipers black, with the method wheels it reLly stand out.