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2WD vs. 4WD

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 4vickz20, Sep 9, 2020.

  1. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:08 PM
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    e6400ultra

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  2. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:10 PM
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    It is versatile!
    But I’ve been driving my old shitty car for a while and wanted a little changeup :cool:
     
  3. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    I'm not gonna argue that's probably what's up... I don't know tho, I've just seen "good" wraps easily get into several thousands dollars, I say good, I mean a reputable person doing it etc..

    But yeah sounds like wraps the way to go for you.
     
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  4. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    only time to use 4wd in pavement is a drag race
     
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  5. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:12 PM
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    Well this look like it could be fun.
     
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  6. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:20 PM
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    Around $1500 sounds about right. A Tacoma would be pretty easy to wrap. Durability depends on several things. Prep before install, areas that have to be stretched, quality of vinyl, and UV exposure top the list. Should last you several years though. The hood and roof will fade/crack first. There will always be small areas that lift or peel around edges. Especially hard to wrap areas like the front bumper. If you’re a perfectionist, don’t do a wrap. They always look great from a distance but up close you’ll see the splices and other small imperfections. As far as caring for it. Just wash it like normal. You don’t use wax or anything like that.
     
  7. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:21 PM
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    I'll give you 500$ cash to use your girl privilege to get my truck wrapped by dude, you can drive it up there.. I''l save the extra 2k I was quoted.
     
  8. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:21 PM
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    I am a perfectionist lol :(
    Damn. Don’t think I can afford multiple paint jobs tho lol
     
  9. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:21 PM
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    He's hooking you up if he's doing for 1.4K. Look into the matte wraps and the maintenance. Heard there is more in maintaining matte than a satin type finish wrap. I would say that in your case wrap is the way to go.

    Good luck and enjoy your truck :thumbsup:
     
  10. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:21 PM
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    lmao ima have to charge more than $500 broker fee lol
     
  11. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    If youre never gonna offroad
    lol you dont know any females irl or what?
     
  12. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    I did some research on matte wrap maintenance as well! Didn’t look difficult.
    Thanks!:)
     
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    I think you should ask your wrap guy all the wrap questions . Welcome here and you bought a great truck , enjoy and have fun .
     
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  14. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    Why don’t they make an app for this thing tho?
     
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  16. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:26 PM
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    personally if i were you id get some sliders, front and rear bumper, 3” lift, m/t tires, arb air locker :bikewhoops:
     
  17. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:28 PM
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    I'm trying to work a deal here with her. Trying to get this thing wrapped up bruh.
     
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  18. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:29 PM
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    do your thing smooth operator
     
  19. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:30 PM
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  20. Sep 9, 2020 at 6:32 PM
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    Interesting what we spend on, isn’t it?

    I didn’t really want the color I got but it grew on me and I’d for sure never paint or wrap it.

    But spend $500 replacing chrome parts, apparently that’s something I will do.

    And I probably know even less about how/when to actually use 4wd but it’s quite nice for resale and more fun in snow.

    My one contribution, from others with far more knowledge, you want to pop into 4H and 4L once a month or two to keep everything happy. That basically means find dirt and go play. But I think flat straight pavement is ok too? Since I’m still on my 2nd tank of gas since May, I haven’t done much of this myself but I’ll share the advice because it seems well placed. Then again, I’ve owned several 4wd vehicles and gone years not using 4wd and never had any trouble with that.

    Last, just because you have 4wd doesn’t mean you don’t want chains in snow. In case it ever actually gets cold. 4wd with chains means you can probably get anywhere in snowy conditions. But no chains and you may be sliding all over the place even with power to all 4 wheels.
     
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