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AlphaEcho's Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by AlphaEcho2k5, Aug 26, 2011.

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  1. Nov 9, 2011 at 6:53 PM
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    AlphaEcho2k5

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  2. Nov 9, 2011 at 6:54 PM
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  3. Nov 11, 2011 at 2:15 PM
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    Airaid MIT installed today.
     
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  4. Nov 11, 2011 at 2:20 PM
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    very nice build. I like the red and black theme you have going on.
     
    YotaMan2007, Nov 11, 2011
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  5. Nov 19, 2011 at 12:05 PM
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    No issue closing the gas tank door.

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    I'm awaiting some chrome side emblems to paint black and install. The shadowing is just too noticeable after I debadged.
     
    AlphaEcho2k5, Nov 19, 2011
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  6. Nov 29, 2011 at 1:12 PM
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    When I told my wife I had to get one of those Fumato drain plugs, she inquired, 'Who is this AlphaEcho character, and why are you stalking his truck?', to which I replied, 'Have you seen it?'

    Still digging the clean look. I just added some sock decals, but after spending $75 and applying them, still looking to go back to the super clean look. The decals are awesome, just torn between a decaled look and super clean.

    Have you tried Ultimate Compound to remove the shadowing?
     
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  7. Nov 30, 2011 at 10:41 AM
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    Is there a big difference between the Airaid over stock? Looks about the same size. And what was the deal with the gas tank door?
     
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  8. Nov 30, 2011 at 12:38 PM
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    Did you take some rubbing compound to that area?
     
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  9. Nov 30, 2011 at 1:23 PM
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    Yeah, I really dig the drain plug no mess and no gasket replacement, thanks. I tried some 3M compound and rubbed the heck out of it no luck. The biggest thing about the Airaid is that it excludes the stock resonators thus increase sound a bit over 2500rpm. I didn't buy it looking for crazy performance gains, wanted alittle more sound and I like how it sits in the engine bay. Here's a link to what I did with the gas door and rear diff LINK. I got the side decals in the mail, I'm just waiting for the weather to clear to paint them. I wanted to go for a modified stock look... if that makes sense. I like the red/black theme and wanted it to look as if it could have been a factory option. Thanks for looking guys :cheers:
     
    AlphaEcho2k5, Nov 30, 2011
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  10. Dec 18, 2011 at 1:46 PM
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    Picked up some Ammo cans, plan on painting and adding locks for security and bolting them through the bed.
     
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  11. Dec 18, 2011 at 7:47 PM
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    Its looking great man!! And it was nice meeting you last week
     
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  12. Dec 18, 2011 at 7:59 PM
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    ^^^^^ I agree with Colby. It was great meeting you last week. As others have said, you have one of the cleanest Tacoma's I've seen. Great work!
     
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  13. Dec 19, 2011 at 10:41 AM
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    Thanks guys:cheers:
     
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  14. Jan 27, 2012 at 7:49 PM
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  15. Mar 31, 2012 at 6:50 PM
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    Installed the rear shocks today and I can tell an improvement in the rear end. I compressed the old shocks and they compressed about an inch before I heard what sounded like dirt/sand then they stopped.
     
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  16. Mar 31, 2012 at 8:11 PM
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    looking good man!
     
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  17. Apr 9, 2012 at 1:41 PM
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    Lift complete & Side steps removed.
     
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  18. Apr 9, 2012 at 1:42 PM
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    looking slick! :thumbsup:
     
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  19. Apr 9, 2012 at 3:47 PM
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    Looks Great!
     
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