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Hello from Chicagoland

Discussion in 'New Members' started by sdiver, Mar 23, 2022.

  1. Mar 23, 2022 at 7:05 PM
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    sdiver

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    sdiver [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I've been poking around TW for almost a month now, so I figured it was time to say hello from the Chicagoland area.

    I placed a deposit for an allocation on a '22 TRD Off-Road DCSB in December, received the allocation and temp VIN at the end of February, and my truck is scheduled to be built the week of April 4. So I'm getting closer to my first Tacoma, but just how close I'm not exactly sure yet.

    Since 2003 I have owned 2 MINIs as my daily drivers, so moving to a Tacoma is an automotive-180 for me. I'm excited about it though. I already have a few mods I'd like to do pretty quick when finally take delivery, then we'll see where this journey takes me.
     
    sdiver, Mar 23, 2022
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  2. Mar 23, 2022 at 7:09 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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    4 inch lift - complete blackout, n-fab step bars, Black Horse bull bar, 20 inch light bar, anytime fog lights, added led day running lights, Fuel wheels and Falken Wildpeak tires ,custom fit seat covers, Gatorback mud gaurds
    Welcome to TW!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Mar 23, 2022
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  3. Mar 23, 2022 at 7:12 PM
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    Black DOG Lila

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    Black DOG Lila Well-Known Member

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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Welcome to TacomaWorld
     
    Black DOG Lila, Mar 23, 2022
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  4. Mar 23, 2022 at 7:14 PM
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    Squirt

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    Squirt Certified in forklifts and meme stealing =)

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    Rexing front and rear dash camera, some LEDs, Weathertech HP floor liners/vent shades/bug deflector/underseat storage bin, OEM Ford bed mat, Diode Dynamics SS3 Pros in selective yellow, Diode Dynamics 18" light bar in amber and universal Carhartt seat covers. Bak Revolver X4S tonneau cover. Android Auto USB plug upgrade! H11 to H9. Sound deadened/insulated floors and rear wall. VLED license plate reverse light. Yokohama GO15s. Rokblokz mud flaps. "Custom" 3in Flowmaster Super 50 Series cat back. J&L catch can. AMP Powersteps
    Welcome to TW from near Aurora!
     
    Squirt, Mar 23, 2022
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  5. Mar 23, 2022 at 7:19 PM
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    davidstacoma

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    davidstacoma Friendly Curmudgeon

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    *OEM Mods: Intermittent wipers, Fogs, Keyless Entry, Lomax
    Welcome aboard!
     
    davidstacoma, Mar 23, 2022
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  6. Mar 23, 2022 at 7:37 PM
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    sdiver

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    sdiver [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Nice...I'm up north, closer to the WI border.
     
    sdiver, Mar 23, 2022
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  7. Mar 23, 2022 at 7:39 PM
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    Squirt

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    Squirt Certified in forklifts and meme stealing =)

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    Rexing front and rear dash camera, some LEDs, Weathertech HP floor liners/vent shades/bug deflector/underseat storage bin, OEM Ford bed mat, Diode Dynamics SS3 Pros in selective yellow, Diode Dynamics 18" light bar in amber and universal Carhartt seat covers. Bak Revolver X4S tonneau cover. Android Auto USB plug upgrade! H11 to H9. Sound deadened/insulated floors and rear wall. VLED license plate reverse light. Yokohama GO15s. Rokblokz mud flaps. "Custom" 3in Flowmaster Super 50 Series cat back. J&L catch can. AMP Powersteps
    Ya just a tad bit north:thumbsup:
     
    Squirt, Mar 23, 2022
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  8. Mar 23, 2022 at 7:47 PM
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    OldSchlPunk

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    OldSchlPunk A legend in my own mind!

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    Rich
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    Small lift, slightly oversized tires, well...
    You use that handle on another board? Bikes maybe? Seems familiar...

    Welcome to the money pit...so damned many ways to spend yer money! Soooooo much information.
     
    OldSchlPunk, Mar 23, 2022
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  9. Mar 24, 2022 at 5:53 AM
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    cloudbnd

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    Welcome to TW. I too am minutes from Wisconsin border. This is a great forum for info.
     
    cloudbnd, Mar 24, 2022
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  10. Mar 24, 2022 at 5:56 AM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
    Big Foot, Mar 24, 2022
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  11. Mar 24, 2022 at 6:53 AM
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    sdiver

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    sdiver [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, I use this handle in various places...not a member of any bike boards though.
     
    sdiver, Mar 24, 2022
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  12. Mar 24, 2022 at 6:54 AM
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    sdiver

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    sdiver [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey neighbor...yeah, already gleaned some good information for when my truck finally arrives.
     
    sdiver, Mar 24, 2022
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  13. Mar 26, 2022 at 6:54 AM
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    mattgecko

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    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Welcome!
     
    mattgecko, Mar 26, 2022
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  14. May 24, 2022 at 8:54 AM
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    sdiver

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    sdiver [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Well, a mere 6 months after placing a deposit on an allocation for a TRD Off-Road...it arrived & I took delivery last night! She's quite a change from my previous daily drive, a 2013 MINI Clubman, but the first 30 miles have been great!

     
    sdiver, May 24, 2022
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  15. May 24, 2022 at 10:01 AM
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    Discount Tire

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    Welcome @sdiver

    Congrats on your new Tacoma, love the photo you attached in the comments!

    We are happy to see that the forums have been helpful in the past and hope you continue to enjoy the site and stick around.
     
    Discount Tire, May 24, 2022
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