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Discussion in 'New Members' started by 12thManQuicksand, Jul 2, 2018.

  1. Jul 2, 2018 at 4:24 PM
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    12thManQuicksand

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    12thManQuicksand [OP] Active Member

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    What's up guys! I just picked up my 2018 TRD OR 4x4 last Friday and I could not be more excited. I just graduated from Texas A&M engineering and I work for a technology consulting firm.

    My truck is bone stock at the moment but I do have a few small upgrades planned:
    1. OV Tune - I disagree with everyone who says that the transmission and engine don't work well together. But I do agree that it's not perfect. Therefore I'll be looking to get the OV tune as soon as I can. I know there are several different versions of the tune so I could use some help choosing one. Let me know what works best for y'all!
    2. TRD Pro grill - I LOATHE the stock grille on this truck... But I also hate anything that doesn't look factory so the "TACO" grills just aren't going to cut it. And I definitely was not going to pay the dealership $600 for one. So I'm looking for a good 'china pro' grill that will work with the TSS and if anyone has had a good experience with that let me know.
    3. PlastiDip / color match rear bumper - I'm not a fan of chrome so the chrome rear bumper has to go but I want the changes to be reversible so I'm leaning towards plasti dip. My concern is moisture getting trapped underneath and messing up the chrome, has anyone had any problems doing that?
    4. Headlights - I want to get these headlights from tacomabeast:
    https://tacomabeast.com/collections...headlights-w-sequential-turn-signal-light-bar
    I think they look close enough to stock for my taste but they get rid of that pesky chrome inside the headlights. Anyone have them?
    5. Color matched interior trim - Shouldn't Toyota have painted the interior trim already? Don't they know that we love stupid little details like that?

    That's it for upgrades but I am open to suggestions. I also wanted to ask if there's anything I need to check on the truck since it's brand new, like any bolts to torque or fluids to be topped off or anything like that.

    Anyway, I'm so glad to be joining this forum! See y'all around!
     
    12thManQuicksand, Jul 2, 2018
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  2. Jul 2, 2018 at 4:28 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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    Welcome to TW!!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Jul 2, 2018
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  3. Jul 2, 2018 at 5:23 PM
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    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

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    :wave:
    Welcome!:cheers:
     
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  4. Jul 2, 2018 at 5:49 PM
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    boogie3478

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    Welcome to TW!
     
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  5. Jul 2, 2018 at 5:53 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    o_O
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Jul 2, 2018
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  6. Jul 2, 2018 at 6:01 PM
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  7. Jul 2, 2018 at 6:46 PM
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    12thManQuicksand

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    Just give me a chance, coach
     
    12thManQuicksand, Jul 2, 2018
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  8. Jul 2, 2018 at 10:01 PM
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    12thManQuicksand, Jul 2, 2018
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  9. Jul 2, 2018 at 10:02 PM
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    Hi tuck Exhaust FalkenWildPeaks Blackout Badge
    and be ready for your $$$$..
     
    Kabogski, Jul 2, 2018
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  10. Jul 2, 2018 at 10:05 PM
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    No kidding... living in a college town is bad for your paint
     
    12thManQuicksand, Jul 2, 2018
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  11. Jul 20, 2018 at 8:48 AM
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    Howdy Austin, I live out in Brazos County. Hummmm, maybe a B-C/S Tacoma get together sometime.
     
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  12. Jul 20, 2018 at 10:47 AM
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    Welcome!
     
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    Hell yea, let's get an Aggie taco gang going!
     
    12thManQuicksand, Jul 23, 2018
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