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i don’t get it

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Photo taco, Jan 25, 2019.

  1. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:31 AM
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    dnlskier

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    I say too each there own...

    Why do people lift truck to be pavement princess?
    Why do people put 20" rims on a OR truck?
    Why do people plasti-derp/spray paint $30,000+ vehicles

    I can go on, but you get the point. Not my cup-o-tea, but we are different :proposetoast: :notsure:
     
  2. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:39 AM
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    Tacoma3rdGen

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    :yes: now I finally understand the chrome hate...
     
  3. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:53 AM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    Just when I was starting to feel secure about my grill lights...you people shatter my confidence. :(

    Actually, mine don't count as Raptor lights because there are 4 of them...not 3. :D

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  4. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:00 AM
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    Stocklocker

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    I think it’s just times we live in. People are busy getting their gender re-assigned, so why not change up theirs truck’s identity while they’re at it?
     
  5. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:03 AM
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    Larmo63

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    I don't see the correlation between Tacomas and Raptors except for the lights.

    Maybe those cut-out grilles too.
     
  6. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:05 AM
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    I heard the ''raptor light'' mod :bikewhoops:on a Tacoma add extra horsepower
     
  7. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:08 AM
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    Raptor lights are about as cool as adding an Audi LED strip, or BMW Halos :crazy:
     
  8. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:10 AM
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    Cause raptors are nice, years nicer than a Tacoma imo.... yeah yeah roast me idgaf its true.
     
  9. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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    Just making sure OP realizes Toyota did the grille long before Ford [​IMG]
     
  10. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:15 AM
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    I don't think anyone can dispute that, but I should hope so for the price difference.
     
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  11. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:16 AM
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    coopcooper

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    well it is a Tacoma fanboy forum so probably a lot of people would dispute that on here.
     
  12. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:18 AM
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    ^^ THIS ^^
     
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  13. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:19 AM
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    They don’t. “Everybody” is a big generalization. The people that do this are a significant minority.

    Your question should be’ “why does such a small minority want to make there Tacoma’s look like raptors.”
     
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  14. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:23 AM
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    Who learned you how to spoke. LOL
     
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  15. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:28 AM
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    Actually, I see a lot of Taco owners getting rid of their stock grills to install the Pro or aftermarket. The chromed plastic cheese grater look is horrible.

    6 cans of derp was cheaper than even the chinese pro grill, and made my truck look much better (IMO, fight me :D). The grill now matches the fender flares and bumpers.
     
  16. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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    OP making it seem like 80% of Tacos have Raptor lights. Let them be happy if they like it, they're not bothering you:rofl:
     
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  17. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:34 AM
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    People are always going to copy one another, I don't really see how a handful of people adding amber lights in their grilles is that big of issue...you should ask the question why do people spend 70k on a "offroad" vehicle that doesn't leave pavement cause there are 2 in my complex that are showroom quality 24/7 and used to go 3 miles back and forth to college
     
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  18. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:37 AM
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    Savoia

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    You'd be laughing at the foreign exchange students here in my college. They drive 6x6's for fun on pavement
     
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  19. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:37 AM
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    Exactly. And a lot also add Raptor style grills. You never see a ford swap to a pro style grille. Lol.
     
  20. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:38 AM
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    lynlan1819

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    You can bet on that,and Ford knows it.Raptor are very nice looking trucks,LOOK'S sell just like with woman.
     

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