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Discussion in 'New Members' started by DesertHeat, Aug 19, 2010.

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  1. Aug 19, 2010 at 6:54 AM
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    Well, I'm brand new to this Forum - and I have to say what I see I LIKE! Anyway I just picked up my first Tacoma ever... a brand new 2011 Tacoma 4x4 TRD at Olathe Toyota in Kansas. I'm pumped up... and it's beautiful. It literally rolled off the truck and I took it a 3 miles showing on the OD.

    The cool thing about all this... I could have bought anything I wanted for a truck and my wife went nuts on me trying to get me to buy a bigger truck...but I stuck with this beauty. I researched this like hell... and there is no better build truck. Now it's time to LEARN all about what to add to this fine piece of machinery ;)

    Talk to you all soon ... from Kansas City... signing out... DesertHeat.
     
    DesertHeat, Aug 19, 2010
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  2. Aug 19, 2010 at 6:55 AM
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  3. Aug 19, 2010 at 7:23 AM
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    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    some of this, a little of that
    :wave: Glad you could make it.
     
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  4. Aug 19, 2010 at 7:24 AM
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    Matic The "OFG" Baby!!!

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    Welcome!
     
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  5. Aug 19, 2010 at 7:30 AM
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    Incognito No better friend, no worse enemy

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  6. Aug 19, 2010 at 7:31 AM
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    WELCOME...:)
     
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  7. Aug 19, 2010 at 7:36 AM
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    welcome!! there is everything tacoma related and more!!
     
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  8. Aug 19, 2010 at 7:38 AM
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    Welcome...

    Is it a Sport or Off Road TRD ?
     
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  9. Aug 19, 2010 at 7:41 AM
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    Max-4_Yota The Welfare Cadilac

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    Welcome to TW from SC! :wave:
     
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  10. Aug 19, 2010 at 7:54 AM
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  11. Aug 19, 2010 at 8:11 AM
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    Congrats on the new truck and Howdy from NJ!
     
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  12. Aug 19, 2010 at 10:28 AM
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  13. Aug 19, 2010 at 10:32 AM
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    Well....LETS SEE IT! :)
     
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  14. Aug 19, 2010 at 10:44 AM
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    x2! Pics man. Gotta post pics!
     
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  15. Aug 19, 2010 at 11:48 AM
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    All, I will send pictures and a copy of window sticker. The truck is Double Cab 4x4 with the "TRD Off-Road Extra Value Package". Again - I'm a novice with this truck so I hope this helps with answering what it is..

    The more i dig into this Forum - the more I'm impressed. Talk to you all soon.

    Signing out... DesertHeat
     
    DesertHeat, Aug 19, 2010
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  16. Aug 19, 2010 at 1:49 PM
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    Congrats on the truck!!
    I have been wondering... Can you tell me what changed from the 2010 TRD to 2011.
    I have a TRD Sport.
    Cheers and congrats again!
     
    moulin6801, Aug 19, 2010
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  17. Aug 19, 2010 at 1:50 PM
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    Welcome to TW from TX.
     
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  18. Aug 19, 2010 at 4:51 PM
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    You are going to really enjoy the truck! It is amazing and can do things that the salesman don't even know about!!

    See this post I made regarding the traction controls: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/te...uto-lsd-explained-easy-understand-i-hope.html

    Here are the 9 drive mode choices you have:
    2009-11 TRD OFF-ROAD 4WD with Hydraulic Brake Booster and 9 drive modes:
    1) 2WD: VSC and TRAC active, engine regulated ('Limited Slip Lite').
    2) 2WD: 'AUTO LSD' ('TRAC OFF MODE'). No engine regulation for 'strong' limited slip.
    3) 2WD: 'VSC OFF MODE' (TRAC is off for 'open differential').
    4) 4WD-Hi: VSC and TRAC active. No engine regulation for 'strong' limited slip.
    5) 4WD-Hi: 'VSC OFF MODE' (TRAC is off for 'open differentials').
    6) 4WD-Lo: VSC and TRAC are both off in L4 ('open differentials').
    7) 4WD-Lo: 'A-TRAC' on gives a 'locker-like, super strong' limited slip, front and rear.
    8) 4WD-Lo: Rear Differential Locked and open front differential (A-TRAC off).
    9) 4WD-Lo: RR DIFF LOCK + A-TRAC on, 3 MPH limit.

    I am on my third 4WD Tacoma and came here to TW to learn how my 2010 traction controls worked... I discovered I wasn't alone, and made it my mission to help other new Tacoma owners learn what they have and how it works.

    I hope you enjoy four wheeling and serious off roading, because your truck (with TRAC and A-TRAC) is pretty much unstoppable, without any expensive after-market additions!

    Let us know how to help you enjoy your new Tacoma!!
     
    David K, Aug 19, 2010
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  19. Aug 19, 2010 at 5:15 PM
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    Welcome to You, New Tacoma Owner! You'll have lots of fun both with the truck and with the people on this site.
     
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  20. Aug 20, 2010 at 3:35 PM
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    Well I got a bit too pumped up over the truck and ran out to purchase a K&N Performance Intake Kit - installed it in the truck with just 65 miles showing. Took me 2.5 hours... but I took my time and took pictures at each step... and there are a lot of steps.

    I will try and post the complete experience. Overall you can DEFINITELY feel and hear the difference. I haven't really punched it yet since I'm trying to break-in the engine properly. I learned a number of things while doing this install - the instructions that K&N provide are a bit outdated and I can pass on the lessons learned and outcome shortly

    I would say it's worth the money! You can feel it without a doubt on your first accelerator push!
     
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