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My first NEW vehicle

Discussion in 'New Members' started by bauermike, May 24, 2008.

  1. May 24, 2008 at 7:45 PM
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    bauermike

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    bauermike [OP] Western Alliance

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    I have never owned a new car before, and for my first brand new vehicle, I chose one that I truly fell in love with.

    I am now a proud owner of a 2008 Tacoma Double Cab in Radiant Red. Now I can't keep my hand off of the computer mouse looking for upgrades and mods!
     
    bauermike, May 24, 2008
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  2. May 24, 2008 at 7:50 PM
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    What Mods!
    Congrats on the new truck, welcome to TW! Good luck on the mods what do you have in mind, and post pics.
     
    SocalMan22, May 24, 2008
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  3. May 24, 2008 at 7:56 PM
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    bauermike

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    bauermike [OP] Western Alliance

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    I just finished installing a Billet upper and lower grill today. I will post pics tomorrow. Very easy to install. I am looking into a cold air intake, exhaust and rims for my next investment. Not sure what styles I will go with yet though.
     
    bauermike, May 24, 2008
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  4. May 24, 2008 at 7:58 PM
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    SocalMan22

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    Theres gonna be a afe cai or filter group buy wait to see prices then you got alot of work to do its hard finding the right wheels tires etc...
     
    SocalMan22, May 24, 2008
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  5. May 24, 2008 at 8:05 PM
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    bauermike

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    bauermike [OP] Western Alliance

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    I am extremely picky when it comes to rims, to me that is what makes a vehicle look different from others next to it.

    I am looking at the K&N intakes but it looks like other companys make some good products as well.
     
    bauermike, May 24, 2008
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  6. May 24, 2008 at 8:09 PM
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    SocalMan22

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    Yeah just take your time dont get anything you will regret and then you will have to sell it here :lol: what rims are you looking at?
     
    SocalMan22, May 24, 2008
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  7. May 24, 2008 at 8:12 PM
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    bauermike

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    bauermike [OP] Western Alliance

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    I havent found any that have cought my eye. I have just been searching around and looking at different styles. I am into the old school 5 spoke rims, but those wouldnt look good on this truck.
     
    bauermike, May 24, 2008
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  8. May 25, 2008 at 5:21 AM
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    Roland

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    Roland My other ride has sails

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    Welcome to TacomaWorld Mike!
     
    Roland, May 25, 2008
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  9. May 25, 2008 at 3:29 PM
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    bauermike

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    Thanks brother, I love the work you did with the wiper switch. It rained out here in Tucson this week, and I was asking myself why Toyota went with a wiper controller that doesnt adjust the speed very well. I might look into this mod for myself.
     
    bauermike, May 25, 2008
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  10. May 27, 2008 at 3:12 PM
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    sawdust Unapologetic Texan

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    Welcome, and good taste. I got a RR DC and named my introductory thread the same :)
     
    sawdust, May 27, 2008
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  11. Apr 21, 2009 at 4:17 PM
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    welcome man, am new around here to. and i also just bought my first new truck. 09 tacoma sport and am loving it. feels good dont it!! and the mod bug bit me to so am looking for all ways to mod it!! happy driving!
     
    noco09taco, Apr 21, 2009
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  12. Apr 21, 2009 at 4:40 PM
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    Great the you are welcoming people... but this thread hasnt been touched in almost a year.

    :D
     
    neontrail, Apr 21, 2009
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  13. Apr 21, 2009 at 9:12 PM
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    w8n4mud

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    w8n4mud I'm back.

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    Stock. Purchased 2/17/19. Cement!
    ^ :D
     
    w8n4mud, Apr 21, 2009
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  14. Apr 21, 2009 at 11:23 PM
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    thank you! i feel like a genius!! :D
     
    noco09taco, Apr 21, 2009
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  15. Apr 21, 2009 at 11:27 PM
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    neslerrah

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    :D x2!
     
    neslerrah, Apr 21, 2009
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  16. Apr 21, 2009 at 11:30 PM
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    noco09taco

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    okay everybody come laugh at me i deserve it! am just so excited about my truck.. is cool thought am new to this!:cool:
     
    noco09taco, Apr 21, 2009
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  17. Apr 21, 2009 at 11:41 PM
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    I understand you are new. You have to laugh at yourself now and then.
    BTW, welcome to TW!     :wave:
     
    neslerrah, Apr 21, 2009
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  18. Apr 22, 2009 at 10:22 AM
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    noco09taco

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    yeah i got a big laugh at myself:D
     
    noco09taco, Apr 22, 2009
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  19. Apr 22, 2009 at 4:27 PM
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    Welcome to TW :wave:
     
    Delmarva, Apr 22, 2009
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