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My online alias is Eltaco, new forum member.

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Eltacos, Jul 11, 2011.

  1. Jul 11, 2011 at 7:51 AM
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    Eltacos

    #1
    Eltacos [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 26, 2011
    Member:
    #57303
    Messages:
    110
    Gender:
    Male
    BFE CA
    Vehicle:
    TRD Off Road
    LED conversion on every accessible bulb, TRD exhaust (dealership threw in for free along with the Blu-Logic).
    My Dodge Ram 5.9 was costing me $500+ a month in gas let alone all the nickel and dime repairs to a 100K + mileage truck so I bought "Taco".
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    The night I brought her home, the next morning I peeled the TRD stickers.
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    Exhaust was free, as I had bought a tC from the same dealership.
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    Soldered together my own LED dome light.
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    Oznium switch that bypasses the stock fog light wiring allowing them to be on anytime the key is in the "run" position.
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    Love getting OBDII info from this.
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    Used to be in my '64 Notchback. Billet aluminum handle.
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    Changed rear turns to red LEDs.
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    Front corner lamps are white LEDs.
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    http://youtu.be/myXc_uHuLkI

    Future mods include:
    Front push-bar brush guard for headlights.
    Floodlights like the ones seen in Transformers 2 on the HumVee's.
    4 pin trailer wiring and illuminated Harley Davidson hitch receiver cover.
    Aftermarket stereo and speakers.

    I can contribute some electrical knowledge and mechanical to the forums. I will try to be as active as possible in the forums, work schedule permitting of course.


    Eltaco
     
    Eltacos, Jul 11, 2011
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  2. Jul 11, 2011 at 5:40 PM
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    Eltacos

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    Eltacos [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
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    Gender:
    Male
    BFE CA
    Vehicle:
    TRD Off Road
    LED conversion on every accessible bulb, TRD exhaust (dealership threw in for free along with the Blu-Logic).
    I just was notified by CA DMV that they are denying my Personalized plates. They say that "ELTACOS" will offend people in California. Funny since there is already a "Taco", "ELTACO", "THETACO", etc in existence. I figure I am known as "Eltaco" on MW2, EQ, WOW and multiple forums. I can't wait to retire and leave CA, as a state employee I will be taking my pension to the midwest.
     
    Eltacos, Jul 11, 2011
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  3. Jul 11, 2011 at 5:42 PM
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    TeamSarcasm

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    TeamSarcasm Flawless Escalation to the Ludicrous

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    The better coast
    welcome! looks great! :woot:
     
    TeamSarcasm, Jul 11, 2011
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  4. Jul 11, 2011 at 7:51 PM
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    Racerboy221

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    Racerboy221 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
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    First Name:
    Bill
    Litchfield Park, AZ
    Vehicle:
    Tacoma 2.4, Std cab/bed, 18"wheels,airshocks
    18" Wheels & Tires, Airshocks, CB Radio
    Welcome to TW from AZ!
     
    Racerboy221, Jul 11, 2011
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  5. Jul 12, 2011 at 4:31 AM
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    808hiker

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    808hiker Taco addict

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    Justin
    Big Island, Hawaii
    Welcome to TW from Hawaii!

    Nice start on mods...but be prepared for many more after the TW mod bug bites :D
     
    808hiker, Jul 12, 2011
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  6. Jul 12, 2011 at 4:38 AM
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    TnRedNeck721

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    TnRedNeck721 Nick Namer

    Joined:
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    First Name:
    Zach
    TN
    Vehicle:
    07 TRD off road 4WD
    No mud flaps, plasti dipped emblems, and rear bumper, Weather tech digital fit, Bed mat from tractor supply. Pioneer 4400BH head unit. B.A.M.F bed rail tie downs. AVS vent visors.
    Welcome from TN!
     
    TnRedNeck721, Jul 12, 2011
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  7. Jul 12, 2011 at 3:40 PM
    #7
    Eltacos

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    Eltacos [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
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    Member:
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    Messages:
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    Gender:
    Male
    BFE CA
    Vehicle:
    TRD Off Road
    LED conversion on every accessible bulb, TRD exhaust (dealership threw in for free along with the Blu-Logic).
    Thank you for the warm welcome.

    TW bug already has hit, very expensive mods that I want already.
     
    Eltacos, Jul 12, 2011
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  8. Jul 12, 2011 at 6:41 PM
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    ottomastiff

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    ottomastiff Active Member

    Joined:
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    Minneapolis
    Vehicle:
    2011 Taco
    TRD cai,s/c,catback, running boards. just a sub and a amp so far.
    Welcome and nice work dude.

    Truck looks rocking
     
    ottomastiff, Jul 12, 2011
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  9. Jul 31, 2011 at 12:17 PM
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    Eltacos

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    Eltacos [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
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    Messages:
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    Gender:
    Male
    BFE CA
    Vehicle:
    TRD Off Road
    LED conversion on every accessible bulb, TRD exhaust (dealership threw in for free along with the Blu-Logic).
    Eltacos, Jul 31, 2011
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