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New member from SE FL

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Gentle Ben, Apr 11, 2010.

  1. Apr 11, 2010 at 5:56 AM
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    Gentle Ben

    Gentle Ben [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello all,

    I recently bought a new Tacoma (magnetic gray 2010 DC/SB 4x4 TRD Offroad), and have been lurking on this site since then.

    I had an 04 E55 AMG for the last 6 years, but a change in circumstances (started my own business, got a dog, began spending more time in the outdoors) dictated that a truck would better suit my purposes.

    I like this truck a lot in stock form (the only things I miss about the E55 are the ungodly acceleration and the sound quality of the stereo system) but already have the urge to increase the performance (supercharger), amenities (better speakers), and offroad/hurricane season capability (suspension mods, front/rear/side hardware, winch).

    Looking forward to participating in this forum.

    Ben
     
  2. Apr 11, 2010 at 6:50 AM
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    Blackshirts

    Blackshirts Well-Known Member

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    Stuff
    Welcome to TW
    Have fun moding
     
  3. Apr 11, 2010 at 6:55 AM
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    98tacohunter

    98tacohunter New Member

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    black light bar w/ baja lights, 15 in black rock viper wheels, 31x1050 bridgestone apt's,
    i have a 98 tacoma extended cab v6 with new 31 1050's and new black rock vipers on it, i was looking for some ways to improve my miles per gallon..?
     
  4. Apr 11, 2010 at 6:59 AM
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    Haws

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    Lot's of stuff (-;
    welcome from washington
     
  5. Apr 11, 2010 at 6:59 AM
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    AK27

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    welcome to tw :wave:
     
  6. Apr 11, 2010 at 7:21 AM
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    rick

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    welcome to the site. clearwater here
     
  7. Apr 11, 2010 at 7:22 AM
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    rick

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    lol welcome to the site tacohunter
     
  8. Apr 11, 2010 at 7:46 AM
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    Gentle Ben

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    thanks all!
     
  9. Apr 11, 2010 at 7:47 AM
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    The End

    The End Support our troops!

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    Welcome from Lakeland.
     
  10. Apr 11, 2010 at 8:40 AM
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    Gentle Ben

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    Thanks The End. Nice truck in your sig.

    I get up to Lakeland several times a year for firearms training.
     
  11. Apr 11, 2010 at 8:59 AM
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    The End

    The End Support our troops!

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    We are having a Florida meet in Citrus this weekend. You interested?
     
  12. Apr 11, 2010 at 9:01 AM
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    ColtsTRD

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    Welcome to TW!!! :wave:


    Let the MODs begin!! :devil:
     
  13. Apr 11, 2010 at 9:08 AM
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    Gentle Ben

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    Thanks. I'm interested, but can't get away from my shop any time soon.
     
  14. Apr 11, 2010 at 9:10 AM
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    TRD Larry

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    Sport pedals,, Magnaflow cat back exhaust system,Kuhmo 275x55x20, Platinum #220 Abyss wheels 20x9.5. Under hood lights, OEM LED cargo bed lights, extra D-rings installed in bed, AC mod, diff. breather mod, OEM LED puddle lights and footwell lights, Homelink mirror, oil catch can, raptor grille lights, replaced chrome grille molding with black molding, tailgate lock/unlock and tailgate opener, console organizer, glove compartment organizer, Caliraised stealth LED light bar, TRD Cold Air Intake, Lighted cup holders, Meso extended fuse cover, Meso stage 1 tail lights, Meso switch panel, Door bowl lights. Anytime front and rear backup camera mod. TRD Pro Rigid fog lights.Door edge guards. TRD Pro shift knob with Boomer's TRD LED light (Red for security, blue for interior), Glass Break Sensor, sensor with LED light tied into the security LED light, OEM LED Headlights, Sequential LED Turn Signals.
    Welcome to TW. I love those AMG's. You better put on 2 superchargers to give you the thrill of the AMG. Eventhe BMW M series IMO can't compare to the Mercedes AMG.
     
  15. Apr 11, 2010 at 9:40 AM
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    Gentle Ben

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    LOL...yeah, 517 lbs/ft of tq bone stock sets the bar pretty high. I don't need that sort of power anymore, but would like to have a bit more grunt off the line, and I think the TRD s/c, and maybe some mild tuning and exhaust mods will be just about right. ;)
     

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