New to the site, new to the taco. HELP!

OK, this really isn't that urgent. I am picking up my 2015 Tacoma SR5 tomorrow morning. It will be my first brand new vehicle purchase, my first ever truck, and my first ever toyota. (I am a honda guy, but the ridgeline..nope lol)

Anyways, just curious as to what a newb can do to improve the truck or prolong its existence. My issues or concerns are:

-I hate chrome, Ill have the chrome rear bumper and the chrome on the grill. Any step by steps in order to get rid of the chrome on the grill? I thought of plasti dip but i'd like a more permanent solution.

- Is there anything I should be aware of before getting this truck? I've heard of a taco tick? or something. What is this?

-Im young and dumb and thought about an intake. Good or bad idea for the SR5?

That's all I can think of at the moment. I'll post some pics when I get the truck tomorrow! Thanks for your help guys!

 

I blacked out my chrome with spray paint. Just remove the grill/bumper and sand the crap out of it. Then spray a few coats of spraypaint on. Much better than plastidip.