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Opinion on pin stripes.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Kyouto42, Sep 21, 2008.

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Remove the stripes?

  1. Yes - they suck

    357 vote(s)
    68.7%

  2. No - they don't suck

    163 vote(s)
    31.3%
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  1. Sep 21, 2009 at 2:24 PM
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    NAAC3TACO

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    That is the best looking pinstripe I've seen on a Tacoma.
     
    NAAC3TACO, Sep 21, 2009
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  2. Sep 21, 2009 at 7:10 PM
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    Drakken

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    I like a nice clean look and so took the pin-stripping off of my BSP D-Cab only a couple of days after getting it from the dealership. Very glad that I did and it looks a lot better IMHO. I plan on doing some de-badging in the near future, as well, to follow it up.
     
    Drakken, Sep 21, 2009
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  3. Sep 22, 2009 at 3:14 AM
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    TacomaDan

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    I think they need to bring the sweet graphics back from the 90's that Tacoma's had! Those were so freaking off the wall sweet!
     
    TacomaDan, Sep 22, 2009
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  4. Sep 28, 2009 at 5:34 PM
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    johnw

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    well you asked for specs..... 06 trd sport speedway blue 5.3l v8 4.0 camburg lift spindles extended travel icons total chaos lowers allpro 4" leaf pack 17" xd hoss rims 37/12.5/17 mickey thompson baja atz Allpro hybrid bumper grill craft grill wicked flow muffler inside i have..... wet okole real tree camo seat cover blue oznium dome light stealth sub box with 2 10" kicker comp subs kicker 400 watt amp weathertech floor mats
    thanks alot man.
     
    johnw, Sep 28, 2009
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  5. Sep 28, 2009 at 5:36 PM
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    Never been a fan of pin stripes on trucks...but if you like them keep'em...
     
    Masada, Sep 28, 2009
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  6. Oct 16, 2009 at 2:09 PM
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    Pretty sure the factory does not apply pin stripes, usually a dealer add on... peel em off!!! The 80's are gone!
     
    Voos, Oct 16, 2009
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  7. Feb 8, 2010 at 5:46 AM
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    If your going to have pinstriping, it better be by hand and not by a machine... nuff said. I've taken off every factory pinstripe on all my vehicles.
     
    jward2331, Feb 8, 2010
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  8. Feb 8, 2010 at 6:04 AM
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    Pinstripes will chip, crack and start piling off after a while, when the sun starts baking them, then its too late to take them off because they will leave that strip in the paint...do it now
     
    91Toyotabogger, Feb 8, 2010
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  9. Feb 8, 2010 at 6:06 AM
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    91Toyotabogger

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    i took that check/swoosh thing off my 91 and the Toyota across the bumper
     
    91Toyotabogger, Feb 8, 2010
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  10. Feb 8, 2010 at 6:36 AM
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    crap, I read "Opinion on pinstripes" and immediately clicked "No" before reading "they don't suck"

    I meant no, as in don't have them on your truck!
     
    astral, Feb 8, 2010
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  11. Feb 23, 2010 at 7:06 PM
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    Pinstripes belong on Rat/Hot rods. I hated mine so much, I started pealing em' off with my arm out the window in traffic on the way home from the dealer.
     
    Tackz, Feb 23, 2010
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  12. Feb 25, 2010 at 7:48 AM
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    nice, but a horrible waste of money.
     
    NeoMoose, Feb 25, 2010
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  13. Feb 25, 2010 at 7:49 AM
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    yank those puppies!
     
    bigburrito, Feb 25, 2010
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  14. Feb 25, 2010 at 7:50 AM
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    Pinstripes belong on classic cars, if wanted. The don't look good on modern vehicles IMO.
     
    JohnnyGato, Feb 25, 2010
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  15. Feb 25, 2010 at 7:53 AM
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    i voted take 'em off. they don't look terrible, but i much prefer a nice, clean look. it is your truck though... really, do what you want and screw anyone else! :)
     
    davidpick, Feb 25, 2010
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  16. Feb 25, 2010 at 10:45 AM
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    The look is in the eyes of the beholder. I would reather not have them so I'm taking them off my impulse red taco tomorrow.
     
    dk6487, Feb 25, 2010
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  17. Mar 13, 2011 at 11:44 AM
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    I love my pinstripes, the look of the Red/Black on silver looks great IMO. I think without anything it looks a bit bland but do whatever you want.
     
    DubyaDawg, Mar 13, 2011
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  18. Mar 13, 2011 at 11:45 AM
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    Kyouto42

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    I haven't even had this truck for a year... ...
     
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  19. Mar 13, 2011 at 11:58 AM
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    hahaha. didnt it get in an accident and you got another tacoma?
     
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  20. Mar 13, 2011 at 11:58 AM
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    Yup
    DSC_0197_30369c7072d7bb0d96a0cd5ade840360eeed71da.jpg
     
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