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The poseur calculation [SCIENCE]

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 0210, Jan 10, 2017.

  1. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:21 PM
    #1
    0210

    0210 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Let's find out how cool you really are. Bust out the calculator:

    Suspension:
    - Stock: -10 points
    - Low-mid range suspension all around: +5 points
    - High-end suspension all around: +10 points
    - Hydraulic bump stops: +10 points
    - Block/spacer lift: +20 points
    - Any item with "Rough Country" on it: +10 points
    - Long-travel suspension: +5 points
    - Lowered: +20 points
    - Removed/disconnected sway bar: +15 points

    Wheels:
    - Stock: -5 points
    - Non-stock OEM: +5 points
    - Non-stock, non-OEM: +10 points
    - Wheel spacers: +15 points
    - Fake beadlocks: +15 points

    Tires:
    - Stock: -5 points
    - KO2: +15 points
    - Non-KO2: +10 points
    - In 285 or larger size: +10 points
    - Tires smaller than OEM size: -40 points

    Armor:
    - Sliders: +5 points
    - Sliders on a 2WD: +70 points
    - Aftermarket rear bumper: +5 points
    - Aftermarket rear bumper swingouts: +5 points per pivot point
    - Aftermarket front bumper: +5 points
    - Aftermarket front bumper hoops: +5 points
    - Aftermarket skid plates: +5 points per skid plate
    - Bull bar: +15 points

    Lighting:
    - HIDs: +5 points per set
    - LEDs: +10 points per set
    - LED bar/pod: +15 points per item
    - Regularly running fog lights when there's no fog: +30 points
    - Aftermarket headlights: +10 points
    - Aftermarket taillights: +10 points
    - Aftermarket foglights: +10 points

    Interior:
    - LED lights: +10 points
    - CB/VHF: +5 points
    - Center console organizer: +5 points
    - Aftermarket speakers: +10 points
    - Aftermarket speakers that actually sound better than OEM: -10 points
    - Aftermarket head unit: +15 points
    - Aftermarket seat covers: +10 points
    - Aftermarket GPS / Hemamaps setup: +40 points
    - Howling Husky differential audio package: -10 points

    Cargo transport and usability:
    - Vendor-made bed bars/rack: +20 points
    - Thule/Yakima/Standard commercial equipment: -5 points
    - OEM Roof rack: -5 points
    - Aftermarket roof rack: +10 points for each roof rack
    - Jerry cans on exterior of vehicle: +10 points each
    - Jerry cans are Rotopax: +5 each
    - Propane canisters on exterior of vehicle: +30 points each
    - MaxTrax or other traction boards on exterior of vehicle: +20 points
    - Hi-Lift on exterior of vehicle: +10 points
    - Nerf bars: +10 points
    - Shovel or Axe on exterior of vehicle: +10 points each
    - 12v Fridge: +30 points
    - Titty-Committee sticker: +10 points
    - Winch: +10 points
    - Aftermarket fenders: +10 points
    - Roof Top Tent: +15 points
    - Permanently-mounted air compressor: +5 points
    - Dual battery setup: +10 points
    - Custom fuse box setup: +5 points
    - Semi/permanent solar power: +35 points

    Go-fast stuff:
    - TRD intake: +20 points
    - Snorkel: +75 points
    - Non-oem Decals: +5 points each
    - Plastidip: +15 points for each plastidip'ed item
    - Running 91/94 octane: +25 points
    - Custom license plate: +10 points
    - Aftermarket exhaust: +10 points
    - Stickers/decals/emblems that misrepresent the truck (ie. 4x4 on 2WD, TRD on SR5, Pro on non-Pro): +60
    - Color mis-matched body panels: +10 points per panel
    - Removed mudflaps for weight savings: +25 points

    I actually left the house stuff:
    - Each day you went out off-roading/wheeling that wasn't part of work/commute: -1 point
    - Each time you got stuck: -5 points
    - Each time you got stuck and needed rescue: -10 points
    - Each day you added new pinstripes: -15 points
    - Red username on TacomaWorld: +50 points
    - Didn't actually do math and just guesstimated: +55 points

    What's your score?!

    I'm clocking in at 110!

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    Scientific points scale:

    < 0: you're banned.
    1 - 50: small fry, we need to organize you an intervention.
    51-250: good start, you get a participation ribbon.
    251-400: tell your score to the starbucks barista and get a free bropucchino! (FACT)
    401-600: bro so hard, they ain't even know.
    601+: dirty, filthy hobitses - they lies!
     
    Last edited: Jan 11, 2017
  2. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:23 PM
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    smitty99

    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    List needs: Roof top tent +15

    Also :popcorn:
     
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  3. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:24 PM
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    0210

    0210 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Added!
     
  4. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:27 PM
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    Pittrider

    Pittrider Pitty, those needing correction.

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    Do you need to know, or care?
    -20 points, I suck!

    EDIT: wait, non OEM decals, plus 5, -15...still suck!
     
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  5. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:30 PM
    #5
    smitty99

    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    6112s/5160s & 3-leaf AAL;ubolt flip kit;Superbumps
    I'm near -120 I'd guess.
     
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  6. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:30 PM
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    erok81

    erok81 Well-Known Member

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    :rofl::rofl::rofl:

    110!!

    Easy. I have 230. :hattip:
     
  7. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:31 PM
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    0210

    0210 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Look at that everybody, we've got a high-achiever!!
     
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  8. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:33 PM
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    erok81

    erok81 Well-Known Member

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    I wouldn't have it any other way. :anonymous:
     
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  9. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:34 PM
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    DustStorm4x4

    DustStorm4x4 BBC 2020

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  10. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:36 PM
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    beertimecontinuum

    beertimecontinuum What's outside the simulation?

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    FoxShox, Dirt King Heims, Chevy63s, 2UZ-FE V8 Flowmaster 40, Demello Front/DYF Rear w/Swigouts, BAMF sliders, DYFAF
  11. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:38 PM
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    0210

    0210 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Math hates you, too!
     
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  12. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:39 PM
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    erok81

    erok81 Well-Known Member

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    Addition. So hard these days. ;)
     
  13. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:39 PM
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    Hank Heel

    Hank Heel Well-Known Member

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    -20
    Did I win?
    [​IMG]
     
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  14. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:40 PM
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    cmack

    cmack Well-Known Member

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  15. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:41 PM
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    Pittrider

    Pittrider Pitty, those needing correction.

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    Do you need to know, or care?
    Ya, I got a little confused with -20+5=15. IPad has a calculator, definitely a God send when calculating these difficult formulas.

    @0210 , you might want to do a plus 1...minus 1, I can use my fingers for that. :D
     
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  16. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:41 PM
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    0210

    0210 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I forgot the "red username" factor. Fixed :D
     
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  17. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:43 PM
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    0210

    0210 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    No way! Making things easier to use would be career sabotage.
     
  18. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:44 PM
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    Fire Arrow

    Fire Arrow Hanging out at work

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    Where are the points for all the factory defects? I know that would unfairly stack the deck for some.
     
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  19. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:44 PM
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    RaceFan

    RaceFan Well-Known Member

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    Mine is around 80 points, but if I add 20 for Clazzio leather, and 10 for relentlessfab tailgate I am upto 110. Black diamond plate toolbox and bedcrane could kick it further.... say 125 total.....am I a giant poseur?
     
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  20. Jan 10, 2017 at 8:47 PM
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    erok81

    erok81 Well-Known Member

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    At least I've come far enough to be maximum poseur on tw. I need to tell my parents. Finally something to be proud of. :sorry:
     
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