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Out with the old. In with the new.

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by jawjatek, Feb 23, 2019.

  1. Feb 23, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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    jawjatek

    jawjatek [OP] New Member

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    Just brought new Tundra home: 2019 DC SR5 5.7FF 4WD TRD off-road pkg Magnetic Gray Metallic color. Sold my "06 Taco with 200k+ miles and never a stitch of trouble. Got a killer deal, and they threw in the center console safe for a bonus (SE Toyota dist exclusive IIRC).

    Reading thru my manuals and going thru settings. The map SD card was removed, so nav doesn't work, but the sales person is mailing me one. Can't abide the LDA so that is being turned off. Not a fan of DRLs or seatbelt chimes (yes I wear the belt), so plan using a friend's techstream SW tool to turn that stuff off.

    As for cosmetics, not a fan of the chrome, so will prob get the color-matched parts from usual vendors. Also going to get some step bars, not sure what yet.

    I'll be reading the forum next couple days, got a lot of things to learn. See y'all 'round.

    No pic because it looks just like the other stocker gray DCs.
     
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  2. Feb 23, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
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  3. Feb 23, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    TRD-tv

    TRD-tv Menace2Ohio

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    hell ya! best color! welcome!
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    jawjatek

    jawjatek [OP] New Member

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    Thanks!

    Who do you recommend for color-matched bulge and surround?
     
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  5. Feb 23, 2019 at 10:57 AM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    This does not matter, sir. Show off your ride, even if it’s stock!
     
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  6. Feb 23, 2019 at 11:07 AM
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    jawjatek

    jawjatek [OP] New Member

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    As requested:
     
  7. Feb 23, 2019 at 11:08 AM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    Ahh, see that wasn’t so hard! Lookin good, even tho it’s an MGM :crapstorm:
     
  8. Feb 23, 2019 at 11:10 AM
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    Hammy68

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    Welcome from New Hampshire!
     
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  9. Feb 23, 2019 at 11:11 AM
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    jawjatek

    jawjatek [OP] New Member

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    In the land of mall cruisers (Atl metro), a TRD off-road DC was actually kinda hard to find. I'm not too picky on color - as long as it ain't red!
     
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  10. Feb 23, 2019 at 11:55 AM
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    duece292 Appalachian American

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  11. Feb 23, 2019 at 11:58 AM
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  12. Feb 23, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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    brand new and all shiny :) welcome !
     
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  13. Feb 23, 2019 at 12:11 PM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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  14. Feb 23, 2019 at 1:21 PM
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    Welcome from CO. MGM !!!
     
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  15. Feb 23, 2019 at 1:52 PM
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    Welcome from NC.
     
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  16. Feb 23, 2019 at 1:52 PM
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    Welcome from Colorado
     
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  18. Feb 23, 2019 at 2:21 PM
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    jawjatek

    jawjatek [OP] New Member

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    (Elvis) Aw, thag ya. Thag ya very mush. (/Elvis)

    Likes all around. :thumbsup:
     
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  19. Feb 23, 2019 at 2:28 PM
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    Welcome to the party!!
     
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  20. Feb 23, 2019 at 2:34 PM
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    Nice ride! Welcome from Saint Augustine Fl.
     
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  22. Feb 23, 2019 at 3:56 PM
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  23. Feb 23, 2019 at 3:57 PM
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    Welcome from South Carolina
     
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  24. Feb 23, 2019 at 9:25 PM
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    jawjatek

    jawjatek [OP] New Member

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    So another lil' niggle: I was sitting in the truck programming the radio settings and noticed FM reception was nil, only one strong station came thru scratchy. So, being an EE and nerd I checked the antenna - it ain't none!

    I didn't notice at the dealer, but there is no AM/FM antenna installed, just a little plastic plug screwed into the threads, to keep crap out, I reckon. Per manual there is also supposed to be a wrench for it you keep in glove box - nope. I guess the dealer never installed it. So they owe me one.

    PS I also ordered me the $24.99 stubby one everyone here seems to like. Good when going thru the woods scratching hell out of my paint, I can listen to talk radio and get even angrier. LOL
     
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  25. Feb 23, 2019 at 9:49 PM
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    Welcome from SC. MGM!
     
  26. Mar 10, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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