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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by YankeeRose007, Mar 7, 2015.

  1. Mar 7, 2015 at 6:58 PM
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    YankeeRose007

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    Howdy y'all! Just became the proud owner of an '09 Red Toyota Tundra (65k miles). Was always a Chevy/ GM girl... But you can't beat a pickup built here in Texas!
    My Tundra is a sleeper and I got a super deal on it... can't wait to black it out!!!
     
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  2. Mar 7, 2015 at 7:08 PM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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    Welcome! What made you make the right choice and go Toyota?
     
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  3. Mar 7, 2015 at 7:28 PM
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    mdavis

    mdavis I need a beer.

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    Welcome. Always was a GM guy myself until I bought this Tundra. Later GM!
     
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  4. Mar 7, 2015 at 8:08 PM
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    Welcome from another Texan!
     
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  5. Mar 7, 2015 at 8:08 PM
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    chphilo

    chphilo Tundra addict

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    Welcome and congrats from Western PA.
     
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  6. Mar 7, 2015 at 8:09 PM
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    YankeeRose007

    YankeeRose007 [OP] New Member

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    well, started a new job with a gas card and a vehicle allowance... Pickups are better for my job, so they added the allowance. I started searching the Chevy pickups and just blah... So a friend said, 'try a Tundra!' Went for a test drive... Amazed by the smooth quiet ride... The quality and huge cabin... And the quality comfy seats in the second row! Chevy's are thin and more like jump seats in an airplane!
    Plus guys apparently like girls who drive pickups!
     
  7. Mar 7, 2015 at 8:39 PM
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    rons23

    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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    Welcome from Obx
     
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  8. Mar 7, 2015 at 9:00 PM
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    csuviper

    csuviper Moderator Staff Member

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    Some Mods :) See build thread for details
    Awesome, congrats and welcome.
     
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  9. Mar 7, 2015 at 10:10 PM
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    YankeeRose007

    YankeeRose007 [OP] New Member

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    im originally from Buffalo, NY... Nice to see someone from down the 90!
     
  10. Mar 8, 2015 at 1:57 PM
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    bakersTRD

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    Welcome and congrats from Pa.
     
  11. Mar 8, 2015 at 6:12 PM
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    MotoTundra

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    This is the third welcome from PA!
    Welcome to the forum.
    Congrats on the buy and post up some pics of the truck when you can.
     
  12. Mar 8, 2015 at 6:43 PM
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    George14

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    Welcome from W Va
     
  13. Mar 9, 2015 at 3:49 AM
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    YankeeRose007

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  14. Mar 9, 2015 at 3:52 AM
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    Did I mention it's extended cab/ extended bed?!? That's a lot of Tundie!!! This picture was when I took him out to dinner for the first time and ironically that is a Toyota dealership back behind the trees!
     
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  15. Mar 9, 2015 at 5:55 AM
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    MotoTundra The Ocho

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    -TRS Mini D2S Retrofit on TRD Pro Headlights (Apollo 2.0 Shrouds, 35w XB Ballasts, 5500k Bulbs) -Baja Designs Squadron R Sport Aux lights. -TRD Pro Grill -TRD Rear Sway Bar -BakFlip VP Tonneau w/BakBox -Dipped wheels & bumpers -Iron Cross HD steps -Undercover Swingcase -SunTek Paint Protection film -Tinted glass -Bedmat -OEM Towing Mirrors
    Well he looked sharp for the dinner date! We all know he's a keeper!
     
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  16. Mar 9, 2015 at 12:46 PM
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    chphilo

    chphilo Tundra addict

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    Truck looks great. I thought Tundra is female, like Mario vs Maria, or Gino vs Gina. :D
     
  17. Mar 9, 2015 at 12:48 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    I thought the same, but we don't have many female tundra members here, so I suppose it can be a male...

    Inb4 experiment is conducted to determine sex
     
  18. Mar 9, 2015 at 4:26 PM
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    Tundra is big and manly and tough... Yup, definitely a dude thing
     
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  19. Mar 9, 2015 at 4:27 PM
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    yeah, most girls can't handle a big truck... They like their little zippy 4 cylinder
     
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  20. Mar 9, 2015 at 5:46 PM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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    You're going to do just fine here.
     
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  21. Mar 10, 2015 at 8:32 PM
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    TruckyTruck Dumbest Username

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    Buffalo to Houston.... You surviving the humidity? You going to get your windows tinted? It's too hot down here and the first thing I do to any vehicle I buy. Welcome!
     
  22. Mar 10, 2015 at 11:45 PM
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    I've lived here 18 years and the vast majority of my work is outside. Plus I'm a runner and triathlete. I'm betting I'm better at putting up with it than you...
     
  23. Mar 11, 2015 at 2:52 AM
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    chphilo Tundra addict

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    You must be in awesome shape (definitely better than I am). Actually, Tundra's air conditioner works pretty well, it's just a functional excuse we use to mod our trucks, haha, well, sort of. This is the first vehicle I've ever tinted and I am sold. It's amazing what difference it makes.
     
  24. Mar 11, 2015 at 6:08 AM
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    YankeeRose007 [OP] New Member

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    Hey, I only bought the thing 4 weeks ago... I'm single and working a new job where I'm on the road in the Tundie all day... I'll get to tinting it soon enough...
     
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  25. Mar 11, 2015 at 6:17 AM
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    OME614 full suspension\ Ekstrom design 3" shackles and poly bushing kit\ 295/70r18 Toyo MTs/ +20 offset Fuel Anzas\ 8" BAmuffler....etc...
    Nice rig!! :D Welcome from NV!!
     
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  26. Mar 11, 2015 at 7:39 AM
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    T-Rex266

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    First mod I did was tint. Sooo much better aesthetically, and keeps people from seeing me :spy:
     
  27. Mar 11, 2015 at 8:21 AM
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    You challanging me to a foot race....!?!?!? If the distance was 10 feet, im betting id be better than you! :turtleride:

     
  28. Mar 11, 2015 at 11:34 AM
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    Sean, you a secret agent?
     
  29. Mar 11, 2015 at 11:55 AM
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    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1426100116.481997.jpg
     
  30. Mar 26, 2015 at 4:47 AM
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    YankeeRose007 [OP] New Member

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    Might not be a Rock Warrior... But definitely a Road Warrior... Had it 6 weeks and it was hit by a 40' commercial truck... But he's back to his handsome self and I got those windows tinted while it was in the shop
     

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