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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by millerstone, Mar 19, 2017.

  1. Mar 19, 2017 at 2:44 PM
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    millerstone

    millerstone [OP] New Member

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    Long time reader, first time buyer. Just got on the list for a new cement TRD Pro double cab. Stealership says it shouldn't be more than 3 months. Looking forward to joining the crew here, it'll be a far cry from my old Suby Forester.
     
  2. Mar 19, 2017 at 2:48 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    Rafael
    Alberta, Canada
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    2017 TRD PRO
    Welcome from :canada:
    Smart choice on your first truck! :thumbsup:
     
  3. Mar 19, 2017 at 2:49 PM
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    Albertaundra

    Albertaundra aka...IgnorantlyAlberta

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    David
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    '16 SR5 crewmax TRD, '06 Taco walletbreaker
    Bone stock tundra...
    Welcome.
    Good choice in colour! Cant wait to see pics.
     
  4. Mar 19, 2017 at 2:58 PM
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    r4z0r51o

    r4z0r51o have fallen off the forum, but I’m still alive.

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    Dave
    Northeast San Francisco Bay Area
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    2016 Silver Sky Metallic Crewmax 5.7L TRD 4x4
    22x12”HostileRage/33”NittoRidgeGrap/StealthFighter/FOX-BDS
    Congrats on making your purchase. She's gonna be beautiful!
     
  5. Mar 19, 2017 at 3:04 PM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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    Welcome from CO!
     
  6. Mar 19, 2017 at 3:05 PM
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    thumper7799

    thumper7799 Bad Girls Drive Bad Toys!

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    Erika
    Texas
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    2007 Nautical blue Tundra SR5 duel exhaust
    Welcome from Texas!
     
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  7. Mar 19, 2017 at 3:17 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Jose
    Houston, TX
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    2016 White Crew Max TRD
    TRD Pro Grille, ESP Storage, Tailgate Inserts, Line-X Bedliner, Weathertech Floorliners, Wet Okole Seat Covers, 5" Shorty Antenna, Mickey Thompson MM-366 Wheels, ToyTec Boss, 35" BFG KO2 to name a few.
    Congrats and the wait will suck.
     
  8. Mar 19, 2017 at 3:20 PM
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    joonbug

    joonbug °°°°°°°°°°

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    Joon
    NorCal - Dublin
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    2020 Long Travel DC
    Welcome bud. Times gonna depend on this whole bumper fiasco.
     
  9. Mar 19, 2017 at 3:21 PM
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    Motor71

    Motor71 teufel hunden

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    Rob
    New Jersey
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    2016 tundra platinum
    TRD sway bar, matching mirror cover, 20% tint, esp aluminum box, Line-X premium, Undercover Flex tonneau cover, led interior lights, winjet smoked tail lights. Road armor rear bumper w/ road armor shackles, go rhino front bumper.
    Welcome!
     
  10. Mar 19, 2017 at 3:40 PM
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    040Tundra

    040Tundra Teddy 2013-2019

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    A little of this and a little of that.
    Welcome and congrats from Las Vegas!!!

    Good choices all around on your truck!
     
  11. Mar 19, 2017 at 4:20 PM
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    k9shag

    k9shag New Member

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    Tony
    Midland, NC
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    2017 Tundra DC SR5 MGM
    Welcome from NC
     
  12. Mar 19, 2017 at 4:23 PM
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    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    Law
    Baton Rouge, La
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    2012 4.6 L MGM DC
    Toytec BOSS suspension lift @ 3" (front) Toytec BOSS remote resi's (back) 1" Toytec block (rear) 275/70r18 Toyo AT2 Info system mod 3D MAXpider Kagu floor mats LED interior lights 50% ceramic tint front windows 35% ceramic tint windshield brow Bed mounted YETI bottle opener Paracord wrapped oh Sh!t bars 3" stubby antennae TRD sway bar Upcoming: LED backup lights OEM Backup camera Iron Cross Patriot step bars Trifold or roll up tonneau cover
    Welcome from TN!

    Stealership.. :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
  13. Mar 19, 2017 at 7:37 PM
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    rockjockey

    rockjockey Per ardua ad astra!

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    John
    Spring, TX
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    Welcome from Texas!
     
  14. Mar 20, 2017 at 3:03 AM
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    Patriot

    Patriot Member

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    Western NC, “Boondocks”
    Congrats! Enjoy every day of the anticipation of a new Tundra! It makes the day of delivery that much sweeter!:thumbsup:
     
  15. Mar 20, 2017 at 3:06 AM
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    chphilo

    chphilo Tundra addict

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    Western PA
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    2010 Toyota Tundra TRD 5.7 4x4 CM
    Welcome and congrats. What a first truck. Now you will forever be spoiled. Any future truck purchase will have to live up to this one.
     
  16. Mar 20, 2017 at 5:21 AM
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    louscrw

    louscrw all jacked up on Mt. Dew

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    Lou
    Warner Robins, Ga
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    Welcome and congrats on the purchase. I haven't been in the position of waiting for a truck like you are now, but from what I have read on here, all I can tell you is be patient and try to enjoy it because it'll probably feel like an eternity
     
  17. Mar 20, 2017 at 6:09 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADER,RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
    Bienvenidos de Tejas!
     
  18. Mar 20, 2017 at 7:51 AM
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    millerstone

    millerstone [OP] New Member

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    Thanks for all the kind replies! I was kinda torn between the Tundra and Tacoma, but once I drove them back to back it made the decision super easy. I don't know how that new Tacoma sells at all, the engine and throttle response really are as bad as people say over on tacomaworld.
     
  19. Mar 20, 2017 at 10:48 AM
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    zcarpenter92

    zcarpenter92 Yotas and Yellow Jackets

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    Zach
    NE Colorado
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    In sig
    Welcome from eastern CO!
     
  20. May 3, 2017 at 10:01 PM
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    millerstone

    millerstone [OP] New Member

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  21. May 3, 2017 at 10:21 PM
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    AKJ78

    AKJ78 New Member

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    Aaron
    San Diego
    Vehicle:
    2016 Silver Platinum 4X4
    3/1.5 lift. TRD sway bar. Bakflip V1 cover. Fuel wheels w/BFG A/T.
    Looks amazing! Congrats!!
     
  22. May 4, 2017 at 7:11 AM
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    BlueFalconActual

    BlueFalconActual Field Day Inspector Extraordinaire

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    29 Palms, CA
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    That thing looks SWEET. I am partial to the DC.
     
  23. May 4, 2017 at 8:09 AM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    Warren
    Santa Cruz
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    '16 CM limited
    TC long travel. Deaver 420 SU leaf packs.
    Looks great. congrats.
     
  24. May 4, 2017 at 8:14 AM
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    dcsleeper408

    dcsleeper408 BASTRDS

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  25. May 4, 2017 at 8:28 AM
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    BlueBottle

    BlueBottle not a PRO

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    See fine print
    Welcome! PRO looks sharp in a DC!
     
  26. May 4, 2017 at 9:31 AM
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    TheBeast

    TheBeast The Beach

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    sweet !
     
  27. May 4, 2017 at 9:34 AM
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    csuviper

    csuviper Moderator Staff Member

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    Some Mods :) See build thread for details
    Welcome and congrats!
     
  28. May 4, 2017 at 1:35 PM
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    Motor71

    Motor71 teufel hunden

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    Rob
    New Jersey
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    TRD sway bar, matching mirror cover, 20% tint, esp aluminum box, Line-X premium, Undercover Flex tonneau cover, led interior lights, winjet smoked tail lights. Road armor rear bumper w/ road armor shackles, go rhino front bumper.
    welcome!
     
  29. May 4, 2017 at 1:39 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

    Eclipsed & Floating Over it.........

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    I’m right where I need to be
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  30. May 4, 2017 at 1:44 PM
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    joonbug

    joonbug °°°°°°°°°°

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    Less than 2 months... not bad. Congrats!!
     

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