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Hello from Austin, TX

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Aeroneous, Aug 19, 2017.

  1. Aug 19, 2017 at 11:15 PM
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    Aeroneous

    Aeroneous [OP] New Member

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    Hello all,

    Just picked up my first ever Toyota today, a 2015 Tundra Double Cab 5.7. Loving it so far and looking forward to learning more about Tundras in general. This website appears to be a great resource. I look forward to chatting with you all!

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  2. Aug 19, 2017 at 11:17 PM
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    Viper3G

    Viper3G Why isn't work more like this?

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    Phillips X-treme Ultinon LED H4 bulbs, 3M Color Stable 35 tint on front doors, 3M Crystalline 40 on sunroof, OEM bed liner, OEM running boards, Morimoto fog LEDs, Fold-A-Cover G4 Elite, Husky X-Act Contour floor mats
    Welcome from SoCal!
     
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  3. Aug 19, 2017 at 11:18 PM
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    Aeroneous

    Aeroneous [OP] New Member

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    Thanks! I actually lived in SoCal for about 20 years.
     
  4. Aug 19, 2017 at 11:28 PM
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    Viper3G

    Viper3G Why isn't work more like this?

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    You're welcome. The more you converse, the more mods you will want to do :) and your bank account will shrink at an astronomical rate.:eek:
     
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  5. Aug 19, 2017 at 11:30 PM
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    Aeroneous

    Aeroneous [OP] New Member

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    :thumbsup: I'm actually trying hard to stay away from the modifications threads for just that reason. The aftermarket grilles thread was too tempting to resist though... haha
     
  6. Aug 19, 2017 at 11:33 PM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    Welcome. There are a lot of knowledgeable people on this site, I'm not one of 'em.
     
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  7. Aug 19, 2017 at 11:38 PM
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    4x4_Angel

    4x4_Angel Perfectly Imperfect Tomboy....TTC #132

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    ToyTec BOSS Lift, FRAC, 18" Fuel Pump wheels, Nitto Ridge Grapplers
    welcome from DFW!
     
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  8. Aug 19, 2017 at 11:40 PM
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    Aeroneous

    Aeroneous [OP] New Member

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    Well at least I'm not alone in my lack of knowledge.

    Thanks! I've spent quite a bit of time in the DFW area for work. I think I'm carrying about 15 extra pounds around from Hard 8 BBQ alone.
     
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  9. Aug 19, 2017 at 11:43 PM
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    4x4_Angel

    4x4_Angel Perfectly Imperfect Tomboy....TTC #132

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    Lol i love to eat that's why i go to the gym lol
     
  10. Aug 19, 2017 at 11:44 PM
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    4x4_Angel

    4x4_Angel Perfectly Imperfect Tomboy....TTC #132

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    ToyTec BOSS Lift, FRAC, 18" Fuel Pump wheels, Nitto Ridge Grapplers
    oh and staying away from mods around here is like pulling teeth....good luck on that! my mod list keeps groooooooooooooowing!
     
  11. Aug 20, 2017 at 12:21 AM
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    chphilo

    chphilo Tundra addict

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    Welcome. Nope, that resistance thing didn't work for me, haha. I was originally planning to keep my truck stockfish also. I blame the forums for that.
     
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  12. Aug 20, 2017 at 12:27 AM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Owner, CTO and executive chairman of X Staff Member

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    Welcome from CO!
     
  13. Aug 20, 2017 at 12:28 AM
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    4x4_Angel

    4x4_Angel Perfectly Imperfect Tomboy....TTC #132

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    ToyTec BOSS Lift, FRAC, 18" Fuel Pump wheels, Nitto Ridge Grapplers
    What?! No cool gif???? FAIL!
     
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  14. Aug 20, 2017 at 12:56 AM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Owner, CTO and executive chairman of X Staff Member

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    You're up late!

     
  15. Aug 20, 2017 at 12:57 AM
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    4x4_Angel

    4x4_Angel Perfectly Imperfect Tomboy....TTC #132

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    ToyTec BOSS Lift, FRAC, 18" Fuel Pump wheels, Nitto Ridge Grapplers
    i know...not a good habit to be in since my girls start school Monday and Tuesday!
     
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  16. Aug 20, 2017 at 2:00 AM
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    TUNDRAZX1400

    TUNDRAZX1400 New Member

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    Welcome!!! From Houston!
     
  17. Aug 20, 2017 at 2:01 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

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    Welcome from CO.
     
  18. Aug 20, 2017 at 2:10 AM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas

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  19. Aug 20, 2017 at 4:11 AM
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    trdpro144

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    Welcome to the Toyota family. My first car was a '92 Camry with 300k miles ran like it was brand new and then I had a 2006 4Runner Limited and now 2015 Tundra Trd Pro. Im so happy I never had to experience the problems of owning another type of make!
     
  20. Aug 20, 2017 at 4:48 AM
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    pbryant44

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    Welcome from fort worrh
     
  21. Aug 20, 2017 at 5:43 AM
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    1UPPER

    1UPPER Not A New Member

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    Flux capacitor!
    Congrats on your first Tundra! Welcome from Texas.
     
  22. Aug 20, 2017 at 7:17 AM
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    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    Welcome from TN. Thank you for your service!

     
  23. Aug 20, 2017 at 7:57 AM
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    duece292

    duece292 Appalachian American

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  24. Aug 20, 2017 at 8:06 AM
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    Aeroneous

    Aeroneous [OP] New Member

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    It's funny actually... I'm replacing a maintenance pig of an F-150 with this Tundra and the F-150 forums are a whole different ball game by comparison. Much less fun and modification, and more much, "HELP!"

    Thanks!

    Thanks!

    Thanks! And thank you for poutine. It's a truly beautiful thing.

    My parents had a Tacoma when I was a teenager and I remember loving it. It's since been replaced by a Tundra, and I don't think you could pay any sum of money to get them to part with it. Hopefully my experience will be as good as yours and theirs has been.

    Thanks!

    Thanks! I'm actually a quasi-Razorback. I'm doing an online program through the University of Arkansas. If nothing else it gives me some fun rivalry with all the A&M zombies around here.

    Thanks, and thanks for the support!

    Thank you fellow Texan.

    Thanks! I'm going to have to find the actor that played Jethro and thank him for becoming the most Tennessee "hello" gif I've ever seen.

    Thanks!
     
  25. Aug 20, 2017 at 8:29 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    [​IMG]

    Welcome from Colorado
     
  26. Aug 20, 2017 at 8:44 AM
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    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    Jethro's the shiznit! LOL

    Still wouldn't move to Beverly Hills if I struck oil!! Just more mods!
     
  27. Aug 20, 2017 at 9:17 AM
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    Darth Tundra

    Darth Tundra I AM....YOUR FATHER

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    SHE NEVER SLEEPS !!!!!!
     
  28. Aug 20, 2017 at 9:18 AM
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    Darth Tundra

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  29. Aug 20, 2017 at 9:23 AM
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    CM-LENNY

    CM-LENNY No Complaints

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    Welcome from San Diego. Congrats on the new truck. Great decision to go Toyota, you won't regret it !
     
  30. Aug 20, 2017 at 10:22 AM
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    Kdgcng Rock steady

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