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Life long GM / Ram owner just got my first Tundra....

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Pinski, Aug 19, 2018.

  1. Aug 19, 2018 at 2:55 AM
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    Pinski

    Pinski [OP] New Member

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    Yes, I am taking a lot of heat from my buddy's but, I just tell them that I wanted an American truck this time! My most recent truck was a 2015 Ram crew Outdoorsman w the Hemi. Absolutely loved the truck but it had 60k on it and needed some work so I went shopping. Couldn't make a deal on a 19 Ram so I went and looked at the Tundra. Took one for a test drive and I was hooked! Ended up getting an 18 crewmax TRD OR in Cement color.... Absolutely love this color!!!first week of ownership I blacked out the badges,ripped off the V-8 badge,tinted windows and installed a Volant (Corsa) exhaust. I come from the corvette world and have always run their exhaust along with most people. They are well known to have No drone and sound awesome and they sound just as good on the Tundra with absolutely no drone! Think I'm done with the mods for now, just waiting to get enough miles on it so I can run the piss out of it and really compare it to other trucks I've had..
     
  2. Aug 19, 2018 at 3:32 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio!
     
  3. Aug 19, 2018 at 3:35 AM
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    Larmand

    Larmand SSEM #6

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    Welcome to the party!!


    My favorite color
     
  4. Aug 19, 2018 at 3:38 AM
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    CMB

    CMB New Member

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    Not nearly enough room here!
    Welcome to the bunch Mark! When I was shopping for my truck back in 2010, I really liked the F-150....till I test drove one with Ford's lame 5.4 Didn't look at Fiat/Dodge because of the money they cost me in the past. Chevy wouldn't build a 1/2 ton Crew Cab truck with anything longer than a 5.5' bed, so that was out. My mistake was driving the Ford then driving the Tundra. Mileage claims were so close but Ford's V8 just felt too much like my 4.7 V8, I had in my 06 Tundra. The 5.7 V8 felt nothing like my 4.7!:D Most friends at work only know what they assume, so they kept their mouths shut, after I told them about their Canadian built Chevys and Mexican built Dodges:eek2:
     
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  5. Aug 19, 2018 at 4:11 AM
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    NoKenDo

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    Welcome Mark from West Michigan.
     
  6. Aug 19, 2018 at 4:16 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Welcome from NY.
     
  7. Aug 19, 2018 at 4:45 AM
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    Vendeta2k

    Vendeta2k Distinguished Member Of The Cement Club

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    Welcome!
     
  8. Aug 19, 2018 at 5:15 AM
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    Sas

    Sas Humor is everywhere

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    Lost track after #1.
    Welcome from OK
     
  9. Aug 19, 2018 at 5:16 AM
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    Squatting Pigeon

    Squatting Pigeon Squattingpigeon.com Staff Member

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    Welcome from Texas!
     
  10. Aug 19, 2018 at 5:29 AM
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    ColoradoTJ

    ColoradoTJ Certified tow LEO Staff Member

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    Welcome from CO.

    Post up some pics of your new truck when you can.

    Corsa or Billy Boat exhaust on LS motors. Sounds amazing. :thumbsup:
     
  11. Aug 19, 2018 at 5:48 AM
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    1UPPER

    1UPPER Not A New Member

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    Flux capacitor!
    Welcome to the forum and congrats on your first Tundra! You’ll get the last laugh when your buddies trucks are in the shop and your just doing regular maintenance.
     
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  12. Aug 19, 2018 at 6:08 AM
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    Tundrablue

    Tundrablue Winner, winner, chicken dinner

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    Welcome from Ohio!

    Just bought my First Tundra too (and first new vehicle). After years of buying my wife good, low mileage GM cars and having major repairs done on each one before hitting 100,000 miles ( head gaskets, leaking transmission lines, coil packs, etc), I decided on the Tundra for my new truck! Especially after I test drove one. I absolutely love it! We just went the other day and bought a new RAV4, my wife's first new car!

    Enjoy your truck!
     
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  13. Aug 19, 2018 at 6:16 AM
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    nk1794

    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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    Welcome from CA
     
  14. Aug 19, 2018 at 6:17 AM
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    rideandfly

    rideandfly New Member

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    Welcome from North Carolina!!!!
     
  15. Aug 19, 2018 at 6:48 AM
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    NoKenDo

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    TRD Pro Suspension. Moonroof. Front window tint. Compustar Pro T11 remote starter. N-FAB running boards Bedrug Bedmat XLT DiamondBack HD Tonneau Weather Tech Window Visors
    Where are you in NC?
    We are heading there tomorrow morning.
     
  16. Aug 19, 2018 at 7:01 AM
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    moonshineheadache

    moonshineheadache New Member

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    Flux capacitor, Pimp-hand lotion dispenser, air mattress and Unicorn piss flex-fuel converter (it blows rainbows out the back)
    Welcome to the Wild Side!
     
  17. Aug 19, 2018 at 7:05 AM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Welcome from NC! Post some pics!!
     
  18. Aug 19, 2018 at 7:19 AM
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    rideandfly

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    Close to Charlotte.
     
  19. Aug 19, 2018 at 8:19 AM
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    NoKenDo

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    TRD Pro Suspension. Moonroof. Front window tint. Compustar Pro T11 remote starter. N-FAB running boards Bedrug Bedmat XLT DiamondBack HD Tonneau Weather Tech Window Visors
    We rented a house and a pontoon boat on Lake Norman for a week starting on Friday.
    Can't wait to get there.
     
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  20. Aug 19, 2018 at 8:24 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    I love Lake Norman. I hope to move there in about 4 years.
     
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  21. Aug 19, 2018 at 8:26 AM
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    Grumpy Uncle

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    Welcome from CO.
     
  22. Aug 19, 2018 at 8:26 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

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    Welcome from CO!
     
  23. Aug 19, 2018 at 8:27 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from Colorado
     
  24. Aug 19, 2018 at 8:29 AM
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    rideandfly

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    We're about a mile from Cowans Ford dam on Lake Norman, but not on the lake. Send a PM if you need some local information!
     
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  25. Aug 19, 2018 at 8:32 AM
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    Welcome to you, from Denver, CO!
     
  26. Aug 19, 2018 at 8:45 AM
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    tenntundra

    tenntundra 2013 SR5 crewmax Barcelona red

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    Welcome from Tennessee! You won't be disappointed,the tundras are awesome!
     
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  27. Aug 19, 2018 at 8:50 AM
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    T-Rex266

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    Welcome and you’ll love this truck!
     
  28. Aug 19, 2018 at 8:53 AM
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    Pictures, please...particularly of the exhaust...
     
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