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Long time lurker, decided to join

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by stasek, Feb 24, 2019.

  1. Feb 24, 2019 at 9:20 AM
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    stasek

    stasek [OP] New Member

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    First time poster, but a long time lurker AND a Tundra owner here.
    I've been driving my ole' trusty '06 Tundra Darrell Waltrip edition for 5 years. Got the truck with ~79K miles on it, and currently at 156K. Recently, I've been fighting the urge to "upgrade" to a new(er) (don't laugh) Ram 1500, but ultimately decided to keep the truck. Spent ~$600 to finally do the timing belt/water pump and she's ready to roll for another 150K+ miles. Not a mile too soon, either. The belt looked to be original, and cracked throughout.
    Needless to say, the 'ole lady has been very reliable. Since purchase, the only thing I did (besides routine maintenance) was new rotors/drums (and one front caliper which was seized), radiator, and u-joint. Oh, and as you can see from the picture - the "Turbo" hood scoops add at least 100HP, lol.... When I bought the truck, it came with them and I don't feel like removing them. The truck also came with 20" polished chrome rims (with low profile tires) - sold the rims after couple weeks (and first full tank of gas - 9MPG).
     
  2. Feb 24, 2019 at 9:34 AM
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    Pinay

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
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  3. Feb 24, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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    CAM1794

    CAM1794 New Member

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    Welcome from SC.
     
  4. Feb 24, 2019 at 10:01 AM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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    Welcome. With it being white, it also adds another 100lbs ft torque and HP
     
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  5. Feb 24, 2019 at 10:12 AM
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    stasek

    stasek [OP] New Member

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    That goes without saying! Eat your heart out Gen 2/3 owners!
     
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  6. Feb 24, 2019 at 10:13 AM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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  7. Feb 24, 2019 at 10:35 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

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    Welcome from Colorado
     
  8. Feb 24, 2019 at 10:36 AM
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    CaptSpaulding

    CaptSpaulding ...ain't nothin but nothin

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    Fact.
    Welcome up the club!
     
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  9. Feb 24, 2019 at 10:59 AM
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    J3nn3

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    Welcome from Oregon
     
  10. Feb 24, 2019 at 4:25 PM
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    stasek

    stasek [OP] New Member

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    Yup - white supposedly adds few extra pounds; in this case about 100 lbs ft of torque ;). Couple years ago we had 3 white cars in the driveway - Jetta TDI, Tundra, and Mazda CX9. Should have taken a picrure ;)
     
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  11. Feb 24, 2019 at 4:51 PM
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    Welcome from Las Vegas
     
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  12. Feb 24, 2019 at 5:00 PM
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  13. Feb 24, 2019 at 5:27 PM
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  14. Feb 24, 2019 at 6:18 PM
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    Welcome to the party!!
     
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  15. Feb 24, 2019 at 6:26 PM
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    Welcome from New Hampshire!
     
  16. Feb 24, 2019 at 6:28 PM
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    Welcome from NC.
     
  17. Feb 24, 2019 at 6:33 PM
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    Blueknights75

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  19. Feb 24, 2019 at 6:45 PM
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  20. Feb 24, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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  21. Feb 24, 2019 at 7:15 PM
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    BTBAKER

    BTBAKER DIFFERENT NAME. SAME JUNK.

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  22. Mar 11, 2019 at 4:37 PM
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  23. Mar 11, 2019 at 4:44 PM
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  24. Mar 11, 2019 at 5:59 PM
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