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New Guy from Virginia Beach

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by ericnvb, Sep 24, 2020.

  1. Sep 24, 2020 at 1:30 PM
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    ericnvb

    ericnvb [OP] New Member

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    Eric
    Virginia Beach, VA
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    2020 TRD Pro
    Been on this thread researching, asking Q's gathering info while looking for a new Tundra over the past month or two. My son turned 16 and got his DL... so I told him many years ago that he would get my very loved 2006 4Runner Black (ToyTec Ultimate Lift, Power Coated Limited Wheels, Oversized Duratracs) if he kept things in order at school, here at home, etc... Love that Truck. But, it was time to live up to my commitment!

    After much searching, research, negotiating... I got my 2020 TRD Pro delivered Monday evening and Tues morning I got new Cooper Discoverer XLTs (285/65/R18) installed at Discount Tire. Love the tires so far, look great... modest upgrade in size. I wish Cooper made 285/70/r18's in this tire, but these will do - hopefully for about 60K miles. Still need to get a bedliner sprayed in, possible front window tint & I'm considering some N-Fab step bars (but I like the look without steps too)!

    Can't wait to take this on a road trip.. probably down to Cape Hatteras first and maybe the Blue Ridge Mountains this fall!20200922_103350.jpg 20200923_070305.jpg
     
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  2. Sep 24, 2020 at 1:32 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
    Welcome
     
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  3. Sep 24, 2020 at 1:34 PM
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    MatthewPTguy

    MatthewPTguy Not a new member

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    2017 Tundra 5.7 DC TRD MGM
    Borla dual cat back exhaust system, K&N replacement air filter, Headlight Revolution 40" Stealth LED light bar, Headlight Revolution LED fog light replacement bulbs, Line X bed liner, de-badge
    Welcome from Oregon. Nice Pro! Great color!
     
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  4. Sep 24, 2020 at 1:36 PM
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    frichco228

    frichco228 Valued Member

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    Eibach Pro Truck Stage 2 suspension, HD RAS, 285/75-18 Nokian Outpost AT, LoPro bed cover, TRD rear sway bar, DD 10 inch exhaust, and various other goodies
    Welcome from RVA
     
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  5. Sep 24, 2020 at 1:43 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
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  6. Sep 24, 2020 at 1:43 PM
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    jr1016

    jr1016 New Member

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    Welcome from NorCal. I'm sure your son deserves the new truck. Lol
     
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  7. Sep 24, 2020 at 1:54 PM
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    ericnvb

    ericnvb [OP] New Member

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    Haha! :rofl:

    I hear you... Not as if I might be biased by ulterior motives! But, the kid is as good as I could ask for at 16. I'm pretty blessed! And so is he for having such an awesome Dad!
     
  8. Sep 24, 2020 at 2:04 PM
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    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

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    Welcome from So Cal
     
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  9. Sep 24, 2020 at 2:06 PM
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    1stGenT

    1stGenT New Member

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    Hi, good lucking truck...
     
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  10. Sep 24, 2020 at 2:54 PM
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    Hammerdog

    Hammerdog YCMTSUP

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    Louisa VA
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    Tint Bed cover Red Tow Hooks TRD Intake 7 inch BDS 22x12’s 35 Toyo’s Rigid ditch lights RC light bar in bottom grille One bad ass stereo
    Welcome from Louisa VA!
     
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  11. Sep 24, 2020 at 3:02 PM
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    JMB

    JMB Not new, just a little old.

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    5100s all around, 295-70-18 Defenders, 1.25 Spidertrax spacers, BD reverse lights, de-badged, interior LEDs, footwell LEDs, reverse LEDs, ARE cap, front receiver hitch for cooler holder, cooler holder/rod rack, backup camera, Kenwood HU, Westin nerf bars, Husky floor liners, folding rear seats, remote battery posts, plastidip grill chrome, Powder coat bumpers.
    Welcome from Chesapeake neighbor.
     
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  12. Sep 24, 2020 at 3:15 PM
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    Beesta

    Beesta New Member

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    Hello and welcome ... VA Beach here too ... nice choice sir..
     
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  13. Sep 24, 2020 at 4:28 PM
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    NCTundra18

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    TRD dual exhaust, Rough Country lift kit and too much money spent.
    Welcome from Western NC.
     
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  14. Sep 24, 2020 at 4:32 PM
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    YardBird

    YardBird Native San Diegan

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    Welcome aboard from The Pacific South West.
     
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  15. Sep 24, 2020 at 4:57 PM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Welcome from NC and congrats on a beautiful truck!
     
  16. Sep 24, 2020 at 5:08 PM
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    Rgross2112

    Rgross2112 ASCM #5: Just like Sick and Disgusting

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    Welcome from Pennsylvania
     
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  17. Sep 24, 2020 at 5:19 PM
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    Kerch71

    Kerch71 Surgical Precision

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    Hey there from Richmond! :mudding:
     
  18. Sep 24, 2020 at 6:16 PM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio
     
  19. Sep 24, 2020 at 6:42 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada
     
  20. Sep 24, 2020 at 7:16 PM
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    willx

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    Welcome! Here in va beach as well!
     
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  21. Sep 25, 2020 at 1:41 AM
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    mnm

    mnm Old Guy...

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    Welcome from Smithfield, nice truck!
     
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  22. Sep 26, 2020 at 8:42 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko The LED Light Guy... MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Welcome!
     
  23. Sep 28, 2020 at 7:24 PM
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    Ltaco17

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    Welcome from NC
     
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  24. Oct 2, 2020 at 7:38 PM
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    tedinblack

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    Welcome! A few of us in VAB here apparently...
     
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