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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Fireball, Apr 28, 2022.

  1. Apr 28, 2022 at 1:40 PM
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    Fireball

    Fireball [OP] New Member

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    Hi gang! Good news today. Tough decision but decided to step up from ‘81 pickup. Have been on an informal waitlist since October for a 2022 Tundra TRDPro, Solar Octane hybrid. They got an allocation. I have a vin, late May build, hoping for a June delivery. Wootwoot!!

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  2. Apr 28, 2022 at 1:46 PM
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    TundraMcGov.

    TundraMcGov. Your friend. Your foe. Not yo Ho.

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    You're pretty Fired up!!

    Great news.

    Welcome.
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2022 at 1:53 PM
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    AZEric

    AZEric New Member

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    Wow, what a jump from the 1981 Pick-up!!!! Congrats! Are you keeping the 81?
     
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  4. Apr 28, 2022 at 1:54 PM
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    Sundog

    Sundog Zoom Zoom

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    Congrats
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2022 at 2:45 PM
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    Fireball

    Fireball [OP] New Member

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    Thanks! Will let ya’ll know how it goes.
     
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  6. Apr 28, 2022 at 2:49 PM
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    Fireball

    Fireball [OP] New Member

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    The one and only original Sprout is going to a good home, a hardworking kid that needs him like I did.
     
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  7. Apr 28, 2022 at 2:50 PM
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    Fireball

    Fireball [OP] New Member

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    Thanks!!
     
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  8. Apr 28, 2022 at 4:15 PM
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    RoadtripJim

    RoadtripJim New Member

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    Welcome and greetings from Minnesota. Now the waiting begins.....
     
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  9. Apr 28, 2022 at 4:20 PM
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    Fireball

    Fireball [OP] New Member

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    indeed. At least the official wow-this-might-actually-happen-but-we’ll-see kind of waiting. :) Thanks!!
     
  10. Apr 28, 2022 at 7:54 PM
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    KK6PD

    KK6PD 2 1 yr. retired . . . after 42 yrs

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    New Tires, Stereo & Speakers,Uni-Strut Tie Down Continue watching THIS SPACE FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
    Welcome from SoCal, good luck with the new truck!
     
  11. Apr 28, 2022 at 8:31 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
  12. Apr 28, 2022 at 8:55 PM
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    Keon

    Keon New Member

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    Congrats! Let me know how you like it! Mine is coming at the end of July. Hopefully by then someone will have come up with a Tacoma-esque TRD Pro bed decal.
     
  13. Apr 29, 2022 at 2:33 AM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome and congrats from Nevada. That color looks so BA.
     
  14. Apr 29, 2022 at 3:52 AM
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    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

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    Welcome from So Cal
     
  15. Apr 29, 2022 at 4:37 AM
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    War Machine

    War Machine SSEM # 5 3MW

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  16. Apr 29, 2022 at 4:38 AM
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    10TundraSR5

    10TundraSR5 Happy Tundra owner

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    Curse you Perry the Platypus!
    Welcome from East TN and congrats! I can't wait for pics and your thoughts on the truck when you get it.
     
  17. Apr 29, 2022 at 5:13 AM
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    Toyotoholic

    Toyotoholic -4Life-

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    Welcome from CT.
    I like good news!
    BUT...

    This sounds more like GREAT NEWS,!!!
     
  18. Apr 29, 2022 at 7:41 AM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
  19. Jun 18, 2022 at 9:21 AM
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    Fireball

    Fireball [OP] New Member

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    Thanks all!!!
    Aaand … success!! We got the call Wednesday, picked up the truck Friday. And I have to tell you, this orange does NOT match the ads. It’s pretty stunning when you first see it. A bit flatter and less metallic than the pictures reflect, not a hint of rust or bronze. Just plain super bright ORANGE. But hey, we’ll adapt. Managed to get a few hours on the road yesterday after the purchase and this is one spectacular machine. Didn’t get any legit technical but opened it up a bit on some gravel and wow. Wow! Highly recommended!! More to follow.
     
  20. Jun 18, 2022 at 9:23 AM
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    TundyMcTunra

    TundyMcTunra Irrational people are not often convinced by facts

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    Hell yeah congrats and welcome
     
  21. Jun 18, 2022 at 9:26 AM
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    Shanet421

    Shanet421 (Semi) New Member

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    For god sakes man
    :worthless:
     
  22. Jun 18, 2022 at 12:31 PM
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    Tundra Dude 45

    Tundra Dude 45 New Member

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    8” BAMuffler, TRD airflow accelerator, front window tint/windshield sun stripe, debadged tailgate 4x4 emblem, trimmed mud flaps, antenna removed stainless screw added, TRD rear sway bar, AFE high flow air filter.
    Awesome and great color. Show us some pics!
     
  23. Jun 18, 2022 at 7:21 PM
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    Fireball

    Fireball [OP] New Member

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    B10A9773-6EA8-4ED7-8431-41AFB5978EAD.jpg Here you go! From a little break-in drive this afternoon. :)B10A9773-6EA8-4ED7-8431-41AFB5978EAD.jpg
     
  24. Jun 18, 2022 at 7:26 PM
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    Rgross2112

    Rgross2112 ASCM #5: Just like Sick and Disgusting

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    Wow, I like it! Congrats, now the mods begin!
     
  25. Jun 18, 2022 at 7:27 PM
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    Fireball

    Fireball [OP] New Member

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    (PS - It looks better in person. Not quite so squatty - this angle doesn’t really capture the feel. You can definitely tell it’s on something smaller than big beef though. And you just can’t capture the color. Really varies with the light. You can’t really see the metallic unless you’re close in bright light. Varies from this deep fore orange to some sort of weird electric tangerine color. Not sure how else to describe it. Definitely unexpected though; but definitely growing on me. :))
     
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  26. Jun 18, 2022 at 7:44 PM
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    SLA10

    SLA10 New Member

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    Grats!
     
  27. Jun 18, 2022 at 8:57 PM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Welcome from NC!
     
  28. Jun 18, 2022 at 8:58 PM
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    jomikepa

    jomikepa New Member

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    I saw one leaving the dealership yesterday, tangerine is a great description, really incredible color. Congrats on a great truck.
     
  29. Jun 19, 2022 at 6:00 AM
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    4WDWalrus

    4WDWalrus New Member

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    TRD shift knob OEM Fender Flares Truxedo Pro X15
    Congrats! New truck looks great!
     
  30. Jun 19, 2022 at 6:08 AM
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    PermaFrostTRD

    PermaFrostTRD Tumescent Member

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    Poor man's limited; Fox 2.0 & 5100s; 285/70 RG
    That’s an incredible looking truck. Congratulations.
     

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