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New from CA (and soon to be CO)

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by cantle, Dec 8, 2018.

  1. Dec 8, 2018 at 7:24 PM
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    cantle

    cantle [OP] New Member

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    Hey All,

    Life-long Toyota guy joining the forum. First rig was an 85 4-runner, then a 2007 Tacoma I purchased from my father, and as of today, the owner of a new 2018 Platinum CrewMax in Barcelona red.

    It's the first new vehicle I've ever owned, and I'm excited as can be, but also slightly terrified.

    Currently residing in the Bay Area, soon to be southern Colorado. Love the info the forums offer.

    Chris
     
  2. Dec 8, 2018 at 7:30 PM
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    Talkdirttome

    Talkdirttome Dad

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    Welcome Chris! I'm also a new guy here and I'm loving my 2018 Platinum CM. This site offers tons of good info on these rigs. I shudder to think how much money I'm going to pour into this truck in the coming months/years!

    Cheers,
    Jon
     
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  3. Dec 8, 2018 at 7:31 PM
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    T-Rex266

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

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    Welcome from Denver!
     
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  4. Dec 8, 2018 at 7:31 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    Welcome from Texas
     
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  5. Dec 8, 2018 at 7:32 PM
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    NCTundra18

    NCTundra18 New Member

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    TRD dual exhaust, Rough Country lift kit and too much money spent.
    Welcome from NC
     
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  6. Dec 8, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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    cantle

    cantle [OP] New Member

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    TRD Pro Exhaust, TRD Skidplate, TRD Faux-Pro wheels, Ridge Grapplers
    Thanks guys, really looking forward to it. I wasn't originally gunning for a Platinum, but I found an '18 in a great color with some TRD goodies that was too good to pass up... The TRD exhaust just rubbed me the right way, hah!
     
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  7. Dec 8, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    zcarpenter92

    zcarpenter92 Yotas and Yellow Jackets

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    Welcome from eastern CO! Where at in southern CO?
     
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  8. Dec 8, 2018 at 7:52 PM
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    dcsleeper408

    dcsleeper408 BASTRDS

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    Welcome!
     
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  9. Dec 8, 2018 at 7:52 PM
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    TheBeast

    TheBeast The Beach

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    welcome !
     
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  10. Dec 8, 2018 at 8:00 PM
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    cantle

    cantle [OP] New Member

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    Durango. I grew up in rural Montana, moved to CA for work, and need to get back to my roots. Plus I'm a huge cyclist/mountain biker (bought the truck to haul camping gear/bikes/people off the beaten path), so Durango was a natural fit.
     
  11. Dec 8, 2018 at 8:08 PM
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    Fishman57

    Fishman57 New Member

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    BakFlip MX4 Tonneau, 12 Volt Solutions Remote Starter More minor mods coming
    Welcome from SE PA!
    Love the color of your Tundra.
     
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  12. Dec 8, 2018 at 8:28 PM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    TC long travel. Deaver 420 SU leaf packs.
    Welcome from Santa Cruz Chris.
     
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  13. Dec 8, 2018 at 8:37 PM
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    RangerBP

    RangerBP SC Expat. Go gamecocks.

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    Welcome from Gunnison.
     
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  14. Dec 8, 2018 at 8:39 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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  15. Dec 8, 2018 at 8:42 PM
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    cantle

    cantle [OP] New Member

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    TRD Pro Exhaust, TRD Skidplate, TRD Faux-Pro wheels, Ridge Grapplers
    Thanks! Love your truck, and am envious of your relentless fab bars.... if you want to sell them I'm just over the hill! haha.
     
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  16. Dec 8, 2018 at 9:22 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas

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    WELCOME
     
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  17. Dec 8, 2018 at 10:06 PM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    Thanks Chris. The bars are pretty affordable. You only really need 2 unless you're gonna drive really hard in the desert with an RTT, then it's a good idea to have 3 and use 6 attachment points instead of 4.
     
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  18. Dec 8, 2018 at 10:11 PM
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    Tundrablue

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    Welcome from Ohio
     
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  19. Dec 8, 2018 at 11:10 PM
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    Ely010606

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    Welcome from Nevada
     
  20. Dec 8, 2018 at 11:25 PM
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    TundraCoast

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    Welcome....post a few pics
     
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  21. Dec 9, 2018 at 12:41 AM
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    Grumpy Uncle

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    Welcome from CO.
     
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  22. Dec 9, 2018 at 3:13 AM
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    Larmand

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    Welcome to the party!!
     
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  23. Dec 9, 2018 at 3:59 AM
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    Prostar 190

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    Welcome from Ohio!
     
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  24. Dec 9, 2018 at 4:00 AM
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    Steve6

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    Welcome from Arizona.
     
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  25. Dec 9, 2018 at 4:09 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

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    Welcome from Aurora, CO. Durango is nice to say the least. I was in Kommiefornia distracted for too long with work and realized I had to escape too.
     
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  26. Dec 9, 2018 at 8:22 AM
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    cantle

    cantle [OP] New Member

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    TRD Pro Exhaust, TRD Skidplate, TRD Faux-Pro wheels, Ridge Grapplers
    Yea, for sure, I just remember that when I looked at them for my Tacoma they were roughly 10 weeks out for lead time and I was being impatient. Looking at the Max Modular stuff too, but shipping is brutal.

    Will do, I'm actually travelling now but should have the truck mid-next week. I was lucky that I found the truck in a town close to my family, so they could give it the once over and then I was able to lock it down.
    Loved that EFI 4runner.... I'll see if I can find some pictures of mine. It was a heap, but I loved it.

    Yea, I just couldn't handle it anymore. I've learned a lot here from a career perspective, but I need to get back to a small town in the mountains. Only thing ya can't buy in this life is time, and it was time for me to move on :)
     
  27. Dec 9, 2018 at 8:23 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

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    Welcome from Colorado
     
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  28. Dec 9, 2018 at 8:26 AM
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    Welcome!
     
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  29. Dec 9, 2018 at 10:56 AM
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    Pinay

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
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  30. Dec 9, 2018 at 11:38 AM
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    moviepro314

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    Welcome from IA. Plenty of info and :spending: suggestions to go around.
     

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