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New member - Cavalry Blue SR5 TRD Offroad

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Paul B, Mar 21, 2019.

  1. Mar 21, 2019 at 12:33 AM
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    Paul B

    Paul B [OP] New Member

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    What's up everyone? Been trolling here lately. Great forum you all have here. Thanks for having me.

    Picked up a 2019 Cavalry Blue SR5 TRD Off Road earlier this week.

    Truck does not have the SR5 upgrade package. I was shocked when I looked at it at the dealer the first time as I don't see too many like this on dealer lots. Column shifter, "bench" seat, center folding armrest. Reminded me of my Dad's old Silverado. IMO this is how trucks are supposed to be. This setup works best for me for a few reasons.

    Needed a truck to comfortably haul my wife and 2 young kids, bmx bike, son's little 50cc dirt bike, (hopefully a big dirt bike for me in the near future), haul a trailer and ATV from time to time. Didn't need crazy features, options, moonroofs or anything fancy. This truck is perfect.

    I HAD to have Cavalry blue. Absolutely love this color. Almost bought a 6spd manual Taco this color late last year but needed room for the kiddos. And holy crap there is room! its amazing.

    Came with the factory sprayed in bedliner and bed rail system. All weather mats and door sill protection. Good for snow and shitty weather. It has everything I need and nothing I don't need.

    I am from the Buffalo NY area, a long time automotive/truck, racing, BMX, and monster truck enthusiast. Love Miatas. Have owned 2 highly customized Miatas over the past 16 years. Strange, I know, but those who know, know. Similar to these trucks it seems. Life long fan of Bigfoot monster truck. Again, strange lol Almost bought a Ford.

    Plans for this truck aren't too crazy. No competition for what many have done here. Mainly simple things to keep it nice so it lasts a long time as well as improve on how it came from the factory.
    -better interior lights, undercoat and paint guard to protect from WNY salt and snow, tonneau cover, bed storage solution(bed extender?), probably some side steps, the A-pillar grab handle, rear seat covers and maybe some Husky or Weathertech floormats(dang kids and weather), short antenna, black badges and/or debadging, maybe a Pro grille, rear sway bar, ESP seat storage, intake.

    I might attempt to get color matched grill surround and door handles and remove some chrome but the way it is does not bother me. Again, reminds me of my Dad's old chevy. I think it has just enough chrome (minus the badges. I hate badges on all cars lol)

    Eventually, some slightly larger tires (maybe new wheels) that can handle the Buffalo snow with ease and a leveling kit or small lift kit.

    I've been part of several automotive and Miata forums over the years so I know threads are worthless without pics so here are a couple of the truck the day after it came home.

    And one of the Miata since it came out of the garage 10 feet for the first time this year. It is undergoing some surgery adding some fender braces up front to get ready for some autocross or track days this summer. Long list of mods to that little car.truck1.jpg truck2.jpg miataandtruck.jpg
     
  2. Mar 21, 2019 at 1:36 AM
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    Lake.Life24

    Lake.Life24 New Member

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    Welcome neighbor! I am from Corning :wave:
     
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  3. Mar 21, 2019 at 1:52 AM
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    drhntr

    drhntr New Member

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    Welcome from New Hampshire great looking truck congrats
     
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  4. Mar 21, 2019 at 1:56 AM
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    TXTundra2722

    TXTundra2722 Pipe Hitters Union

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  5. Mar 21, 2019 at 2:03 AM
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    ardnutoz

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  6. Mar 21, 2019 at 2:38 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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  7. Mar 21, 2019 at 2:58 AM
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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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  8. Mar 21, 2019 at 3:00 AM
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    Larmand

    Larmand SSEM #6

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    Welcome to the party!!
     
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  9. Mar 21, 2019 at 4:20 AM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
  10. Mar 21, 2019 at 4:47 AM
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    Welcome from SE PA!
     
  11. Mar 21, 2019 at 4:52 AM
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    Patch999

    Patch999 SSEM #17 You are what you do when it counts

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    Welcome. Great color
     
  12. Mar 21, 2019 at 4:52 AM
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    Boerseun MGM XP-Series

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    Welcome!
     
  13. Mar 21, 2019 at 6:50 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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  15. Mar 21, 2019 at 7:00 AM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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    Durania

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  17. Mar 21, 2019 at 7:15 AM
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    Metro14536

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  18. Mar 21, 2019 at 8:49 AM
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    4RunnerKid

    4RunnerKid New Member

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    welcome from the CA coast. love that color.
     
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  19. Mar 21, 2019 at 9:35 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from Colorado
     
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  20. Mar 21, 2019 at 9:36 AM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    WELCOME
     
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  21. Mar 22, 2019 at 8:37 PM
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    Paul B

    Paul B [OP] New Member

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    Thanks all for the warm welcome. First impressions of this Tundra (and Toyota truck community) are very similar to the Miata community...tight knit. Highly knowledgeable, a lot of awesome and different mods going on.

    Ordered a roll up tonnaeu cover today and scheduled an apt for undercoating.
     
  22. Mar 22, 2019 at 8:39 PM
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    Tempest

    Tempest You feel lucky??!!

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    Welcome from AZ! :tumbleweed:
     
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  23. Mar 22, 2019 at 9:00 PM
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    Hammy68

    Hammy68 Peak Bagger

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    Welcome from New Hampshire!
     
  24. Mar 22, 2019 at 9:23 PM
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    tundraforme

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    Welcome! Nice looking truck!
     
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  25. Mar 22, 2019 at 10:29 PM
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    rons23

    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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    Welcome from Obx
     
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