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New Member here from Socal!

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by 5.7TRDProm, Jun 3, 2018.

  1. Jun 3, 2018 at 8:38 AM
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    5.7TRDProm

    5.7TRDProm [OP] What's bothering you?

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    Hello all!

    My name is Dara, just checking in on being a new member here on the forum. Been semi-active on tundratalk.net, but lately I've been hearing my own keyboard strokes and breath there so was told about this forum and hopped on here.

    Last year I couldn't make up my mind with the 4Runner or a Sequoia, but I am glad that I have stepped away and did some hard thinking to find myself really into a Tundra. Also another thing that set me back was during the time of debating on a 4Runner or Sequoia I ended up picking up a 2016 Yamaha R1 as a track bike for awhile. Sold that at the beginning of this year and made it clear to pick up a Tundra.

    Picked up this TRD Off-Road SR5 on 03-23-2018. Went straight to the dealership after my father called of an incoming unit with only 2 miles right after work.

    This is what was waiting for my presence and to take home after all the time I've been thinking hard between midnight black and cement. Finally sold myself for the cement, sr5 5.7 4x4, with the sr5 upgrade package, safety convenience package, trd off road package and premium entune audio feature!

    Looking forward to pick up some knowledge and information from everyone here!

    So far these are the mods done to the truck:
    King 2.5 w/ remote resi adjusters
    Bakflip MX4
    Coachbuilders +3 Shackles, CB drop, shims
    Formula One LLumar Pinnacle Tint 5% Uniform on all 5 windows, Stratos 50% whole front windshield
    ARB Dual Air Compressor w/ XFaktr dual compressor mount
    TRD Pro badges and grill
    Color Matched grill surround, hood bulge, and front bumper caps (en route from Sparks Toyota)
    SDHQ Rock sliders *currently at a local powdercoating shop, waiting for the phone call to pick it up*

    "going to keep it stock" *sarcasm* >:D
    Dara


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  2. Jun 3, 2018 at 8:40 AM
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    T-Rex266

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

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    Welcome aboard! It’ll look great when all said and done!

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  3. Jun 3, 2018 at 8:43 AM
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    5.7TRDProm

    5.7TRDProm [OP] What's bothering you?

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    Thank you!
     
  4. Jun 3, 2018 at 8:44 AM
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    Bob

    Bob Member Staff Member

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    Welcome! You didn't waste any time getting to the modding.

    Give a shout in the Socal BS thread here as well
     
  5. Jun 3, 2018 at 8:45 AM
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    Larmand

    Larmand SSEM #6

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    Welcome to the party!! By far, MY favorite color!!
     
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  6. Jun 3, 2018 at 8:45 AM
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    Marty McFly

    Marty McFly Nobody calls me chicken!! Except when off roading

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    Welcome from The I.E. sir :hattip:
    That's one good lookin truck :thumbsup:

    Pfffft ... What's tundratalk, sounds lame :D
     
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  7. Jun 3, 2018 at 8:48 AM
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    Grumpy Uncle

    Grumpy Uncle Pushing string down the hall SSEM #10

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    Welcome from CO.
     
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  8. Jun 3, 2018 at 8:50 AM
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    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

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    Welcome from Santa Clarita
     
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  9. Jun 3, 2018 at 8:51 AM
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    Porschetech29

    Porschetech29 New Member

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    Welcome
     
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  10. Jun 3, 2018 at 9:01 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from Colorado
     
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  11. Jun 3, 2018 at 9:11 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

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    Welcome from CO!
     
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  12. Jun 3, 2018 at 9:15 AM
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    15whtrd

    15whtrd Mr. Blonde

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    Welcome from Torrance!
     
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  13. Jun 3, 2018 at 9:15 AM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    Welcome from NorCal.
     
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  14. Jun 3, 2018 at 9:39 AM
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    5.7TRDProm

    5.7TRDProm [OP] What's bothering you?

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    Thanks! More mods to come soon!

    Thank you!

    LOL!!!! Thank you!!!



    Thank you all for the warming welcomes!
     
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  15. Jun 3, 2018 at 9:55 AM
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    Welcome from AZ
     
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  16. Jun 3, 2018 at 10:08 AM
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    Welcome from SFV and HB
     
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio!
     
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  18. Jun 3, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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    Steve6

    Steve6 New Member

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    Welcome from Arizona.
     
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  19. Jun 3, 2018 at 11:31 AM
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    tinman10101

    tinman10101 Ah cha cha cha

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    Welcome from Santa Clarita as well.
     
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  20. Jun 3, 2018 at 1:26 PM
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    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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    Welcome from San Jose
     
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  21. Jun 3, 2018 at 1:38 PM
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    Yosemite_Fam

    Yosemite_Fam Enjoy Life!

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    Welcome for Mira Loma, CA.
     
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  22. Jun 3, 2018 at 2:19 PM
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    Welcome from NH congrats
     
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  23. Jun 3, 2018 at 3:11 PM
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    TheBeast

    TheBeast The Beach

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    looks great !welcome from LB !
     
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  24. Jun 3, 2018 at 3:26 PM
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  25. Jun 3, 2018 at 6:01 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas

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    WELCOME!!
     
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  26. Jun 3, 2018 at 7:16 PM
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    5.7TRDProm

    5.7TRDProm [OP] What's bothering you?

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    Thanks everyone!
     
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  27. Jun 3, 2018 at 8:00 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    BTBAKER .

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  29. Jun 3, 2018 at 10:02 PM
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