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New owner from VA

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by VTsuckah, Dec 27, 2017.

  1. Dec 27, 2017 at 11:18 AM
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    VTsuckah

    VTsuckah [OP] New Member

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    Long time lurker, now a new owner of a 2018 CM Limited TRD Offroad. I figured it's time to introduce myself.

    Thanks to this site, I've gained a wealth of knowledge prior to and following my purchase. I started my tundra search in September originally looking for a 2017 since I felt I didn't need or want the safety sense crap. However, I ended up buying a 2018 model year after the specs I wanted couldn't be located anywhere on the east coast and have no regrets what so ever. The updated dash display, head lights, and even the safety sense "crap" are on point. I negotiated a pretty good deal on the 2018 by contacting 52 dealerships and pitting a handful against each other. Come to find, there was a thread on this forum detailing just about exactly what I did. It was painful sifting through the hundreds of emails, but in the end, I'm happy that I did.

    Shorly after taking delivery at the end of October, the mod bug hit and my wallet immediately became lighter. My goal initially is to protect and de-chrome. Eventually, I'll outfit the truck with a mild lift and larger tires for camping.

    List of mods to date include husky liners, Weathertech window deflectors, lineX, Bedrug bed mat, TonnoPro soft tonneau cover, and center console organizers. Waiting to go on once the weather is warm is a trd sway bar, paint matched grill surround/mirror caps/ door handles, toyota door sill guards, and an esp storage bin.

    Because pics are king....
    The soon to-be-sold current daily. 2011 Tacoma 4x4 trd sport 4x4.
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    The soon to be daily 2018 tundra crew max limited 4x4.
    20171030_171800.jpg

    :bananadance:
     
  2. Dec 27, 2017 at 11:22 AM
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    JoshO

    JoshO New Member

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    Welcome. I went from a Tacoma to Tundra as well. I love the Safety Sense "crap" too.
     
  3. Dec 27, 2017 at 11:32 AM
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    rons23

    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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    Sabm (Gtek-Fab), Blake Carbon Diamond Plate door sil protecters, and Air Dam mod, Black Rivited Grill, Devil Horns- Black Anodized(Diaz Fabrication), Hid's in Low Beams and Fogs -6000k, Piaa Extreme for High Beams. Black Rhino Step Tubes, Razir Led interior Lights (white), Low Profile Black Diamond Plate Tool Box, Trd accesories, Weather Tech Mats, Carbon Fiber Shorty Antenna, Drl's, Plasta Dipped Badges + Front Grill Surround
    Welcome from Obx
     
  4. Dec 27, 2017 at 11:35 AM
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    MistrRoboto

    MistrRoboto '17 MGM SR5 TRD CrewMax

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    Beautiful truck!! I applaud your efforts. I called two dealers, then just went in to one and gave them my monies.
     
  5. Dec 27, 2017 at 11:44 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    TRD Pro Grille, ESP Storage, Tailgate Inserts, Line-X Bedliner, Weathertech Floorliners, Wet Okole Seat Covers, 5" Shorty Antenna, Mickey Thompson MM-366 Wheels, ToyTec Boss, 35" BFG KO2 to name a few.
    Welcome from CO.
     
  6. Dec 27, 2017 at 11:46 AM
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    Darth Tundra

    Darth Tundra I AM....YOUR FATHER

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    Revtek 2.5 level kit, 295/70/18 on stock rims..no rear mods
    Welcome .....from Orygun....let the MODS begin....and THE WALLET GET THIN! :thumbsup:
     
  7. Dec 27, 2017 at 12:31 PM
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    duece292

    duece292 Appalachian American

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    Welcome from WI
     
  8. Dec 27, 2017 at 12:40 PM
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    Casper3

    Casper3 New Member

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    Welcome from Ohio
     
  9. Dec 27, 2017 at 12:51 PM
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    MatthewPTguy

    MatthewPTguy Not a new member

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    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!
     
  10. Dec 27, 2017 at 12:51 PM
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    BayRunner

    BayRunner I’m here, except when I’m not

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    Welcome from central VA
     
  11. Dec 27, 2017 at 12:52 PM
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    JMB

    JMB Not new, just a little old.

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    5100s all around, 295-70-18 Defenders, 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, Tyger nerf bars, Husky floor liners, folding rear seats, remote battery posts, plastidip grill chrome, Powder coat bumpers.
    Welcome from SE VA.
     
  12. Dec 27, 2017 at 12:53 PM
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    froggy78

    froggy78 Loco Moco Bastrd

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    Welcome. What part of VA?
     
  13. Dec 27, 2017 at 12:57 PM
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    Vector W8

    Vector W8 Old guy with a lot of expensive habits.

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    FFV, TRD Supercharger, Bullydog FFV Tune, 2014 Fit Kit, TRD Dual Exhaust, Sequoia Front Sway Bar, TRD Rear Sway Bar, TRD Skid Plate, TRD Pro Grill, 040 White Mirror Covers, 040 White Door Handles, Ready Lift 3"/2", Anzo 3rd Brake Light, Winjet LED Tail Lights, LED Fog Lights, LED Rock Lights, Axle Vent Mod, SDHQ Hidden Winch Mount, 12,000lb Winch. Storm Trooper Shift Knob. BMF BATL Wheels.
    thumbnail[2].jpg Welcome from Michigan!
     
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  14. Dec 27, 2017 at 1:14 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from So Cal
     
  15. Dec 27, 2017 at 1:37 PM
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    dandailey

    dandailey King Tundra

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    Bakflip Revolver X2 ,Nestahedition Firestalk antenna, TRD dual exhaust, WeatherTech liners, in channel deflectors, 20% tint front, Tundra bed mat.AFE pro dry s filter,SA XDM 3.8 compact 9mm., Wheel to wheel N-Fab 3 steps.Lamin-X yellow on fogs, Bilstein 6112's top setting, BFG KO2's 275/70-18.Pioneer HU, JL RD amp, Focal speakers everywhere.
    Welcome from SE VA.....
     
  16. Dec 27, 2017 at 1:50 PM
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    VTsuckah

    VTsuckah [OP] New Member

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    Northern VA outside of DC.

    Thanks for all of the welcomes.
     
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  17. Dec 27, 2017 at 1:50 PM
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    nishibot

    nishibot Just2havnfun

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    Welcome from SoCal
     
  18. Dec 27, 2017 at 3:06 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. Dec 27, 2017 at 3:11 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas

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  20. Dec 27, 2017 at 4:33 PM
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    Steve6

    Steve6 New Member

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    Welcome from AZ
     
  21. Dec 27, 2017 at 4:39 PM
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    Noodle

    Noodle That Guy

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    Welcome from RVA
     
  22. Dec 27, 2017 at 4:42 PM
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    4x4_Angel

    4x4_Angel Perfectly Imperfect Tomboy....TTC #132

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    Welcome from Texas
     
  23. Dec 27, 2017 at 4:51 PM
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    Tincup

    Tincup New Member

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    Welcome from No VA.
     
  24. Dec 27, 2017 at 4:52 PM
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    darkknight2014

    darkknight2014 Mods mods and more mods!!

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    Welcome from NY
     
  25. Dec 27, 2017 at 5:10 PM
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    Vendeta2k

    Vendeta2k Distinguished Member Of The Cement Club

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    Welcome!
     
  26. Dec 27, 2017 at 5:20 PM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

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    Welcome from CO.
     
  27. Dec 27, 2017 at 5:22 PM
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    blue16

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  28. Dec 27, 2017 at 5:37 PM
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    T-Rex266

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

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    Welcome from CO!
     
  29. Dec 27, 2017 at 5:40 PM
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    MotoTundra

    MotoTundra The Ocho

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    Very nice truck, congrats on the purchase and welcome to the forum!
     
  30. Dec 27, 2017 at 9:16 PM
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    Areith762

    Areith762 Go Avs!!!

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    Nice upgrade. Welcome from CO!
     

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