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TRD=poser?

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by AlmightyCrash, Mar 22, 2019.

  1. Mar 22, 2019 at 7:37 AM
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    Omohundro

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    TRD TUNDRA exhaust was around before the pro, TRD is Toyota’s answer to the aftermarket division in my OP. So TRD all you want.
     
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  2. Mar 22, 2019 at 7:41 AM
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl:YOU are making that **** up!!!...You have to be. :rofl:
     
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  3. Mar 22, 2019 at 7:41 AM
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    In the day when they were using Plymouth Volares and Dodge Aspens as police cars, you would see the front end of a Aspen on a Volare and vise versa. It was funny but only a car person would realize it.
     
  4. Mar 22, 2019 at 7:49 AM
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    Oh, ok. Thought you were crazy for a second.
     
  5. Mar 22, 2019 at 7:49 AM
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    For those that have mentioned grills and sway bars...
    I’m not talking about improving your vehicle with TRD parts you prefer, but rather badging specifically.

    This came to mind because I want to put something on my bed rack where I removed the cheap tin “Defender” plaque. In looking at emblems, I came across a black TRD emblem that would fit and look nice...but since I can’t lie, it was causing inner turmoil. My truck isn’t a TRD Off-road or TRD PRO. It’s nothing special at all. I don’t want to misrepresent myself.
     
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  6. Mar 22, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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    Excellent!
     
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  7. Mar 22, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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    I could still be crazy. :D
     
  8. Mar 22, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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    Didn’t see it myself, but he told me about it. He was dead serious. They fixed it for him the next day, but he was thinking it had to have been on purpose.
     
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  9. Mar 22, 2019 at 7:51 AM
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    I am for sure, but not that kind.

    Waylon Jennings said it best. “I’ve always been crazy, but it’s kept me from going insane.”
     
  10. Mar 22, 2019 at 7:52 AM
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    Well, heck, why didn't you just say so. Yeah, if it works for that, stick that thang on there, we won't tell anybody. :D
     
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  11. Mar 22, 2019 at 7:56 AM
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    Like most have said, it's your own truck, so you can do what you want with it. I personally would never put a TRD badge or sticker on a non-TRD truck, but I would certainly add TRD parts to one without hesitation.

    But I do love seeing the guys in the Poser Pros when I'm in my Pro. They rearely make eye contact.
     
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  12. Mar 22, 2019 at 7:57 AM
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  13. Mar 22, 2019 at 7:57 AM
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    Oh and I jus slapped on 2019 PRO LED headlights too
     
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  14. Mar 22, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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    I have a TRD Offroad and powder coated the wheels. I also put TRD center caps on them as I'm on a quest to remove all chrome. I guess mine ends up looking like a "poser pro" in that sense because the wheels are now the same as the 2017-era Pros. It don't make a shit to me because I'm only going for the look I want, not trying to turn my truck into a Pro.
     
  15. Mar 22, 2019 at 8:16 AM
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    Putting TRD PRO pieces on is ok. Putting TRD badging is ok. Putting TRD PRO badging on is not ok.
     
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  16. Mar 22, 2019 at 8:21 AM
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    I was leaning towards this...

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    Or maybe this...59598039-A192-429E-9F9C-4B2C377528F3.jpg

    But I may just end up with this...

    DF898890-616F-4278-8AF9-FBEFF256EAA5.jpg

    Or I might just find something completely unrelated to go in the small square on the back of this rack.

    1A68277C-5125-43E2-93A3-4AD86B11C2CF.jpg
     
  17. Mar 22, 2019 at 8:23 AM
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    Those are perfectly fine. TRD is Toyota Racing Development. It’s aftermarket parts for all Toyotas not just for TRD Pros.
     
  18. Mar 22, 2019 at 8:24 AM
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    Slap em on!
     
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  19. Mar 22, 2019 at 8:34 AM
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    Exactly right.

    Think of it as free advertising for Toyota, @AlmightyCrash. All over town, guys will be seeing your bedrack and going to their Toyota dealer to buy one. Think of the poor counter guy trying to explain to these guys that Toyota DOESN'T MAKE a TRD bedrack. Then, next year or so, because they've had so many requests for TRD bedracks, what do you think the marketing guys will do?...That's right!...Genuine TRD bedracks direct from your Toyota dealer. :D

    Edit: Maybe they do make one already...shows how close I follow this TRD stuff.
     
  20. Mar 22, 2019 at 8:35 AM
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    Going "pro" badging on a non-pro.....no fun IMO. But TRD is a much different thing. That said, i hate badging, but I do run a TRD Pro front grill. But I also keep wanting to take it off cause they are everywhere, lol
     
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    I’ve heavily considered putting Texas Edition badges in mine. They’re pretty dope.

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  22. Mar 22, 2019 at 8:51 AM
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    I have that too above the SR5 badge, all black, guy here in town sells, found him off CL
     
  23. Mar 22, 2019 at 8:54 AM
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    In each case, if it's a specific designated Toyota option, it will show that and any other options. If it is a port-installed special package, it won't show on the data base.
     
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  24. Mar 22, 2019 at 8:56 AM
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    Yes, you can get everything from the VIN. (Factory installed of course)
    Even down to brand of tires OEM, how many USB ports etc....
    upload_2019-3-22_12-5-16.jpg

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    So, anyone buying a truck with TRD stickers can go verify it.
     
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  25. Mar 22, 2019 at 9:08 AM
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    +1 I’ll put on parts but not stickers, however if anyone wants to do that, their choice, no qualms here. You do your truck the way you like.
     
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    Years ago I spotted a Lexus I had never seen before. As I pulled along side it, I noticed that it was in fact a Hyundai that somebody rebadged as a Lexus. And this was around 2000, when Hyundai's were true POS's.
     
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    Just a case of "One man's Hyundai being another man's Lexus" :D
     
  28. Mar 22, 2019 at 9:48 AM
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    :facepalm:
     
  29. Mar 22, 2019 at 9:53 AM
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    I bought my 2WD SR5? (I think) off a dealers used CPO inventory. PO had put the 4x4 emblem on the tailgate! For some people the badge is what really counts. Personally I am a debadger, and will remove any emblems I can. I'd rather have TRD Pro (or better) suspension/parts, and not have anyone be able to tell.
     
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  30. Mar 22, 2019 at 10:01 AM
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    I agree with this statement.
    I was driving to work one day and saw a tundra with a TRD PRO decal that was clearly not a PRO :eek2: that was terrible :facepalm:
    In my opinion it was gawd awful, but am I going to lose sleep over someone else’s preferences, not at all. If you like it then go for it :thumbsup: I’ve got a bunch of stuff on my truck that I’m sure people dislike. They can all kiss my ass :D
     

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