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Wizard from the 505

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by RollCage, Nov 23, 2018.

  1. Nov 23, 2018 at 9:53 PM
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    RollCage

    RollCage [OP] New Member

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    Hola fellow forum frequenters!

    Lurker here, finally decided to sign up. I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra, Access Cab SR5, V6, Automatic, 4x4. From what little I know, I guess that's a bit of an odd duck configuration. Was told only a couple hundred were ever made... Anyway, my tundra has served me very well since I got her in 2011, with 113k miles on her. Now she's at 192k, and going strong. Just went through all the front suspension, replaced damn near everything, and she now has Bilstein 6112s in the front and the 5160's in the rear. Currently toying with the idea of a new Tundra, but I admit I'm a bit leery of the TSS-P issues I hear about...

    My background? Well, I'm a research engineer for the DOD, currently a civilian with the USAF. Originally educated in Materials Science, Metallurgy, and Explosives, I am now a Master of the Dark Arts: I work on High Power Electromagnetics. After that, it's classified [​IMG]

    Anyway, hope y'all are well. Pic semi-related. It's one of my laboratories:

    WSMR Sunset.jpg

    Cheers,
    Alex
     
  2. Nov 23, 2018 at 11:11 PM
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    NjPro

    NjPro New Member

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    Welcome from Nj.

    Electromagnetics, interesting.
     
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  3. Nov 24, 2018 at 2:17 AM
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    Welcome to the party!!
     
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  4. Nov 24, 2018 at 2:47 AM
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  5. Nov 24, 2018 at 3:19 AM
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    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Colorado. White Sands???
     
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  8. Nov 24, 2018 at 5:22 AM
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    Pinay

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
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  9. Nov 24, 2018 at 5:42 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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  10. Nov 24, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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    Welcome!
     
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  11. Nov 24, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    Welcome from Ca.
     
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  12. Nov 24, 2018 at 10:09 AM
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    Yes indeed! We do some of our outdoor testing down at WSMR (White Sands Missile Range). Gorgeous place.
     
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  13. Nov 24, 2018 at 10:13 AM
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    welcome form SoCal !
     
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  14. Nov 24, 2018 at 6:12 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADER,RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Welcome from PA
     
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  16. Nov 24, 2018 at 6:21 PM
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    Welcome from Seattle bro!
     
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    tenntundra 2013 SR5 crewmax Barcelona red

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    Welcome from East Tennessee. I'm about an hour and a half from oak ridge,TN. I'm sure you know where that is.
     
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  18. Nov 24, 2018 at 11:06 PM
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    Maaaaayyyybeeee... :spy:
     
  19. Nov 24, 2018 at 11:17 PM
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    RollCage

    RollCage [OP] New Member

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    Some shots of my Tundra:10641034_928223470524628_978888984664995035_n.jpg
    On my move up to WA a few years ago.

    10590559_1192004534146519_1800634322130176224_n.jpg
    After a day of upland bird hunting with my dad, and the star of the show, my uncle's german short haired pointer, Greta.

    15974886_1516688345011468_1207187321227685339_o.jpgAt my folks old place in Livermore, CA. The Honda S2000 is my mistress :D
     
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  20. Nov 25, 2018 at 4:06 AM
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    Tundrablue

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  21. Nov 25, 2018 at 4:35 AM
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  22. Nov 25, 2018 at 6:44 AM
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    Atomic City Tundra

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    Welcome from another R&D Engineer turned Scientist from up on the hill - just a bit north from you in the 505.
     
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  23. Nov 25, 2018 at 8:55 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

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    Welcome from Colorado
     
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  24. Nov 25, 2018 at 10:34 AM
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    RollCage

    RollCage [OP] New Member

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    Know the area well. My dad's family lived up there near the Lab for a while back in the day. Oddly, it seems like about every year they try and convince me to work up there... :p:D

    Love the Jemez area and the Valles Caldera. Stunningly gorgeous. You guys gotten much snow yet?
     
  25. Nov 25, 2018 at 10:35 AM
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    Atomic City Tundra

    Atomic City Tundra Cam Tower Leak Addict

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    Not much. A couple of small storms, but not a lot left over.
     
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  26. Nov 25, 2018 at 10:36 AM
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    RollCage

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    Are there that few of us? I spend most of my time up in ABQ working out of Kirtland...
     
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