New Addition to the Family

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 08/13/2018 at 12:01 • Filed to: None

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Doing my part to #SaveTheMan uals. Looking forward to lots of adventures in this one.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 12:11

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Soon...

Nothing > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 12:11

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Congrats! That’s a great looking ride. I’ve never ordered a vehicle before. If I buy another new one down the road, I might just have to go that route.

Keeping it stock?

The Dummy Gummy > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 12:11

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That’s a good looking truck.

Mid Engine > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 12:15

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huh, doesn’t look anything like my 2018.. mind you I got a pretty basic model. Your wheels and front grill aren’t anything like mine. I waxed the trruck yesterday, took me quite a while

deprecated account > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 12:15

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Didn’t realize they still made the 1GR with a manual. Sweet truck, man!

The Ghost of Oppo > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 12:15

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Congrats! I’m totally jelly 

Nibby > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 12:15

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welcome to the 2018 OPPO TRUCK MASTER RACE

HammerheadFistpunch > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 12:15

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Oh no, take it back.  I ts already confused about the difference between a door and a jar.

Ash78, voting early and often > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 12:15

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Wait, a manual “ compact” pickup in America that isn’t the base model?

Wow!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Ash78, voting early and often 08/13/2018 at 12:21

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Believe it!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > HammerheadFistpunch 08/13/2018 at 12:22

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Old joke, but a good one...

razorbeamteam > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 12:23

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Congrats! That paint color is my favorite of any car for sale right now. 

Tripper > Mid Engine 08/13/2018 at 12:29

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His looks like a 2019 to me.

Tripper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 12:30

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Congrats!!

nermal > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 12:37

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Sweet truck! Avoid metal shift knobs though - Unless you like the smell of burning flesh from every time your hand gets fried after the sun heats up your knob.

Agrajag > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 12:45

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Sweet!

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 12:49

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Well, at least you got the stick!  Just drove a ‘16 TRD and man, it’s just bad.  Such an old truck, and the auto trans doesn’t do it any favors.  Love that color though.

jasmits > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 12:59

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Congrats man!! Hope you’re loving it!!! 

jasmits > deprecated account 08/13/2018 at 13:00

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It’s a 2GR, the 4.0 is only still in the 4Runner/Tundra

vicali > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 13:00

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Nice nice nice.. 7 miles!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nibby 08/13/2018 at 13:26

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Ha - thanks!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > The Ghost of Oppo 08/13/2018 at 13:26

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Thanks!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > deprecated account 08/13/2018 at 13:26

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Oh, yes... Thanks!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Mid Engine 08/13/2018 at 13:28

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They’ve got different wheels and grille for every sub-model. TRD Off Road w/ no options.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > The Dummy Gummy 08/13/2018 at 13:28

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Thanks - I agree. =)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nothing 08/13/2018 at 13:32

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Thanks! I only ordered it because that seemed like my only option to get what I wanted. Got lucky - only took a month.

It will stay stock for a while. My parking garage pretty much precludes me from a lift, and I’ll get some good use from these tires before going with something a little more capable/aggressive.

Just need to replace that shift knob soon - ha!

Mid Engine > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 13:32

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Mine’s a SR5, quad cab short bed. It’s a very basic, but very good truck

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > vicali 08/13/2018 at 13:33

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Just enough miles to drive it from the factory floor onto the carrier, off into the dealership and to the gas station to fill it up! Going to have a lot of fun with this truck.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > jasmits 08/13/2018 at 13:34

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I really am - thanks!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Mid Engine 08/13/2018 at 13:35

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These things really are the Swiss Army knives of automobiles.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 08/13/2018 at 13:37

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It’s definitely an old-school truck - no illusions there.   I knew I couldn’t live with the automatic after a short test drive.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > nermal 08/13/2018 at 13:39

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Was thinking the Delrin band would give me enough protection on those days...

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tripper 08/13/2018 at 13:39

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Thanks!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > razorbeamteam 08/13/2018 at 13:41

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Thanks - I love it. I started off thinking I wanted the bright blue, but Cement won me over  and it makes a lot more sense on a truck.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tripper 08/13/2018 at 13:42

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Nope, 2018 - are ‘19s on lots yet?

Tripper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 13:47

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I don’t know. I just googled pics of the 2019 for comparison thinking that is what it was.

Mid Engine > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 13:52

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I put OEM mud flaps all around, and bought a net to stop stuff from flying around in the bed. Also, mine came with a tri-folding tonneau cover. I use it for truck stuff and it does a fine job indeed. 

Nothing > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 14:03

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I won’t stray much from stock. I’ll eventually install the TRD Pro suspension that’s been sitting on my shelf now for 6 months. Next purchase will most likely be a cap. I have a tonneau on mine now, but hockey gear keeps getting bigger as my son gets older, especially since he’s a goalie. It’s getting harder to squish under the cover.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Mid Engine 08/13/2018 at 14:08

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I tried to get that OEM tri-fold tonneau as a standalone option, and apparently they only have it available with a package now. I’ve got an inexpensive vinyl tri-fold on the way that will do the job for a while.

functionoverfashion > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 14:25

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Wow, I love it. A co-worker just got a very similar truck - same color, TRD Off Road, same cab (I think) too. I’ll have to snap a pic when I see it next. I am jealous every time I see it. But if the one here is an automatic, my jealously will dissolve quite a bit.

So here I am again saying how much I like the truck... yup still do.

Mid Engine > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 14:33

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Yeah, my dealer told me the truck has to be built with the cover in mind, it can’t be added afterwards (it was $750) . The only other “option” in the truck was car mats, so it’s not really a pa ckage

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 14:40

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The color is perfect for the Taco! Congrats !

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Mid Engine 08/13/2018 at 14:47

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I was trying to get them to build it with it installed, but no dice... Seems like it used to be offered as a standalone thing (like yours was ), but no longer?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > functionoverfashion 08/13/2018 at 14:49

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Haha - thanks. I test drove the automatic version and really didn’t like that transmission. Was hunting like crazy just in a short test drive. I much prefer to row my own!

wantafuncar > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 15:11

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Congrats.

They say old school truck like its a bad thing.  

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nothing 08/13/2018 at 15:16

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Nice. How much are the Pro suspensions running on the resale market?

All that goalie gear is no joke! I bought an inexpensive vinyl tri-fold for now until I figure out if I want one permanently installed or not (or want/need a cap).

I’ll get sliders at some point, and start building up my recovery gear.

Long-, long-term, I’d love to make this thing into a seriously capable camping/ overlanding rig. My wife and I camped quite a bit before we had kids, and we really need to get back into it now that our youngest can carry his own weight  on hikes, etc.

Tapas > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 15:26

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SWEEEEEET!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tapas 08/13/2018 at 15:30

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All my high school Marty McFly dreams are coming true.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > wantafuncar 08/13/2018 at 15:32

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Haha! Right?

That said, I did drive a ‘15 Frontier Pro-4X first, and the manual transmission in that thing was not one I could live with on a daily basis.

Tapas > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 15:32

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Lemme know when you find the Almanac :)

I’ve always liked Tacos, old and new.

I would even mind being Biff if I got to keep his truck *le sigh*

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 08/13/2018 at 15:34

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Thanks! Loving it. I was initially going to go with the bright blue, but then starting looking at Cement, and showed both to my wife. She preferred the gray, and I’m glad she did! 

jasmits > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 15:37

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Cement looks really good, slightly jealous!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tapas 08/13/2018 at 15:39

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Haha - will do.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 15:39

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I love how the 4 Runner looks in Cement as well

Also quicksand

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > jasmits 08/13/2018 at 15:47

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=)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 08/13/2018 at 15:50

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Yeah, these two colors fit these trucks really well. The look is very “purposeful”, probably because they’re basically mil-spec colors (although Cement is usually reserved for battleships & aircraft!).

Mid Engine > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 15:54

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I was told if I wanted the cover it had to come from the factory already installed, you can’t buy one after the fact. I’m not sure why it has to be a factory installed item, but it is. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Mid Engine 08/13/2018 at 16:02

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Right - the plastic trim on the edges of the bed is different. I didn’t have it on my initial build order, but tried to add it shortly after (plenty of time before my build date) , so that may have been the issue; my salesman thought it should be no problem to add, but it ended up being a no-go. Oh well...

vicali > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 16:17

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Ours had 25km - enough for them to get the stickers off and go to a gas station but no test drives..

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > vicali 08/13/2018 at 16:25

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All the damage to this clutch will be done exclusively by my wife and (eventually) my kids - ha! My salesman said it took them a while to find someone there who could actually drive it to the gas station.

vicali > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 18:39

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All the farts are mine..

Captain of the Enterprise > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 18:57

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Very cool!

Nothing > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 22:08

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I dunno if you can find them anymore. Toyota closed them out earlier this year, so I picked mine up for around $600 shipped. I think people that bought them to flip are asking $1k for them.

If I step up my off road game at all, I’ll need some sliders and some skids. I don’t plan on getting too crazy, but do enjoy getting out and exploring here. My son was bummed about the light pollution near us and not being able to see the Perseids this past weekend, so we’re already planning a camping trip for next summer for that. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nothing 08/13/2018 at 22:30

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Speaking of dark sky, we were in the middle of nowhere Utah earlier this summer. It was awesome!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > vicali 08/13/2018 at 22:31

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Haha!

Vicente Esteve > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/13/2018 at 22:36

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Flip it for 3k over now. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Vicente Esteve 08/14/2018 at 07:42

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Haha - not a bad idea!

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/14/2018 at 07:58

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We had about 6 coworkers drive it and everyone complained about that trans.  I’m sure the engine feel MUCH better with the stick too. At least they made some interior upgrades from the ‘16 we had, yours looks much nicer.

functionoverfashion > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/14/2018 at 08:40

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I am with you on the manual thing. Our Volvo XC70 is always trying to shift UP way earlier than I want it to. It drives me crazy. My wife’s Mini actually gets the gearing right 99% of the time, especially in Sport mode, so I genuinely don’t mind it.

What gets me on the automatics is a particular hill that goes up to our house. It’s a secondary (town-maintained) road, paved, but 25mph speed limit. There’s a decent little hill followed by a leveling-off which gradually increases in steepness until it’s really quite steep, approaching 10% grade at the top with a sharp left turn at the top. So without fail, every automatic I’ve ever driven up this hill will be in too high a gear at the bottom, then downshift on the first hill, but because I don’t want to be going 40+ at the top, it will upshift at least one, two or even three gears (I’m looking at YOU, Volvo) on the short level-ish section... only to then downshift at least one, two, or three gears just to maintain 25-30 up the next hill. But again, I let off near the top because of the left corner, but in the Volvo, it puts me in such a high gear that my speed drops to like 20 unless I keep my foot in it enough to stay in 3rd (I think?) which means I’m going 30... it’s maddening.

Most of the time in that car I just bump it over to manual mode, 3rd gear for the whole hill section.

Same thing on a highway onramp- as soon as you straighten out to begin to merge, it shifts up to 6th. I CAN’T MERGE FROM 45mph to 65mph IN 6TH GEAR IT WILL TAKE ALL DAY. I don’t have this problem with the Mini.

Sorry, what were we talking about? oh yeah, nice truck.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > functionoverfashion 08/14/2018 at 10:49

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The auto I’m used to driving is in my wife’s MDX, and it actually does a pretty great job in most cases, and it even has  paddles for when we’re driving through the mountains.

functionoverfashion > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/14/2018 at 13:46

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I don’t mind automatics that work right. If the Volvo had a Sport Mode that changed the shift points a little, it would be fine.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > functionoverfashion 08/14/2018 at 21:06

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Wonder if there’s an aftermarket  tune that would help...

functionoverfashion > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/15/2018 at 07:16

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Now that you mention it, I suspect there is. It’s not the turbo engine, but there’s a lot in common with the T6... to the internet! 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > functionoverfashion 08/15/2018 at 08:58

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My M3 is a manual, but I have a tune for it that gives more power, raises the redline (to 8600!) and decreases the assist in the steering rack for more feel.

functionoverfashion > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/15/2018 at 10:16

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Wow I bet that sounds amazing at 8,000+rpm. I like the sound of my measly 325 at 5,000!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > functionoverfashion 08/15/2018 at 10:42

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Oh yeah, it screams. =)