From Show & Tell to No & Tell

DIHOWARD · 11-07-2009, 09:54 AM

I figured it was time for a change. Instead of advertising my mods, and having folks point, I decided go undercover. De-badged and stickers removed (except one, Carbon fiber TRD badge) If people want to know; they'll have to ask.

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JasonWin · 11-07-2009, 10:03 AM

I still see stickers on your rear windows...

Looks better without them for sure.

theAuthority · 11-07-2009, 10:12 AM

looks a lot better. Does that make it easier to go get the groceries now?

I'm just kidding !

I don't understand why people put up stickers anyways, unless your vehicle looks extremely modified.

You just have tires/wheels and a rack. I know there is more, but I'm just pointing out first glance if I saw you driving down the street.

Nice rig I'd DD it.

whokrz · 11-07-2009, 10:31 AM

Looks much better

The only sticker I put on was a marlin sticker to hide a crack in my dash

The others are nra stickers from the previous owner, which is fitting so they got to stay.

truckmike26 · 11-08-2009, 05:19 PM

That's a clean truck!

And a clean, unscuffed shovel!

DIHOWARD · 11-09-2009, 07:20 AM

Blood washes off easily.

pepsilvr · 11-09-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonWin

I still see stickers on your rear windows...

Don't forget on the roof rack too.
It does look better though.

theAuthority · 11-09-2009, 10:40 AM

i think it's the simulated beadlocks and the road tire combo .... just confusing.

I like the rims, but your tires seem 'bubbly'? too round? If you had some more aggressive a/t's It would complete the look of your truck.

I think that's the only thing that's bothering me.

DIHOWARD · 11-09-2009, 01:35 PM

That is the next part of the transformation. Cooper STT tires, Ive still got some tread left on the ATR's

theAuthority · 11-09-2009, 01:42 PM

huge change.

right now you just look like a street racer

truckmike26 · 11-09-2009, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIHOWARD

Blood washes off easily.

That'd make a great sticker.

Teuf · 11-09-2009, 06:35 PM

MM I smell a post your stickers post coming up.

bob200587 · 11-09-2009, 06:52 PM

You had some good stickers. Would have been better on the glass though.

DIHOWARD · 11-10-2009, 06:32 AM

So, I guess you're an "Authority" on street racing as well as off-roading?
Just because a trucks not SAS's and lifted with super swampers you think all we do is hop curbs at the Starbucks. There's been alot more done, with alot less. STOCK Range Rovers have been competing in the Winston Around the World Race for decades. There's alot to be said for driving skill. My purpose for this vehicle is to be able to travel where others cannot. Whether it's a 14" snow storm in Chicago or a muddy backroad in Missouri. Besides, who street races in a truck?

pepsilvr · 11-10-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DIHOWARD

you think all we do is hop curbs at the Starbucks.

Although who can't resist hopping curbs? It's about the only off-roading we get here in IL. LOL! Yeah, we have the Badlands and Cliffs but it's sad that Illinois DNR doesn't have any SUV trails. All the grant money goes to ATV parks.

DIHOWARD · 11-10-2009, 11:09 AM

Yeah right, we have to be creative in order to get in the dirt.
Is the spot in your avatar local ?

theAuthority · 11-10-2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIHOWARD

So, I guess you're an "Authority" on street racing as well as off-roading?
Just because a trucks not SAS's and lifted with super swampers you think all we do is hop curbs at the Starbucks. There's been alot more done, with alot less. STOCK Range Rovers have been competing in the Winston Around the World Race for decades. There's alot to be said for driving skill. My purpose for this vehicle is to be able to travel where others cannot. Whether it's a 14" snow storm in Chicago or a muddy backroad in Missouri. Besides, who street races in a truck?

slow your roll, your panties are bunching.

I just stated what it looks like. You agreed by saying you were getting more aggressive looking tires.

I didn't make you post up in here and ask people's opinions. I did give mine freely, which was positive in most ways.

I drag raced on pinks in Houston, Tx 2007.

I've owned a few Land Rovers and overland vehicles.

I'm currently converting this truck I have now to that. It was purchased with swampers because the PO liked mud.

I can drive through 12" of snow also. If I aired down i'd have a much larger foot print than you to crawl over it. Plus I'm lighter.

Don't get angry with me because you took my opinion the wrong way.

pepsilvr · 11-10-2009, 11:14 AM

That's at the Badlands in Attica, IN. We get up there 2-3 times a year at least. It's about 2 - 2.5 hours from Chicago.

racedirt1 · 11-10-2009, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pepsilvr

That's at the Badlands in Attica, IN. We get up there 2-3 times a year at least. It's about 2 - 2.5 hours from Chicago.

You guys gonna head back down to Badlands for the toys-for-tots run?

pepsilvr · 11-10-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by racedirt1

You guys gonna head back down to Badlands for the toys-for-tots run?

[hijack on]

Not sure. Do you know when it is? I've never wheeled in the winter and I would think frozen mud and trails would suck. If it's anything like the weather we are having now though, I would definitely be in. How about you? It would be nice to get a group together. I mean one that would show up, of course

[hijack off]

DIHOWARD · 11-10-2009, 12:50 PM

You're right, I did ask.

theAuthority · 11-10-2009, 01:10 PM

Well show us some more pics of your rig. mods anything like that?

what tires are you putting on it ?

nosfanatic2006 · 11-11-2009, 04:39 AM

Personally I think its pretty wicked looking, with or without stickers. And for some reason I think I really like the tire/wheel combo you have going on. There's something about it, not sure what, but something. . .

1stgen4gunner · 11-11-2009, 05:28 AM

Throw a locker in the back(if you don't already have one) TRD Supercharge it, give it a small lift, and some sand tires and then I will ask you.

Have you ever been to the Baja!

DIHOWARD · 11-11-2009, 05:42 AM

Some Mods already done:

Stop Tech Rotors

TruFilter and some bling.

Leveling Kit

more to follow.

11-07-2009, 10:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
theAuthority Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 1,623	looks a lot better. Does that make it easier to go get the groceries now? I'm just kidding ! I don't understand why people put up stickers anyways, unless your vehicle looks extremely modified. You just have tires/wheels and a rack. I know there is more, but I'm just pointing out first glance if I saw you driving down the street. Nice rig I'd DD it. __________________ Proud sponsor of the re-poster thread. Where there is Substance. http://www.yotatech.com/f5/you-re-poster-193103/

11-07-2009, 10:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
whokrz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Suisun City, California Posts: 346	Looks much better The only sticker I put on was a marlin sticker to hide a crack in my dash The others are nra stickers from the previous owner, which is fitting so they got to stay. __________________ 1990 4runner, 22re, R151, 4.7, 5.29s, E-locker front, Lock-Rite rear, 37" MTRs, 51" rears all around Trail Reviews http://www.gentryoffroad.com Toyota Factory Service Manuals http://ncttora.com/fsm/index.html

11-08-2009, 05:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
truckmike26 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 149	That's a clean truck! And a clean, unscuffed shovel! __________________ '94 Xtra-Cab V6, auto, Borla cat-back, home-made intake w/K&N cone '09 4Runner SR5, license plate protectors

11-09-2009, 07:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
DIHOWARD Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: WAUCONDA, IL Posts: 291	Blood washes off easily. __________________ 2003 4RUNNER LTD V6 FUSION LIFT/COOPER ATR/CAI/MAGNAFLOW/IPF LIGHTS

11-09-2009, 10:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
theAuthority Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 1,623	i think it's the simulated beadlocks and the road tire combo .... just confusing. I like the rims, but your tires seem 'bubbly'? too round? If you had some more aggressive a/t's It would complete the look of your truck. I think that's the only thing that's bothering me. __________________ Proud sponsor of the re-poster thread. Where there is Substance. http://www.yotatech.com/f5/you-re-poster-193103/

11-09-2009, 01:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
DIHOWARD Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: WAUCONDA, IL Posts: 291	That is the next part of the transformation. Cooper STT tires, Ive still got some tread left on the ATR's __________________ 2003 4RUNNER LTD V6 FUSION LIFT/COOPER ATR/CAI/MAGNAFLOW/IPF LIGHTS

11-09-2009, 01:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
theAuthority Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 1,623	huge change. right now you just look like a street racer __________________ Proud sponsor of the re-poster thread. Where there is Substance. http://www.yotatech.com/f5/you-re-poster-193103/

11-09-2009, 06:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
Teuf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 482	MM I smell a post your stickers post coming up.

11-09-2009, 06:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
bob200587 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,853	You had some good stickers. Would have been better on the glass though. __________________ 87 4runner 4x4 SR5 22RE ARB Bull Bar, 31X10.50 Mastercraft M/T's, Stock 4.10 Gears, Flowmaster Muffler, LCE Header AISIN Manual Hubs, Marlin Crawler Sliders 190XXX miles

11-10-2009, 06:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
DIHOWARD Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: WAUCONDA, IL Posts: 291	So, I guess you're an "Authority" on street racing as well as off-roading? Just because a trucks not SAS's and lifted with super swampers you think all we do is hop curbs at the Starbucks. There's been alot more done, with alot less. STOCK Range Rovers have been competing in the Winston Around the World Race for decades. There's alot to be said for driving skill. My purpose for this vehicle is to be able to travel where others cannot. Whether it's a 14" snow storm in Chicago or a muddy backroad in Missouri. Besides, who street races in a truck? __________________ 2003 4RUNNER LTD V6 FUSION LIFT/COOPER ATR/CAI/MAGNAFLOW/IPF LIGHTS

11-10-2009, 11:09 AM	#16 (permalink)
DIHOWARD Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: WAUCONDA, IL Posts: 291	Yeah right, we have to be creative in order to get in the dirt. Is the spot in your avatar local ? __________________ 2003 4RUNNER LTD V6 FUSION LIFT/COOPER ATR/CAI/MAGNAFLOW/IPF LIGHTS

11-10-2009, 11:14 AM	#18 (permalink)
pepsilvr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manhattan, IL Posts: 46	That's at the Badlands in Attica, IN. We get up there 2-3 times a year at least. It's about 2 - 2.5 hours from Chicago. __________________ --------------------- 97 4runner SR5 4XInnovations Sliders, E-locker, Lift 04 4Runner SR5 4.7L V8 No mods... yet

11-10-2009, 12:50 PM	#21 (permalink)
DIHOWARD Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: WAUCONDA, IL Posts: 291	You're right, I did ask. __________________ 2003 4RUNNER LTD V6 FUSION LIFT/COOPER ATR/CAI/MAGNAFLOW/IPF LIGHTS

11-10-2009, 01:10 PM	#22 (permalink)
theAuthority Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 1,623	Well show us some more pics of your rig. mods anything like that? what tires are you putting on it ? __________________ Proud sponsor of the re-poster thread. Where there is Substance. http://www.yotatech.com/f5/you-re-poster-193103/

11-11-2009, 05:28 AM	#24 (permalink)
1stgen4gunner Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 631	Throw a locker in the back(if you don't already have one) TRD Supercharge it, give it a small lift, and some sand tires and then I will ask you. Have you ever been to the Baja! __________________ -Dave "It is possible to store the mind with a million facts and still be entirely uneducated." Sorry Guys but I am trying chevy for a while, Current Rig- 2000 Chevy S10 ZR2, but I am sure I'll be back! 1990 Deluxe Extended Cab 22RE 5spd, Roll Bar, KC Lites, Flowmaster 50 series- SOLD 1988 4Runner SR5 3.0 3VZE Auto, 31" BFG A/T KO, Bushwhackers, 205,000 miles- SOLD and was driven 4500 miles to Anchorage AK 2003 KTM SX125

11-11-2009, 05:42 AM	#25 (permalink)
DIHOWARD Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: WAUCONDA, IL Posts: 291	Some Mods already done: Stop Tech Rotors TruFilter and some bling. Leveling Kit more to follow. __________________ 2003 4RUNNER LTD V6 FUSION LIFT/COOPER ATR/CAI/MAGNAFLOW/IPF LIGHTS

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