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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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Thumbs up the new G-Ride, project Daily Driver

Bought a new DD and man! do I like this X-Runner, Awesome!
The goal is to keep the truck everyday reliable, comfortable AND functional while enhancing it's attributes by adding specific equipment/features.

Here is the proverbial clean sheet of paper:










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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Those are mean lookin' little trucks, but what happended to the Frontier and putting some FI on that?
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Not a bad looking ride, can't wait to see what can be done with these little things.

Edit: Any interior shots?

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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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As far as I know, they're already pretty decent trucks. I'm interested to see what you can do with it.
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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Were are all the pimp TRD parts at? Might as well get a fart can so we can play fast and the furious. Ohh I got a box of stickers I can mail you? You want the big AEM intake sticker, its 2'x4' look nice on the hood. How about some chrome supra decals too?
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by vanillagorilla
Those are mean lookin' little trucks, but what happended to the Frontier and putting some FI on that?
Traded it in on the X-Runner, just wasn't what I wanted.
Originally Posted by cheyenne383
Not a bad looking ride, can't wait to see what can be done with these little things.

Edit: Any interior shots?
I'll get some interior shots up tomorrow
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As far as I know, they're already pretty decent trucks. I'm interested to see what you can do with it.
Probably end up with one of these:



Tacoma TRD Supercharger 4.0L V6
Roots-type rotating components/one piece integral manifold
Water-to-Air intercooler system with a custom low temperature radiator (LTR) reduces inlet temperatures for maximum power output.
High flow fuel injectors.
Iridium spark plugs Boost Pressure 5-6 psi. 50 State Emission Legal Reprogramming of ECU using Toyota Tech Stream System.
SAE Net Power: HP 304@5400rpm / Torque 334ft-lbs@3600rpm
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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Nice truck man, Ya they arent bad in stock form either, they move pretty well. Keep us posted when you get that charger on
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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Nice truck I really like these. If i get to a point that mine is no longer a DD I would get one too.
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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Great ride. One of the better handling "stock" trucks.
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by D_reks{5.3}
Nice truck man, Ya they arent bad in stock form either, they move pretty well. Keep us posted when you get that charger on
hard to pass up on it when the speedo climbs like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H-Aa...layer_embedded
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