Taylor Johnson. The new guy with the truck :D
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Hey guys, I'm Taylor and I'm a freshmen CIS major (2017). I'm lucky and have my vehicle as a freshmen, so there's that,

I drive a 2003 Toyota Tacoma TRD SR5 with the 3.4 V6. I don't have any major mods yet, but they're coming.

I have a few hobbies, all of which are expensive, so things aren't coming along as fast as I'd like.

Most people know me as "that guy with the straw hat" because I wear it everywhere, mainly for that reason. I'm from a small town south of Lynchburg, Virginia so I'm not used to being one of the only people with a truck. I really want to start wheeling my truck, but I won't to get some sliders on it before I do. I haven't been around cars as much as I've wanted to be growing up, which I really couldn't help, but I plan on making up for it.

I like to golf, weightlift, and play drums, so I do a few things that suck up my money. I guess I'll post some pictures of my truck now. They won't be consistent because I don't take many pictures and I change something on my truck fairly often.

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I have a few badges on my truck

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My buddy's Celica and my truck.

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The things to tell me apart from other silver Tacos, my red skidplate, my stickers, and my toolbox... for now

Me and my "car friend" the time I saw my favorite car ever in person.
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Current:
2011 F150 Platinum | 1995 BMW 325i 1983 BMW 320i  The MMoped | 2008 BMW 128i
Past:
1996 Toyota Tacoma: | 1992 Mazda Miata | 2002 BMW 325i |
2003 Toyota Tacoma | 1995 Miata M Edition | 1997 Subaru Outback |
1992 Mazda Miata | 1990 BMW 325i  | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | 
1995 Ford Windstar 1987 BMW 325i | 1987 BMW 325 | 1990 BMW 325i Vert |
2018 VW GTI | 1990 Mazda Miata | 
1989 BMW 325i Vert 2015 Fiesta ST | 1983 BMW 320i parts car
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#2
Welcome to MM! I pretty much hate you for seeing an F40 in real life...
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#3
LOL'd at the badging Big Grin Welcome to MM! There are plenty of Jeep folks around here who go wheeling and I'm sure they could give you some advice if you want help building the truck up a bit - and even stock there are some good places to take her near JMU.
Now:
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan

Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M
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rherold9 Wrote:Welcome to MM! I pretty much hate you for seeing an F40 in real life...


I have something like 200 pictures from that day. It was pure luck that the car show showed up there. Made some cool connections too!
Current:
2011 F150 Platinum | 1995 BMW 325i 1983 BMW 320i  The MMoped | 2008 BMW 128i
Past:
1996 Toyota Tacoma: | 1992 Mazda Miata | 2002 BMW 325i |
2003 Toyota Tacoma | 1995 Miata M Edition | 1997 Subaru Outback |
1992 Mazda Miata | 1990 BMW 325i  | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | 
1995 Ford Windstar 1987 BMW 325i | 1987 BMW 325 | 1990 BMW 325i Vert |
2018 VW GTI | 1990 Mazda Miata | 
1989 BMW 325i Vert 2015 Fiesta ST | 1983 BMW 320i parts car
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#5
Jake Wrote:LOL'd at the badging Big Grin Welcome to MM! There are plenty of Jeep folks around here who go wheeling and I'm sure they could give you some advice if you want help building the truck up a bit - and even stock there are some good places to take her near JMU.
I can't wait!
Current:
2011 F150 Platinum | 1995 BMW 325i 1983 BMW 320i  The MMoped | 2008 BMW 128i
Past:
1996 Toyota Tacoma: | 1992 Mazda Miata | 2002 BMW 325i |
2003 Toyota Tacoma | 1995 Miata M Edition | 1997 Subaru Outback |
1992 Mazda Miata | 1990 BMW 325i  | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | 
1995 Ford Windstar 1987 BMW 325i | 1987 BMW 325 | 1990 BMW 325i Vert |
2018 VW GTI | 1990 Mazda Miata | 
1989 BMW 325i Vert 2015 Fiesta ST | 1983 BMW 320i parts car
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#6
Hey man! Welcome to the club! Hope to see you this weekend at the cookout/ future events!

Funny, i'm currently wrapping up two long weeks, roughly 70 hours on a 40- i'll shoot you the write up when its finished soon/ show you pics this weekend.

Good to see you golf! Lots of places in the Valley nearby to hit em straight- Packsaddle and Heritage Oaks are decent courses all within 5-10 minutes from campus and relatively cheap!

- Dan
Sold- 02 Wrangler TJ- 3 in. Tera/skyjacker lift, 32in. Pro Comp MT's, RC Swaybar Disco's, RC HD adj. track arm, borla exhaust, airaid intake
Then- 2010 Grand Cherokee Laredo- with the brutally fast mini van motor
......totaled
Now- 2012 VW Passat SE- Manual - 5 banger

Dan Kastner
Premier Shine Auto Detailing
www.premiershinedetail.com
dan@premiershinedetail.com

Got detail/ car care questions? PM or email me and I am more than happy to help!
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#7
Welcome! Just south of Lynchburg, huh? I grew up in (and have returned to) Roanoke, so you aren't from too far away.
2008 Chevy HHR SS
LNF - 2.0L turbo | LSD | 5-speed manual
GMPP Turbo Upgrade Kit (290 HP / 315 TQ) | ZZP 1.25" rear sway bar | Front Brembos (12.4")

2008 Saturn Sky Red Line
LNF - 2.0L turbo | LSD | 5-speed manual
Z0K Rear Sway Bar | Trifecta Tune (315 HP / 330 TQ) | Front Chassis, Backbone, & ProBeam Braces | T-bolt Hose Clamps
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#8
welcome! my grandfather owned a TRD Taco, same color and everything, which my dad then got and drove around for years. very fun little truck and it was missed when it was sold.

there are a couple MM'ers from the roanoke area actually, including my family. i'll keep an eye out for the straw hat if i'm in town.
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past:  03 Xterra SE 4x4  |  05 Impreza 2.5RS  |  99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T  |  01 Accord EX  |  90 Maxima GXE  |  96 Explorer XLT
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#9
Awesome! more toyota love!

I've been a toyota tech for about 8 years now, so if you have any questions on your truck, you know where to find me!
2014 Tacoma TRD Sport Double cab
2017 Toyota iA/Mazda 2

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#10
Welcome man!!
Previous vehicles:
2006 Toyota Tacoma
2011 Jeep Patriot
1998 Land Rover Discovery
1995 Land Rover Discovery
1995 BMW M3
1995 Mazda Miata
2000 Jeep Cherokee
1989 BMW 325is
2004 Subaru Forester XT
1984 BMW 325e
2003 Subaru WRX
2004 Honda Civic SI
2015 Scion TC
2000 Ford Expedition

Follow my adventures on instagram.
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#11
ScottyB Wrote:welcome! my grandfather owned a TRD Taco, same color and everything, which my dad then got and drove around for years. very fun little truck and it was missed when it was sold.

there are a couple MM'ers from the roanoke area actually, including my family. i'll keep an eye out for the straw hat if i'm in town.

I'm still over an hour away from Roanoke Big Grin
Current:
2011 F150 Platinum | 1995 BMW 325i 1983 BMW 320i  The MMoped | 2008 BMW 128i
Past:
1996 Toyota Tacoma: | 1992 Mazda Miata | 2002 BMW 325i |
2003 Toyota Tacoma | 1995 Miata M Edition | 1997 Subaru Outback |
1992 Mazda Miata | 1990 BMW 325i  | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | 
1995 Ford Windstar 1987 BMW 325i | 1987 BMW 325 | 1990 BMW 325i Vert |
2018 VW GTI | 1990 Mazda Miata | 
1989 BMW 325i Vert 2015 Fiesta ST | 1983 BMW 320i parts car
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#12
Yeah bro welcome to mm! I thought you said you had a Toyota Tacoma, not a Subaru Ford Chevy Ram Toyota Tacoma??? 

I hope you get involved with the club it's pretty epic here ;].

I also play golf, so hmu
Current: 2001 Acura Integra LS
Past: John Deere 12V Gator
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(10-26-2020, 12:59 PM)IntegraJWill Wrote: Yeah bro welcome to mm! I thought you said you had a Toyota Tacoma, not a Subaru Ford Chevy Ram Toyota Tacoma??? 

I hope you get involved with the club it's pretty epic here ;].

I also play golf, so hmu

you suck
Current:
2011 F150 Platinum | 1995 BMW 325i 1983 BMW 320i  The MMoped | 2008 BMW 128i
Past:
1996 Toyota Tacoma: | 1992 Mazda Miata | 2002 BMW 325i |
2003 Toyota Tacoma | 1995 Miata M Edition | 1997 Subaru Outback |
1992 Mazda Miata | 1990 BMW 325i  | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | 
1995 Ford Windstar 1987 BMW 325i | 1987 BMW 325 | 1990 BMW 325i Vert |
2018 VW GTI | 1990 Mazda Miata | 
1989 BMW 325i Vert 2015 Fiesta ST | 1983 BMW 320i parts car
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(10-26-2020, 04:19 PM)Senor_Taylor Wrote:
(10-26-2020, 12:59 PM)IntegraJWill Wrote: Yeah bro welcome to mm! I thought you said you had a Toyota Tacoma, not a Subaru Ford Chevy Ram Toyota Tacoma??? 

I hope you get involved with the club it's pretty epic here ;].

I also play golf, so hmu

you suck

Heart
Current: 2001 Acura Integra LS
Past: John Deere 12V Gator
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#15
I also suck hehehe
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(10-26-2020, 08:15 PM)Eco_Boi_Stephen Wrote: I also suck hehehe
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Current:
2011 F150 Platinum | 1995 BMW 325i 1983 BMW 320i  The MMoped | 2008 BMW 128i
Past:
1996 Toyota Tacoma: | 1992 Mazda Miata | 2002 BMW 325i |
2003 Toyota Tacoma | 1995 Miata M Edition | 1997 Subaru Outback |
1992 Mazda Miata | 1990 BMW 325i  | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | 
1995 Ford Windstar 1987 BMW 325i | 1987 BMW 325 | 1990 BMW 325i Vert |
2018 VW GTI | 1990 Mazda Miata | 
1989 BMW 325i Vert 2015 Fiesta ST | 1983 BMW 320i parts car
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