Tundra First Mod, Looks or Performance? - Page 2 - TundraTalk.net

ltengine110 · 01-14-2008, 08:32 PM

Before adding 33" or 35" size tire's I would say performance first, to get the best gas milage and horsepower.

speedyspec69 · 01-14-2008, 11:56 PM

I will have to agree looks first. The preformance is already there. I put 20% tint, 2" leveling is next then some rear off road lights and a carbon fiber dash kit.

Whitehorse · 03-25-2008, 10:04 PM

The only thing I have done is put a Timbren Suspension kit on the rear so I can haul a real load without bottoming the rear suspension. If you need help in the rear, check out Timbren.

1sicktundra · 03-27-2008, 04:58 PM

looks the trucks already got the performance side

themaxx00 · 03-27-2008, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manmadebmxer

If it was mine i would go for an intake and exhaust system first to get some gas milage then go for some looks like a brushguard, step bars, some wheels

Well said! My thoughts exactly. Especially since the truck already looks AWSOME!

RONBO · 06-12-2008, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guapo

I found this one on the sparks toyota web site. Any one have any sugesstiong.

p/n 00016-34731
Borla Dual Cat-Back Exhaust

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MSRP: $848.54

Your Sale Price:
$688.54

I just installed the BORLA dual cat-back exhaust two weeks ago on my 2006 tundra 4.7 - it took about an hour to install. Very easy. LOOKS GREAT. At idle it's not to loud , throaty sound when you hit the pedal and no drone noise in the cabin at highway speeds. With the K&N cai I went from 18.1 mpg
to 20.1 mpg

Buy the BORLA. You will not be disappointed. I hope this helps.
RONBO

DarthDavinci · 07-17-2008, 06:33 PM

I had to go with looks. Needed a cab to lock up my fishing goodies! Now I am working on some performance treats for that 5.7

Mickey · 07-19-2008, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RONBO

I just installed the BORLA dual cat-back exhaust two weeks ago on my 2006 tundra 4.7 - it took about an hour to install. Very easy. LOOKS GREAT. At idle it's not to loud , throaty sound when you hit the pedal and no drone noise in the cabin at highway speeds. With the K&N cai I went from 18.1 mpg
to 20.1 mpg

Buy the BORLA. You will not be disappointed. I hope this helps.
RONBO

Sounds good to me.

Andres · 07-23-2008, 06:53 PM

I got a new exhaust not long ago and I regret not doing it as soon as I bought the truck. It was a great upgrade.

DoorKicker · 08-23-2008, 01:22 AM

For me looks first. I can't imagine wanting more performance out of a truck (Tundras rock), but I always like to make a truck "Mine"

INeverLose · 08-23-2008, 04:11 AM

With gas prices the way they are . I'd say Looks........

DocWard · 08-23-2008, 07:20 AM

I suppose there could be an option for "practical" but since there isn't, I put performance. My first mod will likely be installing a CB for talking to others when we go camping and four wheeling.

Tube steps or nerf steps will be next, but again, those are practical, because my wife is 5'2", and my 11 year old daughter is even shorter.

Bilstein 5100s are on the agenda, so that would also change the looks, but they also will help the approach angle a little, so practical again.

At some point I want to add an N-fab pre-runner bar (or maybe just a light bar, depending on my budget) and lights. Looks again, but practical when we get to our campsite late at night.

I suppose at some point I will look into a CAI and aftermarket exhaust.

The way I look at it, if I look toward making it function the way I want, form (looks) will follow.

iowa_hillbilly · 08-23-2008, 04:58 PM

Is lifting looks or performance? Thats the first thing on my list, after that intake and exhaust. If only there is a way to do all this without the wife noticing

DocWard · 08-25-2008, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iowa_hillbilly

Is lifting looks or performance? Thats the first thing on my list, after that intake and exhaust. If only there is a way to do all this without the wife noticing

I personally believe it depends on the reason for the lift. If you are doing it to assist angles of approach, departure, and breakover, or to get it up out of the mud a little and to add tires for off-roading, then it is performance. Otherwise, it is looks.

apimpdad · 08-28-2008, 09:51 PM

I voted performance, because that doesn't necessarily mean engine performance. For me, a lift and tires aren't for looks but for better off road performance.

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01-14-2008, 11:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
speedyspec69 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 11	I will have to agree looks first. The preformance is already there. I put 20% tint, 2" leveling is next then some rear off road lights and a carbon fiber dash kit. __________________ BIG BROTHER

07-17-2008, 06:33 PM	#22 (permalink)
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07-23-2008, 06:53 PM	#24 (permalink)
Andres Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 803	I got a new exhaust not long ago and I regret not doing it as soon as I bought the truck. It was a great upgrade. __________________ 2008 4x2 Toyota Tundra Silver SR5 DC: 4.7L Options: fog lights, sliding rear window, toyoguard, all weather mats, bed liner and rails. IBTO Mods: Rugged Cover Stainless Steel Running Boards AVS Clear Bug Shield VR3 Backup Camera-Wired Factory Alloys Pioneer FH-P8000BT Receiver Front Windows Tint-35% Black Seat Covers Gas Locking Cap 22" Magnaflow Muffler, Duals Hitch Step K&N Air Filter Charcoal Filter Removal Crome: Handles, Grill, Mirror Covers

08-23-2008, 01:22 AM	#25 (permalink)
DoorKicker Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 93	For me looks first. I can't imagine wanting more performance out of a truck (Tundras rock), but I always like to make a truck "Mine" __________________ 08 Crew Max 4x4 5.7 Desert Sand Toytec 3" Retrax bed cover suggestions welcome

01-14-2008, 08:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
ltengine110 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Palm Bch FL Posts: 157	Before adding 33" or 35" size tire's I would say performance first, to get the best gas milage and horsepower.

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03-25-2008, 10:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
Whitehorse Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10	The only thing I have done is put a Timbren Suspension kit on the rear so I can haul a real load without bottoming the rear suspension. If you need help in the rear, check out Timbren.

03-27-2008, 04:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
1sicktundra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 720	looks the trucks already got the performance side

08-23-2008, 04:11 AM	#26 (permalink)
INeverLose Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Monterey Park, CA Posts: 67	With gas prices the way they are . I'd say Looks........

08-23-2008, 07:20 AM	#27 (permalink)
DocWard Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio, when I am not in Kuwait Posts: 38	I suppose there could be an option for "practical" but since there isn't, I put performance. My first mod will likely be installing a CB for talking to others when we go camping and four wheeling. Tube steps or nerf steps will be next, but again, those are practical, because my wife is 5'2", and my 11 year old daughter is even shorter. Bilstein 5100s are on the agenda, so that would also change the looks, but they also will help the approach angle a little, so practical again. At some point I want to add an N-fab pre-runner bar (or maybe just a light bar, depending on my budget) and lights. Looks again, but practical when we get to our campsite late at night. I suppose at some point I will look into a CAI and aftermarket exhaust. The way I look at it, if I look toward making it function the way I want, form (looks) will follow. __________________ From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be remember'd; We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother-- Henry V, Act 4, Scene 3

08-23-2008, 04:58 PM	#28 (permalink)
iowa_hillbilly Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cedar rapids iowa Posts: 12	Is lifting looks or performance? Thats the first thing on my list, after that intake and exhaust. If only there is a way to do all this without the wife noticing

08-28-2008, 09:51 PM	#30 (permalink)
apimpdad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 139	I voted performance, because that doesn't necessarily mean engine performance. For me, a lift and tires aren't for looks but for better off road performance. __________________ SAS Tundra

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