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

dascrow · 11-29-2007, 04:32 PM

What should be done first? Looks or Performance?

manmadebmxer · 11-29-2007, 06:56 PM

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

Impelled · 11-29-2007, 10:38 PM

Kinda hard to answer that one cause I guess everyone might have a different perspective on it. I ordered the chrome tubular step bars first. Has looks and serves a function. Same with the Line-X and fiberglas lid. Has both looks and performs a job. When it comes to a flat out high performance modification- haven't done any yet. This truck has plenty of performance....It will out run (straight 1/4 mile) either an IROC-Z or Trans Am that I used to have. I had a 69 GTO that ran 14 flat, so it's the only car I've had that could beat it. I'll probably look at dual exhaust sometime in the future. For pulling my boat...I couldn't ask for a better truck!

mhadden · 11-30-2007, 12:44 PM

I like keeping my engine and whatnot stock until I'm out of warranty (where I'm hopeful a programmer will come out!). The only thing I've done is added OEM mirror caps and handles.

rmjdrift · 11-30-2007, 01:59 PM

I too do not know what to do, Truck has plenty of power, and even though I get the performance bug in me, I know the truck has more that sufficiant power to pull the race car and have fun in for now.

Looks, well thinking wheels, some audio inside, maybe a grill, line-x for sure and a leveling kit

Kensaku · 11-30-2007, 04:59 PM

Both! Well, the only thing I have done for looks is a leveling kit and tires (and I guess Line-X), but to me those are more function than looks (looks is just an added bonus).

rmjdrift · 11-30-2007, 08:23 PM

Ken are you running the bigger tires on the stock 18's

brwoodruff · 11-30-2007, 08:45 PM

I'm in agreement with Impelled above. The first thing I did was Line-X for added protection (of course it looks awesome as well). Then I got the vent guards. I will be adding WeatherTech mats and running boards soon. Then probably a bug guard. These are more to protect the looks I guess. Later is the exhaust. So in summary looks came first. Its a easy choice to me since, like most everybody above, performance is already there. Great discussion everybody.

guapo · 11-30-2007, 08:56 PM

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

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

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MSRP: $848.54

Your Sale Price:
$688.54

superB · 12-22-2007, 08:36 PM

The poll is getting closer! I think us performance guys are coming back

jpnca · 12-22-2007, 08:48 PM

With preformance comes good looks

rmjdrift · 12-24-2007, 12:12 PM

well put jp. First thing i went with was the Carbon dash kit, getting my leveling kit next, then comes the performance

Steven Mc · 12-31-2007, 02:25 PM

I would go looks until they can program for any performance mods you do. Until a programer comes out your really just adding fuel.

Codiac · 12-31-2007, 02:36 PM

Performance is damn good stock so I went with looks first. Exhaust, CAI and leveling kit are coming next.

Mickey · 01-14-2008, 07:19 PM

Sorry looks came first. Crystal arrowhead to replace the dream catcher, don't ask me why the wife like's that. If that's all I need to do to keep her from driving the truck I'm satisfied, Bug shield, Stainless steel nerf bars, Extang Black Max tonneau cover, Herculiner, AFE cold air breather, Borla XRS complete duals.

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11-29-2007, 04:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
dascrow Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 774	Tundra First Mod, Looks or Performance? What should be done first? Looks or Performance?

11-29-2007, 10:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Impelled Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 434	Kinda hard to answer that one cause I guess everyone might have a different perspective on it. I ordered the chrome tubular step bars first. Has looks and serves a function. Same with the Line-X and fiberglas lid. Has both looks and performs a job. When it comes to a flat out high performance modification- haven't done any yet. This truck has plenty of performance....It will out run (straight 1/4 mile) either an IROC-Z or Trans Am that I used to have. I had a 69 GTO that ran 14 flat, so it's the only car I've had that could beat it. I'll probably look at dual exhaust sometime in the future. For pulling my boat...I couldn't ask for a better truck! __________________ 07 SR5 DC 4WD TRD 09 Corolla XRS

11-30-2007, 12:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
mhadden Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 92	I like keeping my engine and whatnot stock until I'm out of warranty (where I'm hopeful a programmer will come out!). The only thing I've done is added OEM mirror caps and handles. __________________ 2008 Honda CR-V EX AWD 2008 Honda Civic LX For Sale: WeatherTech floormats (CrewMax-grey in color)- Sale Pending 3M Clear Bra (top bumper only) - Sale Pending CrewMax black (non-painted) door handles - make an offer!!

11-30-2007, 01:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
rmjdrift Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 890	I too do not know what to do, Truck has plenty of power, and even though I get the performance bug in me, I know the truck has more that sufficiant power to pull the race car and have fun in for now. Looks, well thinking wheels, some audio inside, maybe a grill, line-x for sure and a leveling kit __________________ 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7 Slate, Double Cab 1987 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II 1989 Nissan 240sx Pro Drift Spec (the HATCH) - FOR SALE - 1991 Nissan 240sx Pro Drift Spec (the COUPE) www.RMJMOTORSPORTS.com

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11-29-2007, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
manmadebmxer Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7	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

11-30-2007, 04:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kensaku Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 151	Both! Well, the only thing I have done for looks is a leveling kit and tires (and I guess Line-X), but to me those are more function than looks (looks is just an added bonus). __________________ '07 5.7L CM Limited 4x4 \| Toyo A/T's 275/60/20 JBA SS Headers/Single-Exit Catback \| Volant CAI ReadyLIFT Leveling Kit \| Line-X Bedliner AFM #687 \| www.lrgracing.com

11-30-2007, 08:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
rmjdrift Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 890	Ken are you running the bigger tires on the stock 18's __________________ 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7 Slate, Double Cab 1987 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II 1989 Nissan 240sx Pro Drift Spec (the HATCH) - FOR SALE - 1991 Nissan 240sx Pro Drift Spec (the COUPE) www.RMJMOTORSPORTS.com

11-30-2007, 08:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
brwoodruff Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Crofton, MD Posts: 7	I'm in agreement with Impelled above. The first thing I did was Line-X for added protection (of course it looks awesome as well). Then I got the vent guards. I will be adding WeatherTech mats and running boards soon. Then probably a bug guard. These are more to protect the looks I guess. Later is the exhaust. So in summary looks came first. Its a easy choice to me since, like most everybody above, performance is already there. Great discussion everybody. __________________ 2007 CrewMax SR5 4x4 5.7L Nautical Blue Metallic w/sunroof and TRD Package Additions include: Line-X, Vent Guards

11-30-2007, 08:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
guapo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Crestview Fl Posts: 269	Bora dual cat back exhaust $688.54 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

12-22-2007, 08:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
superB Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 85	The poll is getting closer! I think us performance guys are coming back

12-22-2007, 08:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
jpnca Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 1,608	With preformance comes good looks __________________

12-24-2007, 12:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
rmjdrift Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 890	well put jp. First thing i went with was the Carbon dash kit, getting my leveling kit next, then comes the performance __________________ 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7 Slate, Double Cab 1987 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II 1989 Nissan 240sx Pro Drift Spec (the HATCH) - FOR SALE - 1991 Nissan 240sx Pro Drift Spec (the COUPE) www.RMJMOTORSPORTS.com

12-31-2007, 02:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Steven Mc Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 12	I would go looks until they can program for any performance mods you do. Until a programer comes out your really just adding fuel.

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12-31-2007, 02:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
Codiac Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 665	Performance is damn good stock so I went with looks first. Exhaust, CAI and leveling kit are coming next. __________________ 08 DC 4x4 TRD "screaming tree frog" IBTO "HOLD MY BEER, WATCH THIS"

01-14-2008, 07:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mickey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 3,371	Sorry looks came first. Crystal arrowhead to replace the dream catcher, don't ask me why the wife like's that. If that's all I need to do to keep her from driving the truck I'm satisfied, Bug shield, Stainless steel nerf bars, Extang Black Max tonneau cover, Herculiner, AFE cold air breather, Borla XRS complete duals.