Author - Christain Parker

Space and Science BS Thread

Christain Parker2026-10-08T19:28:10+00:00For anyone that is fascinated by science or space. Any cool facts to share, news stories, just BS of the sort? Thought it would be a cool idea for anybody on this site that actually cares about or is interested in space and science

Weird crap you find in parking lots

Christain Parker2026-10-08T19:28:10+00:00There's a local sports complex in my town (soccer fields, baseball fields), I've been walking there for years. There are a couple of tracks, but I like walking the parking lots. I've found all kinds of unique garbage over the years, I feel its time to...

3rd Gen HID vs LED vs Halogen H11 projector headlights

Christain Parker2026-10-07T19:25:14+00:003rd Gen Tacoma HID vs LED vs Halogen H11 projector headlights This thread covers upgrading the 3rd gen Tacoma H11 headlights and looking at the differences between HID, LED and Halogen light sources for use in the Tacoma projector. NOTE: See post #2 and...

ICON Impact Armor 2016-up rear bumper

Christain Parker2026-10-07T19:19:53+00:00Not seeing much feedback on this item, anyone with any experience with this bumper? It's currently 50% off which is a compelling reason to get rid of my factory plastic.

Wisconsin area events + trip related BS

Christain Parker2026-10-06T19:23:28+00:00Bayfield: October 2-4… Update: Dates: October 2-4 (Possibility that a Oct 1 Winch day can happen with enough interest) Staying at East Twin Lake Campground Thursday night and Friday night-We stayed there a few years back. Nice place but small. May depend on numbers. Friday is a Penokee run Saturday...

Tint!!!

Christain Parker2026-10-06T19:23:07+00:00Okay, today is the day I start doing modifications... Tint is first on the list. For $70 my neighbor (who tints cars for the local Toyota dealership) is going to tint my truck 30% in the fron and an 8" strip on the windshield. I...

Anyone on here after multi year old Monstaliner paint jobs?

Christain Parker2026-10-06T19:22:13+00:00I’m in dire need of new paint on my 2006. It’s my daily and only rig. I actually have all the primer/paint/clear required for a new paint job, just not the knowledge or tools. Was hoping to have a buddy do it for me but...

Flying an american flag on truck

Christain Parker2026-10-05T19:24:54+00:00I've been flying an American flag for about 2 days now, only one pole didn't snap at highway speeds but the flag was destroyed so I purchased a new flag and raised it to six feet instead of 4 and it snapped going down the...

Trans cooler options

Christain Parker2026-10-05T19:21:12+00:00Does anyone know the best trans cooler right now that comes with everything you need? The main that I’ve seen recommended are out of stock everywhere.

Benefits to highway trip

Christain Parker2026-10-05T19:20:31+00:002015 Tacoma used for work only sees very short trips usually nothing beyond 50km per hr or 10 min drive. Any benefit to taking it out in the highway and letting it rip every so often?