Thread: New toy!

Better yet, a new truck race.

Originally Posted by TAZ

Oh. I'm out.
I'm not winning any races, unless it requires seating seven comfortably...

Me to,I do not think the quad cab has proper handling characteristics for a racing environment.

well mine is low to ground so it should handle a little better but I also have no power. I could probably win the gas mileage race though. got 21mpg the last tank, actually mixed in maybe a 125 miles on the highway this time, made a 4mpg difference.

Originally Posted by TAZ

I didn't say I have no power...300hp isn't THAT poor. However, 6000 pounds of vehicle and a long wheelbase don't help.

In terms of mileage, the news has gotten a bit better - since getting the truck broken in, I have seen 19.5 mpg on the highway (unless towing, when that number gets cut by about half).

no, I was saying I have handling but no power. 159hp IS that poor. if they can make a 1.0L bike get 160hp how come my 2.7L only gets the same hp?

Originally Posted by CBR929RE

no, I was saying I have handling but no power. 159hp IS that poor. if they can make a 1.0L bike get 160hp how come my 2.7L only gets the same hp?

Torque.

yes E it does have a bit more torque. and certainly isn't as high strung as a motorcycle engine.

Originally Posted by TAZ

Ah. When you said "it should handle a little better but I also have no power", I thought you WERE saying I have no power.

Bear in mind that your bike doesn't weigh 4000 pounds, and it doesn't need to haul anything but ass.

yeah my bad. my Taco can't compare powerwise to any V8
and haul ass it does, especially since my ass doesn't weigh anything.

Waxed the truck today. First time ever I wax one of my car, I must like it

I don't know how I missed this whole thread.

Nice truck, E!


Though I think it would look WAY better in blue...

Originally Posted by TAZ

Hey, nice truck! Congrats!
We ought to have a "new trucks" group pic at Grattan this year!

I'd be up for that... Maybe even a little race?

I'm kinda cheating though, seeing as I am likely one of the only ones with 4 wheel independant suspension.

Originally Posted by NorthernRR

I'd be up for that... Maybe even a little race?

I'm kinda cheating though, seeing as I am likely one of the only ones with 4 wheel independant suspension.

I'll take that challenge with my 159hp. but no "rubbin is racin"

Originally Posted by CBR929RE

I'll take that challenge with my 159hp. but no "rubbin is racin"

trust me I REALLY dont want any of that.

I know it would be fun on the track. I've never had a cage on the track.