Truck Nuts

[DaggerHorns 3046]

2 minutes ago, utee94 said:

Meh, I know what I saw.  You got a Raptor?  I'll happily race you.  For PINKS.

 

So you saw the two articles too? (From reputable sources might I add)

PINKS? Let’s take it to the tolls...🏎️

[utee94 15733]

Reputable?  Motortrend maybe.  Car and Driver?  Lulz!

 

(I've got sport mode, too.  I try not to use it. I have a hard enough time keeping my foot out of the gas in standard mode.  In Sport, it's pretty much impossible not to go racing every time you drive)

[Goofyboy 3103]

A Tundra saves lives.

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/toyota-truck-helped-nurse-save-lives-california-fire

[utee94 15733]

That's pretty damn cool.

[Bert Orange 1115]

Look. Motortrend (and their ilk) performed highly instrumented and controlled tests on both and surmised that the Raptor is 5.1-5.3 and the RO eco boost is 5.6-5.7. Both are very fast. Both are faster than many sports/sporty cars. But the Raptor isn’t built for drag racing. It’s built for much more. So, let’s agree that these turbo trucks are fast and very compelling. But very different in their build for purpose, assuming you plan to drive them to their potential as intended. 

[Bert Orange 1115]

1 hour ago, Goofyboy said:

A Tundra saves lives.

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/toyota-truck-helped-nurse-save-lives-california-fire

Fucking awesome. Good on Toyota. 

[Yarbr 123]

I raced a raptor extended cab driving my 18 eco platinum and smoked him off the line last week. Once we hit about 40 I stood no chance.

[utee94 15733]

1 hour ago, Bert Orange said:

Look. Motortrend (and their ilk) performed highly instrumented and controlled tests on both and surmised that the Raptor is 5.1-5.3 and the RO eco boost is 5.6-5.7. Both are very fast. Both are faster than many sports/sporty cars. But the Raptor isn’t built for drag racing. It’s built for much more. So, let’s agree that these turbo trucks are fast and very compelling. But very different in their build for purpose, assuming you plan to drive them to their potential as intended. 

You seem to be taking this way more seriously than I am.  So, sure!

I'll still kick your ass in a drag race.  Wanna try me?  I gots the Sport mode, too! 

 

[utee94 15733]

29 minutes ago, Yarbr said:

I raced a raptor extended cab driving my 18 eco platinum and smoked him off the line last week. Once we hit about 40 I stood no chance.

They're heavy as shit.  No git up and go off the line.

Or so I've seen on Youtube.

[Bert Orange 1115]

17 minutes ago, utee94 said:

You seem to be taking this way more seriously than I am.  So, sure!

I'll still kick your ass in a drag race.  Wanna try me?  I gots the Sport mode, too! 

 

Sounds good. Let’s try it!

[utee94 15733]

Real footage of Bert Orange

 

[Bert Orange 1115]

I’m also hoping for all that is holy that you didn’t buy a truck for drag racing. 

[Anton Chigurh 3318]

Well, my FJ is slow af. So, there’s that.

[utee94 15733]

Pretty sure I've stated a half dozen times or more, I bought a truck for towing.

 

[Bert Orange 1115]

1 minute ago, utee94 said:

Pretty sure I've stated a half dozen times or more, I bought a truck for towing.

 

Then good on ya. I have track mode in my other truck not built for towing if ya wanna try to kick my ass then.  

 

🙂

[DaggerHorns 3046]

I bought my truck for fucking more than anything.

 

[Goofyboy 3103]

I bought my truck for fucking more than anything.
 

You must not be married.

[ChickenSandwich 9795]

15 hours ago, Anton Chigurh said:

Well, my FJ is slow af. So, there’s that.

I’ll see you and raise you a 4Runner TRD. Glacier like acceleration, but never gets stuck

[Sandman 3401]

Here's the new Jeep Gladiator pickup. I don't hate it but I'm not sure how much I really like it.

https://jalopnik.com/the-2020-jeep-gladiator-pickup-truck-this-is-it-1830439869

 

Edited November 14, 2018 by Sandman

[Hawndoh 2378]

It looks exactly like what a truck-wrangler would be expected to look like. 

[Anton Chigurh 3318]

I’ll see you and raise you a 4Runner TRD. Glacier like acceleration, but never gets stuck

Word.

[BearSchlong 8072]

 
I really liked the Tundras but couldn’t configure a 2017 the way I wanted. I wanted some of the Platinum features and some of the TRD Pro features but couldn’t get it from the factory. The lack of options was the big downside I had with Toyota. 

That's because the coolest setups are "port installed", i.e. you can't order a Texas Edition from the factory, but not only does it have upgraded wheels/tires/steps the incentives on these packages are usually the most aggressive.

I told my Toyota guy what I wanted and he said "you're describing the platinum, but you really don't want that, you want a Texas edition and if chrome door handles are really a deal killer then you can get them aftermarket and save $6k."

I'm sure Ford and GM and Ram do the same kind of stuff.

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[utee94 15733]

3 hours ago, Sandman said:

Here's the new Jeep Gladiator pickup. I don't hate it but I'm not sure how much I really like it.

https://jalopnik.com/the-2020-jeep-gladiator-pickup-truck-this-is-it-1830439869

 

Sandman... do you like  movies about gladiators?

 

 

[jofus 2265]

It’ll be interesting to here about this new electric truck during the LA auto show:

http://insideevs.com/rivian-to-show-off-its-800-hp-electric-truck-at-la-auto-show/

Edited November 17, 2018 by jofus

[UTexasFight 9362]

In the market for a tonneau cover. 2015 Sierra 1500

Want something that’s relatively easy to retract/fold as I use the bed occasionally.
Any recs for type/style or truck nuts outfitter in the Austin area would be appreciated.

[deadshank 24648]

On 11/13/2018 at 8:44 PM, utee94 said:

Real footage of Bert Orange

 

Glad he put his emergency flashers on.  Now he can drive in the rain.

 

[Buffsoldier 1895]

4 hours ago, UTexasFight said:

In the market for a tonneau cover. 2015 Sierra 1500

Want something that’s relatively easy to retract/fold as I use the bed occasionally.
Any recs for type/style or truck nuts outfitter in the Austin area would be appreciated.

Are you looking for something load bearing, or just a cover?  If the latter, there's a whole bunch here, roll up and tri-folds, that you can install yourself in about 15-20 minutes.

https://www.autoanything.com/tonneau-covers/10A50174.aspx

I had a soft top tri fold like this on my old truck that I could install/take off in about 5 minutes.

https://www.autoanything.com/tonneau-covers/lund-genesis-tri-fold-tonneau-cover

Once I get a new truck in spring, I may upgrade to more of a hard top.

https://www.autoanything.com/tonneau-covers/proz-profold-premium-tonneau-cover

Edited November 19, 2018 by Buffsoldier

[Lat22 3974]

6 hours ago, deadshank said:

Glad he put his emergency flashers on.  Now he can drive in the rain.

 

I think they come on automatically nowadays when YOU WRECK YOUR VEHICLE. 

[jofus 2265]

the Rivian R1T all electric truck was officially revealed this morning, and is available for preorder (with $1,000 refundable deposit).  Its around the size of a honda ridgeline or chevy colorado. up to 400+ mile range, but the 200 mile battery starts at $69,000 before $7,500 rebate.

I saw a rumor of a "marathon model", which would include the big battery, but be light on upgrades.

0-60 in 3 seconds, decent offroad specs.

http://products.rivian.com/?mc_cid=ecc522b5f0&mc_eid=64622ba12f

 

Edited November 26, 2018 by jofus

[Anton Chigurh 3318]

Unfortunately it is a unibody. Also needs more buttons and switches and fewer touchscreens.

I wouldn’t want a full electric truck but a legit hybrid would interest me. I think the new Bronco is supposed to have a hybrid option.

[Goofyboy 3103]

No towing information.

[UnivTex34 1760]

2 minutes ago, Goofyboy said:

No towing information.

Article on Jalopnik said 11,000 pounds.

[Pescado_Rojo 19320]

[utee94 15733]

22 hours ago, UnivTex34 said:

Article on Jalopnik said 11,000 pounds.

It's an electric engine so its torque should be outstanding. The 1400Nm in the specs above translates to a little over 1,000 lb-ft.  If the body can handle it, that's fine.

But I guess I'd be more worried about its towing range than its towing capacity. If it can only go 200 miles on a standard set of batteries, how far would it get towing a 10,000 lb trailer?  Even the 400 mile battery pack should have considerably less than that while towing.

 

Edited November 27, 2018 by utee94

[UnivTex34 1760]

3 minutes ago, utee94 said:

It's an electric engine so its torque should be outstanding. The 1400Nm in the specs above translates to a little over 1,000 lb-ft.  If the body can handle it, that's fine.

But I guess I'd be more worried about its towing range than its towing capacity. If it can only go 200 miles on a standard set of batteries, how far would it get towing a 10,000 lb trailer?  Even the 400 mile battery pack should have considerably less than that while towing.

 

Oh definitely, will be interesting to see, and I hope they are successful. More options for us only makes the market better.

[utee94 15733]

Just now, UnivTex34 said:

Oh definitely, will be interesting to see, and I hope they are successful. More options for us only makes the market better.

Definitely! And I personally like the way it looks, it's unique.  JMO of course.

I certainly think there's room for a really good hyrbid in this market, as Anton Chigurh mentioned.  I suspect it would be pricey, but what about trucks ISN'T expensive these days?

[Chewbacca 7666]

On 7/30/2018 at 9:59 PM, Bert Orange said:

New truck day (hoping I’m not rear ended by a yellow cab soon)




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Trackhawk go bye-bye?

 

I drove a new Raptor a couple months ago.  Cool truck, just not for me.  It's all a bit too much.

[Bert Orange 1115]

1 hour ago, Chewbacca said:

Trackhawk go bye-bye?

 

I drove a new Raptor a couple months ago.  Cool truck, just not for me.  It's all a bit too much.

Nope. Its his stablemate mare. 

[smuggs 9318]

Gladiator debuted in LA this week:

https://jalopnik.com/heres-what-the-2020-jeep-gladiator-pickup-looks-like-wi-1830719562

 

[Anton Chigurh 3318]

It just looks “off” to me.

[Gil Bang 25843]

that jeep is ass ugly

[Loco 3752]

It looks like it's built for someone who likes to dress up ARs  (ooooooooo so tactical!)

 

Terrorist Hunting permit, Zombie Response Team, and Salt Life are factory sticker options!

[utee94 15733]

I don't think of it as a pickup, just a Wrangler Unlimited with a long Scrambler bed.  Or something.

I always liked this Jeep J10 from Twister:

 

 

[Anton Chigurh 3318]

I don't think of it as a pickup, just a Wrangler Unlimited with a long Scrambler bed.  Or something.
I always liked this Jeep J10 from Twister:

 
 

Agree. The original Gladiator J10 and J20 were boss af.

Don’t forget Tremors!

[utee94 15733]

Those remind me a lot of the International Harvester vehicles of the same era.  I always wanted to restore one of these, to pull my '63 Airstream:

Or one of these:

 

[Pato del Muerto 52232]

If you’ve got a few nickels to rub together, you could have legacy classic trucks in Jackson, Wy build you something. 

[Spaulding Smails 1551]

Finally picked up the new truck.  Took a month longer than anticipated from Ford.  Headed next week for headache rack and tool box.  Possibly a brush guard.  Trying to figure out if I want to do a leveling kit and bigger shoes now or wait a bit.  Decisions, decisions.

[LebongJames 1781]

That’s a good looking truck. Not usually into the two tone paint but that paint combo works really well.

[Pato del Muerto 52232]

4 hours ago, Spaulding Smails said:

Finally picked up the new truck.  Took a month longer than anticipated from Ford.  Headed next week for headache rack and tool box.  Possibly a brush guard.  Trying to figure out if I want to do a leveling kit and bigger shoes now or wait a bit.  Decisions, decisions.

Jeez, are you trying to spend a hundred grand?

[Mother mopar 3288]

Finally picked up the new truck.  Took a month longer than anticipated from Ford.  Headed next week for headache rack and tool box.  Possibly a brush guard.  Trying to figure out if I want to do a leveling kit and bigger shoes now or wait a bit.  Decisions, decisions.

What kind of towing do you do?