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Old Apr 26, 2009
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And considering about 60% of the time, 85% of the people at tracks have Mustangs, 45% of them will be racing the other 15% of the rest of the cars there.

Most of the time.....
Just wanted to quote it...since that quote is EPIC.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009
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Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01
Because all in all......it takes more than just an intake, exhaust and chip to really get a diesel into the 13's. Some are gonna hate me, i'm on the 'typical stang owner's' side.

It takes twins, major head and block work, injection, air, etc to get a diesel pickup into into the 13's.
That is definately not true at all. 6.0L Strokes run 13s all day with intake, exhaust and the right tuning! No joke.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009
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I was driving about 15 min ago from the grocery store in my dads duramax. I was pulling up to this light with a mustang was sitting there. He looked like he wanted to race. The light turned green he took off. But I didnt race him because it wasnt my truck.

Should have but probaly made the smart choice.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009
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Originally Posted by TrucknGolf
Should have but probaly made the smart choice.
Duh.

NEVER beat up somebody else's truck without their permission. Wouldn't want somebody to beat up on yours, right?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009
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meh ive gotten my folks cars stuck in the snow before
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009
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Originally Posted by Melt
meh ive gotten my folks cars stuck in the snow before
I have too, but that's different.

Going and racing your parents or friends vehicles without them knowing is stupid.
 
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Racing is different then getting stuck.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009
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yeah good choice. i get my fill for racing in my grand prix. but i have wasted a few different cars in my moms x5. 300 hp + awd = sweet!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009
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Audi A4 quatro. FTW. That thing handles like its on rails.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009
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Originally Posted by Jimmeh
Going and racing your parents or friends vehicles without them knowing is stupid.
well i should point out that i didnt need to drive down that particular road and was trying to see how deep of snow i could hit

and i have raced people in my dads 85 f250 before, i dont think he minds much but i dfeinitley wouldnt be doing it with him in the car
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009
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Here you go:
2008 F250 CC SB 4x4
Just the Spartan 310 tune. No nitrous.
Slow eh?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGliRHVfayo
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009
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Originally Posted by Jimmeh
I have too, but that's different.

Going and racing your parents or friends vehicles without them knowing is stupid.
ive raced a few people in my dad's tundra. that thing has some giddy up in it!!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009
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Seems like a certain someone has a little too much pride to lose. Also with a intake, chip and tuner getting into 13's with a diesel is easy all for under a grand too! Plus being able to hook up and tow the broken mustang home at the end of the night as well.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009
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Originally Posted by sarasota4x4
ive raced a few people in my dad's tundra. that thing has some giddy up in it!!
Tundra cant even be considered a truck.

Also gas is different than diesel by a long shot.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009
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Originally Posted by TrucknGolf
Tundra cant even be considered a truck.

Also gas is different than diesel by a long shot.
Not to start stirring some more **** up, but why not?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009
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Originally Posted by TrucknGolf
Tundra cant even be considered a truck.
im not a fan either, but friend of mines dad owns an RV dealership.

After a v10 f350 dually, and a cheyenne 454 dually, the shop truck is now a tundra with the 5.7 and towing gears.

Again, i would never buy one because im generally a chev man when it comes to full size trucks, but dont knock the tundras.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009
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Originally Posted by chainfire
Not to start stirring some more **** up, but why not?
They are one. But I dont consider them one. A SUV with a short bed is what I call them..

Originally Posted by Melt
im not a fan either, but friend of mines dad owns an RV dealership.

After a v10 f350 dually, and a cheyenne 454 dually, the shop truck is now a tundra with the 5.7 and towing gears.

Again, i would never buy one because im generally a chev man when it comes to full size trucks, but dont knock the tundras.
A RV dealership. Is there only rvs there or 5th wheels and stuff.

I do alot of work for my dad which is hauling around stuff with a gooseneck trailer and a 5th wheel. I cannot see a tundra towing a 5th wheel or a goose neck. If you have pictures I would like to see them.
 
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i dont have a picture of it pulling a 5th wheel, but i will get some, it is equipped to do so.
 
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Originally Posted by TrucknGolf
They are one. But I dont consider them one. A SUV with a short bed is what I call them..
Why just because it rides better than your Ranger? And it is going to last twice as long with half the problems?

I used to work for Yamaha, towing a 29 foot enclosed trailer with one. We used it for hauling atv's rhinos and bikes across the country to demo days. It regularly had 2 rhinos, 2 Grizzly's, and 2 Kodiak 450's and all of the gear (Helmets tents etc) to set up. That is like 7-8000 lbs. And remember it is only a half ton truck. And it was the 1st gens, not the big ones now. All it had was helper bags in the rear to help level it out. Any F150, or 1500 would need the same setup.

I personally put about 80,000 km in just over 6 months on that truck. And that is after it already had 100,000+ on it. There was not one single problem. Not one. And I am not known for being easy on the gas.

That 4.7 is fun let me tell you. All you need to do is ride in one, then form an opinion.
 
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Originally Posted by chainfire
Why just because it rides better than your Ranger? And it is going to last twice as long with half the problems?

That 4.7 is fun let me tell you. All you need to do is ride in one, then form an opinion.
Rides better? My truck has 170000 miles on it. Nothing major ever done to it. Just recently replaced stock plugs and fuel filter. So your saying that the tundra will last 340000 miles with half the problems HIGHLY DOUBT that and my truck is still running good.

Yes I have never drivin one. But I my oppion a fullsize truck should be used for towing or using the bed offten. I havent see a tundra tow anything except jetskis.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009
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So basically you have no real facts to back up your opinion. Look at the Sport Trac, that bed is tiny.
 
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No but If I see a tundra towing something something decent my oppion will change.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009
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Originally Posted by TrucknGolf
Rides better? My truck has 170000 miles on it. Nothing major ever done to it. Just recently replaced stock plugs and fuel filter. So your saying that the tundra will last 340000 miles with half the problems HIGHLY DOUBT that and my truck is still running good.

Yes I have never drivin one. But I my oppion a fullsize truck should be used for towing or using the bed offten. I havent see a tundra tow anything except jetskis.
It doenst matter what you have seen. I have driven one lol!

And yes I will say that it will last atleast that long. Go look on craigslist or autotrader. Look up any old toyota pickup. I guarantee that there will be some with 300,000+ miles on them. And they are still running strong. There is a reason there are so many wheelers that use them
Toyotas are one of the best and most dependable trucks around. Face it.
 
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^^^ tis true
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009
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^^ Toyota makes some good trucks. The tacos are one the best compact trucks ever. I love them. Just not a fan of the fullsizes yet.
 
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