General Car Conversation 2024 - part 1
#4877
Lexus Fanatic
It's a lifesaver if there's ever a problem with the trailer and someone has to pull over on a soft shoulder or open field where lack of traction can ruin someone's day.
That's for Florida, up north in the snow 4x4 may be a lifesaver for winter towing, I don't know and have no experience on that.
Add, there was a few times I wished I had 4x4 for launching a boat on a sketchy boat ramp, made me very nervous.
That's for Florida, up north in the snow 4x4 may be a lifesaver for winter towing, I don't know and have no experience on that.
Add, there was a few times I wished I had 4x4 for launching a boat on a sketchy boat ramp, made me very nervous.
I am just amazed at the aversion to it. Especially for those who tow. it makes more sense to have traction at the front axle and the rear axle permanent especially if you have 10,000 pounds behind you
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 06-22-24 at 11:32 AM.
#4878
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
Towing is where FT 4wd helps you the least. You've got a ton of extra weight (call it 1500 lbs for your 10k load) levering down on the rear axle and significantly reducing the weight on the front axle.
#4881
Lexus Fanatic
BMW is headed in a strange direction
#4884
Lexus Champion
It's a lifesaver if there's ever a problem with the trailer and someone has to pull over on a soft shoulder or open field where lack of traction can ruin someone's day.
That's for Florida, up north in the snow 4x4 may be a lifesaver for winter towing, I don't know and have no experience on that.
Add, there was a few times I wished I had 4x4 for launching a boat on a sketchy boat ramp, made me very nervous.
That's for Florida, up north in the snow 4x4 may be a lifesaver for winter towing, I don't know and have no experience on that.
Add, there was a few times I wished I had 4x4 for launching a boat on a sketchy boat ramp, made me very nervous.
#4887
OEM brake controller. I forgot about that. Does your older Tundra have one?
https://youtu.be/GR9Q2IjumAI?si=KPt4D1m0R9o3xXYA
do you remember these commercials?
https://youtu.be/GR9Q2IjumAI?si=KPt4D1m0R9o3xXYA
do you remember these commercials?
Yeah I remember that commercial plus the towing commercial with the fire going uphill I believe. The 2nd gen set the 1/2 trucks on fire and stayed relevant for a long time and still is to some.
My 08 feels more raw compared to my 2.5 gen. The 2.5 gen feels more refined. Kinda reminds me of the AP1 and AP2 S2K
#4888
Lexus Fanatic
That’s cool. I didn’t know that you could add one to a Toyota
In hindsight it’s a great commercial. I don’t think it worked at the time.
Interesting you think it’s more raw. Do you think it’s all in your head? They made absolutely no changes to the 5.7 power train
Like how?
In hindsight it’s a great commercial. I don’t think it worked at the time.
. The 2nd gen set the 1/2 trucks on fire and stayed relevant for a long time and still is to some.
#4889
Lexus Champion
That’s cool. I didn’t know that you could add one to a Toyota
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ln0KY7PQKrk
In hindsight it’s a great commercial. I don’t think it worked at the time.
Interesting you think it’s more raw. Do you think it’s all in your head? They made absolutely no changes to the 5.7 power train
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ln0KY7PQKrk
In hindsight it’s a great commercial. I don’t think it worked at the time.
Interesting you think it’s more raw. Do you think it’s all in your head? They made absolutely no changes to the 5.7 power train