OFFICIAL: Toyota SUV/truck thread

[coldweatherblue]

Question for those familiar with the 3rd Gen Tacos and E30s.

I test drove a 2019 Tacoma TRD Off-road with the V6 and 6-speed manual today.

Loved the way the truck drove and the options/aesthetics/functionality, etc.

I was disappointed in the power/responsiveness though. This may be due to it having 19 miles so I didn't rev past about 3.5k but still even in the peak torque in 2nd gear it didn't seem to respond the way I expected.

Doing the math the Tacoma should feel as quick or quicker in a straight line than my E30. 4445 lbs / 278 hp = 16 lb/hp for the Toyota vs my M20 325i = 2750lbs/170hp = 16.1 lbs/hp.

It felt sluggish and much less responsive than my E30, which surprised me. I actually liked the way it drove, but was curious your thoughts on the power. If I just need to break the engine in and keep the revs up to stay in the powerband I'm fine with that but if that's as good as it gets it might be hard to drive every day.

FWIW my E30 has a recently rebuilt M20 with the standard mods (sssquid, new/rebuilt afm/injectors/sensors, headers, exhaust) and a 4.10 diff so it's not stock but still the block has 400k and doubt it makes more than 170hp at the crank..

Also fwiw my wifes X5 felt waaay faster than the taco, also surprising since it's 4960lbs/300hp = 16.5 lbs/hp.

[Wschnitz]

Ill have to go measure later on my pickup, I think I still want more like 10" or 9" tall.

Looks cool though. Convenient holes all over for mounting all the overland point items.

[MR E30 325is]

How tall is that in inches.

Asking for a friend.

I need to hoon my pickup next big snowstorm, the rattling CV needs to explode so I can replace it.

From bed rail to top of horizontal members is 12" on the dot.

From my bed to the underside of the rack is roughly 28 inches.

[Wschnitz]

How tall is that in inches.

Asking for a friend.

I need to hoon my pickup next big snowstorm, the rattling CV needs to explode so I can replace it.

[MR E30 325is]

Snagged up during my lunch break.

Relentless Modular Bed Rack 11-25-18 by Michael Rickerd, on Flickr

[RUFFLZ]

Specs:
2016 TRD 4x4 Offroad Double Cab Short Bed
6 speed auto, this is my DD so auto was preferred though they do come in 6 speed manuals as well

Yep, CVT Mt. Rainier Stargazer Pioneer for the RTT. Big ol' bitch that hangs out past the tailgate 13 inches, haha.

I tried out a moonroof equipped version as well but decided to go without one as I too had head clearance issues at 6'3". Was slightly bummed but it obviously wasn't a deal breaker.

ah i c i c

def post noodz once the rack is on; been meaning to rub one out lately

yota boiz

and because I'm a child and can't control myself

love 1st gen DCs mang. you see that one dude on tacomaworld that 5 speed swapped his? IIRC, I think it was silver as well. brb gonna find

EDIT: oh ya his handle was safetydang https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/...thread.247243/ although I'm sure you've already seen/fapped to it

[lambo]

Nice!

Pulled the soft topper for winter?

Pulled it to change up the look and because it's nearly impossible to see out the back with it on. Although I need to put it back on tonight for this weekend's trip...

[MR E30 325is]

Nice!

Pulled the soft topper for winter?

[lambo]

and because I'm a child and can't control myself

[lambo]

my 1st and 3rd gen (3.4L 5spd sold on BaT lol) | Sina (freeride53)'s 4th gen on the right

yota boiz

[MR E30 325is]

dope dude.

I probably missed it, but specs on your rig? Assuming 5 speed since you're a r3v og lol
Also, nice call on the Relentless Rack; those look awesome on tacos - running a RTT presumably?

I tried to test drive one w/ a sunroof and my damn head kept bumping the headliner (6'3"). Kind of a shame they don't allow height adjustment on a $40k rig

Specs:
2016 TRD 4x4 Offroad Double Cab Short Bed
6 speed auto, this is my DD so auto was preferred though they do come in 6 speed manuals as well

Yep, CVT Mt. Rainier Stargazer Pioneer for the RTT. Big ol' bitch that hangs out past the tailgate 13 inches, haha.

I tried out a moonroof equipped version as well but decided to go without one as I too had head clearance issues at 6'3". Was slightly bummed but it obviously wasn't a deal breaker.

[RUFFLZ]

Went out to a local adventure area called 'Cinder Hills OHV Area'

The area is mainly meant for toys other than trucks, but it was still fun to explore.

Disclaimer: I need to learn how to take better pictures

Found a dirt bike berm and was able to max out my roll/pitch meter at 30 degrees. Unnerving for sure, but the picture doesn't do it justice.

Picking up a Relentless Fab Modular Bed Rack this afternoon from a local guy.

Going on a ~100 mile adventure tomorrow.

Still incredibly thrilled with this purchase.

dope dude.

I probably missed it, but specs on your rig? Assuming 5 speed since you're a r3v og lol
Also, nice call on the Relentless Rack; those look awesome on tacos - running a RTT presumably?

I tried to test drive one w/ a sunroof and my damn head kept bumping the headliner (6'3"). Kind of a shame they don't allow height adjustment on a $40k rig

[MR E30 325is]

Went out to a local adventure area called 'Cinder Hills OHV Area'

The area is mainly meant for toys other than trucks, but it was still fun to explore.

Disclaimer: I need to learn how to take better pictures

Cinder Hills 5 by Michael Rickerd, on Flickr

Found a dirt bike berm and was able to max out my roll/pitch meter at 30 degrees. Unnerving for sure, but the picture doesn't do it justice.

Cinder Hills 3 by Michael Rickerd, on Flickr

Cinder Hills 2 by Michael Rickerd, on Flickr

Picking up a Relentless Fab Modular Bed Rack this afternoon from a local guy.

Going on a ~100 mile adventure tomorrow.

Still incredibly thrilled with this purchase.

[freeride53]

Tru love

[RUFFLZ]

my 1st and 3rd gen (3.4L 5spd sold on BaT lol) | Sina (freeride53)'s 4th gen on the right