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[ChrisoftheNorth]

I don't consider myself fitting in something if I have to gangsta lean the seat to keep my head from hitting the roof.

I don't have to do that in any other

But you and me and a few others on here are way taller than the average person, it isn't fair to discredit the vehicle based on our vertical challenges to others. You "fit" into a C5, and I am willing to argue that a C5 is far smaller than a taco.

I modified the seat in my C5 to "fit", otherwise I don't.

I never said it's a bad truck for everyone. I just said it's a bad truck for me.

[dtraill27]

For the record I'm 6'2 and about 60% legs and I never felt an issue with the cab. But we're all unique snowflakes and are shaped differently. Saying you don't fit is a legit complaint about it just like I don't fit in the early gen miatas. But I agree that doesn't make it a bad car for everyone like some on here are acting.

Drum brakes doe. Pretty sure that's on the list for mortal sins

[troyguitar]

For the record I'm 6'2 and about 60% legs and I never felt an issue with the cab. But we're all unique snowflakes and are shaped differently. Saying you don't fit is a legit complaint about it just like I don't fit in the early gen miatas. But I agree that doesn't make it a bad car for everyone like some on here are acting.

Drum brakes doe. Pretty sure that's on the list for mortal sins

Thou shalt not stoppeth thy with drums

[ChrisoftheNorth]

For the record I'm 6'2 and about 60% legs and I never felt an issue with the cab. But we're all unique snowflakes and are shaped differently. Saying you don't fit is a legit complaint about it just like I don't fit in the early gen miatas. But I agree that doesn't make it a bad car for everyone like some on here are acting.

Drum brakes doe. Pretty sure that's on the list for mortal sins

Yea? You couldn't stop your truck with those ancient drum brakes?

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I can't even fit in a Tacoma to gauge how crappy it is (or isn't). I tried again at the auto show a few weeks ago...it's like the cab is smashed vertically or something. I have no such problem in the Frontier, Ranger, Gladiator, or Colorado.

It is - it's not a good truck for people who are long legged or very tall. I have the legs of someone 6'3 or so - nobody can sit behind me in a Taco. I can't fit into a NB Miata, either.

The benefit of the squashed cab is that you get more rocker clearance/lower CoG.

I like the Taco. It's reliable and looks fine and does what it's supposed to do perfectly. Plus the aftermarket is unparalleled, except for maybe the Jeep market (which is full of cheap crap).

And my stance on the drums is that I'd rather have discs simply because they're easier to work on. Replacing drum shoes is a PITA.

Holy crap, this.

In fact, the complexity of drum brakes really makes me question the true cost savings. I just don't see how all that crap is so much cheaper, but it is.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Holy crap, this.

In fact, the complexity of drum brakes really makes me question the true cost savings. I just don't see how all that crap is so much cheaper, but it is.

Materials cost, most likely. Drums are very simple designs with not terribly complex parts. Just not easy to service.

That giant cast iron drum, the giant shoes, the cylinder, all the springs and shit...plus the labor to install it all (someone has to do it) I can't see how that's significantly cheaper than a brake disk, caliper, and pads.

[max225]

Materials cost, most likely. Drums are very simple designs with not terribly complex parts. Just not easy to service.

That giant cast iron drum, the giant shoes, the cylinder, all the springs and shit...plus the labor to install it all (someone has to do it) I can't see how that's significantly cheaper than a brake disk, caliper, and pads.

Yea I never understood how a drum is cheaper. It is inferior in every way to discs. More complex, heavier and worse performing.

But rear brakes don’t matter anyways, my 335i had giant 4 piston fixed calipers up front and tiny sliders out back. 90% of the braking is in the front anyways

The lambo uterus is even worse it has something like 16 piston calipers up front and tiny sliders out back. I mean for aesthetics alone that is shame on VW

[D Griff]

I can't even fit in a Tacoma to gauge how crappy it is (or isn't). I tried again at the auto show a few weeks ago...it's like the cab is smashed vertically or something. I have no such problem in the Frontier, Ranger, Gladiator, or Colorado.

It is very uncomfortable IMO (the last gen, haven't been in a new one)... smashed vertically is a good way to put it.

And my "test drive" was pretty extensive, probably drove it 100 miles and even on some light trails. It's a perfectly OK vehicle that will get you where you need to go and haul some things, I just don't really understand the obsession many have.

[max225]

I can't even fit in a Tacoma to gauge how crappy it is (or isn't). I tried again at the auto show a few weeks ago...it's like the cab is smashed vertically or something. I have no such problem in the Frontier, Ranger, Gladiator, or Colorado.

It is very uncomfortable IMO (the last gen, haven't been in a new one)... smashed vertically is a good way to put it.

And my "test drive" was pretty extensive, probably drove it 100 miles and even on some light trails. It's a perfectly OK vehicle that will get you where you need to go and haul some things, I just don't really understand the obsession many have.

Legit question... who is obsessed with a taco. ? That’s like obsessed with a sketchers shoe.

[D Griff]

For the record I'm 6'2 and about 60% legs and I never felt an issue with the cab. But we're all unique snowflakes and are shaped differently. Saying you don't fit is a legit complaint about it just like I don't fit in the early gen miatas. But I agree that doesn't make it a bad car for everyone like some on here are acting.

Drum brakes doe. Pretty sure that's on the list for mortal sins

I'm 6'2" and all torso... I wouldn't say I don't fit in a Taco, it's just not all that comfortable for me. The only car I've driven that I'm truly "too large to fit" is the NB Miata, my head actually pushes up the roof on those.

[dtraill27]

For the record I'm 6'2 and about 60% legs and I never felt an issue with the cab. But we're all unique snowflakes and are shaped differently. Saying you don't fit is a legit complaint about it just like I don't fit in the early gen miatas. But I agree that doesn't make it a bad car for everyone like some on here are acting.

Drum brakes doe. Pretty sure that's on the list for mortal sins

Yea? You couldn't stop your truck with those ancient drum brakes?

When I traded it in I just hopped out of it and it kept rolling into the sunset. Some say it's still going to this day

[max225]

For the record I'm 6'2 and about 60% legs and I never felt an issue with the cab. But we're all unique snowflakes and are shaped differently. Saying you don't fit is a legit complaint about it just like I don't fit in the early gen miatas. But I agree that doesn't make it a bad car for everyone like some on here are acting.

Drum brakes doe. Pretty sure that's on the list for mortal sins

I'm 6'2" and all torso... I wouldn't say I don't fit in a Taco, it's just not all that comfortable for me. The only car I've driven that I'm truly "too large to fit" is the NB Miata, my head actually pushes up the roof on those.

I still managed to drive one

[D Griff]

It is very uncomfortable IMO (the last gen, haven't been in a new one)... smashed vertically is a good way to put it.

And my "test drive" was pretty extensive, probably drove it 100 miles and even on some light trails. It's a perfectly OK vehicle that will get you where you need to go and haul some things, I just don't really understand the obsession many have.

Legit question... who is obsessed with a taco. ? That’s like obsessed with a sketchers shoe.

Many people think they're the greatest truck ever, for example, my friend who owns one (the one I've driven extensively). My old roommate as well - makes like 45k/year but blew $30k on a brand new Taco because it's "the best car" even though all he does is commute 40 miles a day. He is literally the least active person I know, does nothing outdoors, rents, has zero use for a

[D Griff]

I'm 6'2" and all torso... I wouldn't say I don't fit in a Taco, it's just not all that comfortable for me. The only car I've driven that I'm truly "too large to fit" is the NB Miata, my head actually pushes up the roof on those.

I still managed to drive one

I did too, but I couldn't deal with it day to day. The C5 on the other hand, has tons of room inside. NA had just enough.

[dtraill27]

It is very uncomfortable IMO (the last gen, haven't been in a new one)... smashed vertically is a good way to put it.

And my "test drive" was pretty extensive, probably drove it 100 miles and even on some light trails. It's a perfectly OK vehicle that will get you where you need to go and haul some things, I just don't really understand the obsession many have.

Legit question... who is obsessed with a taco. ? That’s like obsessed with a sketchers shoe.

2019 when Americans feet are so fat they need relaxed fit shoes

[max225]

Legit question... who is obsessed with a taco. ? That’s like obsessed with a sketchers shoe.

Many people think they're the greatest truck ever, for example, my friend who owns one (the one I've driven extensively). My old roommate as well - makes like 45k/year but blew $30k on a brand new Taco because it's "the best car" even though all he does is commute 40 miles a day. He is literally the least active person I know, does nothing outdoors, rents, has zero use for a

And all the things you mentioned about him basically tell you everything you need to know about him and his automotive/everything else opinions

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Yea? You couldn't stop your truck with those ancient drum brakes?

When I traded it in I just hopped out of it and it kept rolling into the sunset. Some say it's still going to this day

Was a serious question (I support the drum decision), but whatever.

[dtraill27]

When I traded it in I just hopped out of it and it kept rolling into the sunset. Some say it's still going to this day

Was a serious question (I support the drum decision), but whatever.

Ah, mine was more a jest of everyone going full a few pages back. I was totally fine with them as well. No issues over the 35k miles I drove it. I'm sure I would have been annoyed when it came time to replace them though

[Huckleberry]

Was a serious question (I support the drum decision), but whatever.

Ah, mine was more a jest of everyone going full a few pages back. I was totally fine with them as well. No issues over the 35k miles I drove it. I'm sure I would have been annoyed when it came time to replace them though

It depends on the drum design. Some look like the engineer owned a spring supply company while designing the fucking things. Others keep things to a minimum.
The rear brakes on my 08 Silverado are pretty simple, but that large single spring can be a real bitch to reinstall. Thankfully, the rear brakes should be good for another 100K.

[Huckleberry]

I wonder what it would take to get that motor up to the Ram 3.5's 300 HP?

https://rippmods.com/collections/superc ... ger-system

325WHP on 37s.

Shoo. Steep price tag for 325 WHP.

[Apex]

https://rippmods.com/collections/superc ... ger-system

325WHP on 37s.

Shoo. Steep price tag for 325 WHP.

Cheaper than a HEMI swap.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Shoo. Steep price tag for 325 WHP.

Cheaper than a HEMI swap.

I'd be worried about the tune. Ripp makes a blower kit for the Colorado, and I've heard the tune is garbage.

[Apex]

Cheaper than a HEMI swap.

I'd be worried about the tune. Ripp makes a blower kit for the Colorado, and I've heard the tune is garbage.

I remember you mentioning that about the Colorado kit, but I see a bunch of running their setup so

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I'd be worried about the tune. Ripp makes a blower kit for the Colorado, and I've heard the tune is garbage.

I remember you mentioning that about the Colorado kit, but I see a bunch of running their setup so

how much I trust forumbros.

Anyone that spends $6k+ on something will love it regardless of quality. Don't want to admit you lit $6k on fire.

[Apex]

I remember you mentioning that about the Colorado kit, but I see a bunch of running their setup so

how much I trust forumbros.

Anyone that spends $6k+ on something will love it regardless of quality. Don't want to admit you lit $6k on fire.

That's from chatting with people in person, not necessarily full forumbro.

Found this too: https://www.edelbrock.com/e-force-super ... -1527.html
Little more reputable, backed by a 3/36 warranty.