Any fans of big Trucks here?

Trips · 03-08-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Last I heard, their accelerators aren't killing people

Titan1080 · 03-08-2010, 09:45 PM

One thing that always grinds my gears about big lifted pickups are guys that drive around with huge tires and no mudflaps! Even before I got the Z, I was always annoyed when a truck launched a small rock or general crap from the road that hits my truck's windshield, which ain't exactly low to the ground! Yeah, I've got a small lift and larger than stock tires but I kept my flaps on. Also, anyone else annoyed with big trucks and HID bulbs that either aren't aimed properly or are not housed in a proper projector assembly?

frost · 03-08-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Titan1080

One thing that always grinds my gears about big lifted pickups are guys that drive around with huge tires and no mudflaps! Even before I got the Z, I was always annoyed when a truck launched a small rock or general crap from the road that hits my truck's windshield, which ain't exactly low to the ground! Yeah, I've got a small lift and larger than stock tires but I kept my flaps on. Also, anyone else annoyed with big trucks and HID bulbs that either aren't aimed properly or are not housed in a proper projector assembly?

We have that mudflap law here, but the cops can't catch every fish in the sea.

Titan1080 · 03-08-2010, 09:52 PM

I think we have a law too, but for the most part, the only full-size trucks out here that have flaps are bone stock.

370zdub · 03-08-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Titan1080

I think we have a law too, but for the most part, the only full-size trucks out here that have flaps are bone stock.

Oh and to answer your question about modding the Z, well lets just say I'm well on my way. I love modding vehicles myself because of what I learn in the process of doing it. Its very rewarding making your vehicle better or more personnal and learning something along the way.

StLRedrider · 03-08-2010, 09:54 PM

you know what i luv best: sitting at a red light at night

my truck is at the perfect height were you get blinded or a nice suntan should i say, you see people squirming around, trying to adjust there mirrors and getting pissed off at the same time

works great though going down the highway and you have some yahoo in the fastlane doindg 50 mph, just get up on him and thats all it takes.

370zdub · 03-08-2010, 09:59 PM

haha I just put HIDS in the titan and I give a hole drivers the blinders all the time at night. My low beams are super low, but my high beams are set to kill.

370zdub · 03-08-2010, 10:06 PM

My buddy had a 7.3 cc with short box, it was a great truck. The edge tuning seems to work really well on the 7.3, since they are out here in Utah a ton of people run em.

What garret are you running? 3771rs?

I also feel you on the tire situation, when I was running the 35's the Titan would burn em, but the 37's are a whole new story, lets just say the Truck doesn't appreciate the extra weight! hahah

StLRedrider · 03-08-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zdub

My buddy had a 7.3 cc with short box, it was a great truck. The edge tuning seems to work really well on the 7.3, since they are out here in Utah a ton of people run em.

What garret are you running? 3771rs?

I also feel you on the tire situation, when I was running the 35's the Titan would burn em, but the 37's are a whole new story, lets just say the Truck doesn't appreciate the extra weight! hahah

i dont know the #'s off hand, i will find it though!!!!!

370zdub · 03-08-2010, 10:13 PM

Cool, my next truck will be a diesel for sure, I love the Titan but I tow so much that the extra grunt of the diesel would be great.

I went back and looked at the pics of your truck again and I must say, you have done an amazing job of keeping that rig clean, It is a beautiful truck man

Titan1080 · 03-08-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zdub

Cool, my next truck will be a diesel for sure, I love the Titan but I tow so much that the extra grunt of the diesel would be great.

This ought to suit your towing needs!

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StLRedrider · 03-08-2010, 10:17 PM

thank you, the key is not taking it off road and tearing it up. shitt cost too much money to just destroy. they start making weird noise and the drivetrain becomes loose, this thing actually drives like it was stock and the mickey thompson are the best damn tire i ever had, these things are quiet and great wear!!!!!wheels on the other hand are a piece of shitt and would throw them abck threw the window of where i bought them if i could

370zdub · 03-09-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Titan1080

This ought to suit your towing needs!

Engine Einstein Drops Monster Cummins Into Ford F-150 Bed - Ford F-150 - Jalopnik

Can you say wheelie monster? That thing would be an all out riot to drive!
Do you have any other mods planned for your T?

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Originally Posted by StLRedrider

thank you, the key is not taking it off road and tearing it up. shitt cost too much money to just destroy. they start making weird noise and the drivetrain becomes loose, this thing actually drives like it was stock and the mickey thompson are the best damn tire i ever had, these things are quiet and great wear!!!!!wheels on the other hand are a piece of shitt and would throw them abck threw the window of where i bought them if i could

I rarely take my truck offroad, but a few weeks ago I need to go through some deep snow and on the way back I figured I would play around and I was doing about 40 and went through a big roller ditch and I guess it stopped my front tires when I hit it and grenaded my drivers side front axle. That was a pricey experience, but I did get to go through the front end of my truck and freshen it up and it hasn't felt this tight since it was new.

oh also Red if you want to try some different rims I highly recommend the KMC XD series wheels, they have proven themselves to be tough as hell and they are great quality. I have never tried the mickey thompson tires but I have heard good things about them, I just can't seem to stray away from the Toyo M/T's!

Titan1080 · 03-09-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zdub

Can you say wheelie monster? That thing would be an all out riot to drive!
Do you have any other mods planned for your T?

Not many, a Trutrac rear and maybe PRG's street traction bars. Right now I'm waiting on a local shop to get back with me on an AEM dry filter for my K&N intake, pull my new-ish plugs to make sure they're still new-ish, then I'll have my tuner re-dyno and re-flash the ECU. Gonna be tricky finding funds with the Z screaming for mods and car payments!

370zdub · 03-09-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by StLRedrider

the thing is these wheels wern't cheep either, i think i'm getting them powder coated a flat or gun metal black here real soon! my only concern is that they are a forged wheel and i don't know if they take take the heat from the process. and if they do with they still be as strong?

I would think that they would still be plenty strong, Possibly ask Mike the powdercoater on his thoughts about it tho. I think those wheels in matte black on your truck would be so good looking, and some smoke recon cab lights

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Originally Posted by cptspeed

Titan owner here. About to reach 100k. Time to change plugs, rear end fluid, belt, brake fluid, and tranny fluid again. My truck isn't that pretty, cause I have kids and dogs. But it hauls my boat and four wheelers like nobodies business. I plan on driving it till the motor finally gives in. Btw my bro and pops have titans also. Great truck.

They are indeed a great truck, my cousin has one as well as three of my friends, mine definitely sees the most heavy work duty and it hasn't skipped a beat. I love this truck.

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Originally Posted by fullmonty

Why do you think I traded it in 2 weeks before the warrenty expried? I had every other 6.0 issue but the head gaskets so I figured it was only a matter of time.

I had a lisence plate frame that my ex had made for it. Said "Pimpin' Ain't Easy" Fit with that truck perfectly.

The 6.0's ran good when they ran but man I have heard so many horror stories about them that I wonder if half of em are true.

That licence frame would for sure work well on that truck haha.

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Originally Posted by Titan1080

Not many, a Trutrac rear and maybe PRG's street traction bars. Right now I'm waiting on a local shop to get back with me on an AEM dry filter for my K&N intake, pull my new-ish plugs to make sure they're still new-ish, then I'll have my tuner re-dyno and re-flash the ECU. Gonna be tricky finding funds with the Z screaming for mods and car payments!

I have a ton of PRG stuff on my T, greg has been nothing but the best to work with, I have even had three or four, hour or longer phone calls with him just shootin the bull, he is a stand up guy. I have the PRG offroad trac bars and they are excellent! Are you going to do UpRev?

03-08-2010, 09:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Titan1080 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mill Creek, Wa Posts: 495 Drives: 04 Nissan Titan 4x4 Rep Power: 374	One thing that always grinds my gears about big lifted pickups are guys that drive around with huge tires and no mudflaps! Even before I got the Z, I was always annoyed when a truck launched a small rock or general crap from the road that hits my truck's windshield, which ain't exactly low to the ground! Yeah, I've got a small lift and larger than stock tires but I kept my flaps on. Also, anyone else annoyed with big trucks and HID bulbs that either aren't aimed properly or are not housed in a proper projector assembly? __________________ 2009 370Z w/ Sport

03-08-2010, 09:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Titan1080 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mill Creek, Wa Posts: 495 Drives: 04 Nissan Titan 4x4 Rep Power: 374	I think we have a law too, but for the most part, the only full-size trucks out here that have flaps are bone stock. __________________ 2009 370Z w/ Sport

03-08-2010, 09:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 62	you know what i luv best: sitting at a red light at nightmy truck is at the perfect height were you get blinded or a nice suntan should i say, you see people squirming around, trying to adjust there mirrors and getting pissed off at the same timeworks great though going down the highway and you have some yahoo in the fastlane doindg 50 mph, just get up on him and thats all it takes. __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

03-08-2010, 09:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 18	haha I just put HIDS in the titan and I give a hole drivers the blinders all the time at night. My low beams are super low, but my high beams are set to kill. __________________ 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq 2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

03-08-2010, 10:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 18	My buddy had a 7.3 cc with short box, it was a great truck. The edge tuning seems to work really well on the 7.3, since they are out here in Utah a ton of people run em. What garret are you running? 3771rs? I also feel you on the tire situation, when I was running the 35's the Titan would burn em, but the 37's are a whole new story, lets just say the Truck doesn't appreciate the extra weight! hahah __________________ 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq 2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

03-08-2010, 10:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 18	Cool, my next truck will be a diesel for sure, I love the Titan but I tow so much that the extra grunt of the diesel would be great. I went back and looked at the pics of your truck again and I must say, you have done an amazing job of keeping that rig clean, It is a beautiful truck man __________________ 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq 2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

03-08-2010, 10:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 62	thank you, the key is not taking it off road and tearing it up. shitt cost too much money to just destroy. they start making weird noise and the drivetrain becomes loose, this thing actually drives like it was stock and the mickey thompson are the best damn tire i ever had, these things are quiet and great wear!!!!!wheels on the other hand are a piece of shitt and would throw them abck threw the window of where i bought them if i could __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

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