Any fans of big Trucks here?

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, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

When I was in the market for my Z, I was actually thinking of going the truck route and almost waited for the 400hp svt raptor. I love my Z, bit watching these guys do 100+ in the desert looks like a blast

I have been in one and they are a hoot, They have multiple traction settings too, and active decent control, they are truly an amazing piece of engineering. My truck is currently set up with Radflo's coilovers which are pretty similar to the fox set up on the raptor, It is an awesome feeling to run through huge bumps at 40+ and not feel a thing.

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Originally Posted by StLRedrider

and your point is?

Red!, your truck is sick man! I love how easy it is for a ford to stuff 40's! I had to go to 10 inches of lift just to get my 37's underneath the Titan.

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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?

The cops used to hound me for mudflaps, so then I bought my huge flaps you can see in my display pic and it blew up into a craze in my town, so many trucks have them now. They cops here are dic*s about mudflaps.

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Originally Posted by frost

It's to brand all the cactus you run over

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.

StLRedrider · 03-08-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zdub

I have been in one and they are a hoot, They have multiple traction settings too, and active decent control, they are truly an amazing piece of engineering. My truck is currently set up with Radflo's coilovers which are pretty similar to the fox set up on the raptor, It is an awesome feeling to run through huge bumps at 40+ and not feel a thing.

Red!, your truck is sick man! I love how easy it is for a ford to stuff 40's! I had to go to 10 inches of lift just to get my 37's underneath the Titan.

The cops used to hound me for mudflaps, so then I bought my huge flaps you can see in my display pic and it blew up into a craze in my town, so many trucks have them now. They cops here are dic*s about mudflaps.

thank you sir

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.

370zdub · 03-08-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by StLRedrider

thank you sir

Is that a 7.3 or a 6.0? And are you running a programmer.

I'm just going to assume that you have checked out what Spartan has been doing with the 6.4

I actually almost bought a 6.4 p-stroke instead of my Z. If it wasn't for the fact that the new 6.7 powerstroke was about to come out I probably would have.

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, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

If they are kept off the road they are fine. We have a lot of rednecks that drive in from outside of the city in their lifted trucks... sure, it's cool out in the country, but watching these morons try to negotiate through parking lots and city streets is ridiculous... and unsafe, IMO.

If you've got wide open spaces, though, go for it!

In Utah pretty much everyone has big trucks so it's kinda the norm, I didn't realize what a pain in tight areas trucks like mine are until I bought the Z. None the less my Titan can still turn tighter than most stock trucks and it is fun to be able to be a bully on the road if I have someone hassling me.

I swear I never get cut off in my truck but I am constantly cut off in my Z. I think it is just the attitude of people in Utah that if your in a smaller car no matter how fast that car may be, they will just cut you off.

StLRedrider · 03-08-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zdub

Is that a 7.3 or a 6.0? And are you running a programmer.

I'm just going to assume that you have checked out what Spartan has been doing with the 6.4

I actually almost bought a 6.4 p-stroke instead of my Z. If it wasn't for the fact that the new 6.7 powerstroke was about to come out I probably would have.

7.3 larger garrett turbo, 5"exhaust and a programable edge tunner stackable with a 100 hrp gain right now. if these tires wern't $600.00 a piece i could sit there and burn them off, no prob!!!!!!

StLRedrider · 03-08-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zdub

In Utah pretty much everyone has big trucks so it's kinda the norm, I didn't realize what a pain in tight areas trucks like mine are until I bought the Z. None the less my Titan can still turn tighter than most stock trucks and it is fun to be able to be a bully on the road if I have someone hassling me.

I swear I never get cut off in my truck but I am constantly cut off in my Z. I think it is just the attitude of people in Utah that if your in a smaller car no matter how fast that car may be, they will just cut you off.

ah ah, try this crew cab with the 8ft bed!!!!!!!

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

03-08-2010, 09:52 PM	#31 (permalink)
Titan1080 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mill Creek, Wa Posts: 495 Drives: 04 Nissan Titan 4x4 Rep Power: 372	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	#33 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	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	#37 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 16	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	#41 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 16	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	#43 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 16	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	#45 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	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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