Haha, he does have an awesome western actor name. Bill West was the owner of Team West. He had custom valving on Sway A Way shocks that was absolutely fantastic on both regular and double cab Tundras. I did a quick google on him and can't find much on him other than his work with Tundra and Tacoma suspensions in…

Who says these trucks didn't go through much R&D. I would bet that both TRD and Bilstein put a decent amount of time and money into R&D for these trucks.

These trucks do have longer shocks to increase wheel travel, just not quite as long as the Raptor but longer than stock. I would be surprised if they did not also have a modified upper control arm to correct suspension geometry at the higher ride height, improve longevity from running at more extreme angles, and…

Not only is there a suspension travel and ride height increase, but with the addition of a properly sprung and valved reservoir shock, which I'm hoping will be similar to a 6100-9100 series shock, this could be a very good offroad performer. Also to get the additional height and wheel travel I would bet that they…

Regardless of it happening by him losing traction on accident or purposely drifting he was going far too fast for the prevailing conditions.

No... It is not ok to ask for crowdfunding. Lack of appropriate insurance and or financial planning to replace your transportation if/when the inevitable happens is not a burden for anyone else to bare. You were driving home from work so you are obviously employed, use your own money.

I assume that the lower valence comes off just as on the outgoing models. Usually there are two bolts and a series of snaps that hold it in place. The owners manual for current models discusses taking it off for additional clearance in the sticks, and putting it back on to ensure proper engine cooling once you get…

Although it should look like a Camry. You know, to keep it "grounded to the ground". Downforce is very important at high speeds...

Oh Tesla, while in fact you can drive a Tesla from one side of the country for "free" it does not make financial or logical sense to do so...

Dear Chevrolet,

But.... What about dat ass?

As I stated in another discussion I have driven cars that will dial back or assist in very unintrusive ways. I felt the 2013 Mustang GT I used in a Racing School did a really good job, it let the car get a bit of yaw before dialing back the throttle just enough to bring things back into play. The instructor said…

I've had it go off when I have been on the throttle merging into traffic a few times. If the road is a bit slick from water or maybe there is a bit of oil or dust it is not uncommon that one of the rear tires will lose traction for a quick second. My TC is so sensitive though it kicks in if one tire starts to spin…

Yep, it's terrible. Reminds me of the POS 02' Jimmy my company had as a work truck. Big emphasis on it being a POS, anything with a shifter like that will always remind me of cheapness and corner cutting.

I have been in a few cars that the TC/ESC worked very well. Cars which would allow a little yaw and if you got too far would very subtly make corrections to keep things in line. My current vehicle does none of that... As soon as it senses wheel slip, spin, or it senses too much body roll too quickly it cuts…

Although most problems in life can be solved by simply adding MOAR POWAAAA! The challenger still suffers from being overweight and a poor handler. It is a great looking car, menacing and mean. I am sure the new engine will make it extremely fast in a straight line. But since it is ever so slightly larger than a…

Agreed! In my car the traction control/ESC has almost caused me more accidents than it has prevented. If I have to make a quick maneuver to avoid an obstacle or if the road gets a bit slick and the ass end comes out I always find myself fighting the nannies. I need the car to take my inputs, but instead it has…

This video is equally insane parts of awesome, stupidity, and skill... I really don't know if i should be impressed, pissed, or giggly like a little girl.

Another reason to wait a few years and buy used. I bought my 07 Tahoe in 2010, it had 24k miles on it and was essentially brand new. The original buyer bought it for 48k. I bought it for 26K. Thats almost 50% off and I still felt like I got a new vehicle.