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Drivin it like it's a race car..........

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by hardtaco, Mar 4, 2010.

  1. Mar 4, 2010 at 4:56 AM
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    hardtaco

    hardtaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Anyone else on here drive their Tacome like it's a race car??? Lol. I do all the time :D
     
  2. Mar 4, 2010 at 4:56 AM
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    blackwatertaco

    blackwatertaco If you ain't stuck, You ain't tryin hard enough.

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    One fucked up diff. breather mod, 265/75/16 Destiny Dakota M/T Black gulf states rims BHLM Magnaflow 14" muffler with cut off tail pipe. 10" pioneer slim truck sub with JBL 600W amp. PROJECT BLACK OUT
    Nope...I drive like an old man now...I tore up my old powerstroke driving it hard.

    This Taco is gonna last me.
     
  3. Mar 4, 2010 at 4:58 AM
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    slickyd

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    I like to open her up every once in a while. But soon after I get worried that I might of messed up something.
     
  4. Mar 4, 2010 at 5:00 AM
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    cole47

    cole47 Well-Known Member

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    x2.....i like to hear it every know and then....but then the thought of messing something up and watching the gas needle fall kills you
     
  5. Mar 4, 2010 at 5:00 AM
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    rab89

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    sometimes, but as soon as I put the pedal down i realize how much gas it's using :(
     
  6. Mar 4, 2010 at 5:24 AM
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    Taco GTR

    Taco GTR Valdosta State University

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    Bone ass stock, 2nd air filter delete, JVC head unit, Alpine 600watt amp, JVC 1600 watt 12'' sub, Tractor Supply Company Toolbox, ALOT MORE TO COME.
    i drive mine like a race car. cause its so low, and it handles like one. i was pullin on a scion tc on the freeway like nothing and we both have the 2.4. and he was giving it everything
     
  7. Mar 4, 2010 at 5:24 AM
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    KentuckyTaco

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    x3 its fun to every now and then, but yea im always paranoid i broke something.
     
  8. Mar 4, 2010 at 5:40 AM
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    Gr8WhiteTaco

    Gr8WhiteTaco bishes love my haircut

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    Whenever I go up to the mountains I like to hug the corners a lil tight
     
  9. Mar 4, 2010 at 5:52 AM
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    Paseo12

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    Stock for a little longer
    I drive mine like an old man as well... from first gear to second most people behind come close to rear ending me. I usually shift before 2K.
    I do have an aftermarket intake; so if I have a passenger with me I will sometimes get on her causes she screams and it sounds good but that's about it!
     
  10. Mar 4, 2010 at 7:18 AM
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    higherlux

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    im 17 sooooooooo.......:D
     
  11. Mar 4, 2010 at 7:27 AM
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    ak47

    ak47 v.hey its my Avatar avatar.v

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    drive it like its a race car to the speed limit does that count???
     
  12. Mar 4, 2010 at 7:33 AM
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    Danosabre

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    Not in the truck, bike once in a while.
     
  13. Mar 4, 2010 at 7:38 AM
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    tacomadrvr4

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    all the time on straight roads
     
  14. Mar 4, 2010 at 7:44 AM
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    Space Wrangler

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    what's the point? it's a truck, not a corvette.

    your truck will last a lot longer if you don't abuse it.
     
  15. Mar 4, 2010 at 7:55 AM
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    dually

    dually Low and slow

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    Im slammed and boosted. Thats about all my truck is good for! haha. Oh and hauling fat chicks in the bed.
     
  16. Mar 4, 2010 at 8:12 AM
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    spitviper

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    I totally messed up my old car, but im trying to take care of the tacoma even though its hard being 16...
     
  17. Mar 4, 2010 at 8:13 AM
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    NetMonkey

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    hah! same here :)

    my wife complains that i drive too slow :)
     
  18. Mar 4, 2010 at 8:17 AM
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    WTtoolman

    WTtoolman Facial bones colapse as I crack your skull in half

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    Right on! I drive my tacoma pretty easy, at least until the snow, gravel, ice, etc. is gone. My zx10r is a different story , however.......:D
     
  19. Mar 4, 2010 at 8:29 AM
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    toy02ota

    toy02ota Local TW dissenter

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    haha noo never...:rolleyes: I couldn't have anything really fast...I'd kill myself. lol :eek:
     
  20. Mar 4, 2010 at 8:33 AM
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    john32

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    I love to drive fast but the truck helps prevent me from doing so, the 2.7 only has so much power
     

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