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Anyone ever roll their Taco?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Alex17, Feb 1, 2013.

  1. Feb 1, 2013 at 1:23 PM
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    Alex17

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    I have a very base model of the 10' Tacoma Reg cab, and have been wondering for the longest time if my truck will roll if I try and drift in it or take a turn too fast. Anybody have this issue? I thought I should better look into it before I try anything stupid. I drift all the time in the dirt, grass, and slick roads but what about regular dry roads?
     
  2. Feb 1, 2013 at 1:25 PM
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    ImpulseRed008

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    nucktaco

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    well the answer to this question is obviously yes... the truck is capable of rolling. any vehicle could potentially roll when you are drifting or doing something dumb.

    i havent rolled it but i have flopped mine on its side against a rock ledge. just put a few dents in the box and doors. held up pretty well.

    Age: 17
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    there we go. this post makes sense now.
     
  4. Feb 1, 2013 at 1:27 PM
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    XPOTRPR

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    So a taquito??
     
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    bzzr2

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    i roll my truck all the time on turns, that's because i'm retarded though... so maybe you will have better luck.
     
  6. Feb 1, 2013 at 3:15 PM
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    Gincoma

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    Wow....i showed this to my dog and he laughed
     
  7. Feb 1, 2013 at 3:24 PM
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    Drifting is retarded.

    I've flopped mine against a tree when a woods bridge abutment gave out and one side of the bridge collapsed. It's hard to explain. However, if the tree hadn't been there I would've rolled straight into the stream below.

    I always enjoy explaining that dent in my roof :cool:
     
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    #1) please never drive in my state. I value life.

    #2) invest in .....VVVVV

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    What, seats? :rofl:
     
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    Na, a combination of countersteering and letting off the gas in the middle of a drift, instant highside. If you don't countersteer, you simply spin out.
     
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    I rolled mine going a bit too fast, having a broken hand and not being able to correct and sleep deprevation.

    I swapped a whole need body on it..still kicking.

    Check my build.


    if you worried..then its simple..


    quit driving it like a fucking race car. You want to go fast? get a fucking car. Its a damn truck. Treat as such and be careful. If you love it it'll take you all over hell and gone and never give you too much hassle.
     
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    Dr. Cornwallis

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    The 2005 + Tacomas were designed to be able to drift, hence the x runner. You should be fine OP.
     
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    1 I don't think the truck has the power to drift, unless you ebrake.
    2 why??? Just stick to dirt and grass
     
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  18. Feb 1, 2013 at 4:12 PM
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    I rolled a 2 wheel drive Chevy on the highway with less power and a much lower center of gravity.

    So yeah, it's certainly rollable.
     
  19. Feb 1, 2013 at 4:12 PM
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    Not really.. More like you grip like stupid like he did and you flip, if he counter steered he more than likely would of had all 4 on the ground still.
     
  20. Feb 1, 2013 at 4:18 PM
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