AZ BS Thread 4.2⁰

Also, happy belated birthday to @XPOTRPR

 

I also had a February birthday last week. Took advantage of the free birthday lift ticket at Snowbowl.
The weather was actually really nice, but it sure was cold at the top. Awesome way to spend the day with the fresh powder blew in by the storm from Tuesday night.

 

Can anybody reccomend a good shop here in the Valley to install the lift I have coming? I didn’t need anything crazy, just a little clearance, so I went with the Eibach Pro Truck Lift and a 1.5 inch AAL in the back. I did a quick search and obviously found 4WP and Desert Rat, etc. but I was just wondering if there was anywhere in specific TW members went here in AZ. I live in Gilbert, but am willing to make a little drive for a smooth install.

 

Yep that's what we'll end up doing. It looks pretty straight forward too so it shouldn't be that bad of an conversion thanks.

 

Isn't the net a tad high?

 

Couple pics from KOH
DSC_0114 by Connor Rhoades, on Flickr
DSC_0095 by Connor Rhoades, on Flickr

 

Who was looking for a UTV?

Found this link at work, guessing it is kinda like truecar but for recreational vehicles. Prob still can negotiate better yourself but might be a starting point

https://gorollick.com/allstate/start

 

I'm so torn by this spoiler...


Part of me says stupid and gaudy, the other part says it's actually on the right part of the truck and in such a shape that it could actually be useful aero...

It's literally just mimicking the F150 tailgate shape, which is one of the few things Ford has done quite right. Larger shelf = more speed ranges at which the air flow reattaches.

 

You’re worried about aero on a truck?

 

Could try my dad's shop if he's not slammed. He's an independent tech. It's in AJ - link.

@Milota95 can vouch for it since he works across the street

 

I wouldn’t say worried so much as insatiably obsessed with aero goodies, like a moth to a flame.

 

Is this the goal?

 

Good lord no... I'm talking aero that does something. Eaugh that's hideous!

I'm talking more along the lines of the fab shop that did the roll hoop for my Miata adapting DRS from F1 to their track car...


Anyways even if that Tacoma spoiler netted 1 MPG increase (doubtful) it'd take like 80,000 miles to pay for itself or something.

 

Since when are you talking about sensible mods? mods do not pay for themselves, we pay for them!

 

Kyle, Id certainly be interested in skids, underbelly, sliders, and rear. Depends on the cost as to how much I could obtain.

 

While I will admit it does kinda look sharp I question the validity of whether a Taco can actually go fast enough to get any additional downforce or aerodynamic gain.....I think it would be purely cosmetic but if that’s the look you’re going for do it.

 

Is there a wind tunnel at any universities in Phoenix?

 

We’re watching the bidding now. We have our max number and will put in tomorrow. Fingers crossed

 

Haha

We don't even do Valentine's day anymore. Just go out for a nice dinner a week after. Less crowded no stupid fixed menus.