No more V8 in F150?

[rd_macgregor]

Not actually, it's about controlling wheel spin. I have a video somewhere of a jacked up Dmax wit stacks getting tugged around by a All Wheel Drive Volkswagen.

Chris

Wheels spin when you lose traction. IMO, If they loaded 600-800 lbs in the back of that D-Max and put it in low, they could have dragged the VW down the street with no problem.
Once wheels are spinning, they have greatly reduced traction compared to when they are static, or turning under control (ie, with full traction). As your comment implies, in a pulling contest, odds are that you lose if you spin tires before your opponent does.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Wheels spin when you lose traction. IMO, If they loaded 600-800 lbs in the back of that D-Max and put it in low, they could have dragged the VW down the street with no problem. Once wheels are spinning, they have greatly reduced traction compared to when they are static, or turning under control (ie, with full traction). As your comment implies, in a pulling contest, odds are that you lose if you spin tires before your opponent does.

He was already heavier so no need for weight in the bed. Traction and prevention of wheel spin is key.

Chris

 

[aTexasYankee]

Honda Ridgeline for the win!

 

[KennyG]

Honda Ridgeline for the win!

Penalty!! We were talking about trucks here. :cool2:

 

[5030]

Penalty!! We were talking about trucks here. :cool2:

They say 'You meet the nicest people on a Honda'...Sit on the hood?

Isn't a Ridgeline a wannabe Avalanche?:laughing:

 

[houstonscott]

They say 'You meet the nicest people on a Honda'...Sit on the hood? Isn't a Ridgeline a wannabe Avalanche?:laughing:

They said that about Honda 90 bikes, along time ago...I agree the Ridgeline is the Honda 90 of trucks... HS

 

[MinnesotaEric]

They said that about Honda 90 bikes, along time ago...I agree the Ridgeline is the Honda 90 of trucks... HS

I'd rather get a Subaru all day everyday instead of the Honda Ridgeline.

Hondas in general are good cars, but they are cars made for people who hates cars, if you know what I mean.

 

[houstonscott]

I'd rather get a Subaru all day everyday instead of the Honda Ridgeline. Hondas in general are good cars, but they are cars made for people who hates cars, if you know what I mean.

Carry an extra head gasket, Supercrew, cheap and poorly made. Throw away cars. HS

 

[Green Power]

I'd rather get a Subaru all day everyday instead of the Honda Ridgeline.

Hondas in general are good cars, but they are cars made for people who hates cars, if you know what I mean.

Except for the Civic SI.

 

[Green Power]

Carry an extra head gasket, cheap and poorly made. Throw away cars. HS

My Subaru has 198k and still running the original head gasket, definitely not a cheaply made car. My leather still looks great with so many miles.
What do you drive that is oh so great?

 

[houstonscott]

My Subaru has 198k and still running the original head gasket, definitely not a cheaply made car. My leather still looks great with so many miles. What do you drive that is oh so great?

The Dreaded Subaru Head Gasket Issue | LIC Motorsports

Google it up. Subaru is cheap snow weather transportation. Throw away cars. HS

 

[Fordman1981]

The Dreaded Subaru Head Gasket Issue | LIC Motorsports Google it up. Subaru is cheap snow weather transportation. Throw away cars. HS

Never owned a Subaru but wouldn't call a head gasket that fails between 80 and 120k a throw away car if that's the only issue. I'd think the head gasket would be a cheap easy diy fix. We had a 5.4 ford van that had to have head gaskets replaced at 70k and sure didn't throw it away.

 

[Green Power]

The Dreaded Subaru Head Gasket Issue | LIC Motorsports

Google it up. Subaru is cheap snow weather transportation. Throw away cars. HS

My Family has had 5-6 subarus, none with a head gasket issue. Subarus are definitely not cheap throw away cars, Cheap throw away cars are Nissan Versas... I am sure there are many people on here who would agree with me.
What do you drive?

 

[houstonscott]

My Family has had 5-6 subarus, none with a head gasket issue. Subarus are definitely not cheap throw away cars, Cheap throw away cars are Nissan Versas... I am sure there are many people on here who would agree with me. What do you drive?

MB, BMW, Suburban. Suburban being replaced with a Toyota Land Cruiser. BMW is a 335d, yes a diesel BMW, a spectacular car. HS

 

[Green Power]

MB, BMW, Suburban. Suburban being replaced with a Toyota Land Cruiser. BMW is a 335d, yes a diesel BMW, a spectacular car. HS

You must be getting tired of replacing the throttle bodys on your Suburban? Comparing a Subaru to a Benz is like comparing apples to oranges. With a subaru you get 80% of the Benz, at 40% of the price.

 

[houstonscott]

You must be getting tired of replacing the throttle bodys on your Suburban? Comparing a Subaru to a Benz is like comparing apples to oranges. With a subaru you get 80% of the Benz, at 40% of the price.

Yeah right... Keep telling yourself that... Haven't had to replace that on suburban yet, Suburban is unique vehicle, nothing else does what it does, but don't get me wrong, I don't pretend that it's the same quality as the German cars. HS

 

[wawajake]

You must be getting tired of replacing the throttle bodys on your Suburban? Comparing a Subaru to a Benz is like comparing apples to oranges. With a subaru you get 80% of the Benz, at 40% of the price.

I agree with you fully ! ......had a reliable Subaru in 80's and now that it is just me and the wife, our next car will be Subaru......longevity of the engine being the key , and value for the buck, and excellent AWD.

 

[Green Power]

Yeah right... Keep telling yourself that... Haven't had to replace that on suburban yet, Suburban is unique vehicle, nothing else does what it does, but don't get me wrong, I don't pretend that it's the same quality as the German cars. HS

My sister has an 09 Yukon that is on its 3rd throttle body in 140k miles, i assume your Suburban is powered by the same 5.3L that her Yukon is?
OP i am sorry that you're thread got derailed.

 

[Green Power]

I agree with you fully! ......had a reliable Subaru in 80's and now that it is just me and the wife, our next car will be Subaru......longevity of the engine being the key , and value for the buck, and excellent AWD.

Thank you! I believe my Outback can do 350k-400k easily, although i dont know that i want to be driving it that long.

 

[Copperhead]

It just shows that GVWR plays no part of anything...

Really? Try loading up that VW with a ton of concrete block and see if GAWR plays no part of anything.