Looks like to me you can't read; that's your problem i guess.
I said M Y T R U C K. Can you read that? MY TRUCK, not the truck tested.
Looks like you can't read what you wrote.
I'm definately not interested in 0-60 times either with MY TRUCK.
But you said:
My 6k lb DC is putting out sports car numbers performance wise, towing and empty.
Those are both references to YOUR TRUCK, NOT THE TRUCK TESTED.
The fact that the SD trucks are 8k lbs, they should be designed to stop within a fair amount of distance no matter how much they weigh. Especialy towing. After all, that's what they're designed to do isn't it? I'm sure it's not rocket science to be able to put larger rotors and calipers on, if the application requires.
The best brakes on the planet will only stop a certain amount of weight within a given distance. Lets pretend for a second (because this could very well be the case) that the Tundra and the F-250 have equally capable brakes. Now, using the same sized contact patch on the road, the truck that weighs 2,000lbs MORE is going to take a greater distance to come to a stop. This is basic physics. Objects in motion tend to remain in motion unless acted upon by an equal or greater force. The larger the mass, the more it takes to stop it.
Think about it. Does the Tundra EMPTY stop in the same distance as it would with 2,000lbs in the bed? No? Then why would you expect an F-250, with the same sized contact patch to the road as the Tundra, to stop within the same distance given its severe weight penalty? We aren't comparing the Z06 to the Cobra-R here; cars with similar weights with differences in suspension tuning making up for the difference in braking distance, we are talking about TRUCKS.
Tell me why the playing field wouldn't be equal at max/max. You can't tell me you believe GCWR should be equal. Nevermind, coming from you i should expect that i guess.
If somebody is performing a test of a vehicles stopping distance and acceleration, YES, the weight of the ENTIRE PACKAGE should be identical to give useful numbers. And the differences in weight should be indicated in the text as well.
If the numbers are presented as being the MAXIMUM numbers for EACH package, then it should also be presented as such and should be a SEPARATE TEST.
Pickuptrucks.com doesn't know what they're doing then huh? Their tests had all trucks with a trailer weighing at 75% of max tow capacity. The tundra had 7500lb, and the oil burners had 10k. They beleive this to have been a fair test, and you don't. Funny.
I don't believe a "performance shootout" is of any real use with a pick-up truck at all. And quite frankly, a lot of magazines don't know what they are doing. But not being a member of any automotive enthusiast group, I am sure you are unfamiliar with just how often magazine tests can be wrong and the severity of the misinformation sometimes presented. I'm not saying they are all bad, but it happens.
You're forgetting genius.
Interesting statement.
I currently own 3 of those 14, which takes it to 11 total. Yeah, i do take pretty good care of my stuff and we used to drive A LOT. So each of those 11 rigs had over 75k on them when traded.
You stated yourself:
Over 21 years, that is not a lot of vehicles between 2 people considering we each had our own car. It actually figures to be a new car every 4 years or so per person.
That is not a lot of mileage. Two of my current vehicles have SEVERAL TIMES THAT on them, and one of them is older than your stated vehicle ownership time-frame!
I sware you can't read or something.
I swear you cannot read, spell, form coherent thoughts or formulate a proper argument. The topic of your comprehension level is a topic in itself.
But hey, lets let this thread degenerate into personal attacks, that always solves things.
I talked about hot having a LEMON. Doesn't the lemon law come into effect when the vehicle is within the manufacturers warranty period? Or when the dealer repeatedly gets the vehicle in the shop 3-4 times for the same thing? If that's the case, i have NEVER had a lemon, & All were kept well beyond the warranty.
Your first few posts in that thread MIGHT have been about your "hot lemon", or rather the lack thereof, but the remaining 24 pages were the argument everybody seems to know you for.
That's interesting about the ford trannys and a bypass filtration setup. That doesn't explain why ford has one of the worst transmission reputation's, along with chrysler. Gee, i wonder why?
For FWD trannies, I would agree. Unfortunately, Ford doesn't make an FWD pick-up truck, and the 4R75W, 4R100, 5R100 (Torqueshift) are all touted as being very reliable transmissions with a solid reputation for durability.
Your argument is kind of like me condemning the engine in the Tundra because the Sienna has sludge issues.
