BADASS! you're gonna need bigger tires in the back with that setup because there's barely no weight in the rear.

 

Love it!

 

Only a 35R ?

 

Ya know, I opened this planning on being a smart ass and saying, "that isn't bad ass" but it is. I don't really understand why so many people dislike it.............

 

lol, i think its bad ass! had to say it anyway, cause noone else did.

 

but really, what is so bad ass about it?

 

I dont no if thats awesome as shit... or gay as shit....

 

i just made the statement about the tires because if he used a better tire like a drag radial he wouldn't have to run such a big tire.them tire dont hook for shit

 

OK, I guess if someone doesn't like drag racing, can't appreciate custom fabrication, or just hates anything import for the sake of hating imports I can see where they wouldn't like it........... The rest of you need to look at the pictures again. Ghost, those are the street tires which I agree suck for traction, but if you scroll down, it's got goodyear slicks on it further down. I don't know how everyone is so caught up on the tire size, given the amount of horsepower those motors have been known to make in street driven cars, I can't see why he wouldn't need a big tire to try and put that to the ground in an ass light truck.

 

I am the owner of the Tacoma posted here and I always enjoy hearing feedback, negative or positive, about the cars/trucks I build. However, it is not very often that I hear negative comments about the Tacoma. I realize that each person is different and has their own opinions when it comes to what a car should look like.

First, lets address the tires. The tires that are currently on the truck are Mickey Thompson Sportsman Pros which is basically a race tire with tread and have the same soft compound as M/T ET Streets. How many of you have ever owned or driven a small truck with over 600 rwhp? Even with the boost backed down to around 16 psi (around 450 rwhp), the Tacoma will roast the tires from a roll at anything below 70 mph. These are the largest tires that will fit under the fenders but still aren't adequate for street or drag racing. The one time I raced it at the strip (1/8 mile) with these tires, even with a lengthy burnout, it still spun the tires the full length of the track. I plan on racing a lot next year and will be running Goodyear slicks which should solve any wheelspin issues.

You do realize that the 2JZ engines are capable of over 1500 hp and over 1000 hp on the stock long block?


Thank you sir for your positive comments

Sorry, but that would be incorrect. Toyota never put a 1JZ in a Tacoma.

I think you meant to say too much weight.

I'm not sure either. BTW, nice looking launch on the Buick

Trust me, a drag radial wouldn't help at all.

Your assumptions would be correct

And you sir, by the looks of your signature, don't appear to be an Einstein

Thanks to everyone, (EXCEPT SLIMNPLATINUM) for your comments, whether positive or negative. Have a nice day.