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WarpSpeed

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  1. But does that exclusively explain what it is he is referring to? How do you know? He asked a broad question and got several valid answers that include lowered trucks that have been modified, since he hasn't posted any jpeg examples it's all speculation of what it is he is exactly referring to and yours is no more valid than any one else's so all responses should be considered and none excluded.

    Post #5..."I don't think everyone who has a lowered pickup uses it for racing, I see plenty being used for commercial reasons."

    That doesn't give you some insight? That's how i knew what he was talking about.

    There are 2 different types sold. One for commercial reasons is lower.

    Seems many have learnt from his not precise initial question though.

    I think more like perceived clairvoyance, you live in Thailand and many there have equipment (yes including trucks) that have multiple purposes as they can't afford having multiple vehicles, the topic IS Thailand and the lowered trucks there, the possibility they have a truck they race and still drive daily or want it to look like they race is a very large possibility, end of.

  2. Ironically look what a quick search popped up?

    http://www.alltruckracing.com/pickup-truck-racing.html

    Note the signage in the background? Though it's a western website..

    Pickup-Truck-Racing.jpg

    Lowered but not a "low rider", easily driven on the street and likely, being Thailand, was driven to this race like most are. FYI I did not even search Thailand pick up truck racing when this came up..

    How about this jpeg? See any pickup trucks in this jpeg that might be lowered but still streetable? That answer is, ALL OF THEM..

    TruckLineUp9583850.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CAC
    These were searched for Thailand, it's fact that a large portion of these was driven there as well. They actually have to be registered to drive on the road.

    TruckRaceCanyon9411850.jpg?__SQUARESPACE

    Get it now?

    TruckRaceCorner9416850.jpg?__SQUARESPACERaceTruckSpeed9528850.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_

  3. But does that exclusively explain what it is he is referring to? How do you know? He asked a broad question and got several valid answers that include lowered trucks that have been modified, since he hasn't posted any jpeg examples it's all speculation of what it is he is exactly referring to and yours is no more valid than any one else's so all responses should be considered and none excluded.

  4. I just heard about that on the radio today and it is scary news in deed kind of bound to happen eventually it is a computer and computers are susceptible to hacking, it's only a matter of time before it becomes the new theft too, there are already some cases of over-riding the remote locking systems to break in and steal even easier and with no damage, then the old mechanical locking systems. On a similar note, several major manufacturers are trying to get legislation passed making it illegal to modify the ECU on your new car for performance or other purposes, they claim you don't own it you just lease it, (in their opinion the software is proprietary and therefore due to the Internet and software laws it is illegal to modify), this is very bad news potentially, they have a large lobby.

  5. Maybe the mods could weed out the replies by people who either didn't read or understand the question properly or have no knowledge of it?

    Makes it hard to get a sensible answer for others.

    The OP obviously wasn't asking about street racer/post showroom floor type modifications.

    Erm nonsense, hopefully the mods don't work that way but who knows anymore? That's exactly what he's talking about and that's part of the answer to his question he and YOU apparently just need to understand that, lowered, street boy, racer trucks and WHY they do that with their trucks..Here's one way to get to the point, OP post some jpegs of examples, maybe from off the net since it's unlikely you have some just sitting around?

  6. Ermm not quite sure what it is you're saying JAS? But you do know that pumps both pump (push water) and vacuum (siphon water) correct? Therefore they can siphon uphill (I.E. vacuum) if the water source is at the bottom of the hill and then push that same water wherever you want it up the hill? Anyway that's for another topic and besides I was playing along, not opening another topic. hence the tongue.png Icon..

  7. In my case much better handling, along suitable with tyres and wheels. Pick up a copy of one of the Thai mags, "Race Truck" is a good one. Plenty of gen there. I got taken to one side at the end of Don Mueng toll way by the BIB and they wanted a 500 THB donation for lowering truck. So beware!

    I don't think everyone who has a lowered pickup uses it for racing, I see plenty being used for commercial reasons.

    Typically missing the point again regarding the racing example. He's not saying they race them, what he's saying is they want that stance for reasons of handling and ride instead of the stereotypical marshmallow like leaning and pitching truck ride.. Besides they can purchase trucks much cheaper then cars and then mod them to drive like a car but with much of the cargo use of a truck, JAS21 really hit the nail honestly, this is a bit of no-brainer with some effort.

    But he does say they race them, hence the mention of "Race Truck", and he also mentions later that his "goes like sh*t off a shovel". So who's missed the point?

    You, we aren't talking F1 here, there are street legal race classes with all the street-able amenities except lightened but often times maybe restricted mods so not much more then a lightened street ride on softer compound, street legal tires.

  8. Fugly! Are you a guy? I'd rather have the pink Chrysler at the top of the page and yes I'd drive it out of sheer novelty and uniqueness but I'd have to change the color, even though real men drive pink cars. There is a rumored type R edition of the S660 supposed to be coming out though and I expect at that size, with that set up, it'd be quite a bit of fun to drive.

  9. Giddy, calm down, yes you are correct, a lot of the Thai boy racer brigade take out all but one of the leaf springs. The lowering kit consists of lowering blocks (different sizes) and different length u-bolts. Usually the front springs need replacing and adjustable shocks on the rear too.

    Entirely up to you. Most pickup manufacturers offer the standard height truck, mine is a basic Toyo 3L D4D but after a few years of mods, handle and goes like the proverbial sh*t off a shovel. Never heard of anyone lowering a pre-runner or a Hi Lander!.

    If people gave straight answers to my questions, the post could be done and dusted by now.

    But what fun would that be? Some like them, it doesn't defeat their purpose, limits it maybe but it's more about cost and taste then purpose. You don't understand fine, they do and it's their choice.

  10. Giddy ... I do apologise for my SA reply. I though that you were taking the piss ... anyway now that I realize that you were the guy that we were talking about, at a BBQ, over the weekend who tried to syphon water uphill ... I realise that, to you, it wasn't a silly question at all... sorry

    Whats wrong with siphoning water up hill? I do it all the time.. I use a pump.. It requires a vacuum to do so, vacuum is a siphon effect but that's for another topic tongue.png ..

  11. In my case much better handling, along suitable with tyres and wheels. Pick up a copy of one of the Thai mags, "Race Truck" is a good one. Plenty of gen there. I got taken to one side at the end of Don Mueng toll way by the BIB and they wanted a 500 THB donation for lowering truck. So beware!

    I don't think everyone who has a lowered pickup uses it for racing, I see plenty being used for commercial reasons.

    Typically missing the point again regarding the racing example. He's not saying they race them, what he's saying is they want that stance for reasons of handling and ride instead of the stereotypical marshmallow like leaning and pitching truck ride.. Besides they can purchase trucks much cheaper then cars and then mod them to drive like a car but with much of the cargo use of a truck, JAS21 really hit the nail honestly, this is a bit of no-brainer with some effort.

  12. Where's Clare? He's always getting advice, here's a chance for him to give some back, he also has second car that he may be willing to part with? But cheap is what you get when you buy cheap if you know what I mean? Doubt if he'd even sell either of his for that cheap, he has more into them then that.. Look at something like an older SEAT Cordoba as an example, can be had quite cheaply but are good cars, basically VW's but aren't widely known by the Thai's so they don't get a lot of attention and have some pretty low prices, I know VW"s well though so they were not a threat to me, may be a bit difficult to find a good service tech in your location though?

    Another in the same VW family, myself like better as they are hatchbacks + also a good few Estates here, Skoda both the Fabia and the Octavia 2001 -2003 form 65 - 100,000 baht, even the diesel 1.9 SDi manual.

    Myself have same VW family Audi A6, now very old, super car had it years, now a day cost 60 -100,000 baht.

    Yeah and actually the new car to be considered plenty around and decent packages is the older VW Passats, they come fully appointed many of them including air bags and ABS with just small enough engines for fuel mileage, but large enough to get you along without much drama and won't over stress the engine for higher milages. Some nice one's around really cheap and usually owned by more middle class Thai's so better kept, but still the OP is going to have to come up a little on his budget to get into one.

  13. Where's Clare? He's always getting advice, here's a chance for him to give some back, he also has second car that he may be willing to part with? But cheap is what you get when you buy cheap if you know what I mean? Doubt if he'd even sell either of his for that cheap, he has more into them then that.. Look at something like an older SEAT Cordoba as an example, can be had quite cheaply but are good cars, basically VW's but aren't widely known by the Thai's so they don't get a lot of attention and have some pretty low prices, I know VW"s well though so they were not a threat to me, may be a bit difficult to find a good service tech in your location though?

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