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Old 01-06-2012, 07:47 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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So I decided to have a bit of fun yesterday in learning about the weight and balance of this truck. After a while I figured a little video might turn out cool, even though it was raining.

I would highly encourage anyone to find a safe place to go out and do this - slow motion sliding gives you a great feel for the balance and size of the truck, and how it can be maneuvered when necessary.

Oh - ORM on, nannies off, posi on.

Winter Fun_1.wmv - YouTube


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COOL! I think I'm dizzzzzzy.lol
Also you might have just lost a half inch off the back tires.ha
This is the best part when there is snow. Wish I had some.


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Thanks for fixing it for me Swoop.
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Excellent, it is so amazing how little steering wheel input is needed with these "large" trucks...

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Cause the rear is so light compared to the front, the gas pedal is the steering wheel haha.


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Cause the rear is so light compared to the front, the gas pedal is the steering wheel haha.
Speaking in general, the steering ratios on this truck is really dialed in for its size and weight.

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You were up playing in the snow and ice, I was driving down the street with my sunroof open.
But last year I was doing this. Cool video I got dizzy


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