1st Gen. Lunch Table - General Discussion

Sounds like that’s about to change with the new CEO who started this week: https://sports.yahoo.com/toyota-looks-overhaul-ev-strategy-110039811.html

I think in the past they were hoping to kind of hedge or straddle both sides in not going all-in on EVs—EVs only make sense economically and environmentally (that is, using the same lifecycle/net emissions standards the ESG folks apply to hydrocarbons processes) when governments mandate their adoption by subsidizing EV production/purchase and/or penalizing hydrocarbon production/use and there’s no promise that those political mandates will stay in place and while we were busy kicking ass at ICE and hybrids, others got a way bigger jump on EV processes and tech, so while we probably could put out a good product and have the brand to sell it under, we’re way behind. So Toyota’s strategy did make some business sense.

I just hope they keep making great ICE engines!!

 

https://arxiv.org/abs/2304.01245


you move 16 tons, what do you get?

 

Aside from the color, I don't see any similarities.

 

Near-identical cab and window shape/size
Similar square-off to the rear cab corner
Near-identical window shapes
Similar hood slope and shape, none of the ever-so-popular-these-days bulge
Similar fender-to-hood and finder-to bedside ratio
Plastic cab tops to bedsides
Similar cab-to-bed ratio
Bed proportions almost identical, even similar rear-wheel-to-back-of-cab shape/size
Very long, linear grill/headlight section (Ignore the lower chrome cap on the DC and the headlights/grille on both make a long, skinny line across the face)

If I didn't know any better, I'd swear the RAM is what an EV Taco should look like, as a rebirth of the 1GT.

 

Heads up... Wheelers is running a 15% off sale (ALL NON-TRAIL-GEAR FAMILY PRODUCTS DISCOUNT GIVEN AT CHECKOUT) with free shipping on orders over $100 and no tax (at least for my locale) until 4/17. I'm going to order some Timbren rear bump stops for $215 since one of mine long since met it's demise and the other is hanging by a thread.

 

Might want to check your U bolts and make sure they’re reusable. I replaced my U bolts when I did Sumo Springs (which replace the bump stop) because they were rusted enough I didn’t think I could reuse them, and they were original.

 

I agree. That’s a far reach, even for @shifty`

 

Good call, I ordered new u-bolt hardware from ATS

 

I don't see the connection

 

Definitely space docking. Only possible connection that'd work.

 

It's a Ram, give it a few years and I'm sure most of it won't work.

 

Oh, I wouldn't buy a Dodge. It's one of the only mainstream car brands I've never owned. Nobody in my family buys Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth/Eagle vehicles after Dad bought a dinky little Dodge Colt when I was a toddler and it fell apart in short order. I had a Mitsubishi Mirage when I was a a teenager, but I don't believe Dodge/Chrysler was making them back then.

 

My family also hates Chrysler products. My dad did briefly own a nice 80's jeep back in the 90's. But it was his hunting rig and he sold it so my sister could have a pony.

 

Mainly a Toyota, certain Nissan kind of guy but I will say the little Plymouth Champ was a little hell on wheels

 

Polos first 3 hour trip on his platform worked like a champ. He didnt even try to get in the front seat.

 

Did you put a bed down or something for him?

 

Just a junk blanket over that kennel mat, in case he threw up, but he didnt. He mainly laid with his head and paws on the center console.

 

Are we there yet dad??? Glad it's going well for you both.

 

3 hours, and we didnt get to stop at buccee's because it was pouring. Had to let him pee under an overpass in the middle of nowhere.

 

Passed a cruiser restoration shop in Charlotte leaving Pinky’s after dinner. Some sweet early Gens in there. 40’s, 80’s, 100, 200, you name it.

 

If I ever win the lottery....

 

The for sale sign fine print says “if you have to ask…..”

 

Thus why I need to win the lottery. I could probably afford it, but I don't want to spend it. I like being able to eat. That's why I am fat.

 

GOJIRA!!!

https://youtu.be/muUZjovOFRg

 

I see what you're saying.

 

one of the best parts of a great film