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Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Long Island
Here's a random Curb factoid. That "Carpool Lane" episode helped prove the innocence of a guy who was accused of murder. When Larry goes to the Dodgers game, the guy is actually visible in the stadium and it was his only ability to prove he couldn't have been the murder suspect since he was documented on film as being at the game. When he initially told the police he was at the game, they didn't believe him. His attorney tried to find video or picture proof from the stadium of him being there but couldn't find it. Then they discovered Curb was filming there that day and asked for all footage and it ended up proving him innocent.
I heard there is a Netflix doc on it.
I heard there is a Netflix doc on it.
this i know from seeing a panel style interview with the cast, but larry was saying how there were limited takes to get the shot since they were genuinely at a dodgers game... so larry does his best to avoid eye contact with the funk man since he's so bad at not breaking during a take
and bob einstein is so funny he would always make the cast break character
Lexus Test Driver
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From: Long Island
another line from that episode that my friends and i will use is when larry's buying the weed for his dad's glaucoma (i think the dealer was actually the actor from lost lmao) and the guy tells larry you know for $500 i can get you an ounce of some real hydroponic scientific stuff here... and larry's like "hydroponic?!? i'm not looking for a SOUND SYSTEM my friend..."
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Knoxville, TN
another line from that episode that my friends and i will use is when larry's buying the weed for his dad's glaucoma (i think the dealer was actually the actor from lost lmao) and the guy tells larry you know for $500 i can get you an ounce of some real hydroponic scientific stuff here... and larry's like "hydroponic?!? i'm not looking for a SOUND SYSTEM my friend..."
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Knoxville, TN
Tundra TRD is slower than the old one with the V8!!! Talk about a shot in the foot.. It's only a tenth, but still. 401lb/feet vs. 583? And it's being beaten?
No replacement for displacement!!! According to C&D, my LX570 from 2014 has the same 0-60 time.
https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2...20or%20nothing.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/
No replacement for displacement!!! According to C&D, my LX570 from 2014 has the same 0-60 time.
https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2...20or%20nothing.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/
Lexus Champion
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 13,243
Likes: 1,874
From: WA
Tundra TRD is slower than the old one with the V8!!! Talk about a shot in the foot.. It's only a tenth, but still. 401lb/feet vs. 583? And it's being beaten?
No replacement for displacement!!! According to C&D, my LX570 from 2014 has the same 0-60 time.
https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2...20or%20nothing.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/
No replacement for displacement!!! According to C&D, my LX570 from 2014 has the same 0-60 time.
https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2...20or%20nothing.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Knoxville, TN
Honestly, I love my Tundra, and I love my V8, but I'd give up some of that sweet V8 sound and feel, and a tenth of second to 60, for better torque (comes in handy when towing), better payload, and better fuel consumption. I'm glad I don't drive that much, because the gas mileage in my Tundra is horrific.
I find my 5.7 more than ample towing my loads, but they're no more than 5k. I even leave it in 2nd gear start just to reduce the slightest possible driveline shock and 1-2 shift under load, plennnnty of torque.
Lexus Champion
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From: Ohio
You must tow to the max, I get that. In that case though this new TRD engine probably isn't better because they complain about the power delivery as well.
I find my 5.7 more than ample towing my loads, but they're no more than 5k. I even leave it in 2nd gear start just to reduce the slightest possible driveline shock and 1-2 shift under load, plennnnty of torque.
I find my 5.7 more than ample towing my loads, but they're no more than 5k. I even leave it in 2nd gear start just to reduce the slightest possible driveline shock and 1-2 shift under load, plennnnty of torque.
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Lexus Champion
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From: WA
You must tow to the max, I get that. In that case though this new TRD engine probably isn't better because they complain about the power delivery as well.
I find my 5.7 more than ample towing my loads, but they're no more than 5k. I even leave it in 2nd gear start just to reduce the slightest possible driveline shock and 1-2 shift under load, plennnnty of torque.
I find my 5.7 more than ample towing my loads, but they're no more than 5k. I even leave it in 2nd gear start just to reduce the slightest possible driveline shock and 1-2 shift under load, plennnnty of torque.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Knoxville, TN
My trailer is about 7000 lbs loaded, so not too bad, but the bigger issue is wind resistance, as it has all of the aerodynamics of a brick. My truck does fine with it, but more torque is always welcome. I spend a lot of time on the Tundra forums, and owners of the new model are super happy with its towing performance. I'm sure I would be too.
Toyota could have easily taken it up to 6 Liters or more, modified the tune, added DI, start stop that everyone disables, etc etc. taken the hp to a good stretch above 400, and it would be wholly competitive with the V8s currently offered. But that's a pipe dream.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Knoxville, TN
My trailer is about 7000 lbs loaded, so not too bad, but the bigger issue is wind resistance, as it has all of the aerodynamics of a brick. My truck does fine with it, but more torque is always welcome. I spend a lot of time on the Tundra forums, and owners of the new model are super happy with its towing performance. I'm sure I would be too.
I never cared anyway, but I did *notice* the insane gas bills, but now gas is pretty cheap again so I don't even think about it at all.... like at all. It's not just gonna be me who thinks this way.
Lead Lap
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Maryland
Speaking of gas prices, I was picking my wife up from the airport where gas is usually higher and there was a Shell station right outside the airport loop and for 93 I paid $3.66 a gallon without any Giant discount points! The non-tier I gas stations by me that I usually go to (Royal Farms) was $3.69 for comparison. Usually 93 octane at a Tier I gas station is $0.30-$0.40 more a gallon.
Lexus Champion
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From: Knoxville, TN
Speaking of gas prices, I was picking my wife up from the airport where gas is usually higher and there was a Shell station right outside the airport loop and for 93 I paid $3.66 a gallon without any Giant discount points! The non-tier I gas stations by me that I usually go to (Royal Farms) was $3.69 for comparison. Usually 93 octane at a Tier I gas station is $0.30-$0.40 more a gallon.
Premium fuel is still way too expensive I think. But regular is cheap again.
Eh, edit: Diesel is still $4. Not much savings. Trucks get 4-5 MPG so it's still a buck a mile essentially.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2017
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From: Ohio
If anyone is interested in a Lexus LFA there are currently 2 up on BaT. The present high bid on one (with a special package) in over 1.2 million dollars. It sold last year for $1,625,000. The other one is now at $550,000. Both auctions have more than a week to run.
Lexus Champion
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From: Knoxville, TN
Do they take personal checks? I promise it'll clear.