Coolest thing Ive seen [Archive] - High Altitude Imports

HONDA GHANDI

08-29-2002, 09:59 PM

As some of you may know, I have been looking for a truck to begin hauling my Civic to and from the track with. I have been debating New vs Used and 4X4 vs. 2wd and all sorts of scenarios. I have narrowed the field to a 99 or newer Ford F350
Quad cab Duallie. Still debating weather or not I should go 2wd and lower or 4X4 and lift. Towing puposes say lower. Anyhoo, i found a company in Texas that makes air ride suspension that lowers the cab an the frame. It is only for shows and exebithions now butis is damn cool. I thought I would show you guys what it looks like. The next picture is what I want my truck to look like.

HONDA GHANDI

08-29-2002, 10:01 PM

Here is a F-350 on bags just the way I would do it. note the last one is with 30 series tires. For show only.

HONDA GHANDI

08-29-2002, 10:01 PM

low tires

BluByU

08-29-2002, 10:09 PM

La cuccaracha la cuccaracha. Just kidding. Those look MEAN. I thought you were going to go for a new silverado??

HONDA GHANDI

08-29-2002, 10:19 PM

I looked into them and you cant make the horsepower you can with the powerstroke. Not to mention they are $40k for a new one as opposed to a used stroke at $26k. Chris (a guy I work with) is an ex Ford mechanic and says If I have the cash I can build that stroke to make over 1000 ft.lbs of torque. Not to mention they pull 17k lbs stock over the Chevy's 13k.

b18cya-T

08-29-2002, 11:29 PM

dood, slammin a truck just isnt right...
cars are made to be slammed, lift the truck & put on 36" mudslingers!

Bedlam

08-29-2002, 11:34 PM

Originally posted by b18cya
dood, slammin a truck just isnt right...
cars are made to be slammed, lift the truck & put on 36" mudslingers!

I dont agree with that at all. As long as the truck is a 2wd only...lower the fucking thing! Both of my lowriders handled like cars. Besides...almost everyone you see put a "lift kit" on their big 4x4 truck only does a body lift....whats the point if your parts are still down there on the ground?

Those trucks are a little extreme...but a nice healty sport rake on a full size truck is DAMN sexy. :)

-Bedlam

2000SiVTEC

08-30-2002, 01:17 AM

that f-350 looks sweet man!! I say go for the 350 man. The one we have that I use to pull our babcat at work has plenty of power. With teh Bobcat and all the attatchments on the trailer it will pull 80-85 on the highway no problem. Not to mention it has no problem in traffic Plus I have heard of some pretty mean f350's out there with mods.

HONDA GHANDI

08-30-2002, 07:55 AM

My friends has 6inch turbo back straight pipe, A chip, turbo wheels, EGT, and wastegate courtesy of Banks. It runs a solid 16.2 at Bandi. Next is the propane injection which should put it into the 15s. He and I are working on a twin chip system so you can switch between street power settings and tow settings without having to reburn a new chip.

rico_00si

08-30-2002, 08:58 AM

damn, those trucks look mean, looks like they came out of a BIG TYMERS video......

Dustin

08-30-2002, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by FULLTHROTTLE
My friends has 6inch turbo back straight pipe, A chip, turbo wheels, EGT, and wastegate courtesy of Banks. It runs a solid 16.2 at Bandi. Next is the propane injection which should put it into the 15s. He and I are working on a twin chip system so you can switch between street power settings and tow settings without having to reburn a new chip.

Tobi, you would be a little bitch and buy a Ford:D You like to have free time don't you? Ask John who works on Diesels for a living what he thinks about them. You know what I'm partial too A duramax with a Allison 5 speed. Second choice would be a 98+ 24 valve cummins. Stay away from a power joke.

Don't get a 4x4 for towing, just takes away from the GVWR.

I can't allow a ford to be parked at my childhood home. :D

nolimitsoldier

08-30-2002, 12:23 PM

those are sooo rad! Was that top one at Bandi? I think I've seen one like that...

Dustin

08-30-2002, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by nolimitsoldier
those are sooo rad! Was that top one at Bandi? I think I've seen one like that...

I wish bandimere had pavement that nice. :D

HONDA GHANDI

08-30-2002, 05:29 PM

If I could find a Dodge that isnt totally fucked up Id go that route.
But they are kinda hard to find in 2wd. Dusty, dont worry, I wont let a Ford ruin all your childhood memories. Ill make is sleep outside with the dog. My two main concerns with the chevy is price for one and the amount of modifications I do to it for more power. Is Banks working on any duramax stuff that you know of?

turbodScooby

08-31-2002, 06:59 PM

There was a 350 outside the show that was on bags, it kept going up and down right at the front door, until someone yelled fag, lol.

shane

08-31-2002, 09:30 PM

shit i cant beleive i am saying this but i have heard that the ford is the hardest to get the power out of. dont get me wrong Tobi i love the powerstroke and you would not be disapointed. Clint from ATS had his duramax at test and tune and is running 13's!!! these guys are the experts on the deisels. he had the powerstroke before and had good things to say about it except that they are harder to get the power out of. you should talk with them on Fri. as they sponsor the club clash events. not trying to sway your decision in any way, hell i would never EVER own a chevy and would like to see all of dodges products taken off the road. so if it was me it would be the powerstroke but since you are sooo power hungry you would do well to talk with these guys first.

HONDA GHANDI

08-31-2002, 09:51 PM

Damn I missed it. I would have yelled fag too though.

preludeshfan

09-01-2002, 12:44 AM

Originally posted by FULLTHROTTLE
Damn I missed it. I would have yelled fag too though.

hey Tobi i wish you could see a pic of my father in law's new ford F-550 the thing is 22 feet long and weighs 10,000 pounds. it has a full custom rear end made from 10 ga steel. custom fitted with dual fuel tanks and airbags to level the ride height. he is pulling a 18,000 lb 5th wheel with it. he plans to upgrade with the banks kit. i think it pumps the stock tq up to 700 ft lbs. also gettin a jake brake installed. fitted with a 6 speed i think and also planning an additional 2 speed trans in between the stock trans and rear axle. this will give him 12 speeds. i dont know what he paid for the whole set up but got it brand new really cool i wish i had a pic to post

stu

09-01-2002, 01:27 AM

I'm not going to be rude and say that this is dumb idea, but I will say that those trucks look like they are sleeping. Wouldn't be cool if you could some how do both a drop and a lift at the same time!!??? I would roll around real close to the ground, and then if someone ever gave me a bad look, or talked some shit, I'd push a little red button and the truck would lift up past normal ride height to like a 12 inch lift. If I ever saw a truck do that I would shit!!!

stu

09-01-2002, 01:28 AM

If you are going to get a four door long bed, you might as well get a matching topper and tint the hell out of the windows so it looks like a limo towing a Civic!

stu

09-01-2002, 01:31 AM

Has anyone ever seen that eight wheeled, eight wheel steering monster truck limo? I saw it on Extreme Machines (trucks) on TLC. The thing is freaking huge and since it has eight wheel steering, the guy said you could drive it at an angle and block all four lanes of the highway at once.

SC-MECHAM-WS6

09-01-2002, 11:34 AM

:eek:

B20civic

09-01-2002, 04:41 PM

:cool:

HONDA GHANDI

09-01-2002, 06:48 PM

Post

BluByU

09-02-2002, 02:44 AM

post what?

HONDA GHANDI

09-02-2002, 09:11 AM

whore

stu

09-02-2002, 12:31 PM

BoraTurbo

09-30-2002, 10:45 PM

Dude...get a dodge turbo desiel...there are a few at bandi running mid 14's off the bottle ane high 12's on the bottle..

HONDA GHANDI

09-30-2002, 10:57 PM

same with power strokes. Right now I have more of a cost issue so I will prolly end up with a 99 Dodge 3500 T/D

exciv2000

09-30-2002, 11:16 PM

I'm partial to the Duramax diesels.

HONDA GHANDI

09-30-2002, 11:39 PM

I kile the duramax, but not the $45K and up sticker.

73Camaro

10-01-2002, 12:54 AM

I like it, But I also like big trucks. :)

Violator

10-01-2002, 04:42 PM

Here's what you should do, this is my cousin wendy's truck.
She had this Tahoe before she got a Nav. She had it supercharged, 8 15" Subs, dropped on airbags. They also have a crazy expidition on the cover of street trucks.

HONDA GHANDI

10-01-2002, 05:20 PM

I like it but it has to be functional, also I cant afford four projects, (I really cant afford three either but you know) So I think when i get a truck it will get some minor HP mods and thats about it.

MichaelT

10-01-2002, 05:58 PM

I'm a big fan of dodges. That cummins engine is crazy.

exciv2000

10-01-2002, 06:00 PM

I wanna see you do that to a Honda Pilot Tobi... that would be a strange but unique one

HONDA GHANDI

10-01-2002, 10:24 PM

The Pilot would have been my first choice except teh limited towing capabilities. She just wont haul.

exciv2000

10-01-2002, 11:06 PM

I bet she will with a turbo.

HONDA GHANDI

10-01-2002, 11:12 PM

Horse power isnt the problem, it still utilizes a modified version of the Odyssey front drive transmission and we all know that is just an Accord trans. Try pulling a 20 foot race trailer with a car and tools in it with an Accord. The chassis on the Pilot is not meant to tow anything bigger than a tent trailer or small boat.

73Camaro

10-02-2002, 12:22 AM

I like that black truck behind the maroon one with the white Honda on the trailer behind it. Sweet!

exciv2000

10-02-2002, 06:26 AM

Originally posted by FULLTHROTTLE
Horse power isnt the problem, it still utilizes a modified version of the Odyssey front drive transmission and we all know that is just an Accord trans. Try pulling a 20 foot race trailer with a car and tools in it with an Accord. The chassis on the Pilot is not meant to tow anything bigger than a tent trailer or small boat.

REALLY!? I would have thought Honda would have done it right this time, but I guess they have a hard time making something new. So what platform does the MDX ride on, the same one? I think it's about time that Honda comes out with a REAL heavy duty chassis for some serious 4x4, but I guess that's just not their forte, and may never be.

HONDA GHANDI

10-02-2002, 07:48 AM

MDX is the same thing.

CSMsi311

10-03-2002, 06:19 PM

How about the tundra? i like them.

shane

10-03-2002, 09:47 PM

how serious are you Tobi? i was at the auction today and looked at a couple of powerstrokes that were allready upgraded. might be what your looking for.

HONDA GHANDI

10-03-2002, 10:45 PM

Im serios about a truck but just now exploring my options. Looking to buy in the spring to early summer.

Dustin

10-04-2002, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by CSMsi311
How about the tundra? i like them.

He wants a real truck. :smashfrea

HONDA GHANDI

10-04-2002, 07:44 AM

Yeah, Toyota doesnt have enough room, power, towing capability.
It looks nice though.

MrsGhandi

10-07-2002, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by HONDA GHANDI
I kile the duramax, but not the $45K and up sticker.

Me neither mister!

MrsGhandi

10-07-2002, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by Dustin

I can't allow a ford to be parked at my childhood home. :D

Thanks Dusti...I don't want a Ford parked in my new driveway either. I'm partial to the Dodge. :)

HONDA GHANDI

10-07-2002, 05:48 PM

damn it, all you all ganging up on me to get a Dodge?

MrsGhandi

10-08-2002, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by HONDA GHANDI
damn it, all you all ganging up on me to get a Dodge?

It's only because we love you....and we don't want you Fixing Or Repairing Daily :rofl:

2002jettavr6

10-08-2002, 09:47 AM

http://www.highaltitudeimports.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?s=&postid=52664

that is a fat truck

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

2002jettavr6

10-08-2002, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by HONDA GHANDI
If I could find a Dodge that isnt totally fucked up Id go that route.
But they are kinda hard to find in 2wd. Dusty, dont worry, I wont let a Ford ruin all your childhood memories. Ill make is sleep outside with the dog. My two main concerns with the chevy is price for one and the amount of modifications I do to it for more power. Is Banks working on any duramax stuff that you know of?

yes they are it should be out next spring

+150 hp and +200 tq is what it should be with the Banks power kit
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

S4AudiGirl

10-09-2002, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by HONDA GHANDI
damn it, all you all ganging up on me to get a Dodge?
Get a Ford! I am a Ford girl even though I don't have one anymore! :p

2002jettavr6

10-09-2002, 02:01 PM

Found On Road Dead

that is what FORD stands for

lol

Dustin

10-09-2002, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by S4AudiGirl

Get a Ford! I am a Ford girl even though I don't have one anymore! :p

He wants to get to the track without working on the truck along side the highway. therefore he better not get a Ford. :D ;)

MrsGhandi

10-09-2002, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by Dustin

He wants to get to the track without working on the truck along side the highway. therefore he better not get a Ford. :D ;)

:rofl: -- I'm not good at hitchhiking either :rofl:

HONDA GHANDI

10-09-2002, 03:12 PM

Fucked Over Rebuilt Dodge

Faggot Owner RapesDogs

Some of the old ones I remember about FORDS>.

forum

10-09-2002, 09:26 PM

Fucker Only Runs Downhill
Fix or Repair Daily

:)

S4AudiGirl

10-09-2002, 11:46 PM

Wow, I've never heard any of those before :rolleyes: . Ok everyone busting on Fords... don't act like you won't appreciate my '67 Shelby GT500 restomod clone when we build it. Yes, I wanted one before the damn movie came out too! :C

MrsGhandi

10-10-2002, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by S4AudiGirl
Wow, I've never heard any of those before :rolleyes: . Ok everyone busting on Fords... don't act like you won't appreciate my '67 Shelby GT500 restomod clone when we build it. Yes, I wanted one before the damn movie came out too! :C

Only the oldies are good -- I would like to see a fully restored 64 1/2 convertible stang in my garage someday. :)

HONDA GHANDI

10-10-2002, 09:03 AM

Only if it has modern 5.0 guts and suspension under it. Get back to work sweetheart. You need to make some money if you want me to build you a crustang.

Dustin

10-10-2002, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by HONDA GHANDI
Only if it has modern 5.0 guts and suspension under it. Get back to work sweetheart. You need to make some money if you want me to build you a crustang.

HAHAHA, you guys kill me.

MrsGhandi

10-10-2002, 09:29 AM

b18cya-T

10-10-2002, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by Mrsfullthrottle

Hmmmm.....how about YOU get back to work because I'm already paying for YOUR other toys. :smashfrea

http://repo.jackmoves.com/albums/album65/got_owned.gif

HONDA GHANDI

10-10-2002, 11:11 AM

well ok. I guess you have a point. lets just turbo the ITR and call it even?:D

MrsGhandi

10-10-2002, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by HONDA GHANDI
well ok. I guess you have a point. lets just turbo the ITR and call it even?:D

Nice try.:rofl:

HONDA GHANDI

10-10-2002, 12:04 PM

Damn, foiled again. Note to self, slip Barb a mickey and talk her into turbo.

b18cya-T

10-10-2002, 12:52 PM

i thought you already conviced her. she must not understand the joys of boost...yet!

Dustin

10-10-2002, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by Obi Wan B18cya
i thought you already conviced her. she must not understand the joys of boost...yet!

The only Boost, Barb want's Tobi to have is the old person energy drink.

HONDA GHANDI

10-10-2002, 01:22 PM

:rofl: I cant have too much of that stuff, it makes me shit my diapers too much. Then I walk around with a smelly old man load in my shorts.

b18cya-T

10-10-2002, 01:30 PM

i always wondered what that odor was...http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/images/smilies/ugh.gif

MrsGhandi

10-14-2002, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by Dustin

The only Boost, Barb want's Tobi to have is the old person energy drink.

:rofl: you kill me Dusti :rofl:

HONDA GHANDI

11-20-2002, 10:37 PM

update on this truck ITS FOR SALE!!!! Oh man, very VERY tempting.

http://www.trucktrendz.com/gfx/rear2.jpg

HONDA GHANDI

11-20-2002, 11:03 PM

Here are a few honorable mentions fromt he SEMA show also. For those of you who dig the dropped truck scene as I do.

HONDA GHANDI

11-20-2002, 11:03 PM

Type R Tundra?

HONDA GHANDI

11-20-2002, 11:04 PM

Holy Monkey!!!!

HONDA GHANDI

11-20-2002, 11:05 PM

Nice Duramax.;RoCkOn;

HONDA GHANDI

11-20-2002, 11:06 PM

Thsi one is making me turn around to the new DOdge's looks

HONDA GHANDI

11-20-2002, 11:06 PM

Holy Hell.

HONDA GHANDI

11-20-2002, 11:07 PM

A little more love for the Dodge.

HONDA GHANDI

11-20-2002, 11:09 PM

My dream tow vehicle...;HitIt;

shane

11-21-2002, 06:14 AM

if you are going to do that to a truck then get the duramax. i could'nt stand to see a powerstroke fucked up like that.

V8SpankR

11-21-2002, 08:03 AM

Low rider trucks are as useful as Christopher Reeves is as a porn star. :D

MRGurl

11-23-2002, 01:56 PM

Id rather have a lifted truck and a lowered import.

exciv2000

11-23-2002, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by V8SpankR
Low rider trucks are as useful as Christopher Reeves is as a porn star. :D
:rofl: that's just wrong man :rofl:

stu

11-25-2002, 02:01 AM

So are most of those trucks.

strokinmy7.3

12-17-2003, 04:07 PM

If you want a pickup to pull i would go with a ford powerstroke 4x4 single rear wheele. If all you are going to pull is a civic it is light enough with the trailer it will only push 6 to 8 thousand pounds and a single rear wheele will handle that no prob no sense getting a dully for that little weight since it make no sense having the two exta wheeles. Having four wheele drive does not lower the GVWR. Hell i take my 350 crew cab short box 7.3 and put over 20,000 pounds behind it and flew down the road at seventy. The only mods im running is a 60 horse diablo chip, k&n filter and straight pipe. no probs in the hills or anything. I even have an 02 duramax and it will not keep up with my powerstroke and not 5.9 h.o. could keep up. If you are going to do any pulling do not lower the pickup since load on it will cause the pickup to squat, also stay away from low profile tires and dubs since they do not hold the weight of any load. stay with a 16 or 17 inche rim and a tire with a load range of d or e.

celica man

12-17-2003, 04:13 PM

ryanman

12-17-2003, 04:18 PM

HOLY HELL this is old.

celica man

12-17-2003, 04:22 PM

BTW....here is the truck he bought

HONDA GHANDI

12-17-2003, 04:27 PM

Hly crap! what a thread ressurection. (sp?)
Oh BTW, welcome to the board, I bought a 2000 PSD dually. Had it since February.
Great purchase.

David

12-17-2003, 04:28 PM

is that your car Jose? I never knew you had a swap in there...

Since this is back up here, how much does an average car trailer cost?

ryanman

12-17-2003, 04:30 PM

You can get new ones for around $800 or so.

HONDA GHANDI

12-17-2003, 04:30 PM

anywhere from $1800-$100,000 depending on what you want. I got mine for $2850

HONDA GHANDI

12-17-2003, 04:32 PM

anywhere from $1800-$100,000 depending on what you want. I got mine for $2850
Here is a better pic of mine. with a better pic of the truck. :ring:

ryanman

12-17-2003, 04:36 PM

anywhere from $1800-$100,000 depending on what you want. I got mine for $2850
HOLY SHIT. You can trailers here in TX just like yours for 800 bucks.

HONDA GHANDI

12-17-2003, 04:41 PM

Yeah Ive seen the $800 they look like shit. Wooden decks (untreated) and very shitty welds.

celica man

12-17-2003, 04:43 PM

like this?

http://www.torontotriumph.com/cdnclassic2001/29trailerqueen.jpg

David

12-17-2003, 04:46 PM

Holy shit, I thought they were cheaper than that:o

ill just build my own:D

HONDA GHANDI

12-17-2003, 04:48 PM

haha, that one is funny. Hey 4g63- I bet Matt Isner would build you onw cheap. You should see his. It makes the one above look like a renegade stacker.

David

12-17-2003, 04:50 PM

who is Matt Isner?

HONDA GHANDI

12-17-2003, 04:59 PM

He owns ZCspeed.com. ANd has probably the most Ghetto trailer in CO.

ryanman

12-17-2003, 05:03 PM

Yeah Ive seen the $800 they look like shit. Wooden decks (untreated) and very shitty welds.
Not mine. Mine is a dovetail with pull out ramps and I've had it for a few years and never problem with it. Lots of em down here for $800 bucks.

BluByU

12-17-2003, 05:56 PM

I took this dolly out of the shop. If I go REAL fast and hit it, my car high-centers on it and I just hook the handle onto good ol tank and off I go. Hitting 70+ MPH while trailering your car on a dolly with one plastic wheel and the other with 3psi in the tire, PRICELESS.

HONDA GHANDI

12-17-2003, 06:24 PM

Not mine. Mine is a dovetail with pull out ramps and I've had it for a few years and never problem with it. Lots of em down here for $800 bucks.

Used or new? I couldnt find one singel dovetail for less than $2k. Anywhere, not on the net not calling out of the phonebook. Anyway I like mine, I can pull the S2k with less than 3 inches of ground clearance on it no problem.

ryanman

12-17-2003, 07:00 PM

Used or new? I couldnt find one singel dovetail for less than $2k. Anywhere, not on the net not calling out of the phonebook. Anyway I like mine, I can pull the S2k with less than 3 inches of ground clearance on it no problem.
I got mine from a place named "The Trailer Guy" in Houston for $899 brand new. Yeah yours is pretty nice and almost identical to mine.