Toyota Tacoma

[Soup DeVille]

Tape adapters do work better. You're transferring magnetic signals over a sub-millimeter gap instead of low power radio over several feet.

[giant_mtb]

I had a feeling my description was going to get ridiculed, so let me try it a different way: It is seemingly more direct because there is less interference and it just sounds better. It's also more consistent.  Even I realize it's not the same as a true AUX input like the Fit or any other new car these days, but if there is a hierarchy of ways of doing it, this way seems to be better than the FM way.

That's my point.

Well, yeah. Tape adapters do usually sound better, that's for sure.

I'd use one instead of an FM, but since the two vehicles I've needed something for so far only have CD players (TBlaze and Tacoma), I had to go FM.

The direct connect for the Tacoma plugs right into the slot for what would normally be the CD changer.  Push "Disc" and it's a nice direct connection.  The stock sound system isn't bad.  I miss having the sub in the Audi and the more detailed adjustability, but it isn't bad for a truck...I am excited to see how she sounds with a direct source. Might replace speakers with something better down the road, at least the mid bass drivers.

[BENZ BOY15]

Well, yeah. Tape adapters do usually sound better, that's for sure.

I'd use one instead of an FM, but since the two vehicles I've needed something for so far only have CD players (TBlaze and Tacoma), I had to go FM.

The direct connect for the Tacoma plugs right into the slot for what would normally be the CD changer.  Push "Disc" and it's a nice direct connection.  The stock sound system isn't bad.  I miss having the sub in the Audi and the more detailed adjustability, but it isn't bad for a truck...I am excited to see how she sounds with a direct source. Might replace speakers with something better down the road, at least the mid bass drivers.

Good to hear that the sound system isn't bad because sometimes in pickups they can be. The model you have seems to be pretty refined for a pickup in various ways...I like em'.

How's the road noise compared to the Audi?

[giant_mtb]

It's uhhh..ya know..louder.

[giant_mtb]

I think it'll ride a lot better once I delete the lift. If that doesn't help as much as I'd like, shocks as well down the road.

[BENZ BOY15]

It's uhhh..ya know..louder.

Well of course. Audis make pretty quiet cars. But I was wonderin' if it was terrible or if it just tolerably louder.

[BENZ BOY15]

I think it'll ride a lot better once I delete the lift. If that doesn't help as much as I'd like, shocks as well down the road.

Yeah, I bet that'll help quite a bit....although it is indeed a pickup, so not sure how quiet it'll get in the end. But I bet it'll be a quieter than this:



Man. Things sure do change.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Why delete lift. No understand.

[giant_mtb]

Why delete lift. No understand.

Don't need.
Better ride.
Less fuel consumption.

[giant_mtb]

Yeah, I bet that'll help quite a bit....although it is indeed a pickup, so not sure how quiet it'll get in the end. But I bet it'll be a quieter than this:



Man. Things sure do change.

What? Deleting the lift is for ride quality, not noise.

[SVT666]

Deleting the lift won't make it quieter.

[Secret Chimp]

Why keep the lift if it does nothing beneficial whatsoever

[giant_mtb]

Why keep the lift if it does nothing beneficial whatsoever

Exactly why I want to get rid of it.  And it makes me kinda feel like a tool.  Especially 'cause it's just a spacer lift and not a real lift.

[Soup DeVille]

Why keep the lift if it does nothing beneficial whatsoever

You've still got nipples, right?

[shp4man]

Center of gravity will be lower. Ballsack circumference and penis size may be smaller. Pros and con's. That's what it's all about.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Don't need.
Better ride.
Less fuel consumption.

Maybe trade it for a Prius?

[68_427]

Lowering my car made it louder.  Exhaust leak is 5+in close to the road. 

[SVT666]

Exactly why I want to get rid of it.  And it makes me kinda feel like a tool.  Especially 'cause it's just a spacer lift and not a real lift.

Body lifts are stupid.  They do absolutely nothing for offroad capability except make it more top heavy.

[giant_mtb]

Body lifts are stupid.  They do absolutely nothing for offroad capability except make it more top heavy.

It's not a body lift.  It's a rear block/front spacer lift.

Took it to the place I get my tires and alignment type stuff done. They said they could take it off but both the guys working were baffled that I'd want to. hah

[AutobahnSHO]

Body lifts are stupid.  They do absolutely nothing for offroad capability except make it more top heavy.

A moderate amount more than stock helps keep you from drowning the engine in deep water...

[giant_mtb]

I went on a 25-30 mile jaunt on logging roads, ORV, etc (the whole stretch I did is technically a county road, but...it's not).  I liked having the lift except when rhythm bumps came into play.  If I hit them too fast or in the right way, the front suspension would extend completely and I'd hear some noises.

[Eye of the Tiger]

It's not a body lift.  It's a rear block/front spacer lift.

Took it to the place I get my tires and alignment type stuff done. They said they could take it off but both the guys working were baffled that I'd want to. hah

Taking blocks and spacers out won't affect ride quality much, if at all. It will change some dynamics as your center of mass is lower, but I can't tell you if the distance to roll center will change in the front. Anyway  straight line ride will remain virtually unchanged, unless your shocks were limiting travel with the lift. Put 35" spinners on it and call it a day.

[giant_mtb]

Went on another little adventure. Actually climbed some obstacles and stuff. Got it dirty.  As soon as I'm off road, I don't mind the lift. There were a couple berms and ruts and stuff I'm not sure I could've traversed without it.

Maybe I'll get a sway bar quick connect kit and some squishier shocks.

[Rupert]

Increased skill will make up for the lift being removed.

[280Z Turbo]

It's not a body lift.  It's a rear block/front spacer lift.

Took it to the place I get my tires and alignment type stuff done. They said they could take it off but both the guys working were baffled that I'd want to. hah

Why don't you get yourself a Chevy, son?

[Soup DeVille]

Body lifts are stupid.  They do absolutely nothing for offroad capability except make it more top heavy.

Clearance for larger tires- thus better clearance offroad, without fucking with the suspension geometry.

[SVT666]

A moderate amount more than stock helps keep you from drowning the engine in deep water...

A body lift won't accomplish that.

[Soup DeVille]

A body lift won't accomplish that.

Well, it will give you a couple more inches...

[Eye of the Tiger]

Well, it will give you a couple more inches...

[SVT666]

Clearance for larger tires- thus better clearance offroad, without fucking with the suspension geometry.

Yet, you still have the same suspension travel, your bumpers and frame are still lower so departure and approach angles barely change even with the bigger tires. A moderate suspension lift is the only way to go. You accomplish the space for larger tires, increased suspension travel, increasing ground clearance, and improving approach and departure angles.