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  1. nickw

    Someone explain why GAIA gets so much love

    It's how it is supposed to work. In the 3 years I've been using it I had the sync get out of sync once, I had to delete from phone and re-upload, all has been good since.
  2. nickw

    Someone explain why GAIA gets so much love

    I do a lot of big backcountry really remote motorcycle riding in WA/ID/MT - I've found GAIA is the easiest and slickest option, it of course is not faultless. 1) I stick with the Gaia Topo (feet) map which is the std. base map....generally speaking all the moto trails are shown. Private...
  3. nickw

    good theory as to how it missed the mark.

    I'd rather drive a Tahoe than a Supra. In all seriousness it's a domestic drivetrain used in HD rigs with wide support in N America & reasonably easy for a home mechanic to play with.
  4. nickw

    good theory as to how it missed the mark.

    Both of those rigs are backed by companies that sell high volume cars + the dealer network to support. I bet Merc doesn't make much money on the Gwagons overall, but it's a status and I bet bolsters the brand recognition which is worth something....IG doesn't have that luxury, they need to make...
  5. nickw

    good theory as to how it missed the mark.

    The last point is a good one - I think it's niche enough that most common folks will have no clue what it is. Same story for the 70 series IMO, people complain and want Toyota to release a $50k+ truck in the US that has 130 hp, roll up windows and rides like a Panzer.....there are probably a...
  6. nickw

    The Status of Overlanding Today

    Fun - sure, over the top, sure. Who are we to judge - I get it, but at the same time I see these things all over and you and I both know they are just an excuse to tinker and fill that OCD void in many peoples lives these days vs being useful or practical. Nothing wrong with that - I think the...
  7. nickw

    good theory as to how it missed the mark.

    Agreed - lots of "investors", it was impossible to get a Bronco when first released but I see a LOT for sale now here locally. Time will tell, I think the service program is going to kill them if it's not executed properly. I think it's a cool truck, I'd drive one if it was priced right but...
  8. nickw

    good theory as to how it missed the mark.

    Serious question - in the UK, is the IG seen as an advantage over the current D90/110? What is the general sentiment? I know here in the US we wax on about solid axle overland SUV's but you guys have had those for years - not sure the IG would scratch that itch in the UK the same way it would...
  9. nickw

    The Status of Overlanding Today

    It's like doubly ironic.....kinda making fun of yourself but at the same, the only ones that would buy it are the ones that are really into overlanding so it's ironically ironic? Not sure if anybody else sees it that way....
  10. nickw

    Tacoma that's 1600 lbs over GVWR... recertifying and wheeling

    How many times do we need to go around with this? "braking" is more than panic stops.... You mean in your unloaded example? Go throw 2600 lbs in the Tacoma and those numbers are meaningless, we are talking 'loaded' vehicles right....the entire point of this thread or maybe I am missing...
  11. nickw

    Tacoma that's 1600 lbs over GVWR... recertifying and wheeling

    Both trucks are not traction limited with general braking....so you basic assumption is WRONG, not sure how else to break it to ya.
  12. nickw

    2005 G500 build by MG Metalworks

    Looks great! I gotta ask, what does a Merc crate engine cost out of curiosity?
  13. nickw

    Tacoma that's 1600 lbs over GVWR... recertifying and wheeling

    I'm not being anything - it's a point you brought up to defend your position, i.e. two vehicles that weigh the same should have same or sim braking performance which isn't logical.
  14. nickw

    Tacoma that's 1600 lbs over GVWR... recertifying and wheeling

    TOYOTA doesn't rate vehicle to tow more than 1k unbraked - so you are blatantly wrong when you said hauling 2600 should be doable if it can tow 6100, they are not comparable. Why don't we use your other example though: "If the Tacoma was loaded to the same weight as the Tremor and given the...
  15. nickw

    Tacoma that's 1600 lbs over GVWR... recertifying and wheeling

    Trailers are doing their own braking too - per my comment ^
  16. nickw

    Tacoma that's 1600 lbs over GVWR... recertifying and wheeling

    Well in regards to the going DOWN part you are wrong since you are ignoring trailer brakes - using your example it would be equivalent to "Unbraked" trailer weight, Tacoma's are only allowed to tow 1,000 lbs without trailer brakes: https://www.ttguide.net/trailer_towing-80.html Not to...
  17. nickw

    Tacoma that's 1600 lbs over GVWR... recertifying and wheeling

    Since we are moving the goalposts to RVs why not just jump up to Semi Trucks?" https://www.keatingfirmlaw.com/post/stopping-a-semi-truck "The effect that weight has on a truck's stopping distance is a bit of a mixed bag. Logically, the more weight that is put onto a truck, the more work the...
  18. nickw

    Tacoma that's 1600 lbs over GVWR... recertifying and wheeling

    The original comments was general braking you keep steering the conversation to try and make your point, I'm trying to be intellectually honest by saying it's not 100% impossible given the right circumstances, nothing ever is, but your "facts" are not adding up like you think. Somebody is going...
  19. nickw

    Tacoma that's 1600 lbs over GVWR... recertifying and wheeling

    You are making the logical leap that you can make them brake the same which is not supported by fact nor physics. In some scenarios or in some very specific circumstances, maybe, I guess it's not impossible...but generally speaking in real world conditions, no way. Use the other example you...
  20. nickw

    INEOS Grenadier

    Interesting - they are partnering with local dealerships / auto groups, for instance: Portland - Maserati Dealership Seattle - looks to open commercial space - IG specific? Boise - Porsche Dealership San Fran - looks to open commercial space - IG specific? Pasadena - Jaguar Dealership Colorado...
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