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Hawkeye
*GenIII*
 
9/23/2001
08:22:47
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Has anyone ever let someone else drive their truck without you in it and watched them go down the road? My wife does but I never really paid attention until yesterday. I was working in the yard and watched as she drove of in it and it was the first time I really watched my truck moving without being in the drivers seat. It really gave me a different view than looking at it just sitting still. Have always thought in the back of my mind that it still looked a little small even with the lift. When I saw it drive off yesterday, it was like, DANG, that thing looks huge and mean! No wonder Miata's and VW's dont like me to be behind them or next to them on the road. Just wondering if anyone else has done that. If you havent, do it. Let someone else drive off down the road in it. It will give you a different perspective on how your truck looks and what it looks like to others when you are driving it down the road.
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
33x12.50 Pro Comp X-T's
http://johnammons.tripod.com/home.html
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Knobbyman
Dodge Dakota
9/23/2001
09:19:33
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Heh .. nope never tried that probably because I don't trust anyone enough to drive my truck. Maybe if I run really fast next to it I'll get the same effect......
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mlp
Gen III
9/23/2001
09:55:34
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NO WAY ! the last time I let someone drive
my Dak they backed into a wood fence within
2 minutes of getting behind the wheel!
luckly there was no damage to my truck.
MIKE
1999 CC 4x4 Sport
mildly modified 3.9L V-6
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Blizzard
*GenIII*
9/23/2001
10:45:15
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Yeah, they look huge until you come up alongside a fullsize truck! But I know whatcha mean, Hawk! ;o)
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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Hawkeye
*GenIII*
9/23/2001
11:04:50
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Actually, Take a second look at yours parked next to a fullsize truck after you get your lift and tires. Hehehe! (evil laugh)
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
33x12.50 Pro Comp X-T's
http://johnammons.tripod.com/home.html
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Knobbyman
Dodge Dakota
9/23/2001
11:19:40
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Even not lifted .. it's CLOSE ;-) he he he.. yea 3" body 3" suspension 35" tires oh yea Full Sized will look about like the S10's do now :-)
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Lesley
GenIII
9/23/2001
11:25:41
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A friend of mine has a F-350 Quad Dually to pull a six horse trailer. It makes me feel quite insignificant to park beside. I haven't watched anyone drive my truck before... I did watch someone riding my horse one time when I had a hairline fracture in my leg... it was the weirdest feeling, kind of like an out-of-body experience!
My truck is just the right size to look down on those obnoxious rice boys though!
97 3.9 V6 Sport Club Cab. Black
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Crusty
Dodge Dakota
9/23/2001
21:09:25
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I had my best friend accelerate from a stop to 100, redline in all gearss. It sounded soooo goood! The he used compression to slow down;). After this I had himdrive by me in 4th gear pinned, like 4-5000 rpm. About 105. It looked sooo good bearing down on you and sounded awesome. If you find someone you trust, do it. This was of course done on a closed tack with approved safety equipment and helmets.;)
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BlueTwister
*GenIII*
9/24/2001
17:49:33
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I know exactly what you mean Hawk.Had my older brother drive mine down the road because first I can't,second wanted to see how the new SS grilles looked.You look at your tuck totally different when you see it coming toward you with those 32's sticking out(yes I know I'm still small)and that v8 rumble.It just doesn't get any better than that!!!Looks bigger too!!!!
1999 RC 4x4 / 318cid / MasterCraft 32x11.50s
15x8 Optima Alloys/ Pioneer Sound System
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swampdak
Gen III
9/26/2001
17:57:06
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I know exactly what you mean Hawkeye,you just have to have a wife who will not make fun of you when you ask her to drive around in circles while you watch.Mine did it but now she thinks I am wierd.But it was worth it to get a new perspective of my favorite toy!!
Y2K CC 4.7 AUTO 4X4 3.55 TRAC-LOK SLT K&N 16.35/82.41
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Lesley
GenIII
10/01/2001
21:26:26
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How's this for a halo-shiner? I watched my ex borrow my truck yesterday. DOH!
97 3.9 V6 Sport Club Cab. Black
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Hawkeye
*GenIII*
10/02/2001
08:31:44
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Well,,,,, thats not exactly what I had in mind.
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
33x12.50 Pro Comp X-T's
http://johnammons.tripod.com/home.html
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4wDakota
Dodge Dakota
10/02/2001
09:14:02
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Try this hawkeye
Drive a ford escort for a week or two. (or any other gas sipping road hugger)Drive it in the city, in traffic
Then get back in your 4x4. Wow this thing is huge, I can SEE over other peoples hoods and most cars roofs. It feels like you're towering over other cars. Just make sure the econo car is a beater and not too quiet. If its too quiet you'll get a bad effect of hearing all the road noise your big 4x4 lets into the cab when you get to drive it.
I get the effect on weekends when I drive my 98 4x4. Because 5 days a week I drive a 95 GMC 1500 extended cab for a work truck. On weekends i am mister 4x4. I get a lot more looks with the DAK too, lots of thumbs up!!!!
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Jake
Dodge Dakota
10/03/2001
15:16:04
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My fiance owns a 97 Civic, and I routinely drive it during the week to work and back. After 4 or 5 days in her car, I get back into my Dakota 4x4 and it feels like I'm riding really high. But it always makes me appreciate my truck that much more...
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