greyghost4x4
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The food is what I miss the most from Louisiana. All of the sea food up here in the north is real rubbery.
Evan
Evan
southern boy moving to denver...am I gonna be ok?
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veloindy
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Markr said:Good luck finding a "sweet tea" in Denver.
Or grits
Or a decent biscuit.
Sure ya wanna leave us ?
Have no fear, Brother's BBQ has AWESOME sweet tea.
For grits and biscuits, give Luciles a try. I love their biscuits and gravy.
http://www.luciles.com/flash/index.html
For a shrimp po boy, I hear Stuebens is pretty good. It does look good, but I wouldn't eat it. I have other suggestions, just ask.
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Seriously,
1st snow, take it out in a parking lot (as someone mentioned above) and LEARN how VSC kills the power in a L hand turn on slick surface. W/ 2wd, you'll be spinning the rear wheels in snow since you'll be pushing that much weight on slick surfaces.
You may already know this, but the VSC system will kill your power and will cause you to creep through intersections on a L hand turn. :bash: Scariest damn thing when you aren't expecting it.
This system's operation has almost gotten me into accidents due to power down on L turns. Once the VSC kicks in, you can slam the gas pedal many times (I did it while screaming obscenities), and the computer just lets you creep along at 1 - 2 mph until it feels like giving you control of your T4R back.
Personally, whomever it was at Toyota that made the decision NOT to include a VSC shut off should be shot. My '05 is my 4th T4R, and I would honestly not buy another unless it has a VSC kill switch. Am hoping Toyota will pull its head out by the time I'm ready to replace my '05.
Other than the VSC, I love the rig.
1st snow, take it out in a parking lot (as someone mentioned above) and LEARN how VSC kills the power in a L hand turn on slick surface. W/ 2wd, you'll be spinning the rear wheels in snow since you'll be pushing that much weight on slick surfaces.
You may already know this, but the VSC system will kill your power and will cause you to creep through intersections on a L hand turn. :bash: Scariest damn thing when you aren't expecting it.
This system's operation has almost gotten me into accidents due to power down on L turns. Once the VSC kicks in, you can slam the gas pedal many times (I did it while screaming obscenities), and the computer just lets you creep along at 1 - 2 mph until it feels like giving you control of your T4R back.
Personally, whomever it was at Toyota that made the decision NOT to include a VSC shut off should be shot. My '05 is my 4th T4R, and I would honestly not buy another unless it has a VSC kill switch. Am hoping Toyota will pull its head out by the time I'm ready to replace my '05.
Other than the VSC, I love the rig.
HeONdiver
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Good luck with the Grand Prix. In regards to you questions (which didnt seem to get totally answered), if you dont have 4x4 you should definitely carry chains when going to the mountains (skiing off I-70). CDOT will require you to put them on depending on conditions. 4x4's are generally fine without chains. Ive never seen them required on the major roads during storms. When the highways are shut down, it is usually because of extreme winds. I agree with the other posts about practicing in a parking lot. In regards to the de-icers used, most of the state (and Denver) use magnesium chloride which is in liquid form. This is why it is recommended washing the vehicle to remove the residue (dont forget the undercarriage). I was recently told the state will be moving more to a sand mixture however the guy telling me was trying to sell me a 3M bra. Here is some more info:
http://www.dot.state.co.us/TravelInfo/DeicerFactSheet.pdf
There is also alot of good info for winter driving and road conditions here:
http://www.cotrip.org/
Good luck and welcome. There is only one state with the word "rad" in it: Colorado.
http://www.dot.state.co.us/TravelInfo/DeicerFactSheet.pdf
There is also alot of good info for winter driving and road conditions here:
http://www.cotrip.org/
Good luck and welcome. There is only one state with the word "rad" in it: Colorado.
busbeepbeep
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I decided to put the Goodyear Tripletreds on my truck. Cost me $700 installed, not too bad, as they should be a better tire in all conditions.
I kept the Dunlops, as they can be a spare set for me or my sister who has a GX470.
I'll probably take that road trip tomorrow, after I enjoy another day of Mardi Gras.
I kept the Dunlops, as they can be a spare set for me or my sister who has a GX470.
I'll probably take that road trip tomorrow, after I enjoy another day of Mardi Gras.
busbeepbeep
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veloindy said:
see ram's message above
busbeepbeep
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alright, I made it to Denver in my 4runner. That was a crappy drive, Oklahoma and Kansas were miserable.
I'm liking my tripletreds so far. No real snow to test it yet, but they felt good in the rain.
Questions:
If I bought some of that Prestone Deicer windshield fluid (yellow stuff), can I add it to my reservoir, even if it is not empty ?(has regular stuff).
I'm due for an oil change now. Should I specify a certain oil for the cold weather?
When do I use this Auto LSD button that I've never touched?
I'm liking my tripletreds so far. No real snow to test it yet, but they felt good in the rain.
Questions:
If I bought some of that Prestone Deicer windshield fluid (yellow stuff), can I add it to my reservoir, even if it is not empty ?(has regular stuff).
I'm due for an oil change now. Should I specify a certain oil for the cold weather?
When do I use this Auto LSD button that I've never touched?
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busbeepbeep
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anybody?
Big Duke 6
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Did a 6 year stint North of Denver. Luckily had 4 wheel drive and spent many previous summers and winters vacationing there. A set of snow cables would not be a bad investment, unless you want snow tires.
On snow days, leave for work early. The city does a good job of maintaining the roads but traffic stacks up for hours on end. The Mag trucks spray before storms roll in and it works pretty good to prevent icing. Go slow when roads or bad, stay in the snow free ruts on the highway. Dont do anything quickly, ie changing lanes... Distance between vehicles on the highway in bad weather is your friend. Especially if they spray sand of small traction gravel. It can really trash a front end and windshield at high speed. Easy on acceleration and brakes and be careful in parking lots and side streets not maintained by the city. Always watch out for other drivers, there are plenty residents from states with no snow and therefore no winter driving experience.
Keep a gallon of the blue or yellow stuff for your windshield in the truck, along with a winter kit, ie gloves, boots, ice scrapper, snow brush, tow strap, flares, sleeping bag etc.
On snow days, leave for work early. The city does a good job of maintaining the roads but traffic stacks up for hours on end. The Mag trucks spray before storms roll in and it works pretty good to prevent icing. Go slow when roads or bad, stay in the snow free ruts on the highway. Dont do anything quickly, ie changing lanes... Distance between vehicles on the highway in bad weather is your friend. Especially if they spray sand of small traction gravel. It can really trash a front end and windshield at high speed. Easy on acceleration and brakes and be careful in parking lots and side streets not maintained by the city. Always watch out for other drivers, there are plenty residents from states with no snow and therefore no winter driving experience.
Keep a gallon of the blue or yellow stuff for your windshield in the truck, along with a winter kit, ie gloves, boots, ice scrapper, snow brush, tow strap, flares, sleeping bag etc.
