Want everyone's opinion Sonoma or Tacoma "Poll"

[MikeNH]

So I've issued a friendly challenge to a friend of mine thats gonna take place next Saturday at a local off-road shop.

We want to see whose truck will do better on an RTI ramp.
I have a 08 double cab TRD OR Tacoma, stock aside from new tires. He has a GMC Sonoma (S-10) with the ZR2 package (go here to see what a ZR2 package entails http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RPO_ZR2. I've wheeled with him plenty of times and the ZR2 package makes the S10 a decent trail rig. Who do you guys think will do better on the ramp?

[Krookz]

Hah bad question to ask here. Of corse the Taco will prevail!

[mo_taco]

Four Wheeler magazine managed a 391 on an '01 ZR2. Please do better than that.

http://www.fourwheeler.com/techartic..._lift_kit.html

[ksj]

Be sure you disconnect your sway bar...

[6shooter]

if you loose, challenge him to a reliability contest, a looks contest, or a hold it's value contest.

[WilsonTheDog]

^Or how about a "bring your S10 in for transmission service 5 times in 6 weeks" contest (this was me, manual trans, the freaking dealership didn't figure out there was a TSB until the 5th visit)?

[05Moose]

Originally Posted by WilsonTheDog

^Or how about a "bring your S10 in for transmission service 5 times in 6 weeks" contest (this was me, manual trans, the freaking dealership didn't figure out there was a TSB until the 5th visit)?

OUCH! Maybe they just need $20+ Billion thrown at them to figure it out faster?

[TRDTaylor]

I don't think I have ever wanted a truck LESS after reading about it. Again, forward thinking by GM...no wonder they're in the mess they are.

[81shark]

i voted S10 just because i like to be different.

[zmtnbik]

I voted S-10, due to the fact you have a double cab, and he has an extended cab. Shorter wheel base will get you higher up the ramp. If he has a double cab as well, then change my vote to the Taco.

[rydr1]

While looking up some info i found this cool site:
http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-corner/rti.htm

One more thing; if you are in a bad situation, dont do what this guy did:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2cZXAie4lU

[WilsonTheDog]

Originally Posted by 05Moose

OUCH! Maybe they just need $20+ Billion thrown at them to figure it out faster?

YOU could be in Congress.

[Janster]

Tough call.....

But if you're both talking stock suspension -

After doing a brief search, the GMC looks like the rear is Sprung Under axle while the tacoma is Sprung over axle. And in theory, the sprung over axle vehicle will have the advantage.

But it depends on the springs.....

[AAATACO]

Originally Posted by MikeNH

So I've issued a friendly challenge to a friend of mine thats gonna take place next Saturday at a local off-road shop.

We want to see whose truck will do better on an RTI ramp.
I have a 08 double cab TRD OR Tacoma, stock aside from new tires. He has a GMC Sonoma (S-10) with the ZR2 package (go here to see what a ZR2 package entails http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RPO_ZR2. I've wheeled with him plenty of times and the ZR2 package makes the S10 a decent trail rig. Who do you guys think will do better on the ramp?

It will all depend on which rig is geared better (not hp but low gear ratio.) Also, lockers will be an advantage...

[MikeNH]

The challenge is stock vs stock. Intact suspension and all (no disco'd swaybars).

AAA- how will gears/lockers help me on a ramp? I'd think my suspension would bottom out before traction/power would be an issue.