05-02-2008, 08:42 AM
Mike Wrote:i wouldn't try turning in the sand... great way to flip. if maeng's heavy pile slowed from 135 going straight in, i'm not too worried going 15mph less and weighing 1000+ less.
i started thinking about this....wouldn't the fact that you're lighter mean that you'd "float" over the sand instead of digging in because of more weight? i have no idea having never been in a gravel trap but i would think the heavier you are, the better.
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT