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Can't get my 03 4R to fishtaik dagnabit!

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Old 12-25-2003 | 12:18 PM
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Angry Can't get my 03 4R to fishtail dagnabit!

Even in 2wd buzzing around town in the rain I'll hang a corner and stomp on it and the little fishtail light on the dash lights up and the rear wheels just won't break loose!

And for you teens reading this, don't smoke crack & try this manuver unless on a closed course and with a written note from you mother
Old 12-25-2003 | 12:23 PM
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hehe cute ... So how do you like your new truck btw?
Old 12-25-2003 | 12:49 PM
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Just lastweek, it was on a completely dry street when I stomped on it and left two patches. 1 from each tire! I was really surprised and I'm completely stock!
Old 12-25-2003 | 01:01 PM
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Originally posted by Breezey
hehe cute ... So how do you like your new truck btw?
I absolutely love it!!! Drove an 88 4Runner prior (liked that too) but driving the new one is no comparison. Got about 2500 miles so far and really can't find anything I don't like.
Old 12-25-2003 | 01:13 PM
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Very nice! Get a ARB and you will have no problems doing fish tails hehe
Old 12-25-2003 | 06:42 PM
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Come on up here to New England. You'll have no problems fishtailing in the snow.
Old 12-25-2003 | 08:40 PM
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ARB

What's ARB?
Old 12-25-2003 | 10:08 PM
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That fishtail light is the vehicle skid control light. The VSC function is designed to help the car get traction during hydroplaning or something of that sort. It is a safety feature and won't allow the rear wheels to brake loose for very long if at all. I was dirt road riding the other night and could not break the rear wheels loose for very long. The function did keep me out of the ditch a couple of times though, so it served its purpose nicely. I am no expert, but that is basically what the function is for.
Old 12-25-2003 | 10:14 PM
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Post ARB???

Yea, I would like to know what ARB is also???
Old 12-25-2003 | 10:27 PM
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Re: ARB???

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Yea, I would like to know what ARB is also???
ARB is a company that makes 4x4 accessories. The most popular ARB toys for our toys are the front bumpers and front/rear lockers. Learn more here: http://arbusa.com/
Old 12-26-2003 | 05:49 AM
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It's hard to fishtail cause even when your successful the truck will make you come to a complete stop



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