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Old 08-08-2008, 08:01 AM
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Default road coursing a ram 2500

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eJFQn0hvfE

i am diesel guy by heart. i am sure some of you will like this.
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Old 08-08-2008, 08:15 AM
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lol, awesome. What does that thing weigh? 6500lbs? I wonder how hot the brakes were getting.

Great video.
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Old 08-08-2008, 08:47 AM
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Default That dude could drive that truck

or the Honda guy could not.

That was pretty funny
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Old 08-08-2008, 10:28 AM
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lol, awesome. What does that thing weigh? 6500lbs? I wonder how hot the brakes were getting.

Great video.
a dodge 3/4ton quad cab short bed is pushing ~7500-8000lb

1/2 tons are 5000-6000lb range pend congifuragtion
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or the Honda guy could not.

That was pretty funny
im sure the 1/4 the truck is faster then the s2000.. but i agree the honda "should"have been able to catch him easier then he did.
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I have 2007 Cummins 2500 HD Ram longbed quadcab 4X4 and the door sticker says GVWR 9000 lbs
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GVWR isn't the same as curb weight.
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good vid! That truck was getting 'driven'!!
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GVWR isn't the same as curb weight.
what is it then?
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what is it then?
GVWR is the total allowed weight of the vehicle including passenger load, cargo load, fuel load, tongue weight, etc.

Curb weight of a stock 2006 Quad Cab 4x4 2500 Cummins motivated truck is listed at 6989# with a GVWR of 9000#.

That's a funny video.
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