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For people that need it, I say yes!
I definitely like the seat backs (no screens)!
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All that and they still kept the grandtreks? I was under the impression those tires are terrible? I think it'd be fun to have one, it would be the best for DC area traffic...
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Level 6 and 7 adds 2000-3000+ lbs, before passengers and kit. Would like to know what
suspension changes they make to support, let's assume, 4500+ lbs, about 3500 over GVW.
Nevermind, videos are pretty interesting. They are using Ironman suspensions for the upgrade.
suspension changes they make to support, let's assume, 4500+ lbs, about 3500 over GVW.
Nevermind, videos are pretty interesting. They are using Ironman suspensions for the upgrade.
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I was in a similarly armored 200 on the streets of Jalalabad Afghanistan in 2011. You could REALLY feel the weight of the beast. Perfect vehicle for the Taliban zone.
Most of my time there though?
-No security, no weapon, and in a typical Toyota Tacoma/Hilux...
Crazy place. 6 million people, and I was the only Caucasian I ran into in the city, save for the place I stayed at night.
Never seen so many guns in my life.
What did you do there? I'm in the National Guard.. And I'm assuming in a Taco you weren't military..
Markuson
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What did you do there? I'm in the National Guard.. And I'm assuming in a Taco you weren't military..
I was there voluntarily, training teachers in the installation and use of various interactive technology at a rare school that had 45% girls. Was there just under a month, sponsored by a combination of Rotary International (who started the school) and the State Department.
Could tell many long stories from the project... The guy who ran the place I stayed was sadly killed just weeks after I left. Almost returned two years ago for another project at the same school, but sponsorship fell through. Very dangerous place...especially because I stuck out like a sore thumb. Truly amazing experience though. The people were great. They both hate and fear the Taliban, and are defiant to even attend this school under constant threat. Really reminds you of how much we take for granted in the West.
Also set up a computer lab where I watched students get their first and ONLY glimpse of the outside/western world.
Incredible to see their faces when they realized what was existed via the Internet compared to what they'd been forbidden from learning under Taliban restrictions, and the constant peril female students face.
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just remember to armor the bottom, don't skimp out!
s*** can and WILL happen and don't park over fresh looking pavement!
s*** can and WILL happen and don't park over fresh looking pavement!
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No dude, They upgrade to run-flat tyres, there are upgrades to suspension as well as brake systems. Like txtortoise said, otherwise the vehicle would collapse due to the added weight.
I'll bet it gets horrible gas mileage
Um, no gasoline involved. That be a twin-turbo V8 diesel.........One of the finest powerplants on the planet.
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When the SAFETY is the priority, you wouldn't worry about the economy my friend.
I'd take the 4.5 turbo diesel over any other powerplant in a second. I have had the privilege of driving a single turbo variant and I'm still shaking my head over a year later.
An unbelievably awesome piece of equipment.
They are crap. Problem in the armored car industry is getting the end-users to change the tires. But they also want to make sure its rolling on a tire they can get anywhere/anytime.
Over the yrs I have always recommend the TOYO Open Country A/T with a load index of 123+ Once armored and loaded up you have a curb weight closer to 5tons.
