Those 4x4 with A/T box can do simple wheel burnout...

1. Left foot on brake pedal.
2. Shift gear to L or 1.
3. Right foot on accelerator, depending truck, most will reach to full boost at 2000 RPMs.
4. Gently let the RPM climb to 2200 RPM and release the left foot as quick as possible and watch...

Scary...

Yup. Very true... I will try this on quite empty roads and of course very dry weather. If wet, forget it as the truck will fish tail to other side of the roads.

Sometimes, it helps the heavy truck to accelerate faster because some such as Triton 2.5 A/T have poor acceleration unless you rev engine up to 2200 RPMs.

My company recently bought a used 2007 Triton (A) for RM 74k and condition is marvelous except for minor exterior scratches.

My own Triton is also a 2007 bought a year earlier. No prob with both trucks except for minor mods here n there.

Next on the list is the 2010 Navara (M) for the other director. So, whenever there a company trip, we let the Navara go first since Tritons can't catch up anyway.

Yeah. Navara have odd PCD. Rims plenty in Thailand but ain't worth it unless the trip is paid for.

Next option is a 25mm spacer / PCD adaptor. No ready made available. Have to custom made. Thickness is 1" and cost over 1.2k easily.

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Added on February 24, 2011, 1:55 amVGT only complicates the truck.

Unlike Toyota or Nissan, Mitsubishi have the most outdated engine designs ever (can't blame them because the company is doing badly financially over the past 10 years). Because of this, it is very simple to maintain. I rather have less electronics on a truck since I abused mine a lot - climbing on curbs, jumping off speed bumps and going off road to avoid traffic jams.

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Added on February 24, 2011, 1:57 amPower is limited by outdated engine design. Unless of course they put newer engine inside. The current 4D56 and family has been around for 30 years - commonly found on some Mitsubishi FUSO trucks. Newer 4M41 is what most people want - currently available in 3.2L only - expensive road tax for little gain in power.

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For those using Vector on Triton, have u tried Setting 3? I was on Setting 4 for 3 months before going for Setting 5 for nearly a year but since decat, truck has lots of grunt even on Setting 3. Might save even more fuel.

Yeah man... install Vector on Fortuner 2.5 and see the difference. A Fortuner is basically a Hilux with SUV body same as Pajero Sport.

My bro is using it as daily ride. No problems so far. FC better than Triton MT or Hilux MT any time. Still lose to DMAX MT. However, power is highest among all 2.5L trucks.

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Added on February 27, 2011, 8:51 pmU made the right choice here.

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Cheapest is Yokohama Geolandar 245/70/16 @ RM 305 each from tyre shops in Klang. Now using Falken STZ 265/70/16 @ RM 385 each.

Take the Nissan Frontier. Better engine and performance than Storm or Hilux. Engine very robust.

I don't think H2 or H3 owners will hang around here... they have their own forums and members.

4x2 is for light usage... and affordable for many people. Look at TH... there are many 4x2 than 4x4 due to price.

As for muddy roads, they can drive like a 4x4 but need skill to avoid getting stuck.

When I was in Ulu Tungud, Sabah for business... the hired driver basically drifted on the muddy roads to avoid getting stuck. And boy... it was fun!

Forget the Hilux. Underpowered, high target for thieves and overpriced.

2007 Triton 2.5A here. For FC in 100% city, expect between 550 to 600 for full tank which is RM 115 at RM 1.80/L.

Navara 2.5A should give u better FC due to extra gear ratio (5-speed vs 4-speed in Triton).

And pay double for road tax (Peninsular only)? High capacity good for East Malaysia because road tax DAMN CHEAP!

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Added on December 11, 2011, 4:39 pmEasy target for thieves... Hilux.

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Bought an used 2005 Kia Sorento from Kedah (Sg Petani of all places)... damn cheap, RM 45k. Road tax is RM 840 per year. And comes with 5-speed Triptronic auto gearbox. Pumped RM 120 of diesel and so far covered 500km and still have half tank left... wah, not bad for an old SUV.

Power also not bad... comparable to Triton but better FC. And can keep up with Toyota Camry 2.4 at 160kph on the NKVE. Pickup a bit slow but once the turbo kicks in... it is Ecstasy!