Hilux Moose Test
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Hilux Moose Test
Howzit Guys
I'm a self confessed Hilux addict and owned most of the range...
I have recently purchased the D4 D Vigo and found the "Moose test" on you tube where the Hilux Fails it.... So now the perfect record hilux's have a smear on it. (check out the video to see what I mean...)
More importantly has the problem been resolved ? as it seems to be quite a dangerous fault ...
and if not how do we repair or rectify the fault ? Is that the reason Toyota has opted to fit 15 inch rims on the vehicle to minimise the effect ???
I still have my 91 Double cab and still use it regularly... Love that one ... toughest one around...
I'm a self confessed Hilux addict and owned most of the range...
I have recently purchased the D4 D Vigo and found the "Moose test" on you tube where the Hilux Fails it.... So now the perfect record hilux's have a smear on it. (check out the video to see what I mean...)
More importantly has the problem been resolved ? as it seems to be quite a dangerous fault ...
and if not how do we repair or rectify the fault ? Is that the reason Toyota has opted to fit 15 inch rims on the vehicle to minimise the effect ???
I still have my 91 Double cab and still use it regularly... Love that one ... toughest one around...
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Re: Hilux Moose Test
Hiya Suli.. Welcome to the forum. I hope you enjoy it here and I would like to take the opportunity to answer some of your questions...
Should you, however, come across a moose(s) wandering on the road... we just drive right over them..
On a serious note, I don't know it Toyota managed to solve the problem... they muttered something about wrong size rims/tyres etc etc.. :roll:
Yes we got rid of all the moose(s) in SA.Suli wrote:More importantly has the problem been resolved ? as it seems to be quite a dangerous fault ...
That's what we used to rid the country of moose(s)..Suli wrote:I still have my 91 Double cab and still use it regularly... Love that one ... toughest one around...
Should you, however, come across a moose(s) wandering on the road... we just drive right over them..
On a serious note, I don't know it Toyota managed to solve the problem... they muttered something about wrong size rims/tyres etc etc.. :roll:
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Re: Hilux Moose Test
What is a "Moose Test" .... :? :!:
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Re: Hilux Moose Test
The moose test is where they drive a vehicle (in this case a new Hilux) down a road at a certain speed and then suddenly swerve left and right so as to avoid an imaginary moose that wandered on to the roadway. The Hilux almost tipped over when they did it. :roll:Tristan wrote:What is a "Moose Test" .... :? :!:
This topic was discussed before, and the videoclip was posted at that time. It is on youtube. :roll:
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Re: Hilux Moose Test
Well the answer is simple... fit a large super strong bull bar and hit the Moose!!!...
I wonder how the Defender would do in this test
I wonder how the Defender would do in this test
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Re: Hilux Moose Test
Only a Hilux will pass the "Hit the Moose" test, a Land Rover will be totally wrecked. It cant swerve out successfully either since Landy drivers are normally rocked to a state halfway between sleep and awake when trying to drive fast in a Land Rover.Tristan wrote:Well the answer is simple... fit a large super strong bull bar and hit the Moose!!!...
I wonder how the Defender would do in this test
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Re: Hilux Moose Test
So the general consences is go thru it not around it :arrow: ....
But if I really wanted to avoid a fellow Hilux on the road ? then ?!!?!!?
But if I really wanted to avoid a fellow Hilux on the road ? then ?!!?!!?
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Then both Hilux drivers just gently swerve a little bit, and everything is fine.. :roll:Suli wrote:But if I really wanted to avoid a fellow Hilux on the road ? then ?!!?!!?
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Re: Hilux Moose Test
That test was made here in Sweden, not proud of it though.
The new defender also tipped over from what I know, but hey, this is real 4x4s, not some ugly and useless volvo xc90.
Here is the article in swedish (the test with the defender was made in germany).
http://www.automotorsport.se/nyhetsmall ... sion=75686
The new defender also tipped over from what I know, but hey, this is real 4x4s, not some ugly and useless volvo xc90.
Here is the article in swedish (the test with the defender was made in germany).
http://www.automotorsport.se/nyhetsmall ... sion=75686
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Re: Hilux Moose Test
I can now only smile.... The Hilux wanted to tip over but the driver could safe it due to the drive ability of the Hilux. But with the defender... once it took that second turn..... bye bye
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Re: Hilux Moose Test
Cassie, I dare you to post the exact above post on the community forum, along with a link to the video.
Toe, please man, my connection stadig vandag
Toe, please man, my connection stadig vandag
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Re: Hilux Moose Test
Oooo jy wil he ek hulle moet my stenig?!
Dis reg... ek sal dit gou post! :)
Dis reg... ek sal dit gou post! :)
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Re: Hilux Moose Test
Jy moet vinnig lees... hy mag dalk genuke word!
http://www.4x4community.com/forum/showt ... post201039
http://www.4x4community.com/forum/showt ... post201039
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Re: Hilux Moose Test
Best be quick :!:
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Re: Hilux Moose Test
Dis reg.... sal 'n boek of twee in die broek druk :)ToyX4 wrote:Sjoe, dis baie mooi gedoen Cassie. Hulle gaan jou pakslae gee pappie
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Right said Fred.. agge Cassie...CasKru wrote:Jy moet vinnig lees... hy mag dalk genuke word!
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Re: Hilux Moose Test
I'm quite surprised at the response :evil: :evil:
Here is screen shot should they nuke the thread
Here is screen shot should they nuke the thread
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Re: Hilux Moose Test
Ja nee die waarheid maak seer sê hulle, maar die rondte is daar bewyse dat die Hilux is maar net die Beste all rounder voertuig wat gebou is!!!
Cassie, as hulle jou wil stenig, se net dan help ons gou ......
Cassie, as hulle jou wil stenig, se net dan help ons gou ......
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Re: Hilux Moose Test
Hulle kan maar try.....
Deep down weet almal dat dit waar is :)
Deep down weet almal dat dit waar is :)
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Ditto..... 8)CasKru wrote:Deep down weet almal dat dit waar is :)
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