My FJ doing donuts!

IR64 · 11-24-2007, 03:23 PM

The FJ is good for donuts, i did not want to push hard beacause my FJ is almost new but I did some donuts. I was in 4x4... in 4x2 the VSC did not like this kind of driving! I need a VSC off button! [YOUTUBE]

Fjamming · 11-24-2007, 03:32 PM

Looks like fun. I saw a few people doing this at Pismo. I've always wanted to try, but was always afraid to break an axle. Is that a concern?

IR64 · 11-24-2007, 03:43 PM

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Fjamming previously said:

..afraid to break an axle. Is that a concern?

it depends on the speed and on the surface.... I guess a wet surface or snow is safe...

***LandCruiserSteve*** · 11-24-2007, 06:00 PM

Keep it on a smooth surface (no ruts). It doesn't take much of a trip mechanism to put an FJ rubber side up.

Fjamming · 11-24-2007, 06:06 PM

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LandCruiserSteve previously said:

Keep it on a smooth surface (no ruts). It doesn't take much of a trip mechanism to put an FJ rubber side up.

What about sand? It might be smooth when you first go around, but it'll soon have ruts.

***LandCruiserSteve*** · 11-24-2007, 06:26 PM

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Fjamming previously said:

What about sand? It might be smooth when you first go around, but it'll soon have ruts.

Sand has more of a tendency to give than rutted dirt or thick gravel, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem unless you really dig yourself down on one side or another with too much momentum.

Safe power/acceleration skids ("donuts") are a happy medium between controlled power application and limited (smooth) under-steering.

Fjamming · 11-24-2007, 10:56 PM

There's the issue of under inflated tires and the possibility of losing a bead while doing such maneuvers. I've seen some pretty deep ruts in Pismo. I guess I'll keep my donuts to a minimum and preferably to mud.

***LandCruiserSteve*** · 11-25-2007, 07:45 AM

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Fjamming previously said:

There's the issue of under inflated tires and the possibility of losing a bead while doing such maneuvers.

Yep. That, too. Nothing you'd want to try while aired-down.

**spankbot** · 11-27-2007, 03:11 AM

Love the color! ( I have the same... ) Thanks for the video.

chichid65 · 11-27-2007, 04:02 AM

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Fjamming previously said:

Looks like fun. I saw a few people doing this at Pismo. I've always wanted to try, but was always afraid to break an axle. Is that a concern?

This brings to mind something I have been wondering? I had a wrangler with a Dana 35 rear axle and 27spline. Does anybody know what we FJer's have in the rear/front? I have read through all my literature and may have overlooked this. any help?