Not everyone is looking for unique. Yet. they have to walk the same path you did in the hobby and develop a preference just like you have. While they do their learning, LS and K swaps rule the world because they're cheap and easily available. we NEED those people to keep this hobby alive. I...
Diesels make way better torque than gas. There are 2wd gas classes in pulling, but I think a lot of those are blown methane.
Plus. We all know 4 turbines are the only way to party with a pulling sled. :p
https://www.toyotaofmelbourne.com/tacoma-vs-hilux-americas-toyota-pickup-truck/
I didn't think tacos were available in Australia, but that may have/be changing or dealers are importing them. Most people like diesels in their trucks down there, and the taco is petrol/hybrid/full ev only. So not...
'50 chev or gmc truck body over S10 frame with an LS swap. Dropped on coils with a 4 link and a 9 out back. All the adapters are available and it's almost a bolt-on conversion. Such pro street. Very wow...
In stock trim it's a bit low because it's a 2wd model, but it's be OK on hard packed gravel roads. You can add aftermarket suspension to lift it and put it on big tyres to go deeper into the wild. It's no Hilux, but it does have a big V8 so it'd be capable for a fair amount of work off track...
Eh. I've driven some nice flappy paddle boxes. And a lot of drag ravers are running "no lift" kits in the stick cars or running full autos these days. It's not the 80's anymore where they're all garbage. Just Mopars mostly.
I'm a stick guy. I will always choose that option if I can. But we're...
There's a science to left foot braking, and it gets more complicated when you have a manual gearbox and a clutch to also deal with. I have no strong opinion either way, it's a matter of preference and your training.
Keep in mind, this isn't all on MA. Their insurance carrier is dictating what they need to do in order to maintain their coverage and reduce the insurance company liability risk. They don't WANT to have to pay out claims, it's bad for shareholders. The underwriters at the insurance agency are...