Hilux Moose Test

Suli · Post by **Suli** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:46 pm

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...

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:00 pm

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...

Suli wrote:More importantly has the problem been resolved ? as it seems to be quite a dangerous fault ...

Yes we got rid of all the moose(s) in SA.

Suli wrote:I still have my 91 Double cab and still use it regularly... Love that one ... toughest one around...

That's what we used to rid the country of moose(s)..

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:

Tristan · Post by **Tristan** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:12 pm

What is a "Moose Test"

.... :? :!:

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:45 pm

Tristan wrote:What is a "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:

This topic was discussed before, and the videoclip was posted at that time. It is on youtube. :roll:

Tristan · Post by **Tristan** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:56 pm

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

BenHur · Post by **BenHur** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:56 pm

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

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.

Suli · Post by **Suli** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 11:35 am

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 ?!!?!!?

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 12:01 pm

Suli wrote:But if I really wanted to avoid a fellow Hilux on the road ? then ?!!?!!?

Then both Hilux drivers just gently swerve a little bit, and everything is fine.. :roll:

Maverick · Post by **Maverick** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:30 pm

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

Post by **CasKru** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:05 am

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

ToyX4 · Post by **ToyX4** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:58 am

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

Post by **CasKru** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:09 am

Oooo jy wil he ek hulle moet my stenig?!

Dis reg... ek sal dit gou post! :)

Post by **CasKru** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:15 am

Jy moet vinnig lees... hy mag dalk genuke word!
http://www.4x4community.com/forum/showt ... post201039

ToyX4 · Post by **ToyX4** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:17 am

Sjoe, dis baie mooi gedoen Cassie. Hulle gaan jou pakslae gee pappie

Scooter · Post by **Scooter** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:20 am

Best be quick :!:

Post by **CasKru** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:21 am

ToyX4 wrote:Sjoe, dis baie mooi gedoen Cassie. Hulle gaan jou pakslae gee pappie

Dis reg.... sal 'n boek of twee in die broek druk :)

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:21 am

CasKru wrote:Jy moet vinnig lees... hy mag dalk genuke word!

Right said Fred.. agge Cassie...

Post by **CasKru** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:28 am

I'm quite surprised at the response :evil: :evil:

Here is screen shot should they nuke the thread

Post by **JohanM** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:29 am

Ja nee die waarheid maak seer sÃª 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 ......

Post by **CasKru** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:32 am

Hulle kan maar try.....

Deep down weet almal dat dit waar is :)

Post by **JohanM** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:35 am

CasKru wrote:Deep down weet almal dat dit waar is :)

Ditto.....

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