GMC Cyclone

[Popeye the Sailor]

Info:

http://jalopnik.com/5462441/morons-clunkerize-rare-gmc-syclone-super-truck

http://jalopnik.com/5462617/just-how-fast-was-the-gmc-typhoon

[rgramjet]

I came close to buying a Typhoon in the mid 90s. 

I went to the sellers home to check it out.  I told them I was serious about the truck and I would like to have my mechanic check it out.  They were on their way to work and tossed me the keys.  Said to take it out and put the keys through the mail slot when I was done. 

Luckily my mechanic was about 15 miles away.

THAT IS ONE FUN FRIGGIN VEHICLE!

I didnt rag on it but definitely got a feel for what it could do.  Acceleration off the line was different that any other car Ive ever driven.  Felt like it was lifting up as it took off from a stand still......you'll see what I mean when you drive it.  Because you know you will! 

I ended up not getting it.....brakes and shocks were shot and there were a few other things it needed.  That and insurance was big $$ for an unmarried 20 something.

[cyrus buelton]

god damnit


I am going to drive this make the beast with two backsing thing now.


It is pouring today, so figure it isn't the best day to be test driving a beast like this.


Oh weather please change soon................

[derby]

It is pouring today, so figure it isn't the best day to be test driving a beast like this.

well it is all wheel drive... 

[rgramjet]

The cool part is, if you want to take the wife on a trip, you can put your bike in the back and do some two up once you get to your destination.  Plus, you will be able to lug bags of mulch for your neighbors!!

[Oldfisti]

The cool part is, if you want to take the wife on a trip, you can put your bike in the back and do some two up once you get to your destination.  Plus, you will be able to lug bags of mulch for your neighbors!!

For a fee.

[The Architect]

Acceleration off the line was different that any other car Ive ever driven.  Felt like it was lifting up as it took off from a stand still......

Back in the day, I saw a Typhoon race a 5.7 GTA down Francis Lewis Blvd.  Off the line it appeared the front wheels of the Typhoon were coming off the ground.  I couldn't quite tell, it happened very quickly.  Everyone who saw it said the wheels were off the ground for a slight moment and when the car came back down it was gone.  The typhoon made the GTA look like it was standing still. 

[cyrus buelton]

The cool part is, if you want to take the wife on a trip, you can put your bike in the back and do some two up once you get to your destination.  Plus, you will be able to lug bags of mulch for your neighbors!!

I'd consider getting rid of my RX300 for this Syclone, but have no idea how it would do in the snow.

Sure, it is all wheel drive and would need snow tires, but still think it would suck ass.


I absolutely would help my neighbor go get some mulch if they needed it; Used to help neighbors with our truck growing up.

well it is all wheel drive... 

Please, please don't give me any ideas..........I bet that make the beast with two backser could drift like a son of a pregnant dog

[causeofkaos]

Back in the day i saw one at the drags. Its not exactly all wheel drive. when the guy got on it two tires diagnol of each other were smoking not all four.

[derby]

Back in the day i saw one at the drags. Its not exactly all wheel drive. when the guy got on it two tires diagnol of each other were smoking not all four.

it's a 35% front / 65% rear split....

i think most awd porsches have even more of a rearward bias (31/69).

[Triple J]

Back in the day i saw one at the drags. Its not exactly all wheel drive. when the guy got on it two tires diagnol of each other were smoking not all four.

It's all-wheel drive, in a similar sense to most "4-wheel drive" vehicles, and most cars are "2-wheel drive". Not many have lockers for the axles.

[Monsterlover]

I bet it wouldn't be terrible in the snow with proper tires.

You could also put a boost gage on it (if it doesn't have one now) and keep it in vacuum when the weather is crappy.

[superjohn]

I bet it wouldn't be terrible in the snow with proper tires.

You could also put a boost gage on it (if it doesn't have one now) and keep it in vacuum when the weather is crappy.

Take off in second gear and throw some weight in the bed and it probably would be ok in the snow.

[Monsterlover]

See Jud

it'll be fine in the snow.


Go get it!

[rgramjet]

Just do EEET!

It will shock you how well it hooks up in the rain.