SideXSide Action - April 2008 - (Page 76) MAKE: TOMCAR TM2 MODEL: TOMCAR Overview APRIL 2008 SIDE X SIDE SHOOT-OUT The Tomcar was not the fastest sport vehicle off the line and it wasn’t the best handling vehicle in the test, but it was one of the most fun to drive. If you are looking for an indestructible off-road sport vehicle that will go just about anywhere (and plow through anything), then the Tomcar is for you. When we first saw the Tomcar we immediately thought of a slow moving tour vehicle, but after one trip down the large whooped road, we changed our tune. The Tomcar is fairly easy to get into and, once you’re in, your rear end is greeted by a not-so-soft fiberglass bucket seat. The controls were very simple: forward, reverse, and neutral. Upon take-off, the Tomcar feels lagged down as if the emergency brake is on, but once it gets up to speed you simply keep the pedal to the metal. The suspension on the Tomcar soaked up everything we threw at it and worked better the faster you went. There was minimal body roll with its massive 68” width and one of our favorite features was its “No Roll-Over” policy. You can literally take the wheel at full speed and crank it all the way in one direction and the Tomcar will not roll. The Tomcar would be a perfect fit to any long outdoor excursion. Since it’s only 2WD and the power curve is set higher in the RPM range, you will find much more enjoyment on long, flat terrain with desert-type obstacles. BOX CAPACITY TEST: Nick Turning RATINGS: “With a maximum 400 lbs. the Tomcar was slow to take off and struggled on steep, open hills. The weight helped keep the rear suspension solid over the smaller, less aggressive bumps.” Stopping Acceleration Interior Ease Of Driving Using 4WD Room (2 people) Ease Of Getting In Overall Appear. Safety Fabrication Quality “2WD only!? It would be nice to have 4WD on MSRP- $11,995 US this machine.The seats were hard, but the suspension was soft so my back made out ok. Contact www.tomcar.com More low-end torque would really help this thing move.” - Jon Crowley 76 SIDE X SIDE ACTION MAGAZINE “This vehicle was a blast to drive. I found myself trying to flip it over at high speeds but it just wouldn’t budge. It’s a rock.” - Cody Fletcher http://www.tomcar.com
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