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lorrieandjas
25th October 2012, 11:59 AM
6 days and counting until the new GU 8 is delivered! Bar, winch, towbar, anti-rust and snorkel fitted on Tuesday. So ready for 9am pickup on Wednesday. Asked 'em if I could pick it up at about 5am...... too eager?

To say I'll be like a dog with two you-know-what's when it arrives is an understatement!

Why is it time stands still when you are waiting for new toys to arrive!

Sorry - meaningless post but had to put it out there!

:icon_driving:

Yendor
25th October 2012, 12:11 PM
If it was me I would be shouting it out as well.

Congratulations on the new ride.

2TROLLFAM
25th October 2012, 12:12 PM
WoooHoooo !!! I'm exactly the same, don't forget pics on the big day :)


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lorrieandjas
25th October 2012, 12:20 PM
WoooHoooo !!! I'm exactly the same, don't forget pics on the big day :)
Of course - pictures - so excited I'll probably forget the camera!

Maxhead
25th October 2012, 12:47 PM
Congrats mate, you won't be disappointed.

threedogs
25th October 2012, 12:51 PM
Can't you do a sleep out like for rock concert or grand final tickets.
As for the dog it had 2 chops right. LOL
Running spikes ring a bell elbow pads to get past salesmen

lorrieandjas
25th October 2012, 02:37 PM
Can't you do a sleep out like for rock concert or grand final tickets.
Already thinking about it!

Bloodyaussie
25th October 2012, 04:46 PM
Ya need someone to belt you over the head just hard enough to knock you out for 5 days!!!!!!

Wake up just in time to have that last day of waiting.

lorrieandjas
25th October 2012, 04:47 PM
Or just stay drunk for the next 6 days........ Either way gonna have a sore head!

MEGOMONSTER
25th October 2012, 05:29 PM
One thing I do know, it ain't cheap to look this good. CHA-CHING.


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lorrieandjas
26th October 2012, 12:13 AM
One thing I do know, it ain't cheap to look this good. CHA-CHING.

I hear ya brother!

lorrieandjas
26th October 2012, 12:31 AM
OK - technically 5 days now!

MEGOMONSTER
26th October 2012, 05:13 AM
OK - technically 5 days now!

Eager beaver. 5 days long.


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Maxhead
26th October 2012, 05:16 AM
Have you got it yet;) haha




..........on the move.

MEGOMONSTER
26th October 2012, 05:36 AM
Here's a preview of what it might look like. 21453
This was my surprise on pick up day.


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Maxhead
26th October 2012, 05:40 AM
Hahahaha, tease




..........on the move.

2TROLLFAM
26th October 2012, 07:18 AM
You're mean Megomonster !! LOL



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lorrieandjas
26th October 2012, 09:47 AM
Here's a preview of what it might look like.
Awww - now 5 days seems even longer! Nice looking Patrol Megomonster!

DX grunt
26th October 2012, 09:51 AM
5 days equates to how many hours, how many minutes and how many seconds? lol.

Try 5 sleeps - even quicker. Congrats!

Take care with your new toy.

Rossco

choppie
26th October 2012, 10:55 AM
OK - technically 5 days now!

Some body can't sleep, Are you excited yet LOL

choppie
26th October 2012, 10:57 AM
Here's a preview of what it might look like. 21453
This was my surprise on pick up day.


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That's nasty Mego LMFAO

lorrieandjas
26th October 2012, 11:21 AM
Yeah - and late nights just make the sleeps further apart! Excited much - yep! 4 days, 23 hours, 50 minutes..... give or take!

MEGOMONSTER
26th October 2012, 01:31 PM
Just think you'll be doing sh*t like this shortly. 21463
Washing it constantly
21464


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Drew
26th October 2012, 02:32 PM
No no no you're bound to not like it at all so ill pm you my details to drop it off.

No? Alright then you lucky bugger

lorrieandjas
26th October 2012, 02:42 PM
Sorry Drew - good try mate! Think I'm gonna sleep in it - who needs a house!?

jack
26th October 2012, 02:49 PM
Ah yes, I remember well when I was waiting for mine to arrive. They kept me updated and told me when it arrived at the dock and then the dealership. Went around to have a quick look after work and couldn't believe it they had it in the workshop and all closed up. Didn't get a look at it until the day I picked it up, felt like a very very long time.
Enjoy, you'll love it.
Cheers

Drew
26th October 2012, 05:05 PM
Sorry Drew - good try mate! Think I'm gonna sleep in it - who needs a house!?

Snif :) :)

wildgu6
26th October 2012, 05:17 PM
And then there were 5. :animierte-smilies-t:groupwave::groupwave::Yahoo!:

Nice work guys and Congrat's on the purchase.
Bet you gunna feel like all your xmas's have come at once. :santa::santa::santa::santa::santa::santa::santa:: santa:

mudski
26th October 2012, 08:27 PM
If it were me I would have to OD on my diazapam just to sleep the time away. I would be ripping my hair out waiting.

threedogs
26th October 2012, 08:35 PM
So whats 5 days in like dog years,, more or less . Then you'll need to pass out the cigars

lorrieandjas
27th October 2012, 08:02 AM
4 days, 2 hours, 29 minutes...... Tick, tick, tick......

megatexture
27th October 2012, 10:17 AM
whos in the 2nd pic mego looks nice an deep mmm love a bit of water

MEGOMONSTER
27th October 2012, 10:59 AM
whos in the 2nd pic mego looks nice an deep mmm love a bit of water

A favourite AB


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lorrieandjas
27th October 2012, 01:09 PM
3 days, 21 hours and 13 minutes...... Off to Repco and ARB for some presents for the new arrival!

threedogs
27th October 2012, 01:48 PM
You 2 gunna have clothes on when the time comes, getting a bit worried here. Do you have PLAN B
if its not ready, just want to be on record.

megatexture
27th October 2012, 02:02 PM
A favourite AB


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wheres the pic of your rig doing it! lol

lorrieandjas
27th October 2012, 09:12 PM
You 2 gunna have clothes on
Never kiss and tell! There ain't no plan B - other than tears!

lorrieandjas
27th October 2012, 11:32 PM
3 days 23 hours and 1 minute..... Are we there yet?? What's that old saying - a clock watched never moves!!

MEGOMONSTER
28th October 2012, 08:55 PM
Would you like to break in and take it for a spin now.


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threedogs
28th October 2012, 08:59 PM
By the last 3 posts they'll be Naked, crying and have a brick in their hand,
sounds like a good plan, not lol

2TROLLFAM
28th October 2012, 09:06 PM
You know "sometimes" crap happens that's out of the dealerships hands and delivery is delayed, especially when there are accessories being fitted ... just saying .. :)

SORRY - that was mean LOL, I'm sure all will be good cuz it's a Nissan not a Great Wall dealership :)


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lorrieandjas
28th October 2012, 09:49 PM
Would you like to break in and take it for a spin now.
Yep!! 2 days, 12 hours and 41 minutes. Anyone getting sick of the countdown yet?!

lorrieandjas
28th October 2012, 09:51 PM
You know "sometimes" crap happens that's out of the dealerships hands and delivery is delayed, especially when there are accessories being fitted ... just saying .. :)

SORRY - that was mean LOL, I'm sure all will be good cuz it's a Nissan not a Great Wall dealership :)

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A Nissan dealer wouldn't have a delay - surely????........ :jawdrop:

lorrieandjas
28th October 2012, 09:52 PM
By the last 3 posts they'll be Naked, crying and have a brick in their hand,
sounds like a good plan, not lol

Just a regular Sunday night!

2TROLLFAM
28th October 2012, 09:54 PM
Yep!! 2 days, 12 hours and 41 minutes. Anyone getting sick of the countdown yet?!

Nooooo it's cool you're so excited - we all are too (for you) just make sure we get PICS and lots of them on delivery day :)


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lorrieandjas
28th October 2012, 10:00 PM
Thanks Amelia! Still can't wait!

MEGOMONSTER
29th October 2012, 05:05 AM
Anyone getting sick of the countdown yet?!

No , not me. Actually enjoying the tormenting.


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MEGOMONSTER
29th October 2012, 01:29 PM
What is it now Loz, 1 day 22 hours for this to happen 21588


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Bob
29th October 2012, 02:16 PM
Are we there yet ?? LMAO

lorrieandjas
29th October 2012, 11:05 PM
35 hours and 29 minutes! Sorry - wisdom tooth out today (go figure) but still keen as mustard! Loren my missus can't wait to get rid of the Nav and have some room for the twins. Out this weekend to Bribie, or Rainbow Beach depending.... Still can't wait!!!! Told not to drive for 48 hours - 36 is close enough for me!! Ain't gonna be any delay on delivery here for me! I hope!

Lonicus
30th October 2012, 08:36 AM
Loren my missus can't wait to get rid of the Nav and have some room for the twins.

You're talking kids right? :)

lorrieandjas
30th October 2012, 09:39 AM
You're talking kids right? :)
Yep!

24 hours and 52 minutes to go!

lorrieandjas
30th October 2012, 10:36 AM
OK - less than 24 hours to go now officially! 23 hours and 55 minutes! :D

Sir Roofy
30th October 2012, 11:08 AM
ok - less than 24 hours to go now officially! 23 hours and 55 minutes! :d

relax mate take a deep breath or two

taslucas
30th October 2012, 11:55 AM
Your gonna be so pissed when the dealership delays delivery. Sorry but someone had to say it!

Tap, crackle, pop

lorrieandjas
30th October 2012, 11:56 AM
Your gonna be so pissed when the dealership delays delivery. Sorry but someone had to say it!

Tap, crackle, pop

Yep I am!! :)

DX grunt
30th October 2012, 12:05 PM
Your gonna be so pissed when the dealership delays delivery. Sorry but someone had to say it!

Tap, crackle, pop

Funny, I was just thinking the same thing. lol.

I believe it will arrive on time. I'd be ringing the dealership, now, to make sure!

DX grunt
30th October 2012, 12:07 PM
24 hours..... is that 3 working days or 24 continuous hours? lol

Maxhead
30th October 2012, 02:48 PM
Is it here yet????? lol

lorrieandjas
30th October 2012, 03:45 PM
24 hours..... is that 3 working days or 24 continuous hours? lol
Nope - 24 hours - not 3 days..... Reckon I'd go crazy waiting another 3 days.....

lorrieandjas
30th October 2012, 04:08 PM
OK - delivery confirmed - and an hour earlier! So - only 17 hours and 23 minutes to go!!

DX grunt
30th October 2012, 04:09 PM
OK - delivery confirmed - and an hour earlier! So - only 17 hours and 23 minutes to go!!

All the best with your sleep pattern tonight. lol

lorrieandjas
30th October 2012, 06:51 PM
Sleep - what sleep? Having a pre-delivery celebration tonight! Combined with new twins should guarantee either a great sleep or awake all night!!

BigRAWesty
30th October 2012, 07:13 PM
Ring ring, ring ring.
Hi Jas, terribly sorry but our 1st year apprentice has just written your new Nissan off in a 4 car pile up while test driving it..


;) kidding.. Well I hope so..
God luck mate. And lots of pictures..


Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

MEGOMONSTER
30th October 2012, 07:46 PM
Ring ring, ring ring.
Hi Jas, terribly sorry but our 1st year apprentice has just written your new Nissan off in a 4 car pile up while test driving it..


I've actually seen this happen on Ballarat rd Sunshine Victoria.
I was stopped at the lights with a granny beside me. Kid wasn't paying attention to the red light we were all stopped at and ploughed straight thru her without braking at all. Granny also probably copped a fine in the mail for red light offence as the flash went off. Anyway we all jumped out and the poor kid started crying taking the car out for a test drive and writing it off. Even the granny was surprisingly very sympathetic.




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lorrieandjas
30th October 2012, 09:23 PM
Ring ring, ring ring.
Hi Jas, terribly sorry but our 1st year apprentice has just written your new Nissan off in a 4 car pile up while test driving it..


;) kidding.. Well I hope so..
God luck mate.

Damn..... Now that'd be funny but not!! Sorry -Jas. while we were fitting your accessories it fell off the hoist! That'd be something!

2TROLLFAM
30th October 2012, 09:35 PM
Which dealership you getting it from?


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2TROLLFAM
30th October 2012, 09:36 PM
Damn..... Now that'd be funny but not!! Sorry -Jas. while we were fitting your accessories it fell off the hoist! That'd be something!

THAT has happened ya know ...


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lorrieandjas
30th October 2012, 10:35 PM
THAT has happened ya know ...


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Westpoint at Indooroopilly. Used to use Boetchers at Bundamba but they did some dodgy stuff on servicing (not replacing filters, replacing the gear shift nob with a second hand one????) so they're on my blacklist now.

BigRAWesty
30th October 2012, 10:55 PM
It's has happened at my bros workshop. The first year wrote off a brand new FPV Boss 320 I think it was.. The big motor one... He ain't a mechanic anymore..


Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

lorrieandjas
30th October 2012, 11:34 PM
9 hours 58 minutes to go. Funnily enough not tired tonight!!

MudRunnerTD
31st October 2012, 12:12 AM
Have a GREAT Day today!!!

BigRAWesty
31st October 2012, 01:28 AM
Have fun in the new bus Jas.


Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

MEGOMONSTER
31st October 2012, 04:44 AM
Your new car is ready for pick up
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threedogs
31st October 2012, 05:43 AM
Sure its today?? I've only counted 5 days, looks like
plan "B" needs to be activated. nah joshing enjoy plenty
of pics too please. Lucky Jas

Lonicus
31st October 2012, 06:04 AM
Enjoy the day mate, get a heap of that new car smell into you :)

2TROLLFAM
31st October 2012, 06:30 AM
Westpoint at Indooroopilly. Used to use Boetchers at Bundamba but they did some dodgy stuff on servicing (not replacing filters, replacing the gear shift nob with a second hand one????) so they're on my blacklist now.

Blacklist away :) I'm right there with ya when it comes to that dealership BUT for other reasons. Are you guys near Ippy??


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2TROLLFAM
31st October 2012, 06:32 AM
Not long now .......


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Bloodyaussie
31st October 2012, 07:14 AM
It was all a dream and you never bought a Nissan.. it turns out it was a Lada!!!! AArrgghhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lorrieandjas
31st October 2012, 07:19 AM
Blacklist away :) I'm right there with ya when it comes to that dealership BUT for other reasons. Are you guys near Ippy?

Used to live at Mt Crosby but am at Paddington now.

lorrieandjas
31st October 2012, 07:19 AM
Not long now .......


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2 hours 10 minutes!!

2TROLLFAM
31st October 2012, 07:59 AM
It was all a dream and you never bought a Nissan.. it turns out it was a Lada!!!! AArrgghhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was a dream alright - they actually coming to my work to pick up a Great Wall Wagon LOL


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2TROLLFAM
31st October 2012, 07:59 AM
Used to live at Mt Crosby but am at Paddington now.

Cool ... I'm at Chuwar in the new estate behind Karalee Woolies :)


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lorrieandjas
31st October 2012, 08:26 AM
Cool ... I'm at Chuwar in the new estate behind Karalee Woolies :)

I know it well - still drive the kids down that way to play cricket and soccer. I like it out that way. :)

rochjas
31st October 2012, 09:20 AM
HAve we got the new Troll yet... Where are the pics... ??

threedogs
31st October 2012, 09:53 AM
Come on fairs fair how long has this thread been dragging on now, what 5 maybe 6 days
nothing has happened, What the!! Lol

Lonicus
31st October 2012, 10:46 AM
Next post will probably be made from a mobile some time tonight when he has to actually stop driving it to fill up :)

lorrieandjas
31st October 2012, 12:05 PM
Nah - actually had to go back to work - didn't plan that so well.

Out with the old:

21748

In with the new:

21749

More photos tonight when I get home - but I am definitely over the moon with it. Can't believe how well it drives, how much quieter than the Nav it is and just how much get up and go it has compared to the 2.5 CRD in the Nav.

Sorry for boring everyone to tears with my countdown - but hey - its a new Patrol - what do you expect!

:icon_driving:

Nice neat job done on all the work too - towbar/bullbar/winch/snorkel. Next up is the roof bars and tray - mount the awning. Then power sockets in the rear, dual battery, lift (maybe), roof console, UHF......

threedogs
31st October 2012, 01:22 PM
yeah got to looove a new ride. enjoy ,enjoy enjoy, now to pull it apart and set it up.
care factor 100% , bored with the count down never, just glad you can now whack some clothes back on.
Then again......??? need pics all angles please

lorrieandjas
31st October 2012, 02:02 PM
Will do threedogs. Should have 'em posted sometime tonight.

threedogs
31st October 2012, 02:08 PM
Waiting, waiting, waiting, 6 days now waiting waiting

MEGOMONSTER
31st October 2012, 04:00 PM
Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting.


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threedogs
31st October 2012, 05:13 PM
Time wise how long would a full tank last ???? waiting, waiting, waitZZz zzzzzzzzzz

2TROLLFAM
31st October 2012, 07:02 PM
PICS!!!!!!!!! Hello?????????


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MEGOMONSTER
31st October 2012, 08:17 PM
I think he hasn't come home from the dealer yet. LOL


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growler2058
31st October 2012, 09:04 PM
He'd be up the steepest muddiest hill he could find grinning from ear to ear no doubt :)


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lorrieandjas
31st October 2012, 10:33 PM
Hey guys - sorry - must confess been a little "occupied" with the new toy tonight! And I can hear the groans already but to top it off left my camera at work so can't post any more pics tonight. Nearly 500kms done already - and I know there is conflicting beliefs around running them in or not - but only took her up the *gentlest* of tracks this evening. Can't let her feel like she's going to be a "Toorak tractor" or "Mossman mum's car"!!

Gotta say I am well impressed with it so far. Clutch is maybe a wee bit long for my liking - fair bit of travel before friction point and the brakes similarly need a good bit of pressure.Things I like are that is has a fair bit of zip compared to what I'm used to - but have to be careful to keep the revs under control. Haven't really felt the VDC kick in (OK - haven't tried that hard), rear lockers are nice, and for a stock suspension seems to have a nice amount of offroad travel, good highway feel and comfort and clearance so far has been fine.

Gotta get used to having a "back" on it after the ute, visibility suffers a little bit with the third row seats up (but they'll come out anyway). Another thing to add to the list is new tyres - the A/Ts on there (Bridgestone Duelers) are OK but need a bit more offroad bite. Rear air-con button is tucked a little low for easy access - but I'm just being picky now.

All in all couldn't be any happier with her - another 400 ks and back for the service. In terms of the dealership also couldn't be happier. For those who might have had similar questions to me here's some things I have found:

* Factory bullbar is made by ARB and seems the goods - never had any issues with Nissan bars before and this seems to be the case again
* "Factory" winch is a Warn XD9000 - and yes it is mounted upside down (as it always is in the Nissan bars) and the cable does come off the "top" of the drum but the load brake does work because in reality the cable still comes out of the bottom of the drum as its upside down
* The winch fitting is nice and tidy with the control box under the top of the bar - so no protruding controller
* Factory towbar is neat as a pin - and wiring, etc has been done well
* Winch wiring is spot on
* Snorkel mounting is sound and appears to be sealed well - however it seems like the intake tube runs inside the front quarter panel and then connects to the air-filter
* For an under the bonnet that has less room than I don't know what there is a perfect spot for the second battery - but once that's in getting to anything under there is a feat for small hands!

I'll give a better update once the weekend is over - off to the Glasshouse Mountains this weekend - but so far so good and couldn't be a prouder dad of a new 'troll. Oh how the credit card is going to suffer over the next couple of weeks! Thanks guys and gals for putting up with the last 6 days - but plenty more to come!

Jas

MudRunnerTD
31st October 2012, 11:13 PM
No Photos will earn you an Infraction i reckon!

Ban him??











;)

lorrieandjas
31st October 2012, 11:18 PM
Please sir! :)

Woof
31st October 2012, 11:38 PM
Bloody great news, been counting down the days with you...............HOORAY IT'S HERE

lorrieandjas
1st November 2012, 12:07 AM
Thanks Plasnart. I'd forgotten about that - I'll check it tomorrow and make sure its been plugged up. Thanks for reminding me!

threedogs
1st November 2012, 06:41 AM
Thinking this is now the 7th days, liar liar pants on fire,

Bloodyaussie
1st November 2012, 07:10 AM
Punch in the neck for no pics!!!!!!

Congratulations on the new Lada.. oh I mean Patrol mate!!!

lorrieandjas
1st November 2012, 10:54 AM
OK - some pics for now. Sorry for the delay. I'll get some more better ones today but these are it for now. If anyone wants to see anything specific let me know and I'll get a shot of it.


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I'll get some shots of the inside and also under the bonnet later on.

Jas

rochjas
1st November 2012, 11:15 AM
Got to love the troll in silver.... I have a black one.... But the silver is sexy.... Congrats on the purchase

taslucas
1st November 2012, 11:16 AM
OK - some pics for now. Sorry for the delay. I'll get some more better ones today but these are it for now. If anyone wants to see anything specific let me know and I'll get a shot of it.


Jas

Um............MUD!?

Lol

Tap, crackle, pop

lorrieandjas
1st November 2012, 11:18 AM
They'll be mud after the weekend! Plenty of it me hopes!

Bloodyaussie
1st November 2012, 11:32 AM
Mate too frikin clean...... some nice pin striping and maybe a nicely placed dent with stickers all over the back window!!!! he he he!!!

2TROLLFAM
1st November 2012, 03:04 PM
It's VERY purdy guys ... Congratulations !!

lorrieandjas
1st November 2012, 03:09 PM
It's VERY purdy guys ... Congratulations !!

Thanks!! Loving it!

wildgu6
2nd November 2012, 09:46 AM
Nice clean canvas, Congrat's L / J. Very nice, but think i would throw some bush bars on that baby. Looks to pretty to scratch.
But it is a Patrol and the bush is what theyre built for.
Well done guys, Hope you Enjoy it as much as the anticipation in waiting for the arrival of your new baby.

lorrieandjas
2nd November 2012, 10:10 AM
Thanks wild98. You know how it is - the first scratch is the hardest - after that it's all fun!

MEGOMONSTER
2nd November 2012, 10:22 AM
My first scratch was about 300 of them full car length going through scrub. Had to get it polished out, summoned by the gate keeper.


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wildgu6
2nd November 2012, 10:47 AM
Thanks wild98. You know how it is - the first scratch is the hardest - after that it's all fun!

How true is that, my first scrape with a bush I cringed, then got into a bit of mud through trees and got my first minor dent, then it was Hey its a 4x4 that's what there made for lol.
I don't got out there to deliberately wreck the beast but if she gets a few injuries along the way so be it, I'm having a great time seeing parts of the country that others less fortunate will ever see,, Enjoy


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lhurley
2nd November 2012, 02:38 PM
I don't got out there to deliberately wreck the beast but if she gets a few injuries along the way so be it, I'm having a great time seeing parts of the country that others less fortunate will ever see,, Enjoy


Thats just collateral damage right? well that how i see it. A couple of wounds is nothing compared to a day of fun and sight seeing.

Tonks
4th November 2012, 06:16 PM
G'Day L & J, did they wire the winch to the start battery or second battery,

Cheers Tonks

lorrieandjas
4th November 2012, 09:33 PM
G'Day L & J, did they wire the winch to the start battery or second battery,

Cheers Tonks

Hi Tonks - only one in there now so it's on the cranker. On another note - took the new girl out to the glasshouse mountains yesterday. Took the track in Dirty Weekends. Had two wheels off and being a chicken sh@t in the new beast wasn't sure how far the rollover angle would be but got through - but slooooowly! Mud up to the armpits and took some dips and turns I was sure would hang her up but short of the towball scraping (yeah - forgot tot take it off) and a scrape on the stock bar over the tranny no damage. Well a pinstripe or two but they don't count. Man - this thing for a a stock beastie has some torque. In first and low range felt like you could carve up 90 degree mountains. Didn't miss a beat. So, so, so stoked with the new lady. Gotta clean her up now - mud up to her wazoo but a great day out. Nothing like the feeling off rockin' on two wheels. Gonna take a bit to get used to the wider higher car after the Nav but even having it rubbing on the rims and nearly carving out the tyres (forgot they weren't reinforced) she was rock solid. Bloody great ramp over angles and flex was good. Could be better but again not bad for a stock car. Reckon there's not anywhere you couldn't take it after some of the corrugation up near
Maleny and Budederim through the forestry tracks.

Oh - are you meant to run these things in???? :)

threedogs
4th November 2012, 09:38 PM
This 6 day thing, what we up to now, does this warrant a new thread or is it like the 40 days and 40 nights things.
Straight out of the showroom I'd think tyres would be the weak link, Have to be one one of the better std 4x4 from the show room
There is an imaginary point on your back window you need to remember, most 4x4s will be more capable than any driver. pick this point on the rear window and remember it .it your tilt or roll over point, comes in handy, with the pucker button on the seat covers. You know you've done well well seat covers follow you out of the 4by lol

lorrieandjas
4th November 2012, 09:46 PM
Sounds like time for a new thread...... :) But still in love with the new beastie...

threedogs
4th November 2012, 09:56 PM
Who wouldn't be I'd be sleeping in it If I could fit

Woof
4th November 2012, 10:53 PM
Where are the mud photos???????..........................please

2TROLLFAM
5th November 2012, 08:06 AM
Where are the mud photos???????..........................please

X2 !!!


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