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ashleylipus
27th June 2012, 05:13 PM
hey guys my name is ash.
ive been a member of the forum for some time now but i have never written an intro thread..

i drive a white 1996 GQ patrol LWB. its a DX version of the manual 6 cyl 2.8 litre turbo diesel. my insurance company tried to tell me that a 2.8 litre DX didn't exist but a quick phone call to nissan with my vin and engine number confirmed that the do in fact exist.
i purchased the wagon from a dealer in bendigo in immaculate condition with only 160,000 klm on the clock.
the 4wd was purchased as a very stock standard vehicle with only a few minor accesories including
small driving lights, nudge bar, cargo barrier, roof rack, dual battery system a very old uhf radio and an electronic brake kit.
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since purchasing the 4wd i have fitted:
red arc battery isolator
new century hybrid marine battery as me secondary battery
gauge pod
autron boost and egt gauge and dual battery monitor gauge
alpine head unit
black duck canvas seat covers
tinted windows
boost controller
2.75 inch beaudeasert exhaust system no muffler
4-5 inch superior engineering SUFERFLEX suspension kit
15x8 inch black steel rims
33x12.50x15 cooper discover stt's

i install all of these accessories myself and do most of the modifications myself not only to save money but because i really enjoy it. and the money i do save on installation means i can buy much better bits.

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i will also be building my own front bar, side steps and hopefully rear bar as i am a welder by trade and can save a lot of money by building these vital accessories myself.

i want to build this 4wd more as a tourer rather than a bush basher. i have many many future plans for this truck the list is far to long to mention but first off ill be putting a snorkel, compressor and at least a front locker.. plus some camping and storage accessories.

hope you have enjoiyed reading my into thread and look forward to your feedback and seeing you out on the tracks..

here is a photo of what my 4wd looks like at the moment
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MudRunnerTD
27th June 2012, 07:27 PM
Hey Ashley welcome mate. NIce intro mate. You should do a copy all and post it into a members ride thread.

Looks great mate, good bunch here and I hope you find everything you need here

Cheers MR

Paul C
27th June 2012, 07:27 PM
Hi Ash. Nice looking truck. I will be interested in seeing the progression of this vehicle as time goes by. Some good threads in the DIY parts re sliders and bars.

Bigrig
27th June 2012, 07:37 PM
G'day mate and welcome aboard - great people, information and laughs to be found on here, so join in to make the most of it!!! But you already knew that!!! lmfao!!

Enjoy!!

growler2058
27th June 2012, 07:43 PM
G'day mate welcome aboard gotta friendly mob here fulla great info and advice


Tap, Tap, Tap, Tap, what's that freakin noise?!

Dhuck
27th June 2012, 07:45 PM
Welcome to the forum mate.

NissanGQ4.2
27th June 2012, 07:58 PM
Welcome 2 the forum Ash

Great bunch of members on here always willing 2 help out where they can.

Enjoy the forum and what it has 2 offer.

Cheers

Todd

Finly Owner
27th June 2012, 10:17 PM
Hi and welcome to Nissans Nut House Ash





Tim

wildgu6
27th June 2012, 10:19 PM
G'day & welcome aboard Ash
Great lot here with tons of advice and adventures and experiences,
Hang around, ask away and Join in where ever you feel comfortable
Nice rig buddy


Enjoy, Cheers Pete




Yappa Tappa Doo

AB
27th June 2012, 10:26 PM
Welcome to the forum mate, nice and clean looking GQ mate, well done!

Feel free to ask any questions and join in the conversations.

MEGOMONSTER
28th June 2012, 07:25 AM
Welcome mate, surely the best forum on the net. If you need it, you can get it, if you want to know it, just ask it.

Maxhead
28th June 2012, 02:21 PM
G'Day and welcome to the forum mate

ashleylipus
28th June 2012, 09:41 PM
thanks everyone!!! will copy n past in my rides section!! cheers

boots
28th June 2012, 09:53 PM
Welcome along .

marbles
28th June 2012, 10:07 PM
Welcome to the forum mate.