Shitty like a m......r f......r

[MEGOMONSTER]

Finished work today to find a hole in my passenger door under the doorlock where some m......r f......r try to pop my lock.

[threedogs]

Just low lifes Mego, hope you catch them and give them what they deserve, Can't stand thieves

[growler2058]

Ar5eholes!!!!!


Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

[nissannewby]

They will get whats coming. My mrs had stuff stolen off her ute the other week by a bloke who then comitted armed robberies the coppas caught up with and him and shot him while trying to capture him and he might lose his leg :)

[NissanGQ4.2]

yep I got one of those, I've never bothered fixing it. A holes

[AB]

That sux mate especially for your new nice looking GU....

[growler2058]

They will get whats coming. My mrs had stuff stolen off her ute the other week by a bloke who then comitted armed robberies the coppas caught up with and him and shot him while trying to capture him and he might lose his leg :)

Glad to hear it! Pity it wasnt his head

[nissannewby]

Thats the easy way but now he will have to live the rest of his life without a leg :)

[MudRunnerTD]

Now that does suk allot

[Finly Owner]

Scum bags! @ least you still have your rig.

Tim

[MEGOMONSTER]

Happy snaps18673

[AB]

They had a good crack at it, little turds...

[megatexture]

man that’s a b!^ch no shops that may have had cameras or anything like that ? that may have caught something?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Not sure what day as it is on passenger side and I've been to 4different car parks this week

[healy]

That's no fn good man was that in town?

[MEGOMONSTER]

That's no fn good man was that in town?

Thats in town car parks (melbourne) is the only places I can think of, as I haven't been anywhere during the week and is locked up in the garage at night.

[97_gq_lwb]

Not sure where you buy them these days but there used to be a stick on logo protector for around the locks you could buy to cover up damage like that.
like this http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_15 7170_langId_-1_categoryId_250451

[oncedisturbed]

bugger, not good to see / hear

[MEGOMONSTER]

I just got the quote from the repairer to fix this.
18944
$1218.21 to fix
F**kin little prick

[NissanGQ4.2]

Cheaper if they smashed the window!!!!! low life scum

[the ferret]

I think I might become a panel beater then, lol.
Cheers, the ferret.

[97_gq_lwb]

Did you laugh at him $1200 lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

40bucks just for the decal.
150bucks for the barrel and key recode

[happygu]

Hey Mego,

I had a similar screwdriver hole put in my Calais - if you can put up with the slight imperfection of the lock itself, my panel beater fixed mine by welding up the hole and repainting for around $250 - $300 dollars. I am in Ringwood Melbourne if that helps.....

Mic

[happygu]

Thought I'd add - he did a great job too.

This was around three or four years ago, so prices may have gone up a little, but not that much

Mic

[MEGOMONSTER]

Hey Mego,

I had a similar screwdriver hole put in my Calais - if you can put up with the slight imperfection of the lock itself, my panel beater fixed mine by welding up the hole and repainting for around $250 - $300 dollars. I am in Ringwood Melbourne if that helps.....

Mic

Thanks happy, but insurance will pay as I have a small excess plus rating 1, so premium won't change.
Big Mick.

[happygu]

No worries - it probably makes it easier in the long run, as you get everything fixed the way you want it.

Mic

[MEGOMONSTER]

No worries - it probably makes it easier in the long run, as you get everything fixed the way you want it.

Mic

Yeah back to brand new, hasn't even reached a year old

[97_gq_lwb]

For $1200 is he fitting a new skin on the door or just charging the insurance company for it and repairing it.l

[MEGOMONSTER]

For $1200 is he fitting a new skin on the door or just charging the insurance company for it and repairing it.l

Yes new door skin , paint both doors and fender

[macca]

Hope it all works out well for you

Cheers Macca

[MEGOMONSTER]

Once it's fixed my pin stripes won't match

[97_gq_lwb]

Ah well ask for new ones all round not as if it is coming out of your pocket.
I'd be asking to see the doorskin being replaced as well as most panel shops will charge the insurance company for it and then repair it that looks like a very easy repair to me.
I can't see why they would go to the trouble of replacing it .

[MEGOMONSTER]

Getting fixed tomorrow.

[Steve4wdin]

Good luck Mego, would like to tie the mungrels to the bull bar and take them for a drive ah

[MEGOMONSTER]

Good luck Mego, would like to tie the mungrels to the bull bar and take them for a drive ah

Yeah a drive thru a brick wall with the 1000m of barb wire someone has for sale.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Hopefully get it back tonight

[Bigrig]

Hopefully get it back tonight

With a new dead bolt system and electric shock setup for anyone not using a key??

[MEGOMONSTER]

Not getting back till tomorrow now, something about recode the barrel.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just found out that I'm getting all the new bush pin striping a polishing at the panel shop.

[The BigFella]

Awesome!!!!

Pic's, this thread is useless without pic's,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[MEGOMONSTER]

Hijacking my own thread.
NEW SHITTY TAIPAN EXHAUST.
I have had some issues with my Taipan 3" exhaust. First I had rattling from the rear of the exhaust and found the rear rubber mount had come off the bracket, put it back on and all good. Second, where I have rubbing or touching in places where it would be hitting when my truck was loaded(i.e.: full roof bag on roof rack, loaded boat in tow) and they stopped the hitting by putting a piece of rubber on suspension components2358023581
All rattling and noises have stopped and I thought great but still disappointed at the way it was fixed, to me it's just a band aid fix, but I guess no noise is good enough.
Now, I get rattling and ticking again but the noises are completely different than the first time but still can hear that it was exhaust related, went to Kmart Auto, cos their open today to see if they can get it up on the hoist to check it out.
This is what they found. 23582
A cracked middle exhaust mounting bracket.
Worse still is Xmas holidays are here and the shop I got it done at will be closed till the new year. Worse still I start my drive from Melbourne to Noosa on the 28th. Now I'm worried the rest of the mounting points might fail with the extra stress of missing the middle mount.
With regards to my first issue, I have spoken to Mark from Taipan and was quite pleased with what he had to say and was told to send him photos and explanation via text , after that call me back after hours and we spoke at length for a hour, and was sort of happy. He did try to blame the installers that the exhaust shouldn't be touching anywhere and the exhaust wasn't fitted or aligned properly.
Now I just SMSed Taipan again to see what they have to say now.

[megatexture]

That's shocking I've always thought those exhaust were well overpriced and would have expected the best quality ,now it turns out to be poor design and quality by the looks of that. Makes you wonder about the ..you get what you pay for deal

[MEGOMONSTER]

That's shocking I've always thought those exhaust were well overpriced and would have expected the best quality ,now it turns out to be poor design and quality by the looks of that. Makes you wonder about the ..you get what you pay for deal

I have two other mates with the same exhaust, although on opposition vehicles and haven't had a single problem.

[nissannewby]

is there a flexi joint in there? Between the turbo and g/box mount?

[megatexture]

is the exhaust designed around a stock car and once raised make it rub? prity dodgy fix to repair it like that

[megatexture]

What if your flexed up and the exhaust is permanently on the rubber and it catches fire.... id be getting them to make you a new one that’s not going to rub or put a bent in to go around that spot

[Dominator]

That is pretty dodgy. I would expect a expensive exhaust system like that would not rub anywhere. Rubber on the arms does not look right to me.

In a more helpful note, I live in Noosa and would be happy to weld up that broken mount when you get up here.

[PMC]

is there a flexi joint in there? Between the turbo and g/box mount?

I agree with nissannewby, where is the flex joint located!

Regards,

RLI

[threedogs]

Pop over Mego and together see if we can tweak it, Gotta laugh at that door lock post.
Cause if the lowlifes knew who the owner was and looked like you'd have life long polishers.
But if exhaust concerns you pop over, going nowhere, reasonabley mobile for a change

[megatexture]

flexi joint wont stop it rubbing though only sort the mounts from cracking and rubber vibrating loose/ off

[MEGOMONSTER]

is there a flexi joint in there? Between the turbo and g/box mount?

I'm pretty sure I remember seeing the flexi joint up near the front axle.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Pop over Mego and together see if we can tweak it.
But if exhaust concerns you pop over, going nowhere, reasonabley mobile for a change

I just might take you up on this.

[MEGOMONSTER]

This is the message I sent to Taipan.

"Sorry for bothering you on Sunday but I've had some more rattling over the past week and I thought maybe the rubber had moved to rub again or the rear rubber mount was dislodged again but no, this is what I found. A cracked middle exhaust mounting bracket. Is this common. Here is a pic. 23590Once again sorry but I kept your number and thought I would let you know.

Second. I know I won't get it fixed before we leave to Qld, but my concerns are, will every other bracket hold up driving from Melbourne to Noosa. Any suggestion would be great.
I will also try calling OnTrack4x4 in Kealba but would assume closed for silly season."

This is the response I received.

"Should be ok for trip up but if you can find a exhaust shop to weld it up would be better.
Kerry would like to have a look at what has caused crack if you can call in."

I did tell him in earlier conversations that I will pop in when I'm up there for them to look at.

[megatexture]

Of corse they will tell you to pop in to a shop to get it fixed .....at your expense

[MEGOMONSTER]

Of corse they will tell you to pop in to a shop to get it fixed .....at your expense

Bill will be given to them, for sure.

[megatexture]

Make sure they are aware of that b4 you get it done, I would anyway

[MEGOMONSTER]

Make sure they are aware of that b4 you get it done, I would anyway

I'll be calling both Taipan in Qld and Ontrack4x4 in Melbourne about the situation.

[MEGOMONSTER]

A big thank you to 3dogs (John) of Outback Ideas for giving up some time on Christmas Eve to weld my broken exhaust mount. No rattles, I'm rapped.

[threedogs]

No probs more than happy to help, and that goes for any member. If I can help I will.
If you have an idea you want made Pop me a PM. Thanks to Mego for the JDs ,

[MEGOMONSTER]

No probs more than happy to help, and that goes for any member. If I can help I will.
If you have an idea you want made Pop me a PM. Thanks to Mego for the JDs ,

Your very welcome and much appreciated.

[boots]

So where is the flexi located cause if its not between the gearbox mount and the muffler its in the wrong spot . This may have alot to do with it cracking .

[MEGOMONSTER]

So where is the flexi located cause if its not between the gearbox mount and the muffler its in the wrong spot . This may have alot to do with it cracking .

3dogs might be able to elaborate as he was under the car today and specifically look for the flexi joint.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Starting to hear a rattle again, will stuck my head under tomorrow morning and assess the cause.

[MEGOMONSTER]

So where is the flexi located cause if its not between the gearbox mount and the muffler its in the wrong spot . This may have alot to do with it cracking .

The flexi joint is right next to, what I believe to be the transfer case. And this is where it is cracking before the flexi joint.
When I grab the exhaust from then gone to the flexi, there is very little movement. From the flexi to the rear, plenty of rubber mount for plenty of movement.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Starting to hear a rattle again, will stuck my head under tomorrow morning and assess the cause.

The crack has re-emerged in the same location.

[93patrol]

obviously a weak spot, maybe try putting a sizable rubber bush in between the solid mounts(where the bolt goes through) to allow a little bit of movement there after you get it fixed of course.

[MEGOMONSTER]

obviously a weak spot, maybe try putting a sizable rubber bush in between the solid mounts(where the bolt goes through) to allow a little bit of movement there after you get it fixed of course.

I'm going direct to Taipan in Qld and let them see there f..k up and get them to rectify the issue.

[93patrol]

good plan mego let us know how you go getting it sorted.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Well either they get it sorted, or I'll join every 4x4 forum on the net and saturate the net with negative comments of their exhausts. Surely that will hurt their pockets.

[93patrol]

sounds like a good plan

[MEGOMONSTER]

I've had the exhaust re-welded today, as it cracked through the original weld fix. This time we punish the bracket never to break in that same spot. Which leads me to believe it'll crack some where else.

Thanks again 3dogs for all your help over the last couple days.
If anyone needs anything, give him a holler. I'm sure hell be glad to help. As long as he doesn't have to muster sheep.

[93patrol]

well good luck mate i hope it holds together for you longer this time

obviously your still gonna get onto Taipan

[MEGOMONSTER]

well good luck mate i hope it holds together for you longer this time

obviously your still gonna get onto Taipan

Of course, after watching season 2 of Revenge with my wife, I ready to unleash hell. That's if I have to.

[93patrol]

what s the go monster you get it all sorted

[MEGOMONSTER]

Still in Noosa, Taipan don't re-open till the seventh, so I'll pop in on the way home. There down in Burleigh heads.

[93patrol]

all good then at least its on the way home i guess havent been that far east yet

[MEGOMONSTER]

OK, stopped in Burleigh Heads this morning at Taipan exhausts.
They fixed the cracked exhaust bracket but not a new exhaust.
3dogs was right in saying it wasn't fitted correctly and misaligned. It was miss aligned on that bracket causing tension and stress when the bolt was tightened on the bracket.
Still happy it's all fixed now, they removed that section and re aligned the pipe into its correct position and retightened. They also lifted the rear section of the exhaust further up towards the body to get more clearance.
They noticed the rubber and the dents and marks in the exhaust and found that my springs/shocks are already sagging and bump stops working hard also.
Especially when the boat is hooked up.
I had noticed it was quite bouncy but didn't think it would be spring/shocks already.
When My Missus first took it back to the fitter, he also told her I need new springs/shocks but I just thought he trying to sell me a lift kit.
So I guess need to see Nissan and see what they have to say about it. More bull dust I reckon.

[megatexture]

Have you got stock coil and shocks? If so I would upgrade or look at airbags?.

[93patrol]

good to see that your happy with the exhaust though good luck with the suspension

[MEGOMONSTER]

Have you got stock coil and shocks? If so I would upgrade or look at airbags?.

Yes it's all still standard and stock. So gives me good excuse to spend mo'money.
Suspension upgrade, lift and airbags was always on the cards but didn't think it would be this early. Also have a mate that want to sell his M/T MTZ tyres about 5 months old maybe 80% tread left. But hasn't told me price. I think he won't tell me, as he'll want to flog them off at a premium price and not mates rates.

[MEGOMONSTER]

good to see that your happy with the exhaust though good luck with the suspension

Happy that its fixed but I guess I worked myself up for a new exhaust.
After this holiday not sure I could do it straight away anyway. Cos we haven't been Ruffin it that's for sure.

[93patrol]

I know what you mean I am in the process of redoing my bathroom and now I need a new exhaust for my car plus my lift kit just arrived. I ll find time one of these days to do everything maybe.( and the money)


Just tap it in just tappy tappy tappy

[MEGOMONSTER]

New vent.
I hate working extra hours on Saturday.
We have to stay back today to finish off the floor ready for a pour on Tuesday.
Just because we lost crane time due to a breakdown.
Vent over. I befell better now, but still shitty.

[growler2058]

Gotta pour 3am monday morning 750m3 i got all wekend to think how shitty ill be at that hour hahahahahahahaha

[pearcey]

Gotta pour 3am monday morning 750m3 i got all wekend to think how shitty ill be at that hour hahahahahahahaha

You`d be shxtx if you had to barrow that lot LOL

[growler2058]

You`d be shxtx if you had to barrow that lot LOL

Thankfully im not a concretor. I just gotta be there to make sure they can safely do the job ;)

[pearcey]

Now Growlers don't upset anybody as that one bloody big pair of concrete slippers

[growler2058]

Now Growlers don't upset anybody as that one bloody big pair of concrete slippers

HAHAha not a day goes by that i dont upset somebody, totally indescriminate hahahahahahaha

[pearcey]

Got an induction in Melbourne at F1 on Monday could possibly use a few cubic meters if you`ve got some to spare

[growler2058]

We'll see what we can do
Theyll probably still be pumping when ya on ya way home mate

[pearcey]

Could always toss a couple of meters in the back of the toyxxx van

[Clunk]

Definitely not as sh#tty as the idiot who called, not once but twice in the space of 10 minutes to let me know I downloaded some malicious software...... When oh when will they ever learn

Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....

[growler2058]

Definitely not as sh#tty as the idiot who called, not once but twice in the space of 10 minutes to let me know I downloaded some malicious software...... When oh when will they ever learn

Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....

Porn again mate ;)


Sent from the crapper while on tappa

[Clunk]

Nah man, toybota forums !!!@

Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....

[growler2058]

Gluton for punishment !!


Sent from the crapper while on tappa

[Clunk]

Well you know, it's kinda like checking out the lady boys..... You know you shouldn't but some times just can't help it!!!!!! Hahahaha

Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....

[growler2058]

Well you know, it's kinda like checking out the lady boys..... You know you shouldn't but some times just can't help it!!!!!! Hahahaha

Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....

There was a show on tele a week or so ago about geezas with lady boy fetishes was not right


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