GU8 where to start???

[mundlich69]

Well it's been almost 3 months since taking ownership of the patrol and having racked up almost 6500km with a fuel return 11.25L - 12.15L / 100km me and the wife are loving every thing about it.
The time has come to now get seriously about the build up since the funds have just started to flow freely again. At this point I've only added a safari snorkel, new legs for the rhino bars which are attached to a alloy flat rack from my (not working) disco currently sitting the paddock and a ultra gauge which has so far been invaluable in teaching the wife a few things about gear selection!!
Unfortunately the last 3 months I've over researched things and there's so many damn options I've confussed myself where to start and what to buy (winch bar is defo next)!! I've started a list which still has a few blanks and items I'm not sure about, any recommendations or thoughts would be great so I can unload some of the hard earned and have the rig ready for the cape come the end of september??

Bull bar. Dobinsons?? ECB??
Winch. Runva 11XP or EWS9500
Lights. Light force Genesis 210 50W HID (own)
Rear bar. Kaymar twin tyre carrier
Sliders/side step. ??
Suspension. 2” lift?? Dobinson springs & Bilstein shocks?? Tough dog??
Wheels. 16 x 8 Dynamic Steel x6 -13mm offset?
Tyres. 285/75 R16 MT MTZ (own) (1 to buy)
Front locker. Harrop E locker??
Battery system. ??
Exhaust. 2 ¾” - 3”??
Intercooler. Cross country??
Chip. ??
Fridge. National luna SS 90L, MSI drop down slide
Rear draws. Drifta
Cargo barrier. ?? CRAB bar.
Roof Console. ??
Long range fuel Tank. ??

[TPC]

That is a very big shopping list you have there, be great if you can afford it all (wish I could).
Do you intend to do everything now or gradually like the rest of us?
Everyone will have different opinions on what you should buy but I don't think you have listed a bad brand in your list.
I think most important are 2" lift, tyres and long range tank for touring.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Bull bar.Dobinsons?? ECB??$1500
Winch. Runva 11XP or EWS9500 $900
Lights. Light force Genesis 210 50W HID (own) $500
Rear bar. Kaymar twin tyre carrier $4500
Sliders/side step. ?? $1000
Susp 2” lift?? Dobinson springs & Bilstein shocks?? Tough dog?? $1200
Wheels. 16 x 8 Dynamic Steel x6 -13mm offset? $300
Tyres. 285/75 R16 MT MTZ (own) (1 to buy) 300 odd
Front locker. Harrop E locker?? $2000 plus
Battery system. ?? $300-500 top quality
Exhaust. 2 ¾” - 3”?? $1200
Intercooler. Cross country?? $900
Chip. ?? $1200-1500
Fridge. National luna SS 90L, $???800
MSI drop down slide $600
Rear draws. Drifta $1000
Cargo barrier. ?? CRAB bar.
Roof Console. ?? $200
Long range fuel Tank. ??$900 sub tank long ranger.


There's a 20 grand list if I've ever seen one.
At least you getting great fuel economy.

[mundlich69]

TPC totally agree with those important things thats why im thinking dobinsons & bilstein combo which worked a treat on the disco an my MTZ have only run up 5000km so an extra tyre an 6 steel rims and I will get away with that cheap enough, but to spend the $$ an upgrade both fuel tanks maybe?? hmm.. I plan to hopefully having a majority of it done in the next 3 months so I've got so time up my sleeves before the cape...

MEGAMONSTER I've allowed 15K (fingers crossed) for the add on bits which is helped by the fact that the rig cost me under 47K on the road with 99km on the clock.. Will be taking the list down to the local O/L this week as I've always got very good pricing from them so will see how the budget holds up?? hopfully the fuel economy stays the same once it's finish with all the additions???

[NissanGQ4.2]

There's a 20 grand list if I've ever seen one.
At least you getting great fuel economy.

Hence why my GQ has none of it and never will:(

[happygu]

I would start with the best things to provide full protection and performance for your dollar on the track

Bullbar - I love the ARB bar but it is all subjective
Suspension - I am a Koni man and have always had a great run with them
Tyres

These three things alone make your vehicle so much more bushworthy

Air Compressor - Pick a quality one ( I have mine fixed under the bonnet)
Sliders - great protection
Long Range Tank - I have just bought the LRA rear tank
Dual Battery - I have the Piranha battery system and it is really good

Then move onto the nice but not as essential stuff

Exhaust - I am about to change my exhaust and my research has led me to think that the Beaudesert Exhaust will be the best fit for the CRD .
Then assess from there if you need to do anything else

[Corsa]

Would be interested to hear how the king springs and bilstien shocks go as when the current springs and shocks give up the ghost that was my preffered option

[threedogs]

Firstly I'd be fitting a pillar pod or similar, This way you can monitor and changes in boost or EGTs after fitting exhaust and Chip. Speaking of EGTs blank off your EGR as well and last I would do suspension so it can be tailored to suit the weight
Rip the AUX tank out its way to small for serious outback travel. Either fit a 150 replacement main or a 75 Aux
like I have giving you a 1200ish if not better range..................... Now you'll need to find room for a water tank somewhere. lol

[megatexture]

Just be wary of egr blocking.. chips ( some can be disconnected in no time easily) and anything else that may give nissan an excuse to back out of a warranty claim,touch wood you don't need to.

[mundlich69]

Thanks guys, sounds like I'm on the right track with the first mods;) Just confussed with the EGR blocking? I know the Di's have no drama's with it but there seems to be an issue with the CRD throwing up faults if it's blocked any personnel experiences with blocking the ERG on the CRD motors?? Well I'll chuck my list to O/L on tuesday and seen what happens I reckon I'll atleast save $1k off the Kaymar then what ARB quoted me so that should cover 1 long range tank!!!

[MEGOMONSTER]

I've had mine blocked from almost new, I had it done when I fitted 3" exhaust and chipped.
Nissan have not mentioned anything to me about any of it. I just had 40k service.

[dennis77]

Intercooler. Cross country?? $900

Where to buy?

Cross country has it on there site for the CRD and asks 1600.

[dennis77]

Nissan only withdraw their warranty when it goes wrong.
Trust me been there and had to deal with it.
Nissan didn't even wanted to have the parts for inspection they judged by pictures of the outside look of the car.
Dirt or no Dirt, Muddies or Roadtyres, and this is how they voided warranty.