florix
6th May 2013, 09:38 AM
Ok so this is my Little thread about my Patrol.
I purchased my Patrol for a few reasons, to carry the troops (5.1 boys and the misso) plus be able to have fun off the road and tow my MX bike/boat.
Year/Make: 1998 GU ST 2.8 Turbo Diesel.
I have only had my Patrol for a bit under a year now and she was just a stock Patrol. I have gone through the car and fixed/added a few extras.
Past issues fixed:
The Patrol had the common 'wobbles' so I have just gone through it and replaced all bushes/castors in the front end.
The car was overheating a little so I spent a day replacing the thermostat (leaked and had to do ti twice). But now she isn't heating under load or up a hill. I am a little crazy so every 5000 she gets a service, The car has only had two previous owners But wasnt the cleanest car around as far as servicing goes it was off to the garage and they will do what is needed sort of style. The body and interior is in good nic though.
Mods and Issues found:
I have also lifted the car 2" and was going for a 2" body but apparently airbags are a problem? Some say yes and some say no. I dont want to mess with the airbags but I wouldn't mind and extra 2"s.
The sound system has been changed to Alpine with all type R speakers. Wanted quality and punch as I didn't want a Sub. I went for the double din touch screen which looks very nice and run All my speakers on an amp not the Head unit. I also put a centre roof mount DVD player in which runs on its on set up so when we are on the long trips the kids can watch movies. I Did have a reverse camera (towing) but she got crunched, so its back on my to do list.
The exhaust is a 3" mandrel with no muffler. I did have a high flow and for those of you wondering the change is a lot better, spools fast without muffler and breathes that much the turbo sounds like Charley sheen and 1000 rows of coke . If I ever need to I can chuck the muffler back on because there are now two connectors each side of the exhaust so I don't have to mess around with it all.
Defense wise I just have TJM bull bar but I am getting a rear bar with wheel carrier and some sliders as those alloy steps are so strong.... I am also going to place a bash plate under her for a little more protection.
She also has a new Head
Lighting is currently just a great white LED bar on the bull bar and some nice halos.
To come mods
I am going to look at more front end mods as I have fixed the wobble but I still want perfection and no more dramas.
She is going to get alot tougher with some sliders and brush bars and a metal rear bar plus I am waiting on my roof cage to arrive. I will be placing a 50" LED bar on the front of the cage for a little extra light and also a small one on the rear plus a reverse camera, heavy duty so she doesn't get broke again.
I am waiting to hear back from a supplier about some gauges (EGT and boost) I went for Racetech gauges as they had the features I am after and a nice price. The EGt has an audible plus light warning system and the way they look is amazing. at just $150 for EGT and $85 for the boost I cant go wrong. Once that is all done up goes the PSI lol
With in the next few days I should receive my Donator Speed box to add to the power.
I am still indecisive as to the tires i want, need new ones. I am looking at MT ATZ and also Cooper S/T MAXX
I want to go to a 33" but want to hear from people with a 2.8 and similar mods but with bigger tires. Dont want to lose performance too much thats all.
Somewhere along the lines I am going to block the EGR
Plus with another boy! on the way I need a new back seat...
OK so that is all I can think of at the moment.
Pics will be added at a later stage if your interested
Hope you like my ride.
I am always open to suggestions so please dont hesitate to suggest ;)
I purchased my Patrol for a few reasons, to carry the troops (5.1 boys and the misso) plus be able to have fun off the road and tow my MX bike/boat.
Year/Make: 1998 GU ST 2.8 Turbo Diesel.
I have only had my Patrol for a bit under a year now and she was just a stock Patrol. I have gone through the car and fixed/added a few extras.
Past issues fixed:
The Patrol had the common 'wobbles' so I have just gone through it and replaced all bushes/castors in the front end.
The car was overheating a little so I spent a day replacing the thermostat (leaked and had to do ti twice). But now she isn't heating under load or up a hill. I am a little crazy so every 5000 she gets a service, The car has only had two previous owners But wasnt the cleanest car around as far as servicing goes it was off to the garage and they will do what is needed sort of style. The body and interior is in good nic though.
Mods and Issues found:
I have also lifted the car 2" and was going for a 2" body but apparently airbags are a problem? Some say yes and some say no. I dont want to mess with the airbags but I wouldn't mind and extra 2"s.
The sound system has been changed to Alpine with all type R speakers. Wanted quality and punch as I didn't want a Sub. I went for the double din touch screen which looks very nice and run All my speakers on an amp not the Head unit. I also put a centre roof mount DVD player in which runs on its on set up so when we are on the long trips the kids can watch movies. I Did have a reverse camera (towing) but she got crunched, so its back on my to do list.
The exhaust is a 3" mandrel with no muffler. I did have a high flow and for those of you wondering the change is a lot better, spools fast without muffler and breathes that much the turbo sounds like Charley sheen and 1000 rows of coke . If I ever need to I can chuck the muffler back on because there are now two connectors each side of the exhaust so I don't have to mess around with it all.
Defense wise I just have TJM bull bar but I am getting a rear bar with wheel carrier and some sliders as those alloy steps are so strong.... I am also going to place a bash plate under her for a little more protection.
She also has a new Head
Lighting is currently just a great white LED bar on the bull bar and some nice halos.
To come mods
I am going to look at more front end mods as I have fixed the wobble but I still want perfection and no more dramas.
She is going to get alot tougher with some sliders and brush bars and a metal rear bar plus I am waiting on my roof cage to arrive. I will be placing a 50" LED bar on the front of the cage for a little extra light and also a small one on the rear plus a reverse camera, heavy duty so she doesn't get broke again.
I am waiting to hear back from a supplier about some gauges (EGT and boost) I went for Racetech gauges as they had the features I am after and a nice price. The EGt has an audible plus light warning system and the way they look is amazing. at just $150 for EGT and $85 for the boost I cant go wrong. Once that is all done up goes the PSI lol
With in the next few days I should receive my Donator Speed box to add to the power.
I am still indecisive as to the tires i want, need new ones. I am looking at MT ATZ and also Cooper S/T MAXX
I want to go to a 33" but want to hear from people with a 2.8 and similar mods but with bigger tires. Dont want to lose performance too much thats all.
Somewhere along the lines I am going to block the EGR
Plus with another boy! on the way I need a new back seat...
OK so that is all I can think of at the moment.
Pics will be added at a later stage if your interested
Hope you like my ride.
I am always open to suggestions so please dont hesitate to suggest ;)