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liveyk7
17th May 2013, 12:16 AM
G'Day Folks!!

Had to go through a massive breakup with my 2012 TI Pathfinder due to a redundancy and ended up with a 2004 GU IV with 150,000 on the clock. Took the risk with a ZD30 knowing i have a 3 yr warranty with a $15K limit on the engine if it blows! LOL

Will keep updating pics as i go. Below pics are from the car dealers site when i bought it ~ 1 month ago.
Already gone to Maryborough, QLD and back from melbs once. Going to cairns so rushing to get a few things done to it again!
Suspension was CRAP! still sore from the drive back!

Would appreciate any tips, advice on setting up interior!! Got so many things to do to it..

Came With :
Nissan Steel Bull Bar, Safari Snorkel, 17" 265/70 Cooper AT's (Spare is a ST!), Rear DVD player minus remote and rusted headphones!, 1 Key!!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/05/97.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/05/98.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/05/99.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/05/100.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/05/101.jpg

Got this done within 1 WEEK before i left to maryborough

Manual Turbo Controller - Turbosmart (Had to pull it out as i we set boost to 18PSI and it started cutting out fuel at about 100 km/h, didnt have time to mess with it then!)
Boost/EGT Gauges
EGR Blanking Plate
ARB Style Full Length Roof Rack with heavy duty mesh
5 x 27W LED Spotties on roof
IPF 900 Series with 100W HID KIT (From my Pathy)
2 x Next G Antennas - 4G Modem Perm in the car(From my Pathy)
GME TX3100 UHF and Antenna (From my Pathy)
Genuine Cargo Barrier - ebay got a good deal for $200, almost never used! ;)
Roo Whistles! (they worked i guess, did a lot of night driving and didnt see a thing!)
Stealth wiring kit for Portable Radar Detector

PICS SOON for above :-)

To be done :
Tunit Chip (Or DP???)
3" Exhaust (Mandrel Bend)
2" Ironman Suspension Kit with performance springs
Pillar Pod for Gauges (Or Dashboard POD????, thinking then i can fit my UHF in here as well)
http://www.consoles.com.au/Nissan_PatrolGU_pods.htm

Alarm System with Turbo timer built in
7" DVD player with GPS With reverse camera, Front Camera & 2 side cameras (My Missus is sort of short! and refuses to drive even if im drunk! so these are for her!)
HD Dash Cam
Headrest dual screens or 10.2 Rear DVD player (2 yr old and another on the way!)
4 Channel Sub, 12" Subby & All speakers to Clarions
30L Fridge (Thermo Electric - $80 cheapo from ALDI!!)
Dual Battery System (Redarc with a ???? Battery?? - Dont think i can afford a deep cycle, wont need one i think)
2 X Lightforce 240's on the Roof (Need more light!)
Reverse/Rear Light
Oil Catch Can!
Seat Covers
A few handy things from http://www.msa4x4.com.au/

Anything else? :P

If you can assist with question marks, suggestions, critics etc would be awesome!

Cheers

Livey

MEGOMONSTER
17th May 2013, 10:53 PM
It sounds like your gonna need $15k for all your upgrades.
Sounding like a great car.

Stropp
17th May 2013, 11:20 PM
Good buy mate keep us informed of the build and the trips.

liveyk7
18th May 2013, 12:56 PM
The Little bits and pieces i did before going to QLD.
The interior is very very messy for all the cables i need!! Looking for ways to make it neater!!

Ironman suspension and springs going in next wednesday at everything4wd.com.au in cranny.

Does anyone know of an alternative to the bullydog gadget which can be used on the GUIV? I was told the bullydog will not work on a Di only CRD.


https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rsj95ko759c48ba/NzR6WWBlkj

liveyk7
18th May 2013, 01:32 PM
It sounds like your gonna need $15k for all your upgrades.
Sounding like a great car.

Trying to round off at $10K mate... !!! will have to compromise a few things from that list ;(

liveyk7
21st June 2013, 12:07 PM
Quick Updates again!

Iron man suspension is in! 275/65/17 Yokohama AT-s Tyres are in!

The Ironman 2" Kit gave a massive lift than expected. seems the shocks/springs inside were really really worn!!

Had a major skid with the cooper ATR's with 50% thread last week.. so go the tyres changes within 2 hours! :)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6lc6z3nkctw1llw/2013-06-16%2014.21.03.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6twkehfqtn7yo3f/2013-06-16%2014.20.55.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ncbrkl29e3djfjj/2013-06-16%2014.21.21.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pmivn91a2eomtlm/2013-06-19%2015.00.08.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/oxjmfp99dldl5az/2013-06-19%2015.00.13.jpg

soronation
26th June 2013, 01:06 AM
Canr beat apetrol mate

threedogs
26th June 2013, 08:57 AM
Once you have your NADs fitted , you'll be fine, Bigger scoop and welded IC is something I'd recommend highly.
EGR block, as well but do all this after you have gauges fitted, to monitor and adjust mods, Provent 200 is the
choice of catch cans.
That small fridge you got from Aldi may need a separate battery /pack as they use heaps of power,try and keep your start
battery for just starting

What are you using the Patrol for, High country stuff , outback touring, or weekend trips for camping,

threedogs
26th June 2013, 09:06 AM
Once you have your NADs fitted , you'll be fine, Bigger scoop and welded IC is something I'd recommend highly.
EGR block, as well but do all this after you have gauges fitted, to monitor and adjust mods,

Thirsty
26th June 2013, 09:26 AM
Nice truck mate, Gauges Look a treat!!!!!!
Cheers
Troy

liveyk7
27th June 2013, 06:09 PM
Once you have your NADs fitted , you'll be fine, Bigger scoop and welded IC is something I'd recommend highly.
EGR block, as well but do all this after you have gauges fitted, to monitor and adjust mods, Provent 200 is the
choice of catch cans.
That small fridge you got from Aldi may need a separate battery /pack as they use heaps of power,try and keep your start
battery for just starting

What are you using the Patrol for, High country stuff , outback touring, or weekend trips for camping,

Hey td

For the ic I was thinking of the cross country one.
Bigger scoop where would I find one from?
Egr blocks done. Gauges done (pod needed)
Catch can will be done shortly.
Yeah dual battery is def on the cards.. just saving up for that and exhaust, chip etc etc.
Will be used for all of that.. but mostly for work trips around the country. Lots of equipment (phones, tablets, antennas, modems) go around with me.
Looking for a reliable alarm system with 2 way and turbo timer.. a remote start would be a bonus.. any recommendations?


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Lemo79
4th July 2013, 09:28 PM
Looking good.

Timmo
4th July 2013, 09:49 PM
nice rig bro..................

liveyk7
1st August 2013, 12:55 AM
Np stickers on!!!

32380
32381

Thanks snicko! !!!!!

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snicko
12th August 2013, 09:10 PM
Hey Liveyk7

The stickers look great!! One minute in my hands and the next on your great Troll!! How cool is that??

Love what you have done. Nothing more rewarding than getting your pride and joy up to where you want it.

You are doing what I have done so I really hope one day to park next to you then we can swap stories.

To me this would be the ultimate in this great forum.

Snicko