Just Joined. Owned Patrol for a year

[Poita]

Hi All, Just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself.

I've owned my GU 1999 2.8 patrol for a year now. Lovin' getting out there in the bush and doing up the truck to try new tracks and improve my driving experiences.
One of my mates (Al - probably a member here too) introduced me to the idea of owning a Patrol, as I was set on buying a Landcruiser at the time. I thought that the Toyotas were a good choice (which they still kind of are) but Al convinced me of the better build quality and reliability of the Patrols. (not sure about the 3.0s though).

So here I am now looking at getting a performance chip (as most 2.8 owners probably do):
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?1730-2.8-3.0-Diesel-Chips!/page1

....and looking at some of the other threads here. Chat soon!

[growler2058]

Gday mate welcome aboard

[Bloodyaussie]

Welcome mate ,make yourself at home....

[MEGOMONSTER]

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.
If you want to find it, go to the search bar for a universe of information.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the greatest show on earth.

[AB]

Welcome to the forum mate, feel free to ask any questions and join in the conversations.

[Avo]

welcome mate,great info and advice to be found here,enjoy

[trekster]

G'day and welcome to the best patrol forum around! Make sure to post up some pics of your beast in the members ride section ;)


Members Rides (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/forumdisplay.php?43-Members-Rides)



This thread has alot of useful threads linked
(http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?16195-GC-Index-to-useful-threads)


Some mechanical threads that may be of interest:


Why Diesels Smoke (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?12450-Why-Diesels-Smoke)

Checking and cleaning MAF sensors (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?597-Checking-and-cleaning-MAF-sensors)

NADS discussion (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?5526-Snicko-doing-the-NADS)


Recovery and safety!

Recovery Bible (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?13556-Recovery-Bible)

Towballs are not recovery points (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?5725-Tow-balls-are-not-to-be-used-as-recovery-points)

Recovery: The Fundamentals (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?1984-Recovery-The-Fundamentals)



and lastly this should be read and passed on to anyone that is not aware of the fact

Deaths from towballs (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?11239-Deaths-from-towballs)


Last but not least enjoy the forum and everything it has to offer, Don't be afraid to ask questions as we are all here to help each other out!


Cheers,
Eric.

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate.

[my third 256]

hi and welcome to the forum a great mob of people here and a lot of very usefull information
best wishes with your patrolling
stephen

[Mal H]

G'day Poita, you chose the right truck, welcome

[The Viking]

Welcome aboard, I think we all look for a bit of extra power and fuel economy in these busses :D like the sound from the 2.8 more smooth than the 4.2

/Erik


Hi All, Just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself.

I've owned my GU 1999 2.8 patrol for a year now. Lovin' getting out there in the bush and doing up the truck to try new tracks and improve my driving experiences.
One of my mates (Al - probably a member here too) introduced me to the idea of owning a Patrol, as I was set on buying a Landcruiser at the time. I thought that the Toyotas were a good choice (which they still kind of are) but Al convinced me of the better build quality and reliability of the Patrols. (not sure about the 3.0s though).

So here I am now looking at getting a performance chip (as most 2.8 owners probably do):
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?1730-2.8-3.0-Diesel-Chips!/page1

....and looking at some of the other threads here. Chat soon!

[krbrooking]

G'day mate welcome aboard. Heaps of info and an awesome bunch of ppl.


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[Poita]

Thanks guys feeling very warmly welcomed!

I've ordered the Donator chip and a few gauges and a TM4 watchdog to see what the differences are and let me know if anything is about to go bang!

Looking forward to the ideas and opinions of you guys. Next I'll have a 3" exhaust put on and hopefully it'll drive more like a nice truck and less like a bus!

[MudMap]

Welcome,

Hope you enjoy being part of the gang. Great bunch of members and lots of info.

Enjoy.

[threedogs]

hello and welcome to the forum,
jump in anytime and enjoy

[Dave_H]

Welcome to the forum mate.

[Poita]

Thanks All. Feeling very welcomed. We put a 3" exhaust on last weekend. Sounds great and spools up a bit quicker too.