Hi everyone

[Patrol-Guy]

My name is Paul and username is Patrol-Guy. The name Patrol-Guy came about because I noticed people saying things like, when the gas guy gets here, or I have to see the phone guy . . . . So I thought "Patrol-Guy". . . . Sounds good to me.

Anyway I live in Queanbeyan, NSW. I just bought my first every Nissan Patrol. I have had a KK Jeep Cherokee for a few years but mods are so limited and I was having a few (annoying) issues (one that they couldn't work out how to fix) and so started looking for a new toy. The Patrol caught my eye a year or two back but never really looked at them in a serious light. Once I began searching for one I found that they are fairly hard to get. Especially if you have specific ideas about what you want.

I wanted white 08 or later, had to be diesel (never owned a diesel vehicle before so prepare yourselves for lots of questions) and had to be manual. I've also never had the main vehicle as a manual before, all been autos except for the odd paddock basher when I was younger and sillier. . .

I finally bought what I wanted from Victoria last Saturday. Since I live in NSW they had to sell it to me unregistered and gave me a permit to drive an unregistered vehicle back home. So now I have to go get a blue slip and jump through all those hoops to get it registered so wish me luck.

I'm sure it will all be ok in the end but just making sure all the I,s are dotted and t,s crossed is painful.... I better get going. Chat soon.

Paul

[threedogs]

Hi Paul and welcome to the forum, heaps of info here
for you ,so jump in anytime and enjoy

[growler2058]

G'day Paul welcome aboard mate
I also used to have a jeep till I woke up ;)

[Gecko17]

Welcome to the forum Paul. Lots of info on all things Patrol here. Enjoy mate.

[AB]

Welcome to the forum mate, feel free to ask any questions.

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate

[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.

[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

[Poita]

Welcome to the forum! Definitely a good place to test out your theories on what to do to improve your rig (and what NOT to do!).
Let us know what you want to know about and I'm sure we can point you in the right direction!

[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.

[Drewboyaus]

G'day Paul, welcome to the forum mate

[Patrol-Guy]

G'day Paul welcome aboard mate
I also used to have a jeep till I woke up ;)

Yeah Jeeps are good but just don't go looking too hard to mods. Also a little too squishy....

[Patrol-Guy]

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.

Thanks for that. I've already done stack of reading but always nice for some suggested stuff.

[CmonSnipeMe]

G'day and a happy new years to u !

[Mcwm]

Hello and welcome fellow newbie