AB's new GQ is finally here

[Bloodyaussie]

White for those lacking imagination...

[growler2058]

Anyways back to looking at my gq.

What a beast!


White for those lacking imagination...

Yeah don't need to imagine how awesome white is. Everyone knows

[AB]

Yeah don't need to imagine how awesome white is. Everyone knows

Didn't you sell your beast of a GQ and buy a GU?

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=57892&stc=1

[Winnie]

Are you sitting outside infront of your GQ, drinking beers and just staring at it? Sometimes I do that, it's parked just under my deck and when I sit outside it's in the perfect viewing position

[Bloodyaussie]

Are you sitting outside infront of your GQ, drinking beers and just staring at it? Sometimes I do that, it's parked just under my deck and when I sit outside it's in the perfect viewing position

You need help..... the only reason ab is sitting outside in the cold drinking beer is so he can smoke one ciggy after another.

[Winnie]

Sometimes I sit outside on the deck and drink beer, watch the birds and play with my dog. I can't help that my gaze is averted...

[Clunk]

Didn't you sell your beast of a GQ and buy a GU?

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=57892&stc=1
Still white though

[Clunk]

White for those lacking imagination...
I just bask in my white gqs awesomeness. ........ infact i get double the pleasure, 2 white gqs.......... ohhhhhhhh yeah baby

[growler2058]

Anyways back to looking at my gq.

What a beast!


Didn't you sell your beast of a GQ and buy a GU?

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=57892&stc=1

Still a DX Whitey though! :harhar:

[cgm]

Anyways back to looking at my gq.

What a beast!

Seriously, it doesn't even have a winch (or indicators for that matter!). You'd reckon you'd get a high mount or something for it. :)

I actually get a kick out of how amused Rossco was about the sprinkler system!

[Rossco]

Seriously, it doesn't even have a winch (or indicators for that matter!). You'd reckon you'd get a high mount or something for it. :)

I actually get a kick out of how amused Rossco was about the sprinkler system!
Amused. . . . Overwhelmingly impressed is what I recall.

Come on Cameron you don't need a winch down at the supermarket anymore, they've done up the car park nicely.

I think poor ABs thread might be getting off track again. . . .

[AB]

Booked in to finally get these front and rear lockers in and 4:6 ratios done!

Excitement;)


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[Ben-e-boy]

Booked in to finally get these front and rear lockers in and 4:6 ratios done!

Excitement;)


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What about front and rear long arms :D,

[Rossco]

WHOW OH HO!!! Look out, get those in and that winch on & i think ull be pretty happy :) . . .

[AB]

What about front and rear long arms :D, stop it....it's taken me this long to get these bloody things in...lol

[AB]

WHOW OH HO!!! Look out, get those in and that winch on & i think ull be pretty happy :) . . . Yep after the winch is done it will be a very capable little machine...for now...lol

[MudRunnerTD]

Oh goodie!!

Then this

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/238.jpg

Then you will want some of these

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/239.jpg

Then come and play mate. Promise we won't dent it.....


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[AB]

Oh goodie!! Then this Then you will want some of these Then come and play mate. Promise we won't dent it..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk cause AB turned it back on!! we need to book in a time mr generous winch man ;)

I also made a rookie mistake. Doing the guard chop I couldn't put the plastic covers back on under the front wheel arches.

Driving through some of the watery holes in toolangi last weekend I then realised the breathers in the front right are just sitting there open for ingesting...lol

I'm going to put breathers on for piece of mind and then make up custom covers under the arch.

My door hinges are caked in mud too :(

[AB]

Promise we won't dent it..... ! have you seen my gq. Old mate previous owner would be proud...lol

[Clunk]

I reckon a nice shiny new Redback Rooftop back would also look great perch on top of you roof rack

[AB]

I reckon a nice shiny new Redback Rooftop back would also look great perch on top of you roof rack nah that's gay ;)

[AB]

we need to book in a time mr generous winch man ;) I also made a rookie mistake. Doing the guard chop I couldn't put the plastic covers back on under the front wheel arches. Driving through some of the watery holes in toolangi last weekend I then realised the breathers in the front right are just sitting there open for ingesting...lol I'm going to put breathers on for piece of mind and then make up custom covers under the arch. My door hinges are caked in mud too :( front left even...lol

[Clunk]

nah that's gay ;)

that maybe so but it would only enhance the gayness of the rest of the vehicle ;)

[Punderhead]

nah that's gay ;)

I always find it depressing when manufactures can't back their own product.

[AB]

that maybe so but it would only enhance the gayness of the rest of the vehicle ;) I reckon your gq looks alright mate, it's not "that" gay.

[Maxhead]

Booked in to finally get these front and rear lockers in and 4:6 ratios done!

Excitement;)


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It's ganna be a weapon mate. You pulling your lokka out the front and going with air lockers front and back??

EDIT: hello

[AB]

It's ganna be a weapon mate. You pulling your lokka out the front and going with air lockers front and back?? Yep that's the plan mate :)

I've had the lockers sitting here for months now saving money to put them in with the ratios.

[Clunk]

I reckon your gq looks alright mate, it's not "that" gay.

that's because it's hardcore white mate....... none of this namby pamby blue for me !!!!!! hahahahahaha

[Winnie]

Hell yeah AB! AWESOME!!

[Rossco]

Might have to go for a test run when their in. . . When they be done?? . . .

[MudRunnerTD]

You should be able to refit the inner guards mate regardless of the arch chop

[AB]

You should be able to refit the inner guards mate regardless of the arch chop I need to cut them up to fit though. Another procrastinating job.

[AB]

Might have to go for a test run when their in. . . When they be done?? . . . waiting back from Patrolapart for a day but probably next week.

[AB]

Do you need run air lockers in for a bit before using them?

When I put the front lokka in I was advised to do a 1000kms before using them to make sure everything sets in etc...

[Sir Roofy]

waiting back from Patrolapart for a day but probably next week.

Then back to ROCKY TRACK for a comparison of what you had and what you will have

But I believe that ROSSCO inspired you to do this after watching him on the last trip
and with the new winch there l be no stopping you

[Rossco]

Do you need run air lockers in for a bit before using them?

When I put the front lokka in I was advised to do a 1000kms before using them to make sure everything sets in etc...
Nah good to go. If your doing gear sets & bearings they need running in but the main thing is you vary the speed. Change oil too after 1000k but apart from that ready for a good thrashing! !

[AB]

Forgot to mention, I am replacing the bearings whilst it's all out...lol

[MudRunnerTD]

The air locker is air actuated. It's on or off. No bedding needed. Alway back off to engage, crash selecting is distructive and the main cause of failure. A little mechanical sympathy and years of service will come. Enjoy.

[Rossco]

Forgot to mention, I am replacing the bearings whilst it's all out...lol
Yeah nice 1, tis very good idea whilst it's all apart.

Are you putting in new gear sets or swapping centers with 4.6 ones?

[AB]

Yeah nice 1, tis very good idea whilst it's all apart. Are you putting in new gear sets or swapping centers with 4.6 ones? swapping with 4.6

[padams77]

Top set up mate

[AB]

Amazingly the the oem mud flaps mould around the rear bar perfectly :)

[AB]

.............

[Winnie]

Cool, spot on!
I really really need front mudflaps. I went for a drive in the bitumen and now my car is filthy

[AB]

Cool, spot on! I really really need front mudflaps. I went for a drive in the bitumen and now my car is filthy You can take my original ones if you want. They are in pretty good nick too.

Or I'll swap you for a chair ;)

[Winnie]

You can take my original ones if you want. They are in pretty good nick too.

Or I'll swap you for a chair ;)
You got yourself a dealio!

[Bloodyaussie]

If I'd have known winnie you could have had mine

[Winnie]

If I'd have known winnie you could have had mine
Damn you, waster!

[Bloodyaussie]

Damn you, waster!

There still here...... im not a waster.

[Winnie]

Ohhhh, I wonder who's are in better condition 😉

[AB]

If I'd have known winnie you could have had mine sshh you, deal is done ;)

Mine are in awesome condition Winnie, way better then johnos.

I've seen his...awful!

Mine were taken off when I first bought the car...mint!!! ;)

[AB]

Chains done, job done...

[Rossco]

Looks really awsome Andy, worked out perfect! ! I'll have to have a look soon, need to do my ones soonish . . .

[AB]

Looks really awsome Andy, worked out perfect! ! I'll have to have a look soon, need to do my ones soonish . . . It was criminal cutting those flaps and I was going to sell them as they fetch good coin but all the metal frames holding the rubber were rusted out so it worked out perfect.

Not the front ones Winnie, they are mint mate...lol

[Punderhead]

Mate those flares are awesome! I love the way you have retained such a clean, stock look, while having done some major butchering.

Cheers

[AB]

Mate those flares are awesome! I love the way you have retained such a clean, stock look, while having done some major butchering. Cheers cheers mate, that's the plan anyway ;)

[AB]

Just scored some 4.6:1 GU centres...Excitement!

Now all I need to do is put all of these goodies into my GQ!!!!!!!!!!!:smiley_thumbs_up:

[Bloodyaussie]

Just scored some 4.6:1 GU centres...Excitement!

Now all I need to do is put all of these goodies into my GQ!!!!!!!!!!!:smiley_thumbs_up:

Well get started then....

[Winnie]

Just scored some 4.6:1 GU centres...Excitement!

Now all I need to do is put all of these goodies into my GQ!!!!!!!!!!!:smiley_thumbs_up:
So what date are you booked in for??

[AB]

So what date are you booked in for?? Now that I have everything I'll touch base tomorrow and wrap this up!

Got a weekend booked with Darren for the winch too!

[Winnie]

Now that I have everything I'll touch base tomorrow and wrap this up!

Got a weekend booked with Darren for the winch too!
No way! Thought that bloody winch was never gonna happen! Even had a plan with Darren that we were gonna put it on my car for a few years until you decided you were actually gonna install it!

[Maxhead]

Wow its all happening mate. This thing will be a leathal weapon...LOL
I tell you what after a few hrs winching the other day I wish I had a 24v high mount rocket...LOL

[Clunk]

Im just a wee bit jealous

[Bloodyaussie]

Im just a wee bit jealous

Dont be....

[Clunk]

Dont be....
Im not really, it is only a blue gq after all [emoji12]

[Rossco]

Just scored some 4.6:1 GU centres...Excitement!

Now all I need to do is put all of these goodies into my GQ!!!!!!!!!!!:smiley_thumbs_up:
Oooh goodies!!!!! It's getting there. . . Just need that winch in and it I'll be ready 4 some serious adventure 😊 . . .

[AB]

Picked up the centres this arvo, they look in very good condition!

Dropped them off to Patrolapart along with the lockers and bearings to get all ready for install..It's happening!!!

Bloody hell Patrolapart are kicking goals. Shipload more employees and the place is pumping!

Excitement again ;)

[Winnie]

Picked up the centres this arvo, they look in very good condition!

Dropped them off to Patrolapart along with the lockers and bearings to get all ready for install..It's happening!!!

Bloody hell Patrolapart are kicking goals. Shipload more employees and the place is pumping!

Excitement again ;)
Woohoo! Can't wait mate! Watching Rossco's car last weekend was awesome, so capable now! Makes some pretty gnarly tracks looks very easy

[AB]

Booked in 22nd for lockers, 4.6:1, breathers and service!

I've got folded up $100 notes that I have been putting in my wallet for months hiding it from the misses...lol

[Maxhead]

Booked in 22nd for lockers, 4.6:1, breathers and service!

I've got folded up $100 notes that I have been putting in my wallet for months hiding it from the misses...lol

Mate, Lockers, gear ratios, hi-mounts are all safety features of the vehicle so it's a must no matter at what cost...lol

[Bloodyaussie]

Mate, Lockers, gear ratios, hi-mounts are all safety features of the vehicle so it's a must no matter at what cost...lol

That is so funny as I picture you getting very very air born as you drive head long into a creek and over a fallen tree..... next thing ya know is a steering damper hanging off and some weird noises.... safety.

[Winnie]

Mate, Lockers, gear ratios, hi-mounts are all safety features of the vehicle so it's a must no matter at what cost...lol
There really should be a government rebate

[AB]

Mate, Lockers, gear ratios, hi-mounts are all safety features of the vehicle so it's a must no matter at what cost...lol I agree, it's for the safety of the family ;)

[Winnie]

Especially with the baby, just looking out for his safety!

[AB]

Especially with the baby, just looking out for his safety! Our little angel is fragile honey, I need to ensure we make it up the climb safely with lockers and ratios and in the unlikely event we are stuck it is paramount we have a high mount to self recover.

It's common sense babe, every caring father with values will do the same.

I think there's an Australian Standards for this too, we don't want to break the law do we babe?

[growler2058]

Our little angel is fragile honey, I need to ensure we make it up the climb safely with lockers and ratios and in the unlikely event we are stuck it is paramount we have a high mount to self recover.

It's common sense babe, every caring father with values will do the same.

I think there's an Australian Standards for this too, we don't want to break the law do we babe?

Its in the WHS Act mate! I'll back you

[Rossco]

Woohoo! Can't wait mate! Watching Rossco's car last weekend was awesome, so capable now! Makes some pretty gnarly tracks looks very easy
Ah yeah easy . . . Ahem , looked at the map the other night, the track we did was 10.5 K !! Took bout 5-6 hours. . . Would have been heaps quicker without the Paj tho and it does give you confidence knowing you've got the gear to tackle stuff like that. . .

[Winnie]

Ah yeah easy . . . Ahem , looked at the map the other night, the track we did was 10.5 K !! Took bout 5-6 hours. . . Would have been heaps quicker without the Paj tho and it does give you confidence knowing you've got the gear to tackle stuff like that. . .

Yep and my winch would have been a lot faster too if I had wired it up properly...... WOOPS!! That job is for this weekend.
It took us about 5 hours to do the first 1.5km of that track!

Bloody hell, imagine how much quicker it would have been if we all had 4.6 ratios, twin lockers and a high mount... 2 hours max!
Would have got back to camp safely in the daylight, instead of driving those dangerous roads in the dark and the thick fog.
Damn, we all need ratios, lockers and hi mounts!

[Maxhead]

Yep and my winch would have been a lot faster too if I had wired it up properly...... WOOPS!! That job is for this weekend.
It took us about 5 hours to do the first 1.5km of that track!

Bloody hell, imagine how much quicker it would have been if we all had 4.6 ratios, twin lockers and a high mount... 2 hours max!
Would have got back to camp safely in the daylight, instead of driving those dangerous roads in the dark and the thick fog.
Damn, we all need ratios, lockers and hi mounts!


How was the winch wired wrong Chrisso??

[AB]

instead of driving those dangerous roads in the dark and the thick fog. Damn, we all need ratios, lockers and hi mounts! it did sound like fun though ;)

[Winnie]

How was the winch wired wrong Chrisso??
Well the alternator more than the winch. When I upgraded the alternator to 120a I did not think to upgrade the wiring to the battery, it has a 60A fuse in line. When winching under load it draws the full capacity from the alternator and popped the fuse last time, so I was winching at idle speed so not to pop the main fuse again.

[Winnie]

it did sound like fun though ;)
It was awesome! We will definitely have to go back! And it is so close to Barkly River Jeep Track.

[MudRunnerTD]

I love a lockers ratios and himounts. Only way to roll. Been that way for 10years. You need 37s bar work and zero farks. Then it gets interesting.

[Clunk]

I love a lockers ratios and himounts. Only way to roll. Been that way for 10years. You need 37s bar work and zero farks. Then it gets interesting.
You need to be a Sagittarian mate

58822

[MudRunnerTD]

Hey and a Shout out for MudRunnerTD! Thanks for hooking me up with some 4.6s. Your a Bloody Legend!!!


Your welcomed bloke.

[AB]

Your welcomed bloke. you muppet, I thanked you on phone but here is your recognition on the forum...

I appreciate ;)

[Bloodyaussie]

you muppet, I thanked you on phone but here is your recognition on the forum...

I appreciate ;)

Ha ha ha ha.... then when you get it tell him the truth!!!!!!! mwa ha ha ha ha ha

[nissannewby]

You need to be a Sagittarian mate

58822

I am........

[Winnie]

you muppet, I thanked you on phone but here is your recognition on the forum...

I appreciate ;)

Last time he found me a bargain he was too bloody slow, I rang the bloke up and it was already sold! I wasted 2 minutes ringing that bloke up Darren! Get your act together mate!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Last time he found me a bargain he was too bloody slow, I rang the bloke up and it was already sold! I wasted 2 minutes ringing that bloke up Darren! Get your act together mate!!

Nice car but.......

[Winnie]

Nice car but.......

Bwahahahaha yeah yeah.... good call

[AB]

Bugger, Patrolapart have told me my entire front diff was full of water. Seals rusted, bearings and spindles and rollers all rusted.

Cvs had no water though which is strange.

Got breathers on now..lol

Picking the old girl up now ;)

Check your diffs folks, I haven't checked them in months :(

[Sir Roofy]

Bugger, Patrolapart have told me my entire front diff was full of water. Seals rusted, bearings and spindles and rollers all rusted.

Cvs had no water though which is strange.

Got breathers on now..lol

Picking the old girl up now ;)

Check your diffs folks, I haven't checked them in months :(

Im not surprised at all

[Bloodyaussie]

Bugger, Patrolapart have told me my entire front diff was full of water. Seals rusted, bearings and spindles and rollers all rusted.

Cvs had no water though which is strange.

Got breathers on now..lol

Picking the old girl up now ;)

Check your diffs folks, I haven't checked them in months :(

How is Matts Lokka....? so are your new ones fitted up??

[AB]

How is Matts Lokka....? so are your new ones fitted up?? I just turned up there now. Thanks for reminding me!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Liftlid came by today and made me an offer for the rebuilt winch I have here, sorry bloke! You snooze you loose. He is stoked though.

[liftlid]

Liftlid came by today and made me an offer for the rebuilt winch I have here, sorry bloke! You snooze you loose. He is stoked though.
$50 bucks was a bargain thanks AB

[Winnie]

$50 bucks was a bargain thanks AB
Wtf Darren I offered you $100 for it a week ago?

[AB]

$50 bucks was a bargain thanks AB You're welcome mate, mines the one with the +76mm barrel, pick up anytime brother ;)

[AB]

Awesome service by Patrolapart as usual. Completely fixed up my fubar front diff. I'm loving the 4.6's too, can't wait to try out the lockers!!!

Matfew there is a present for you in my shed ;)

[MudRunnerTD]

You're welcome mate, mines the one with the +76mm barrel, pick up anytime brother ;)

Hang on a minute........... Damn you!! CHECKMATE!

[liftlid]

Hang on a minute........... Damn you!! CHECKMATE!
Ok on my way now!!!!

[Rossco]

Awesome service by Patrolapart as usual. Completely fixed up my fubar front diff. I'm loving the 4.6's too, can't wait to try out the lockers!!!

Matfew there is a present for you in my shed ;)
Nice one AB, yeah the 4.6s are good. . . even better in low range, have to try out the new puppies soon ☺
patrolapart have been flat out lately, they did well to get all that done in a day. . .

[Winnie]

Awesome service by Patrolapart as usual. Completely fixed up my fubar front diff. I'm loving the 4.6's too, can't wait to try out the lockers!!!

Matfew there is a present for you in my shed ;)
Yeah baby! So jealous

[Irish]

Awesome service by Patrolapart as usual. Completely fixed up my fubar front diff. I'm loving the 4.6's too, can't wait to try out the lockers!!!

Matfew there is a present for you in my shed ;)

It's a trap!!! The last thing you'll hear when you walk in is banjo's and AB saying "Hey Matty, does this cloth smell like chloroform to you?"

[AB]

Picked up 15 big railway sleepers using the kanga trailer. These ratios are amazing for towing, easy peezy!!!

[Winnie]

Yeah they will really come into their own when towing hey... Towing the camper will be heaps easier too

[AB]

Yeah they will really come into their own when towing hey... Towing the camper will be heaps easier too I was towing 1.5t which is the same as my camper.

Much easier to climb big hills with no lagging.

Even mr fancy pants in his 6.5 chev GU was impressed ;) (mark)

I think he misses his TD42

[Winnie]

Has he given you $100 yet!?

[MudRunnerTD]

You wait until you put in low range and head up a big hill off road!! Be like an extra gear and bigger turbo mate. Will eat it!

[AB]

Has he given you $100 yet!? it's funny because my temps are pretty much back to normal now. I know it's winter but the ratios have made it run cooler to some degree.

Water pump running more now? No idea but I'm a happy camper again!

[Rossco]

You wait until you put in low range and head up a big hill off road!! Be like an extra gear and bigger turbo mate. Will eat it!
Yes. Low range is the best!! . . . Both up and down hills ☺ . . .

[AB]

My speedo is way out now though :(

[MudRunnerTD]

My speedo is way out now though :(

That will be the 35s mate.

[Winnie]

That will be the 35s mate.
Wouldn't the gears bring it back though?

[AB]

Wouldn't the gears bring it back though? I thought that too but I'm 10kms over now.

Mind you my speedo is fubar though and still need to bang the dash to get it to work ;)

[Winnie]

I thought that too but I'm 10kms over now.

Mind you my speedo is fubar though and still need to bang the dash to get it to work ;)
Omg... Maybe that's why it's out? Haha!

[Rossco]

Yeah mine is out too. Thought ratios would get it back close but it went too far!! So now 100 real is 105-10 on the speedo. Was a big jump from 3.9s to 4.6s tho. Might adjust it one day. . . Is on the big list neat the bottom somewhere. . .

[AB]

Omg... Maybe that's why it's out? Haha!
There's a good chance that may be the root problem here folks...lol

[AB]

Yeah mine is out too. Thought ratios would get it back close but it went too far!! So now 100 real is 105-10 on the speedo. Was a big jump from 3.9s to 4.6s tho. Might adjust it one day. . . Is on the big list neat the bottom somewhere. . .

That's exactly what mine reads, 5-10 above.

Maybe my speedo is actually fine.:groupwave:

[Rossco]

That's exactly what mine reads, 5-10 above.

Maybe my speedo is actually fine.:groupwave:
Kinda sux, thought it was an absolute rocket ship when i first picked it up flying up hills at 110 haha. Still goes heaps better tho, especially on the hills. . . . Low range is best now tho - love that!!

[AB]

Kinda sux, thought it was an absolutely rocket ship when i first picked it up flying up hills at 110 haha. Still goes heaps better tho, especially on the hills. . . . Low range is best now tho - love that!! I put it in low first time today to reverse marks kanga trailer down a tight driveway to pick up the sleepers...Yep, I'm looking forward to pointing this thing up steep climbs or descents now.

[nissannewby]

That's exactly what mine reads, 5-10 above.

Maybe my speedo is actually fine.:groupwave:

Ratio changes effect on the speedo will all depend on what you start with. If on 35s and you started with 3.9s then 4.3s will get it close.

[Winnie]

Funny though, mine on 33s is almost 10kms out

[nissannewby]

Funny though, mine on 33s is almost 10kms out

Yeah as much as the theory says it should be it is very much inconsistant and always best to check with another source.

[Winnie]

Yeah as much as the theory says it should be it is very much inconsistant and always best to check with another source.
Yeah I generally run with gps... But I know what I am really going compared to the speedo

[AB]

High mount is going in tomoz...excitement!!!! ;)

[Winnie]

High mount is going in tomoz...excitement!!!! ;)
About bloody time! I don't know what happened but it might not be in as good a condition as when you dropped it off at Darren's place...

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/07/91.jpg

[AB]

About bloody time! I don't know what happened but it might not be in as good a condition as when you dropped it off at Darren's place... is that a photo of your one?

[Winnie]

is that a photo of your one?
No, yours!
Lol yeah that's when I picked it up. The welder is finishing up with it this weekend then just gotta get it cleaned up and painted, parts arrive next week too!

[MudRunnerTD]

Ready to go

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/07/92.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/07/93.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/07/94.jpg


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[AB]

Ready to go Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk cause AB turned it back on!! I'm on my way ;)

[Winnie]

Take heaps of photos guys.. I know Darren will!

[Rossco]

Ready to go



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WOW it looks snazzie [emoji4]

[AB]

Big intercooler ;)

[MudRunnerTD]

It fits

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/07/96.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/07/97.jpg

It clears the Intercooler. AB is very pleased!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/07/98.jpg


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[Maxhead]

Fark yeah boys, job well done!!!
Time to test it out ...lol

[Winnie]

Woohoo! Now wire it up fellas!

[Rossco]

AB look very pleased! !!!!!
Nice one. Hows the grill clearance, doesn't look too hacked at all. . .

[AB]

AB look very pleased! !!!!! Nice one. Hows the grill clearance, doesn't look too hacked at all. . . that wasn't bolted up yet...lol

There's gonna be some chopping!

[nissannewby]

There is something missing which is kind of important.

[Winnie]

There is something missing which is kind of important.
I told him you can't just go driving around without a bonnet!

[Bacho86]

There is something missing which is kind of important.

The rope.... Lol - Highmount looks good though!


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[Rossco]

that wasn't bolted up yet...lol

There's gonna be some chopping!
Thought it might have been. . . Just zip tie it on like that. Or go no grill- the "naked" look. . .

[MudRunnerTD]

AB just left. All fitted up, grill came up a winner. Main cables crimped and fitted. Ran out of time to wire up the switching side. Sat down and drew up a diagram and ran through everything for an Isolation switch, in cab controllers and Grill mounted switches for use by the Navi. All through the isolation switch though. AB is stoked.

He had an early Christmas today. I gave him a Rope too which has only done a few pulls but I broke and bush spliced it then replaced it. Will make a great rope with an hours work to splice properly.

Done and dusted.

[AB]

I am more then stoked, you sir are awesome!!!

A million thankyous for your help today.

This wasn't a rebuild of a highmount, it's a very pro complete restoration with some awesome upgrades purely from your knowledge of using them a million times and finding out problems with them.

I walked away with a huge smile and some extra goodies!!!

My beast is almost complete!!!

To finish of tomorrow...

Wire up isolator to winch in/out in cab and grille controllers and led light over drum.

New terminal for negative battery.

Boots on positive terminals.

Fix cb aerial

New bolts for winch mount/fairlead.

Hook and fix rope

I put Darren's chrome grille on my gq and it looked hot, I'll get one of them ;)

I'm trying to remember everything whilst it's fresh in my head...anything else???

[AB]

Bugger... We didn't tighten up the drain plug...lol

How much and what oil did we use?

[MudRunnerTD]

Bugger... We didn't tighten up the drain plug...lol

How much and what oil did we use?

Really?? Damn it!! 180ml of 30+ weight oil. We used Hydraulic jack oil which was 45 weight. Damn sorry mate! Did you loose the plug bolt?

[AB]

Really?? Damn it!! 180ml of 30+ weight oil. We used Hydraulic jack oil which was 45 weight. Damn sorry mate! Did you loose the plug bolt?nah it was done up finger tight.

I was only home for 10 minutes and went outside and noticed a drop coming out every 10 seconds so now I have no idea how much is in there.

I'd rather start again to be sure.

[Rossco]

I am more then stoked, you sir are awesome!!!

A million thankyous for your help today.

This wasn't a rebuild of a highmount, it's a very pro complete restoration with some awesome upgrades purely from your knowledge of using them a million times and finding out problems with them.

I walked away with a huge smile and some extra goodies!!!

My beast is almost complete!!!

To finish of tomorrow...

Wire up isolator to winch in/out in cab and grille controllers and led light over drum.

New terminal for negative battery.

Boots on positive terminals.

Fix cb aerial

New bolts for winch mount/fairlead.

Hook and fix rope

I put Darren's chrome grille on my gq and it looked hot, I'll get one of them ;)

I'm trying to remember everything whilst it's fresh in my head...anything else???
Sounds good. LED over winch is a good idea and buttons up front, have to wire mine up too.

Chrome grill on GQ does look hot [emoji4] haha!!

Your car should be pretty damm capable now, have to sus out some good some good tracks . . . .

[Winnie]

Sounds good. LED over winch is a good idea and buttons up front, have to wire mine up too.

Chrome grill on GQ does look hot [emoji4] haha!!

Your car should be pretty damm capable now, have to sus out some good some good tracks . . . .
Oh oh wait for me!!!

[AB]

Bugger, I can't find those water proof switches for the grille...

Did I leave them at your place???

[Winnie]

Where abouts on the grille are you going to mount them? Can you share the diagram that Darren drew up for you?

[MudRunnerTD]

I put something in your centre vonsole? Was that the boots?

[MudRunnerTD]

Not here mate

[MudRunnerTD]

Where abouts on the grille are you going to mount them? Can you share the diagram that Darren drew up for you?

It's a secret.........

[MudRunnerTD]

Just found your switches on my Desk in my Office bloke!!!!

[Winnie]

Hope you've been busy today AB... We are all eagerly waiting for an update!

[Winnie]

Just found your switches on my Desk in my Office bloke!!!!
I'm guessing you didn't get the front switches wired up though!!

[AB]

Hope you've been busy today AB... We are all eagerly waiting for an update! all done mate!!!

I surprised myself because I hate wiring...lol

Isolator done, in cab switch done and light over drum.

Just need to wire up dash to winch in/out switch and connect up the external switches.

Done and done!!

[AB]

And re splice the rope, get a hook, grease some nipples, fix up the drain plug and put oil in ;)

[AB]

Enjoy ;).....

[Winnie]

Hmm need a photo of that drum light, what type it is etc... Awesome idea! Not yours I'm sure ;)
Does it just come on when you switch power to the winch?

[AB]

Hmm need a photo of that drum light, what type it is etc... Awesome idea! Not yours I'm sure ;) Does it just come on when you switch power to the winch? Yep it was my idea and Darren was like, AB you know stuff ;)

Yeah it comes on when power to winch switch from isolator.

[AB]

It's just a little narva led light. I can't remember what type, Darren? It mounted perfectly underneath the light bar!

[Winnie]

Does that have a magnet or double sided or something?

[AB]

Does that have a magnet or double sided or something? I have a roll of commercial 3M tape from my old signage days we used for free way signs. That stuff is ridiculously strong!

[Winnie]

Yep I've got some of that stuff too, unbelievable stuff really!
Love the idea of the light though, you'll be bloody glad you did that the first time you winch in the dark

[MudRunnerTD]

The light works a treat. I have had one on the back of the front number plate since Noah was a boy. It is just a Narva Truck marker light. It is powered by the winch isolator switch in the cab. When the isolator is turn on and the winch has power the light is always On. Turn the winch off and the light goes off.

The grill switches are water proof Momentary On switches mounted in the side of the left hand side headlight surround. The Navi can winch in and winch out when managing the spool without having to yell you instructions. You can also use these at home when responding your new rope and in a solo self recovery where you might have to be out of the vehicle. Power to these switches is on the same circuit as the LED Narva light above.

Looking good AB

[MudRunnerTD]

AB even came up with the idea of mounting the light under the light bar!!!! He knows Stuff...............all. :p

[MudRunnerTD]

Here you go AB, everything you need to know about your rope is here

nissanpatrol.com.au - Splicing-a-Dyneema-Winch-Rope (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?22869-Splicing-a-Dyneema-Winch-Rope&highlight=Splicing)

[AB]

AB even came up with the idea of mounting the light under the light bar!!!! He knows Stuff...............all. :p you liked that idea don't lie ;)

[Winnie]

Awesome work anyhow guys, I can't wait to see it and it's making me want mine back from the welders even more now!

[Rossco]

Awesone stuff. Will have to try out all these new goodies soon. I do like the led idea, might have to steal that one, would have been handy on that last adventure we did in the dark.

[MudRunnerTD]

Awesone stuff. Will have to try out all these new goodies soon. I do like the led idea, might have to steal that one, would have been handy on that last adventure we did in the dark.

Seriously changes everything in the dark mate. No Brainer. I have had a light there as long as I have had a Himount. Winner.

[MudRunnerTD]

Awesone stuff. Will have to try out all these new goodies soon. I do like the led idea, might have to steal that one, would have been handy on that last adventure we did in the dark.

If you don't have a lightbar handy hanging under your top rail of your bull bar then on the back of your number plate works great. That's where mine is..

See this post from my build thread showing the light on my plate



See on the back of the numberplate i have fitted a white LED marker light that is switched with the winch isolation switch in the dash and lights up the winch whenever power is connected to it. F*#king awesome at night for winching.

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Stripping%20the%20GQ/GQ%20gauges%20and%20stuff/IMG_0488.jpg?t=1294271930

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Stripping%20the%20GQ/GQ%20gauges%20and%20stuff/IMG_0487.jpg?t=1294271930

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Stripping%20the%20GQ/GQ%20gauges%20and%20stuff/IMG_0489.jpg?t=1294271930

[AB]

Here you go AB, everything you need to know about your rope is here nissanpatrol.com.au - Splicing-a-Dyneema-Winch-Rope (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?22869-Splicing-a-Dyneema-Winch-Rope&highlight=Splicing) good news, was chatting to a work colleague today who has spliced rope a million times from rigging equipment and will show us in person how it's done.

[MudRunnerTD]

Just unwrap it and cut out the crap bit then wash it (even just through a bucket of water) then grab the eyelets and get him to sort it for you, winner!

[Rossco]

Going to do a few mods to mine whilst it's out and on the bench. Where's a good place to get air line & fittings for breathers - would a good tool shop have those? Also how did you modify the brake shaft. Did you get it drilled and tapped or weld a nut on the end? Also! What plate is on the end drum - doesn't look standard?

[MudRunnerTD]

Going to do a few mods to mine whilst it's out and on the bench. Where's a good place to get air line & fittings for breathers - would a good tool shop have those? Also how did you modify the brake shaft. Did you get it drilled and tapped or weld a nut on the end? Also! What plate is on the end drum - doesn't look standard?

Any hose shop like Pertek will sell pneumatic hose fittings and air hose like that. That Brake Shaft was modified by Flamingfab and he welded a nut and made the end cap. I upgraded to a Gigglepin Brake shaft and gave AB my modified one. Lucky bloke.

Again the drum has been professionally modified with an inner roller Bearing installed to replace the nylon bush that Warn use. Makes a massive difference to the friction on the drum end. I bought it a couple of years ago and again gave it to AB as I have gone a Deltatek Air Freespool.

[Rossco]

Any hose shop like Pertek will sell pneumatic hose fittings and air hose like that. That Brake Shaft was modified by Flamingfab and he welded a nut and made the end cap. I upgraded to a Gigglepin Brake shaft and gave AB my modified one. Lucky bloke.

Again the drum has been professionally modified with an inner roller Bearing installed to replace the nylon bush that Warn use. Makes a massive difference to the friction on the drum end. I bought it a couple of years ago and again gave it to AB as I have gone a Deltatek Air Freespool.

Haha Yes AB is a lucky bloke!! [emoji4] Might upgrade to a bearing end one day but not just yet, thought it might have been.
I took my shaft into an engineering shop near work but couldn't tap it because of the hardness. It does look neat with the little cap, might have a play around see what i can come up with. . .

[MudRunnerTD]

It is a pretty basic mod mate, weld on a decent nut. Using a piece of water pipe cut the right length, weld an end plate on it. Make sure the pipe is cut the right length. ( long enough to hole the end on at the same depth that the circlip would normally, your replacing the circlip here)

Take out the bolt on the end of ABs brake shaft and it will be very clear to see. Put a couple of clamps on the brakes first though!!!!

[Rossco]

Yeah sweet sounds pretty simple, that's a good way of doing it. I'll check out AB's or just steal it when he isn't looking!!

[AB]

Here you go AB, everything you need to know about your rope is here nissanpatrol.com.au - Splicing-a-Dyneema-Winch-Rope (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?22869-Splicing-a-Dyneema-Winch-Rope&highlight=Splicing) thanks mate, that animation was an eye splice. After scouring the web this video below seems to be pretty good for splicing two joins...thoughts?

http://youtu.be/yjhBEe_8XHg

[MudRunnerTD]

Easy as mate.

[AB]

Redecorated the lounge room, the misses is wrapped ;) I'm going to splice the rope tonight.

[Clunk]

Redecorated the lounge room, the misses is wrapped ;) I'm going to splice the rope tonight.
Probably as wrapped as my missus was when she found me snatch strap in the washing machine, all nice and clean [emoji12]

[Winnie]

Probably as wrapped as my missus was when she found me snatch strap in the washing machine, all nice and clean [emoji12]
I bet it was reeeeal clean though!

[Clunk]

I bet it was reeeeal clean though!
Came out like new mate

[AB]

Redecorated the lounge room, the misses is wrapped ;) I'm going to splice the rope tonight. rotating every 30 minutes and spacing the rope. Mrs walks in...Jesus Christ babe you're treating that rope like its a baby. ;)

[Winnie]

rotating every 30 minutes and spacing the rope. Mrs walks in...Jesus Christ babe you're treating that rope like its a baby. ;)
Meanwhile Lockie is crying on the floor in a soiled nappy... Wait son I am drying my rope!

[AB]

That was easy and came up a treat! That video above is a winner!!

Here's a tip that wasn't on the video but made it ten times easier, tape a texture lid to each end, slid down the rope like a dream!

5 minute job...done!

Metric is 400mm enter each join and come out at 700mm after the enter point for 10mm rope.

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[AB]

Job done ;)59831


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[AB]

..............here's a better photo

[Winnie]

Yeah nice job!

[AB]

Eureka!!

The bolt fitted perfectly Darren ;)

[Rossco]

What size botl did you go. M12 x 1.5? I've got your other bolts here too and ordered a couple of snazzy hooks. . . Should be in next week . . .

[AB]

What size botl did you go. M12 x 1.5? I've got your other bolts here too and ordered a couple of snazzy hooks. . . Should be in next week . . . legend, thank you mate, let me know how much I owe you.

Nah it was 12mm original this one is 1/2"

[Rossco]

legend, thank you mate, let me know how much I owe you.

Nah it was 12mm original this one is 1/2"
Yeah all good, was going to get the price of the hook but forgot. . . O well!

Any chance i could grab your old sump bolt if your not using it. going m12 with mine but not very happy with what i got from enzed. . . will do for now tho. . .

[MudRunnerTD]

Excellent. Did you shorten it?

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah I think my Tap was labelled wrong.

[AB]

Yeah all good, was going to get the price of the hook but forgot. . . O well! Any chance i could grab your old sump bolt if your not using it. going m12 with mine but not very happy with what i got from enzed. . . will do for now tho. . . no probs.....

[AB]

It went straight in and didn't touch anything.

Do I need to shorten?

[Winnie]

Yeah all good, was going to get the price of the hook but forgot. . . O well!

Any chance i could grab your old sump bolt if your not using it. going m12 with mine but not very happy with what i got from enzed. . . will do for now tho. . .

When you're finished show me where you are putting your drain and fill plugs too! And whatever other fun stuff you are doing to the winch =]

[Rossco]

Yeah I think my Tap was labelled wrong.
Time for some glasses hahaha!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Time for some glasses hahaha!!

Lol, nah I have a large Tap and Die kit and probably made in China, this is the second time I have come across a Tap that was the wrong size! Oh well. Fixed now.

[AB]

Lol, nah I have a large Tap and Die kit and probably made in China, this is the second time I have come across a Tap that was the wrong size! Oh well. Fixed now. it's definitely 1/2" that's for sure ;)

Ground that bolt back too mate, just to be safe.

[AB]

So I've jumped the gun and wired everything up bar the front switches on the grille for the high mount.

If I run a single cable (or just run two) from the isolator in the cab and then splice off to both switches (in and out) on the grille to both the in/out wires right near the solenoid surely that is ok?

[Bloodyaussie]

So I've jumped the gun and wired everything up bar the front switches on the grille for the high mount.

If I run a single cable (or just run two) from the isolator in the cab and then splice off to both switches (in and out) on the grille to both the in/out wires right near the solenoid surely that is ok?

If i have read it right then that should be fine...

[MudRunnerTD]

So I've jumped the gun and wired everything up bar the front switches on the grille for the high mount.

If I run a single cable (or just run two) from the isolator in the cab and then splice off to both switches (in and out) on the grille to both the in/out wires right near the solenoid surely that is ok?

Edit. Sorry just read your post again. Yes it will work but you already have a wire you can use at the front.

Take positive power from the LED light straight to those 2 switches in series. That power is isolated via the inside isolator switch. They just need a 12v supply they can send to the Solenoid for switching. Have another look at that drawing I did bud.

[AB]

Edit. Sorry just read your post again. Yes it will work but you already have a wire you can use at the front. Take positive power from the LED light straight to those 2 switches in series. That power is isolated via the inside isolator switch. They just need a 12v supply they can send to the Solenoid for switching. Have another look at that drawing I did bud. forgot about that and Yep that's from the isolator...easy peezy!

[AB]

After putting Darren's chrome grille on my gq when we did the himount I thought I gotta have one of these!

It was criminal cutting up a brand new grille but it worked perfect! The fins are a lot thinner then oem so I managed to keep them all except where the high mount sits and there's now ample room between the IC now!!

Bling bling ;)

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[Clunk]

nice bit of bling there mate............ thought about just spraying mine red

[MudRunnerTD]

Looks Mint.

[MudRunnerTD]

All except the dodgy looking wiring from the Solenoid!!! What the Fark mate!!! Took me months to find and then import those 90d connectors to make it neat!!! Tidy that sh1t up bloke!!!!

[Rossco]

Looks awesome AB. . . To good to get dirty ! ! !

[AB]

All except the dodgy looking wiring from the Solenoid!!! What the Fark mate!!! Took me months to find and then import those 90d connectors to make it neat!!! Tidy that sh1t up bloke!!!! I've left it open until I tap into them for the front switches then I'll heat shrink them all...jeesh, settle grettle ;)

[Bloodyaussie]

Now you have it all pretty some bloody big roo is going to jump out in front of you...

Every time i got a bike looking mint some f#$ker would ruin my day.

Looks bling bling now.

[AB]

Now you have it all pretty some bloody big roo is going to jump out in front of you... Every time i got a bike looking mint some f#$ker would ruin my day. Looks bling bling now. you've just jinxed me now :(

I'm loving my car now, anxious for another outing very very soon!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

you've just jinxed me now :(

I'm loving my car now, anxious for another outing very very soon!!!

That is what my wife does... she has a knack for putting the voodoo on me.

[Sir Roofy]

After putting Darren's chrome grille on my gq when we did the himount I thought I gotta have one of these!

It was criminal cutting up a brand new grille but it worked perfect! The fins are a lot thinner then oem so I managed to keep them all except where the high mount sits and there's now ample room between the IC now!!

Bling bling ;)

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Looks micky mouse mate BUT the hook spoils it needs to go underneath for show

[AB]

Looks micky mouse mate BUT the hook spoils it needs to go underneath for show Underneath is no good old mate.

The hook will be destroyed when hitting big climbs and or mud will get into the release lever and turn to poo when your trying to actually open the hook up.

If it's a static hook with no lever then all good but a release lever will clog up with crap and effectively not work when desperately needed.

[Sir Roofy]

Underneath is no good old mate.

The hook will be destroyed when hitting big climbs and or mud will get into the release lever and turn to poo when your trying to actually open the hook up.

If it's a static hook with no lever then all good but a release lever will clog up with crap and effectively not work when desperately needed.

NoNO you miss understood when showing it off or driving in the car park

[Stropp]

NoNO you miss understood when showing it off or driving in the car park
And I think he has been doing a bit of car park driving lately ?

[Woof]

Yeah not bad for a GQ

[Winnie]

Looks shit hot Andy! Hmm I might need one of those =)
Hey Darren I have those crimps on the shelf at work =)

[AB]

And I think he has been doing a bit of car park driving lately ? Took it to Bunnings today...lol... It looked divine! ;)

[nissannewby]

What about a new turbo? Lol

[AB]

What about a new turbo? Lol that's the next project.

mmmmm???

SPILL THE BEANS MATTY...lol

[Rossco]

Looks shit hot Andy! Hmm I might need one of those =)
Hey Darren I have those crimps on the shelf at work =)
Yeah. You can join the chrome grill high mount wanker club!!!!!

[AB]

Bit of an oh sh!t moment!

Checking the radiator levels for the dargo trip and it's all light poo brown which has freaked me out a bit!

Haven't checked coolant for a couple of a months.

Oil is all fine, perfect actually so just rust build up somewhere in the water galleys or radiator most likely?

[MudRunnerTD]

Looks shit hot Andy! Hmm I might need one of those =)
Hey Darren I have those crimps on the shelf at work =)

Really!!!! Mate seriously I went to no less than 10 electrical wholesalers then Jaycar and a number of auto places. I even went to a car audio place. I did not come across a Single person that had ever seen what I was chasing and obviously No one stocked it. I spent hours googling and stumbled on a wholesaler in Hong Kong that had them. Once I identified what they called them I the back searched and came up blank.

[BigRAWesty]

Really!!!! Mate seriously I went to no less than 10 electrical wholesalers then Jaycar and a number of auto places. I even went to a car audio place. I did not come across a Single person that had ever seen what I was chasing and obviously No one stocked it. I spent hours googling and stumbled on a wholesaler in Hong Kong that had them. Once I identified what they called them I the back searched and came up blank.
Doesn't that suck the big one..

[taslucas]

Bit of an oh sh!t moment!

Checking the radiator levels for the dargo trip and it's all light poo brown which has freaked me out a bit!

Haven't checked coolant for a couple of a months.

Oil is all fine, perfect actually so just rust build up somewhere in the water galleys or radiator most likely?
I've heard that it goes that colour just before all the big ends let go.....

tappin from tassie

[AB]

I've heard that it goes that colour just before all the big ends let go..... tappin from tassie Your not helping me mr Lucus...lol

[taslucas]

You'll be right though, it only happens after a long drive, at altitude, in a river crossing.

tappin from tassie

[AB]

Got the cooling system fully flushed today and found out the new high flow thermostat was not opening!

I have no idea how long that's been shut for but surely has only just happened?

Long story short, new coolant, new oem thermostat and water temps are perfect now!

[Winnie]

Got the cooling system fully flushed today and found out the new high flow thermostat was not opening!

I have no idea how long that's been shut for but surely has only just happened?

Long story short, new coolant, new oem thermostat and water temps are perfect now!
Wow that's a little scary. Good thing you got on top of it quickly mate

[AB]

Ordered the Borg Warner 6758.

Airbox and pump upgrade to follow soon!

[Rossco]

Ow wow look out. Go Andy ☺

[Winnie]

Woooooooooohoooo! Yeah baby!

[nissannewby]

Ordered the Borg Warner 6758.

Airbox and pump upgrade to follow soon!

Make sure you get an adaptor.

[AB]

Make sure you get an adaptor. the outlet flange adaptor?

[nissannewby]

the outlet flange adaptor?

The one to bolt it to your manifold. Also a v band flange and clamp

[AB]

The one to bolt it to your manifold. Also a v band flange and clamp yeah that's the one I got but I forgot the v band...cheers!

[nissannewby]

yeah that's the one I got but I forgot the v band...cheers!

Dont want to answer your texts :p

[AB]

Dont want to answer your texts :p replied ;)

[AB]

Yep pretty excited about this to be honest Rossco/Winnie!

12mm pump is still in question so need to ring around with best build/prices.

Fatz airbox looks to be the winner too if the planets align.

Anyone mentions costs to Leah will be castrated on the spot ;)

[Winnie]

I'll tell hell fake numbers, like 50 for the airbox, 80 for the pump and 120 for the turbo

[Rossco]

Anyone mentions costs to Leah will be castrated on the spot ;)

Hahahahahaha !!!! . . .
Think you will be castrated too LOL! !