Growlers' GU DX

[growler2058]

WTF......... Have I done

[Winnie]

Ohhhh noooo! What will happen to Agatha?

[TPC]

Have you seen the light?

[Maxhead]

Hahaha, add another convert to the list :)

[Bob]

That is too nice for you Growler.

Give it back LMAO

[Clunk]

Boom boom shake shake the room

[growler2058]

A blank canvas only extra it's got is the cargo barrier. This ones going to be legal. 2" lift 33's aiming for tough tourer. And yes BA. LoKKa

[AB]

Shame........

[Alitis007]

Well done ham sandwich!! What power plant has it got??

[Sir Roofy]

Hahahaha see what happens when you ride with nisshead
i saw the sparkle in your eye that night after the run we did

[Winnie]

Shame........

It really is....

[Maxhead]

Well done ham sandwich!! What power plant has it got??

Common Rail 3.0 George:)

[growler2058]

Hahahaha see what happens when you ride with nisshead
i saw the sparkle in your eye that night after the run we did

And I thought it was the Tequila hahahahahaha

[growler2058]

Ohhhh noooo! What will happen to Agatha?

Agatha sniff sniff will be sold :(

[growler2058]

Shame........

Don't hate me :( At least its still a whitey

[growler2058]

Its also go a dual battery setup. Dunno what sort I didn't pay too much attention

[NissanGQ4.2]

So you selling a Weapon td42 GQ for a 3ltr GU???

I want what u are smokin!!!

[growler2058]

So you selling a Weapon td42 GQ for a 3ltr GU???

I want what u are smokin!!!

It was the hardest vehicle decision of my life hahahahahaha
Wait for a GU TD42t. or go a newer troll.

[rusty_nail]

congrats on the purchase mate =D looks the goods cant wait to see you build it up!

[NissanGQ4.2]

Stop smokin the chillies................

Keep the GQ..................that's not a very hard decision 2 make *L*

Anyway congrats on ur new purchase, I'm sure u will regret it *L*

[growler2058]

Stop smokin the chillies................

Keep the GQ..................that's not a very hard decision 2 make *L*

Anyway congrats on ur new purchase, I'm sure u will regret it *L*

26 deg today and my last trip sweating my balls off in a car without A/C.
GOD I hope I don't regret it!

[Winnie]

Really... Can't believe Aggy will be sold for this. Surely you can work it out to keep her for a fun truck! The GU will be a nice daily driver/tourer but will never be as tough as Aggy!

[growler2058]

Really... Can't believe Aggy will be sold for this. Surely you can work it out to keep her for a fun truck! The GU will be a nice daily driver/tourer but will never be as tough as Aggy!

SSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! I know I know I know!!!!
But the minister of war and finance has spoken and shes not one to phuk with. Plus some of what I get for Aggie will go back into the new one

[Drewboyaus]

WOW! I'm speechless.....

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[MEGOMONSTER]

The only thing you'll regret is not doing it sooner. Lol

[growler2058]

WOW! I'm speechless.....

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Me too..........

[Bloodyaussie]

WTF......... Have I done

Fwaarrk you are gay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[growler2058]

Fwaarrk you are gay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought you'd like me more that way :)

[Bloodyaussie]

You dont need a GU for me to like you more mate.... just show a bit of leg!!!

[growler2058]

Hows this Johnno hahahahahhahaa
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/09/119.jpg

[Clunk]

Each to their own I suppose, at least it's a Patrol and not another Prada

[growler2058]

Thanks Clunky I knew I could rely on you hahahahahaha

[Clunk]

Thanks Clunky I knew I could rely on you hahahahahaha

Well ya gotta do what ya gotta do even if it means down grading to a GUrly wheezing 4 potter :D

I might even have to look at doing the same in a couple of years, coz having 3kids trying to fit on the middle row is not fun :(

[Avo]

I keep saying I need to sell my GQ and my misses is the one telling me i'll regret it(and others)just when you speak of aggatha and your wifes around,let her see it pains you..plus tell her this ones hers and more the chance you'll keep yours...I am speaking from experience ..

[growler2058]

I keep saying I need to sell my GQ and my misses is the one telling me i'll regret it(and others)just when you speak of aggatha and your wifes around,let her see it pains you..plus tell her this ones hers and more the chance you'll keep yours...I am speaking from experience ..

Shhhhhh but shes got a Prado with lift and Mickey T's. Don't tell anyone

[93patrol]

Growler

You disappoint me mate. I thought you were made of stronger stuff.

You should have spent some coin and put aircon in agatha.

Silly boy.

Oh well enjoy the new wagon

[growler2058]

Growler

You disappoint me mate. I thought you were made of stronger stuff.

You should have spent some coin and put aircon in agatha.

Silly boy.

Oh well enjoy the new wagon

:( .............

[Bloodyaussie]

Hows this Johnno hahahahahhahaa
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/09/119.jpg

Bwa ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha........................................ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha !!!!!!

Bit of snot just came out my nose..... ha ha ha ha.

[growler2058]

Need a wax ya rekin Jonny bwahahaha

[Bloodyaussie]

Frickin understatement of the century.

[BigRAWesty]

Wtf have you done.
Did you not read rusty_nail's thread....

Really. What are you smoking.
Geeze. Man up and embrace the sweat between sack and leg. Geese. Putting the name growler to shame.
All I'm seeing is a little cute kitten puring. With a blower 3ltr in the background
Bahahahahahaha

Owell I guess it's gotta be done hay.
Hope all goes well. What's the first mod??

[mudski]

Hows this Johnno hahahahahhahaa
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/09/119.jpg

Holy chit!

Nice car bud. Bout time...

[katwoman]

Well, G-man, I think it's the best thing you've done in, well, forever..
Coat of paint and she''l be good to go !!!
Good job.

[growler2058]

Cheers Kat at least someone can appreciate the errors of me ways

Kallen first up will be lift and tyres then bar n snorkel then a test before wife's head starts rotating through 360deg

[threedogs]

looks great is it ex Telstra with the dual battery set up.
You'll love putting the spanners away lol

[growler2058]

looks great is it ex Telstra with the dual battery set up.
You'll love putting the spanners away lol

Nah mate ex rental and privately owned the last 4 years

[Maxhead]

Nah mate ex rental

No wonder they sold it, it flogged out....you better keep that 4.2 for an engine swap soon :)

[growler2058]

No wonder they sold it, it flogged out....you better keep that 4.2 for an engine swap soon :)


PHARK OFF!! This is all your fault

[Maxhead]

Oh NO you idiot, you bought the Di version not the CRD :)


http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49535&stc=1

[BigRAWesty]

Your pharked

[growler2058]

Try this one nob head

SpecificationsExpand AllCollapse All
Safety & Security


ANCAP Rating


Number of Airbags
1





Engine


Engine Type
Piston

Engine Location
Front



Engine Size
2953 (cc)

Engine Configuration
In-line



Cylinders
4

Camshaft
Double Overhead Cam



Valves/Ports per Cylinder
4

Compression ratio
17.9



Engine Code
ZD30DEuro4

Power
118kW @ 3600rpm



Torque
354Nm @ 2000rpm

Power to Weight Ratio

[Maxhead]

Easily checked, black engine cover = CRD, Silver cover = Di.........you might get some spray paint out and paint your black ey:)

[growler2058]

Black mate!!!!

[Winnie]

Have you brought it home yet?

[threedogs]

Now block that egr and sort your gauges out.
great being able to monitor whats happening under the bonnet, IMO

[Maxhead]

Don't forget to clean the MAF and disconnect the batteries overnight :) Instant 30kw increase

[Drewboyaus]

Well ya gotta do what ya gotta do even if it means down grading to a GUrly wheezing 4 potter :D I might even have to look at doing the same in a couple of years, coz having 3kids trying to fit on the middle row is not fun :(

I feel your pain Clunk.....

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[TPC]

I am surprised you went for an auto, thought you would have been a manual driver.
What year is it?

[Bob]

Extract from a Survey

The ‘typical’ city driver of a Nissan Patrol GU is a male in his forties or fifties in full-time work with a higher than average income, but
not in the upper reaches of the income scale. City drivers of 4WDs also tend to be
more obese, with two thirds (66 per cent) being overweight or obese compared to 57
per cent of the population overall.
They also wear Moleskin Trousers and RM Williams Boots.

I think the above description fits you to a Tee Growler LOL

[TPC]

Extract from a Survey

The ‘typical’ city driver of a Nissan Patrol GU is a male in his forties or fifties in full-time work with a higher than average income, but
not in the upper reaches of the income scale. City drivers of 4WDs also tend to be
more obese, with two thirds (66 per cent) being overweight or obese compared to 57
per cent of the population overall.
They also wear Moleskin Trousers and RM Williams Boots.

I think the above description fits you to a Tee Growler LOL

That is a load of BS, I never wear Moleskin Trousers.

[Bob]

That is a load of BS, I never wear Moleskin Trousers.

Three out of four is not bad though LOL

[taslucas]

I am surprised you went for an auto, thought you would have been a manual driver.
What year is it?

Yeah growler! Your hand-eye coordination letting you down in your twilight years?

[growler2058]

Have you brought it home yet?

Delivered to work in 20 min

[growler2058]

I am surprised you went for an auto, thought you would have been a manual driver. What year is it?

2007 I'm feeling lazy mate that's the only reason aaaaand all the issues I've read about weak clutches and dual mass flywheel

[growler2058]

Extract from a Survey The ‘typical’ city driver of a Nissan Patrol GU is a male in his forties or fifties in full-time work with a higher than average income, but not in the upper reaches of the income scale. City drivers of 4WDs also tend to be more obese, with two thirds (66 per cent) being overweight or obese compared to 57 per cent of the population overall. They also wear Moleskin Trousers and RM Williams Boots. I think the above description fits you to a Tee Growler LOL

Better get me some mole skins and RM Williams then hahahahahaha

[growler2058]

Yeah growler! Your hand-eye coordination letting you down in your twilight years?

Yes............

[TPC]

You are going to love it, so much nicer to drive than a GQ.

[growler2058]

RightO to rid the room of doubts over my mechanical prowess identifying a DI over a CRD see below KRIS!!!

[rusty_nail]

RightO to rid the room of doubts over my mechanical prowess identifying a DI over a CRD see below KRIS!!!

its a CRD mate

[threedogs]

don't forget leather elbow patches always welcome with Estate vehicles.
You may find like I did changing from a manual to an auto its well ,,,,,boring IMO
turn key select "D" handbrake off go,,,,,Boring lol

Very clean BTW

Need to get onto Lucas for a NP windscreen sticker, first job being a Mod and all

[Maxhead]

RightO to rid the room of doubts over my mechanical prowess identifying a DI over a CRD see below KRIS!!!

Bwahahaha, yeah but you had to go and open the Bonet and check before you handed the $$$$ over?

How was the pulse rate this morning ...lol

.....on the move

[Winnie]

Yeah growler! Your hand-eye coordination letting you down in your twilight years?

After all the shit he has thrown you over the years! What a hypocrite bwahah

[BigRAWesty]

Shhhhhh but shes got a Prado with lift and Mickey T's. Don't tell anyone

There's ya problem. You married a bloody Toyota driver...

[Alitis007]

Dw growler you done good! If i didn't congratulate you before, congrats on upgrading!! You made a wise choice!!! And don't listen to these farkers denying the inevitable, they'll get a a gu one day aswell unless they enjoy living in the past and wearing their pants so high they can taste their underwear HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

[Clunk]

Has it had the tps recall done?

[Stropp]

well done growler, i think you have done an admiral job of getting yourself into a newer vehicle that will be more comfy for the family and give good service.

[growler2058]

Bwahahaha, yeah but you had to go and open the Bonet and check before you handed the $$$$ over? How was the pulse rate this morning ...lol .....on the move

Can't remember if I told you I hated you this morning!!!

[growler2058]

Has it had the tps recall done?

Dunno let ya know if it takes off into a tree

[growler2058]

There's ya problem. You married a bloody Toyota driver...

Nah she was into her sporty hatches when I married her.

[growler2058]

Look it came with a new stubby holder a pen aaand a keyring

[threedogs]

get that bottle off the paint work man oh man
so much to learn

[growler2058]

get that bottle off the paint work man oh man
so much to learn

HAHAHAHHAHAA its in rubber :)

[growler2058]

The twin battery system is a "Protecta" ? Anyone know anything about them?

[threedogs]

No but I could get a schematic for you tomorrow if you need it

[growler2058]

No but I could get a schematic for you tomorrow if you need it

I can find me way around a set of spanners but auto elec is voodoo magic to me mate

[Maxhead]

The twin battery system is a "Protecta" ? Anyone know anything about them?

You sure it's not a PROJECTA??

[growler2058]

You sure it's not a PROJECTA??

Yeah that could be it :)

[Maxhead]

Yeah that could be it :)


Not had anything to do with their dual battery systems but I have one of their smart battery charges. They make a really good product so it should do the trick.

[growler2058]

Not had anything to do with their dual battery systems but I have one of their smart battery charges. They make a really good product so it should do the trick.

Its got a button on it and some LED lights on it and that's all I know

[Maxhead]

Its got a button on it and some LED lights on it and that's all I know


Is it any of these? there are user manuals on this page http://www.projecta.com.au/Products/PowerManagement/DualBatterySystems.aspx#!prettyPhoto

[Winnie]

Is it any of these? there are user manuals on this page http://www.projecta.com.au/Products/PowerManagement/DualBatterySystems.aspx#!prettyPhoto

You're making it too easy for him!

[Maxhead]

You're making it too easy for him!


Yeah, I gave him a scare this morning so being nice.....don't know why....ahhh, fark him!

[growler2058]

Is it any of these? there are user manuals on this page http://www.projecta.com.au/Products/PowerManagement/DualBatterySystems.aspx#!prettyPhoto

Cheers mate i'll have to have a closer look in the morning but yeah that's the breed for sure

[growler2058]

I'll have to take a pic, but I got a switch under my fuel cap opener lever. Pressed it didn't seem to do anything, looks like a black light switch but a bit rounder

[Maxhead]

Like this one http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/09/120.jpg

[growler2058]

Like this one http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/09/120.jpg

Nup smaller and rounder. I'll take a pic tomorrow

[Clunk]

Nup smaller and rounder. I'll take a pic tomorrow

Stop being slack and take the pic tonight

[BigRAWesty]

I have the projecta setup but the simple solenoid..
The button could be an override???
But you know the story. It's pointless with out pics!!!


So what's the conversion happening?? :-P

[Drewboyaus]

How many pages of dribble so far and we haven't even got to any mods yet! LMAO

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[katwoman]

I've got the Projecta sysytem on mine. Threw the red arc system away and put this one on.. The button in the middle is so you can swap between main and aux.( main batt goes flat, you can start car off aux) Blue light means Charging. Dunno about other button.. Ejector seat maybe ?

[Clunk]

its for his vibrator

[threedogs]

You sure it's not a PROJECTA??
its actually ProjectA, but no experience with them,
Most use either Piranha or Redarc
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PROJECTA-DBC150K-150-AMP-CAR-ELECTRONIC-DUAL-BATTERY-ISOLATOR-CHARGER-SYSTEM-KIT-/221310044486?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33871b4946
Is this the one

[Maxhead]

its actually ProjectA, but no experience with them,


It is? This is their logo
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49577&stc=1

[threedogs]

They may have changed their branding but when first on the market it was ProjectA.
but most call it Projecta. No big deal though lol Ring them lol
potatoes potartoes

[Winnie]

They may have changed their branding but when first on the market it was ProjectA.
but most call it Projecta. No big deal though lol Ring them lol
potatoes potartoes

No, it's more like POTATOES PotatoeS
Who gives a crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[growler2058]

The mystery button. Any ideas? Yes I've pushed it :)
The Projecta 100amp
Annd what's this for???

[Winnie]

Trace the wires from the switch and see where they go? Maybe the battery isolator override? Hear any relays when it is switched?
I think the 2nd switch is the engine idle up switch used to warm the motor up quicker? Have you pressed that one?

This GU thing is too complicated for your old brain!

[TPC]

As Winnie said, the switch on the right is a fast idle switch, it is disabled as soon as you accelerate.

The switch under the fuel cap release could be for anything, usually a blank hole there.

[Rossco]

Yeah I reckon it might be to link batteries. What Winnie said trace the wires should solve it.

Nice truck good luck with it sure it will progress nicely. Shame I never got to meet old g :(

[Maxhead]

Trace the wires from the switch and see where they go? Maybe the battery isolator override? Hear any relays when it is switched?
I think the 2nd switch is the engine idle up switch used to warm the motor up quicker? Have you pressed that one?

This GU thing is too complicated for your old brain!

Agree with shitbag, it's the override switch and the idle up switch:)
The idle up will disengage as soon as you put it into gear and then stop working when temp is up

Manual override(this is from their website, I'm not that cleva)
Manual override is activated by connecting the override
wire to 12V DC. This bypasses the automatic voltage sensor
allowing the relay to be engaged below the set voltages.

[growler2058]

So shortly on the mods will be lift and tyres
2" Dobinson coils and shocks keeping legal boring :)
285 75 r16 KM2's 99% sure. Do love me Mickey T's and they have done me well so may still be swayed :)
Then Bar n Snorkel
Maybe exhaust after that

[Winnie]

Gonna see this truck on Australia day at Krisso's?

[growler2058]

Gonna see this truck on Australia day at Krisso's?

Yes mate 100% Holiday application went in a couple of weeks ago

[Ben-e-boy]

Yes mate 100% Holiday application went in a couple of weeks ago

Now I am definatly going to go to this one. Just so you can tow me out of the sh1t

[growler2058]

Now I am definatly going to go to this one. Just so you can tow me out of the sh1t

Bwahahahahahahahaha done deal mate. Pity I wont have Agatha, then I could pull up behind you and push you up :)

[Ben-e-boy]

Bwahahahahahahahaha done deal mate. Pity I wont have Agatha, then I could pull up behind you and push you up :)

But now you have fagatha...... you'll still have to follow me though hahahaha

[BigRAWesty]

Bwahahahahahahahaha done deal mate. Pity I wont have Agatha, then I could pull up behind you and push you up :)

So when's the engine conversion happening. Might aswell do it now and save the grenade bs
Bahahahahahaha

[growler2058]

So when's the engine conversion happening. Might aswell do it now and save the grenade bs
Bahahahahahaha

No grenade here cock, its a CRD not the DI:harhar:

[BigRAWesty]

Crd, Di, nads.
Still no td42

[threedogs]

No grenade here cock, its a CRD not the DI:harhar:

CRD's sometimes have a problem with the oil pump coming loose but rare IMO.

Easy to drive eh as I said Boring [hwy] don't forget an Autron Cruise control

[Maxhead]

You're doomed growler man?

.....on the move

[TPC]

don't forget an Autron Cruise control
It should have factory cruise control.

[threedogs]

It should have factory cruise control.

Its a DX isn't it?
No idea on spec level, happy to be wrong lol

[Winnie]

Its a DX isn't it?
No idea on spec level, happy to be wrong lol

He has posted that it does have cruise control.

[Clunk]

He has posted that it does have cruise control.

And you can see it in one of the pics on the steering wheel........... Well that's what I think it is anyway lol

[growler2058]

CRD's sometimes have a problem with the oil pump coming loose but rare IMO. Easy to drive eh as I said Boring [hwy] don't forget an Autron Cruise control

Comes with cruise mate :)

[growler2058]

And you can see it in one of the pics on the steering wheel........... Well that's what I think it is anyway lol

They're rocket launchers

[threedogs]

thanks , now you have had it a few days what do you think?,
Does the prado have a better ride?

[threedogs]

He has posted that it does have cruise control.

where I must need specs, move on
@ Growler any idea what style locker you'll fit?
I take it front only?

[growler2058]

thanks , now you have had it a few days what do you think?, Does the prado have a better ride?

Hard to say. The DX desperately needs a 2" lift the shocks are sad. Wife's Prado has 2"TJM XGS gold shocks n springs and IFS
I will most likely go a 4wd systems LoKKa (auto) again. Cheap and reliable

[Ben-e-boy]

Hard to say. The DX desperately needs a 2" lift the shocks are sad. Wife's Prado has 2"TJM XGS gold shocks n springs and IFS
I will most likely go a 4wd systems LoKKa (auto) again. Cheap and reliable

Splash out on a set of kings, fox or radflo or something....even armadas.. you'll realize you have been wasting your time with everything else

[growler2058]

Splash out on a set of kings, fox or radflo or something....even armadas.. you'll realize you have been wasting your time with everything else

How much $'s???

[Ben-e-boy]

How much $'s???

I think it is about 285 each for armadas, kings are dependant on exchange rate. Mine were about 2.5k including delivery

[Ben-e-boy]

http://downsouthmotorsports.com/c-62715-all-off-road-shocks.html

[growler2058]

Bit of work needed to get the new girl up to Agathas standard

[Chubba]

Very nice Growler. You done GOOD. just a couple of questions, What year, what price and excuse my ignorance but dose it have a rear factory diff lock?

[growler2058]

07 around 19k with 12 mths reg and s/duty paid. No rear locker. New tyres booked in for 3 weeks time when I get my next Saturday off, hopefully shocks and springs (only 2" this time) over the next 2 weeks. So will have to take her out to Jakem farm to see how she goes. I f youre keen yell out mate

[threedogs]

what about Koni's rebuildable to boot

[growler2058]

what about Koni's rebuildable to boot


$$$$$$$$$$$$$!

[threedogs]

Yeah I hear you, LTR's if you plan on doing the Cape or Tanamai.
You are building a tourer eh or a bit of both

[growler2058]

Tough Tourer so the Dobinson set up should be ok

[TPC]

07 around 19k with 12 mths reg and s/duty paid. No rear locker. New tyres booked in for 3 weeks time when I get my next Saturday off, hopefully shocks and springs (only 2" this time) over the next 2 weeks. So will have to take her out to Jakem farm to see how she goes. I f youre keen yell out mate
Is that 19 thousand km??

[Chubba]

07 around 19k with 12 mths reg and s/duty paid. No rear locker. New tyres booked in for 3 weeks time when I get my next Saturday off, hopefully shocks and springs (only 2" this time) over the next 2 weeks. So will have to take her out to Jakem farm to see how she goes. I f youre keen yell out mate

I'll be in that. lets us know when and i'm there. October 13th off to Qld for week with family so not that week but any other.

[growler2058]

Is that 19 thousand km??

$'s mate...

[TPC]

$'s mate...

I don't feel stupid. :redface:

[AB]

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

[growler2058]

Gee.... I got afeeling ya know..................................a blokes not made of stone

[Stropp]

Gee.... I got afeeling ya know..................................a blokes not made of stone

:) I hope it's not the "feeling"

[Ben-e-boy]

Gee.... I got afeeling ya know..................................a blokes not made of stone

Gq owners have feeling too..

Even I have feelings...... for example, I feel hungry

[growler2058]

Gotta bit of flex n tuck over the long weekend. Sheeeesh got a long way to go till shes close to Aggy
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49983&stc=1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49984&stc=1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49985&stc=1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49986&stc=1

[Bob]

Gotta bit of flex n tuck over the long weekend. Sheeeesh got a long way to go till shes close to Aggy
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49983&stc=1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49984&stc=1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49985&stc=1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49986&stc=1

Jeez I own a GU but its not that Girly Looking
I think I should put a LMAO in this Post so I dont upset his feelings too much

[growler2058]

Jeez I own a GU but its not that Girly Looking
I think I should put a LMAO in this Post so I dont upset his feelings too much

Bloody hell! Even BoB's turned on me

[93patrol]

Definitely needs a front winch bar on it.

Looking good though mate

[taslucas]

And here I was thinking you were taking it out there to shoot it

[growler2058]

Mods started today with a set of BFG KM2's 285 75 dunno if I'll paint the rims black or not yet. Pissed off my lift didn't rock up last week as it was meant to. New tyres lifted it by 18mm

[TimE]

Paint wheels black, they look much much better.

[Clunk]

yep x 2, paint em black

[Drewboyaus]

Every fecker has black wheels......
I've held out on adding black ones to mine. I've seen a couple of GQ's I quite like with gold coloured sunnies for something a bit different.

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[Drewboyaus]

These would look nice!



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[Clunk]

Every fecker has black wheels......
I've held out on adding black ones to mine. I've seen a couple of GQ's I quite like with gold coloured sunnies for something a bit different.

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Jeez why not just paint them pink an be done with it ;):D

[Clunk]

Paint them red Growler, Drew's right, every man and his dog has black rims

[Stropp]

how about white centres and black rim to match your flares ??

[growler2058]

These would look nice!



50201

I like these
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com.au/uploads/Images/wheels2014/mt-classic-III-black.jpg

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Annnnd these
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com.au/uploads/Images/wheels2014/sidebiter-ii.jpg


































But if I tried buying these now I rekon my wife would cut my nuts out with a wooden spoon!

[Alitis007]

The round holes look mickey! I actualky hate black wheels but only have them coz its fashionable...... Lol

How bout these

[menace 2]

they look better polished...50210

[Alitis007]

Helps if i put a pic in

50211

I would in a heart beat :D

[growler2058]

Helps if i put a pic in

50211

I would in a heart beat :D

Probably not on me troll hahahahhahaha

[Alitis007]

They do make 20" muddies ya know mate like this jeep lol

50212

[growler2058]

They do make 20" muddies ya know mate like this jeep lol

50212

Oh yeah.......nahhhh

[Drewboyaus]

What about getting some chrome ones? Or getting your current ones chromed? That would look pretty good.....not sure about durability though....

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[Ben-e-boy]

Everything you need is in these pics


50237
50236

[growler2058]

Before 50mm lift
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=50420&stc=1
After
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=50421&stc=1

[growler2058]

Comparison pics if the old stuffed shocks n springs and the new Dobinsons

[Bob]

Needs a steel Bull Bar now mate

[growler2058]

Yeah definately mate, bar and snorkel are next on the list

[Maxhead]

Yeah definately mate, bar and snorkel are next on the list

You pulling the locker out of the other shipbox??

[growler2058]

You pulling the locker out of the other shipbox??

Nah thatll stay in the ol girl

[Clunk]

Nah thatll stay in the ol girl

Could have sold it to BA mate

[growler2058]

Could have sold it to BA mate

Complete with a td42 GQ $4k

[growler2058]

Ordered one of these today

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/10/23.jpg (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fnb4wd.com.au%2Findex.php%3Fr oute%3Dproduct%2Fproduct%26product_id%3D66&ei=y9dBVOqqCqL5mAWO2YCADQ&psig=AFQjCNEEGwqhq1yLgbdtI2kylRvEeoyyyQ&ust=1413687570829645)http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/10/24.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/10/25.jpg

[Maxhead]

Fully sick cock...LOL

[AB]

Perfect for bumping those shopping trolleys out the way in the car park old mate.

[growler2058]

Perfect for bumping those shopping trolleys out the way in the car park old mate.

#$%@.........

[growler2058]

Shopping trolley pusher overer is on AB

[AB]

Shopping trolley pusher overer is on AB

Looking good mate, time to hit those car parks ;)

[growler2058]

I hate this photo uploader why is it hard for mehttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=50916&stc=1

[Bob]

I hate this photo uploader why is it hard for mehttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=50916&stc=1


Starting to look tough Growler

[growler2058]

Snorkel and spotties next, then a little break to keep wife happy

[growler2058]

I lied I forgot I called patrolapart Tuesday and got this today. By far the easiest mod I've ever done :)

[Clunk]

I lied I forgot I called patrolapart Tuesday and got this today. By far the easiest mid I've ever done :)

You're becoming soft cock!!!!! ;)

[2TROLLFAM]

WTF......... Have I done

WRF INDEED !!!
You need a good tongue poking boy LOL

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[growler2058]

WRF INDEED !!!
You need a good tongue poking boy LOL

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Bring it on!!

[threedogs]

OK you have had the mighty GU for a while now,
what do you think ?

[growler2058]

OK you have had the mighty GU for a while now,
what do you think ?

Ill let you know Monday week. I'll be taking it off road for the first real time Sunday week to put it through its paces

[Bob]

Just remember that it is a GU and deserves to be treated with respect not like you treated Agatha

[growler2058]

Just remember that it is a GU and deserves to be treated with respect not like you treated Agatha

Yes Daaaaaddd......I mean of course BoB hahahahahhahahahahaha

This'll be treated correctly. No jumps or deep Loveday mud. I will see some mud on Sunday but nothing bloody silly. Its still a 4wd and will be used as one, just not abused ;)

[Stropp]

the biggest thing is to remember how much wider the gu is compared to a gq, a lot of the tracks are pretty narrow especially the ones that have been dug out and the gu just wont fit.

[TPC]

Yes Daaaaaddd......I mean of course BoB hahahahahhahahahahaha

This'll be treated correctly. No jumps or deep Loveday mud. I will see some mud on Sunday but nothing bloody silly. Its still a 4wd and will be used as one, just not abused ;)
Looks like it needs to get off road, way too shiny at the moment so time for some bush pin striping.

[growler2058]

Looks like it needs to get off road, way too shiny at the moment so time for some bush pin striping.

It's got plenty of red dust hidden away in nooks and crannies, it was original a Territory car

[growler2058]

Cleaned the MAF and replaced the air filter. The filter in it was FUBAR!!! Bloody hell it's heaps more responsive now woo hoo

[Drewboyaus]

How does the ZD30 go mate?

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[Maxhead]

Cleaned the MAF and replaced the air filter. The filter in it was FUBAR!!! Bloody hell it's heaps more responsive now woo hoo


Yeah, they make a huge difference in these CRDs...instant 30kw increase...who needs a chip:)

[Maxhead]

Yeah, they make a huge difference in these CRDs...instant 30kw increase...who needs a chip:)


Have you reset the ECU??

[Winnie]

You'll be a master at MAF cleaning in no time. Make sure you keep a can of it with you at all time. Buy at least 40 cans

[Sir Roofy]

just remember that it is a gu and deserves to be treated with respect not like you treated agatha

a little bit of respect goes a long way,remember nisshead at loveday
dont go that hard

[Sir Roofy]

you'll be a master at maf cleaning in no time. Make sure you keep a can of it with you at all time. Buy at least 40 cans

1can will do for now mate fit up a good catch can and you,l only need to do it
maf every 5,oook,s

[growler2058]

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Like a rocket mate. Twice the balls the ol td had

[growler2058]

Have you reset the ECU??

I disconnected both batteries for 5 mins

[threedogs]

Like a rocket mate. Twice the balls the ol td had

lets not bring gender into it eh lol.

[GUtsy ute]

G rowlers U pdate looks awesome!!

Glad you're so happy with it mate.

[Maxhead]

a little bit of respect goes a long way,remember nisshead at loveday
dont go that hard


Hey, hey , yey....Patrols are supposed to go hard!

You should see the old girl now...looking very sorry...time to trade in fir a Y62:)

[Clunk]

Growlers gonna become the new master maffer and battery disconnectorer in no time at all.................. here's to a long life and happy life of maf cleaning and battery disconnecting :groupwave::toot::1092::blowup:

[growler2058]

a little bit of respect goes a long way,remember nisshead at loveday
dont go that hard

No I wont be doing THAT mate rest assured

[growler2058]

...time to trade in fir a Y62:)

You'll be outta the gang then. Patrols have solid diffs

[growler2058]

Got my RFI antenna today. Beauty, only problem the fitting to my UHF is different so i'll need to go to Dick Smith tomorrow and grab a different adaptor, no biggie. UHF fitted like a glove as well so happy days.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51118&stc=1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51119&stc=1

[cgm]

It looks so clean? Don't you want a matchimg picture of a white GU like the one of Agatha? You know a GQ/GU before and now type thing.
Just to prove the GU is really up to it. He he

[timbar]

It looks so clean? Don't you want a matchimg picture of a white GU like the one of Agatha? You know a GQ/GU before and now type thing.
Just to prove the GU is really up to it. He he

He's too scared to get it dirty it might just fall apart !!!

It's not a GQ !!!

:smiley_thumbs_up:

[growler2058]

It'll get some mud (not a lot) this weekend I'm hoping

[Maxhead]

Wow, very clean looking GU4...or was it 5, hold on it could be 6...LOL Cock!

[growler2058]

Wow, very clean looking GU4...or was it 5, hold on it could be 6...LOL Cock!

Go away C....

[threedogs]

Do the earlier series 3 tail lights fit yours. then you can have decent reverse lights in conjuction with a reverse light
on a stand if you go that way

[growler2058]

Dunno
I think down the track I'll get the falsies working though

[threedogs]

Yeah but that only gives you brake lights doesn't it, not sure
I've seen some done with the indicators and brake like working,
but I went for the reverse light, awesome in the bush at night

[growler2058]

I'll have to check but i rekon the reverse lights do work in the tail light not the bumper light???

[happygu]

The extra lights are very handy from a safety perspective, and look good too.....

Reverse Light is only in the body, but you only have drivers side light from the factory.


When the time comes, you can purchase the aftermarket ones with LED Lights or normal globes, and with a little bit of wiring, you have Stop/Tail, Reverse and Indicators in the body on both sides.

From what I can remember, Drivers side was plug and play, but you need to add stop and tail from below, and the passenger side requires a wire from the other side for reverse, and the rest from below.

I had a couple of nice wire grommets perfect for the job, and there is a flat spot underneath on the inside panel which looks like it was made for a wiring loom but there is no hole ( lie down and look from the chassis rail towards the inside body panel and it will be obvious. I just drilled the hole, painted the edges and inserted grommet with wiring, then straight across to the bumper lights ( and dont freak out too much about the miniscule factory wiring you will find. I just bared back the insulation where I could, wrapped the new wire around, soldered and taped. All good.

Mic

[growler2058]

The extra lights are very handy from a safety perspective, and look good too.....

Reverse Light is only in the body, but you only have drivers side light from the factory.


When the time comes, you can purchase the aftermarket ones with LED Lights or normal globes, and with a little bit of wiring, you have Stop/Tail, Reverse and Indicators in the body on both sides.

From what I can remember, Drivers side was plug and play, but you need to add stop and tail from below, and the passenger side requires a wire from the other side for reverse, and the rest from below.

I had a couple of nice wire grommets perfect for the job, and there is a flat spot underneath on the inside panel which looks like it was made for a wiring loom but there is no hole ( lie down and look from the chassis rail towards the inside body panel and it will be obvious. I just drilled the hole, painted the edges and inserted grommet with wiring, then straight across to the bumper lights ( and dont freak out too much about the miniscule factory wiring you will find. I just bared back the insulation where I could, wrapped the new wire around, soldered and taped. All good.

Mic

Cheers mate. I don't like doing auto elec but that sounds easy enough

[2TROLLFAM]

Bigger I forgot about you needing the tongue !!

LMFAO



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[Cuppa]

Hows this Johnno hahahahahhahaa
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/09/119.jpg

What’d shave ya feet for?

[growler2058]

What’d shave ya feet for?

To clear up the athletes foot mate ;)

[growler2058]

Fitted up the scan gauge today and my breather extensions. The tnsfr case and gearbox looked to be an absolute bastard to get to. So I've connected the extensions to the original rubber breathers fitted a treat

[Bloodyaussie]

Here Andy this might give you some ideas and inspiration... saw this the other day at Bunnings, made me laugh.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/20141115_131608_zps8a174868.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/20141115_131608_zps8a174868.jpg.html)

[growler2058]

Good idea of what not to do

[threedogs]

Did the very early GUs have drivers side airbag
That bar is so wrong on many levels where do you start

[TPC]

Did the very early GUs have drivers side airbag
That bar is so wrong on many levels where do you start
I agree, that is one ugly bar and doubt it would be legal.

[Bob]

Here Andy this might give you some ideas and inspiration... saw this the other day at Bunnings, made me laugh.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/20141115_131608_zps8a174868.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/20141115_131608_zps8a174868.jpg.html)

That is one ugly Bar and the Snorkel is not that much better.
Hope he is not a member of this Forum LOL

[growler2058]

The DX Has Proven Herself @ Loveday

[growler2058]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=53352&stc=1

[growler2058]

Took off the sh1tty side steps I bent up at Loveday and fixed the plastic trim things back on
Given me an extra 1" lift

[growler2058]

Took off the sh1tty side steps I bent up at Loveday and fixed the plastic trim things back on Given me an extra 1" lift ,,,,,,,,,,,

[megatexture]

May as well rip off the rear mud flaps and the little wheel arch bits under the rear doors as they will all come off eventually with even mild 4wheeling

[growler2058]

May as well rip off the rear mud flaps and the little wheel arch bits under the rear doors as they will all come off eventually with even mild 4wheeling

Yeah those little bits are what I put back on!

[megatexture]

It looks fine without them and they will continue to fall off, mine lasted a 3 weeks before I binned them

[SKID]

How many K's did your GU have on the clock?
Will you be doing the Dawes and needle valve installation and blocking the EGR? and a Catch can?
Is it recommened to clean the inlet manifold?

[growler2058]

How many K's did your GU have on the clock? Will you be doing the Dawes and needle valve installation and blocking the EGR? and a Catch can? Is it recommened to clean the inlet manifold?

It had 145k and at the moment no plan on dawes or any of the NADS. I've cleaned the MAF and have monitored boost with a scan gauge. If I'm ever allowed to spend more $'s on it ie exhaust I'll get an EGT gauge. Maybe just maybe a catch can.

[Ben-e-boy]

It had 145k and at the moment no plan on dawes or any of the NADS. I've cleaned the MAF and have monitored boost with a scan gauge. If I'm ever allowed to spend more $'s on it ie exhaust I'll get an EGT gauge. Maybe just maybe a catch can.

You can buy cheap endoscope extensions for your camera, why not get one of them and have a look in the intake manifold and around the valves etc and see if there is any bad buildup of egr gunk in there
http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/221259363836?nav=SEARCH

[growler2058]

First superior stuff I've ever had. And it was FREE!

[threedogs]

I'd probably do a catch can , if nothing else ATM and
do the EGT as you said when you do the exhaust.
I removed a perfectly good exhaust , sort of regret doing it.
Hot as over there still ?
Can't beat free stuff IMO lol

[BigRAWesty]

First superior stuff I've ever had. And it was FREE!

Nice. Simple but clever

[growler2058]

Yup still HOT 37.7

[SKID]

You can buy cheap endoscope extensions for your camera, why not get one of them and have a look in the intake manifold and around the valves etc and see if there is any bad buildup of egr gunk in there
http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/221259363836?nav=SEARCH

Good idea I got an endoscope here I use for data cabling...