Useful websites library

[DX grunt]

I thought I would start a 'Useful websites library" thread that will help us all.

I wanted to make it simple, so:

Put your useful website in the 'Title column' in the 'Useful Websites library' thread (you'll have to click on 'Go advanced' in the bottom right hand corner to get your thread title) and in the text, just put the website link and a brief description of what it's all about.

If anybody likes it, they can save it in their 'favourites' folder for quick and easy access.

There are some 'live' website, like the Bureau of Meteorology', where the info changes consistently, but they also provide good 'history'.

I look forward to your responses.

Take care out there.

Ross
DX grunt

[DX grunt]

Bureau of Meteorology http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/radar/

Map of Australia with all the weather radars. Click onto your chosen radar and see what's happening. Gives a view at various distances of your choice - up to 512k's away. Lots more info too.

Don't forget, you can save it as a 'favourite' and get to the site quicker.

Take care out there.

Ross
DX grunt

[DX grunt]

Main Roads WA http://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/Pages/Welcome.aspx

Main Roads WA is the WA Government's organisation for dealing with many major roads and highways throughout WA.

They provide very good information of road conditions, road reports and offer the public the opportunity to tell them about road hazards and dangers.

[DX grunt]

Australian UHF CB repeater list http://www.tropinet.com/uhf-repeaters/search.html

I don't know how up to date this list is.

[DX grunt]

RAC WA http://rac.com.au/

WA's equivalent to RACV, RACQ, NRMA.

RAC Journey Planner http://rac.com.au/Travel/Self-drive-holidays/Journey-planner.aspx
For planning your trip from Point A to Point B, etc, anywhere in OZ.

I'm not sure if this link converts to your state or not, but the logo at the top is for WA

[patch697]

HID Conversion Kits

A cheap supplier of HID parts & accessory's

http://hidlighting.com.au/HID%20Conversion%20Kit%20Price%20List.html

[patch697]

Suspension stuff


The name says it all


https://www.suspensionstuff.com.au/shop/index.php?cPath=137_40&osCsid=67b48eb6f010e7ca0a7e56c99773b691

[patch697]

Amps-Watts

A handy piece if info for DIY electrical jobs


http://www.powerstream.com/Amps-Watts.htm

[patch697]

DUEL BATTERY

More handy DIY info


http://www.fridge-and-solar.net/dual_bat.htm

[patch697]

Heatshrink Terminals

A must have for 4x4's


http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/heatshrink-terminals

[patch697]

Nissan GQ/Y60 Spics


http://www.downunder4x4.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3881

[patch697]

TB42 Turbo Kits


http://www.turbonetics.com.au/2026/index.htm

[patch697]

Cylinder head porting


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cylinder_head_porting

[DX grunt]

Fuel consumption for fuel and gas

http://calculator-converter.com/l_100km_calculate_l_100_km_fuel_efficiency_consump tion_economy_calculator.php

[DX grunt]

Weather

http://www.bom.gov.au/

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/

[Woof]

Weather

http://www.bom.gov.au/

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/

Just adding this Ross, I have had it on my PC for years, great little thingy: http://www.weatherzone.com.au/weathertracker/

[DX grunt]

Just adding this Ross, I have had it on my PC for years, great little thingy: http://www.weatherzone.com.au/weathertracker/
I have too, but forgot about it. Some much happening on this website.... it's great. We're all there to help each other. Thanks.

[DX grunt]

http://www.camperz.com.au/4wdaccess.php

[AB]

www.whereis.com (http://www.whereis.com)

This is my bible for quoting jobs and travel time, etc

[Woof]

Survival Guides:
http://www.wanowandthen.com/survival.pdf
Do a search for "Aids to Survival" it is a very good booklet from the WA Police Dept, not available in print form anymore which is a shame but still able to be downloaded.

[Maxhead]

Just seen this thread....cool

Here's one I like: http://www.4x4earth.com.au/

Shows good 4wd tracks and has downloadable track files and waypoints

[AB]

Just seen this thread....cool

Here's one I like: http://www.4x4earth.com.au/

Shows good 4wd tracks and has downloadable track files and waypoints

We were going to put this one on here but there has been a lot of controversy around the web about this new feature they did.

I think It's a great idea but a lot of people are outraged that their quiet local tracks will now be flooded with people using them with these tracks listed for the world to see.

Other people are worried that tracks may start to get closed down if too many people start to use them due to this map.

I'm 50/50 with it.

There is only one downside to it. Anyone is able to upload tracks and info. I had a look at some local tracks in Yarra Valley region.

There's a track listed in the heart of Yarra Glen which explains how It's an awesome 4km mud bashing journey, etc.

The map shows a wetland area they have fenced off for regeneration so I hope no city slickers come barrelling through the area tearing up the land in search of this 4km track.

The idea is great, they did a good job but my concern is that it will be abused with prank tracks and may cause problems with quiet local areas...maybe?

[DX grunt]

How to get yr L's and P's and all the info you need to know when you're on them when driving in Western Australia.



http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/licensing/1210.asp

[DX grunt]

Great BLOKES mag. Lotsa great stuff in it. I subscribe to it.


http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/mens-health/

[CoR]

Unclaimed superannuation money

http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/19155.htm&page=8&H8=&pc=001/002/064/002/004&mnu=38119&mfp=001&st=&cy=1

Added this one because I didn't think I had anything outstanding etc, but there was only a coupld of days ago!

I think this one is a smilar deal also: http://www.fido.gov.au

Buying a car/4wd? You can check The Pricing Authority here: http://www.redbook.com.au/

Can you run it? This site provides a One-Click solution that looks at your computer's hardware and system software to determine whether or not your current system can run a product.
http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri
I have used it a couple of times and came in handy!

Check your internet speed: Use Speedtest.net to test the speed of your Internet connection. See if you are getting what you pay for? http://www.speedtest.net/

[DX grunt]

Change the thingies to suit your make/model

http://www.carservice.com.au/car-service-servicing-guide-2.aspx

[CoR]

Surf the Web Anonymously http://kproxy.com/

[DX grunt]

Great website. Gave me a laugh.

http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/australia.html

http://itsapropos.wordpress.com/2009/08/31/australian-table-manners-oh-my/

http://www.readersdigest.com.au/food-and-recipes/table-manners-tips-from-etiquette-experts/article90541.html

[Pegged]

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/952883

Here's a good one for you guys. Updated recall information for Nissan Patrols from a government website. Seems to be a lot of recalls int he last 15 years.

[Minx]

http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/bp_au/
Handy site with correct lubricants and oils specs, etc.

[AB]

http://nissan4u.com/parts/patrol_r/

Factory Parts Catalogue with reference numbers and illustrations.

It's euro but most of it is ok.

Just be careful if using this to order parts using their numbers.

[Maxhead]

https://www.ga.gov.au/topographic-mapping/printed-topographic-maps/index.jsp
https://www.ga.gov.au/mapconnect/

Printed Topographic Maps

Geoscience Australia produces a topographic map series of the entire country at varying scales. In conjunction with the Department of Defence, we also produce more than 2000 topographic maps at 1:50 000 scale, predominantly in Northern Australia.

[Woof]

Not sure if everyone knows about this so here it is, great little thingy.
http://www.weatherzone.com.au/weathertracker/

There are others as well.

[patch697]

Found this on another site & grabbed it for here as its got good info for you diesel boys.

http://www.thermoguard.com.au/tech.html

Cheers
Paul

[AB]

http://nerok.info/wiki/doku.php?id=patrol_mq:menu

Good info mq patrols.

[wildgu6]

Found this site useful for chasing 4b parts, motors etc, when I couldnt find them locally
Has the lot.

http://www.autosource.com.au/4wd-wreckers.php

Cheers Pete

[Bigrig]

I actually just got this one off another thread on here the other day and noticed it's not up in this one - I just bought a bunch of interior LED's and other assorted ones for the reverse lights, brakes, and indicators - I'll post up a thread once their in and let everyone know if they are any good:

http://www.brightlightautoparts.com/LEDReplacementGlobes.html

[NissanGQ4.2]

http://www.hpheaven.com.au/ All things cars / 4x4
http://www.pirate4x4.com (http://www.pirate4x4.com/) 4x4 website
http://www.4wdwheels.com.au (http://www.4wdwheels.com.au/) Find your nearest Tyre centre
http://islandcrawlerunion.com HOME OF ROCK CRAWLING EXTREMISTS

[AB]

For any funny buggers who like to throw in some animations in their posts.

http://z6.invisionfree.com/espnstar/index.php?act=legends&CODE=emoticons&s=

When your posting something, find the animation you like, right click over it, select "properties" and copy the "address URL" then when you here posting something just insert image http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/editor/insertimage.png and paste the URL which will show the animation here.

This applies to any pictures, animations, etc on other sites.

[Maxhead]

Don't know if anyone has seen or heard of this one but this is a little beauty.....www.nissanpatrol.com.au :biggrin:

[wildgu6]

The name says it all,
http://http://www.eng-tek.com.au/index.php (http://www.eng-tek.com.au/index.php)

Cheers Pete

[wildgu6]

You will love this one guys. Cheapest booze closest to your area.

http://www.boozle.com.au/beer

Cheers Pete

[wildgu6]

Use this site quite often. A school teacher put me on to it. It has some good programs and it is all free. (has some crap as well)

I dont pay for inet security, havnt for ages and it is good security. The education dept uses the same program, and like i said it is ALL FREE....Have a look around there is heaps to choose from.

http://www.freewarezoom.com/

Cheers Pete

[AB]

http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/

This site is handy to keep in the favourites.

Ever stumble across a site that isnt working?....Like this one...lol

Click on the link, type in the address and it will tell you if the site is having problems or if the problem is on your side.

[ripper]

I put this in the trips and treks section and it was suggested that I put it here too.

http://apps.nowwhere.com.au/LPGA/Planner/default.aspx

You put in the town you're leaving from, and the town you're going to, and it gives you the location of service stations which sell LPG. You can choose to go via the fastest way or the shortest way.
It got the 2 closest ones to me right, hopefully it's that good everywhere.
Worst thing about it is that their map wont zoom with some web browsers.

[my third 256]

salt x used this in my boat and under the gu
http://www.salt-x.com.au/

[Woof]

Calculate time between dates
http://www.convertunits.com/dates/from/Jun+7,+2010/to/Jan+7,+2011

[wildgu6]

Thought this might come in handy for some of the members out there.

http://www.fishingkites.co.nz/off_road_driving_school_4x4_4wd/4wd_beach_driving_techniques-4x4_trucks.html

Cheers Pete

[neRok]

http://nerok.info/wiki/doku.php?id=patrol_mq:menu

Good info mq patrols.


web page cannot be found

i tweaked my server, so the link changed. just go straight to http://nerok.info/ now, all the good info is there.

[gec]

Dont know if this is the sort of thing you want on this thread but thought it could come in handy for some,

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200573462812&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[rkinsey]

Find tracks, camping and other activities in State Forests accross NSW

http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forests/recreation/find-sites

You can also use this site to find camping and trek info:

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/SearchCampgrounds.aspx

Cheers,

Rob

[katwoman]

consoles.com.au
For those like me who are time and skill challenged.

http://willyweather.com.au
Another weather one, but mainly for the fisherperson.
If you go to 'print' on this page without printing, it gives you a good overview of wind direction, speed, tides ect.

[Roady]

http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/quicklinks/northern_roads/area1.asp

http://www.racq.com.au/travel/Maps_and_Directions/road_conditions

http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au/

For the travelers

[Roady]

http://www.hoax-slayer.com/

To determine if your emails are crap or real

[Roady]

http://www.shrinkpictures.com/

for reducing picture size for posting on web sites and also creating avatars

[kingy]

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Really useful site for comparing tyre sizes and working out the percentage difference etc

[the ferret]

Now the ONLY tyre deflator made in AUSTRALIA, along with rear light brackets,
EGR blocking plates for your patrol.
Contact via the Forum or visit www.ferretdeflators.com

[Crowman23]

Download Site for Games etc freeware
http://www.tucows.com/

willy weather for ?? you guessed it Weather
http://www.willyweather.com.au/

[Woof]

Searching for lost manuals, try here: http://www.manualsonline.com/

[TUR7LE]

Here is some sites for finding the recommended oils
Castrol
http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/
Valvoline
http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/valv_auMS/
Mobil
http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/mobil_au/
Fuchs
http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/fuchs_au/


There are more but that's all I can think of ATM

[Toochie]

http://tide-times.com.au
http://nissan4u.com/parts/patrol_gr

[mgglasby]

Hi, just noticed a link placed to our survival guide http://www.wanowandthen.com/survival.pdf is incorrect. To find the survival guide plus other books that might be useful visit our main page http://www.wanowandthen.com and click on the Free E-Books link.

[NissanGQ4.2]

http://www.nisswreck.com.au

Nissan wreckers in Adelaide

[wildgu6]

Hotline40 Auto parts - SA based, but interstate can still connect

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=www.hotline40.com.au&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotline40.com.au%2F&ei=9_msTqyMLKi0iQei163yDw&usg=AFQjCNGM0FU4LbqNN018je8WdYwKH9-scA&cad=rja

[YNOT]

Converting air conditioning compressor to on board air compressor; http://www.grungle.com/endlessair.html

Heaps of detail and good clear photo's.

Tony

PS. thread cleaned up

[briano]

How about Weather Tracker site

[DX grunt]

RFDS outback travel info

http://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/Safe-Outback-travel.html

[DX grunt]

How about Weather Tracker site

Try this one.

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/weathertracker/

[wildgu6]

stumbled across this one, thought could come in handy to anyone in vic or heading that way. Country Fire Authority
http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/

[wildgu6]

found this handy little site that might be handy to others. Covers Projects and 4x4 related info

http://www.offroaders.com/tech/index.html#Towing_Trailering

Enjoy

[Bulbous]

Heaps of GPS tracks from around the world

http://en.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/home.do

[Woof]

Just found this site http://www.4the.com.au

[Bob]

LED Lighting

http://www.brightlightautoparts.com/

[5.11]

Recovery Bible

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/index.html

[DX grunt]

The last trip I went on with the WPC was with PEEL 4wd Club .

A young fella had a ute with an Antenna Knock Down. I was that excited, that I took a pic or two of his set up and have finally found the digital camera cord so I can download the pics.

I’ve not affiliation with the company, just one excited dude. So whoever you are, from the Peel Club, thanks.

http://www.pefabrication.com.au/home.php

Products include:
Antenna Knock Down
Clamp on Kit
Laptop mounting system

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af279/DXgrunt/016.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af279/DXgrunt/015.jpg

Take care out there.

Ross

[oncedisturbed]

http://www.cargpsmap.com/

for map updates without the rediculous price tags

[wildgu6]

4x4 accessories,
a bit pricey on some products but gives you plenty of ideas, and an idea of whats around

http://www.prestigeoffroad.com.au/

[wildgu6]

Noticed Rustyb asking for useful sites so heres a Bump so you can find it mate


Tappn the App Beers on Tap

[Coldcomfort]

We all need decent out door type clothes, jeans, coats, jackets etc. For years now this is where I look first. Huge savings on general work clothes.

http://www.davesnewyork.com/

They have a international check out and shipping is very reasonable. Especially if you buy a few things.

[GQ TANK]

http://www.tridon.com.au - on line referanc guide for sensors - has a lot more infdo then the store books - ie RB30S oil sensor

http://www.gme.net.au/ - Info re GME cb's, antennas, epirbs

http://www.rfi.com.au/ - Austrlian antenna manufacture - also some info about antenna installation gain etc

http://www.polarelectronicindustries.com/ Austrlian antenna manufacture - also some info about antenna installation gain etc

http://www.radioparts.com.au/ - All the bits and peices (electronics - cables etc)

http://australia.rs-online.com/web/ - All the bits and peices (electronics - cables etc)

[wildgu6]

Here's one for SA to watch in this weather 44* atm

http://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/home.jsp

and a bump for the Vics

http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/

[Rustyboner81]

i use these for any maintenance i got to do.
not always relivant but informative and points me in the right track.

www.ericthecarguy.com
www.scottykilmar.com

[Woof]

Just found this site http://www.waterindiesel.com.au/6306/Home/

[NP99]

http://shonkylogic.net/shonkymaps/

[PMC]

G'day folks,

This is the first time that i have viewed this thread and what a brilliant thread it is. Well done folks!

Regards,

RLI

[Maxhead]

There's some very clever ideas here: http://www.viralnova.com/awesome-life-hacks/

[megatexture]

Some goose made up this site and it's not too bad

http://you4wd.com

[SonOf]

Welding Tutorial
http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/


Travelmate, Trip Planner
http://www.travelmate.com.au/

Digital Photo Album Maker
http://www.digitalprintaustralia.com/photobooks/photo-albums-design-your-album-online-no-software-to-download.html


Good aged Whiskey
http://www.masterofmalt.com/age-country/scotch/50-year-old-whisky/

[Woof]

Don't know if this site is here (could not be bothered to look)
http://www.snowys.com.au/

[NP99]

http://www.mensshed.org/home/.aspx

[TPC]

http://www.mensshed.org/home/.aspx
Looks like half the members on the forum.

[NP99]

www.predatortools.com/

[MEGOMONSTER]

www.predatortools.com/

I reckon I'd be arrested if I hung one of their shovels on my roof rack for carrying a deadly weapon. Lol
Weird designs.

[FNQGU]

http://www.mensshed.org/home/.aspx

A very good cause and well worth getting involved with if you have a spare night of the week...

[NP99]

I reckon I'd be arrested if I hung one of their shovels on my roof rack for carrying a deadly weapon. Lol
Weird designs.

The Americans have some great stuff :) I reckon the cops would pull you over with these shovels :)

[AB]

The Americans have some great stuff :) I reckon the cops would pull you over with these shovels :)

Don't dig too close to your tyres with that thing....lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

The Americans have some great stuff :) I reckon the cops would pull you over with these shovels :)

It's like a weapon from the 5th century
39033

[NP99]

It's like a weapon from the 5th century
39033

That would be good up in the mallee country!

[megatexture]

You would need to lock it on or it will go walk about lol

[Woof]

https://www.swap4beer.com.au/

[firm351]

https://www.swap4beer.com.au/

Now that's better than gumtree. Beer as a currency is way better than actual money