Hey mate, how about you show us what the truck looks like since you bought it.
You've done a bit to it which should look great.
C'mon mate
Sorry mate, someone had to start it...hhahaha
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Hey mate, how about you show us what the truck looks like since you bought it.
You've done a bit to it which should look great.
C'mon mate
Sorry mate, someone had to start it...hhahaha
Alright then Kris, just for you mate (I swear it has nothing to do with getting out of studying)...
Bit about me to start with, I'm 24, from Wagga Wagga NSW, working as an Avionics Aircraft maintenance Engineer (I fix planes...). Studying to get my Engineering License.
After crashing my Mini, and getting sick of my commodore not being able to follow my mates in their Utes out camping and 4 wheel driving, I spent months looking for a great vehicle. How great? Well after buying the new rig, it convinced one of my mates he had to spend over 90G's on a new cruiser just to beat me. I picked up the Troll from Kris in Canberra back in feb, the first couple pics show how it was when I got it (I threw on the blue driving light covers)
2008 ST Patrol 3.0L CRD.
55000kms
Nissan Alloy Bull bar
IPF900XS converted to HID
Side steps
Safari Snorkel
2inch lift thanks to some Koni Shocks and Dobbinson coils
80 channel UHF
Second battery with solenoid Isolator
In-Dash Navigation with Reverse Camera
Scan gauge
probably a few other bits and pieces I've forgotten.
First things first, as living out of town on a small farm, and going up in the mountains water skiing and snow skiing as I do, coming across Roo's are a big concern, and that Alloy bull bar just wasn't going to cut it. Neither would it handle a winch... so on they both went. My choice for taking a huge chunk out of my wallet were an ARB Deluxe bar with ARB fog lights. Hanging on the bottom of the big chunk of steel is an Avenger Mako TDS 12000lbs winch with some bright red Synthetic rope.
I've also upgraded the dual battery system to a RedArc VSR Isolator. Managed to acquire some 50mm2 cable, so there's no worries about the power getting through! Also thrown in two fuse distribution blocks, one set up as hot battery, the other accessories. Accessories has a three way switch, so it can be on with the keyed accessories, or on when I want it. Rewired the standard 12v sockets to the second battery to enable charging without having to leave the keys in the car, and no flat battery!
Bought a nice set of Sand Grabba floor mats throughout the car. Worked wonderfully over the weekend, with a car load of people trudging through the snow, they managed to catch all the melted snow and keep the carpets (relatively) dry! Whilst I've still got the woolen seat covers on the front that came with the troll, they will soon be replaced with a nice set of MSA or Black Duck canvas seat covers.
Starting to build up my recovery gear, picked up a 8T snatch strap a few months back, and then an ARB Recovery kit for my birthday. Also grabbed some equalizer brides off eBay, along with some recovery points for the front. Got one on the drivers side, but yet to decide how I'm going to do the left hand side yet.
Other bits and pieces on the cards:
- Rear drawers - got plenty of plans, just waiting for the time and the money.
- Table for the rear door
- Scrub bars
So far done most of my playing around up around the Tumut and blowering dam area. Played in the snow last weekend around Cabbramurra and Kiandra. My mates all piled in to my car to go for a 4WD because they didn't think there's would make it (all Toyota drivers!)
Sorry mate I couldn't resist...lol
I love the new bar and winch....just tops it all off.The rest of the gear will complement it nicely
Looks like you're looking after it very nicely as you should...HAHA..well done mate.
Throw more pics up when you ready...
wow mate, that is one tidy ride.
Keep us posted on the upgrades.
Finished off my reverse lights last week, replaced the camera and driving light switches to Carling tech. Rewired the reverse camera.
http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...621_130609.jpg
Looking goooooood!
Nice rig buddy
thats a top idea for the reverse light mate! looks great!
yeh I'm happy with the reverse light. Only a small 10 watt LED, but does the job. Unfortunately, when I have one of AB's wheel bags on it, it's covered!
Took a bit of filing to get it to fit, but I'm happy with it!
Thought I'd just throw in this pic from the weekend, I like it!
http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...5/IMG_0545.jpg
After last nights test run, Tonight I pulled apart my Battery Isolator switch and replaced the bulbs with LED's. Figured while I had the dash apart, I'd finish off some wiring.
Now got all the CustomRocker switches with lower light coming on with the parking lights, and the upper light set up as an activation light.
Reverse light can either be automatically on with reverse gear, or manually on. Same for reverse camera.
I have an "Second Battery Accessories Bus" set up, that can either turn on when the car accessories is turn on, or manually, so I can run the cd player and UHF without having keys in the ignition.
Also have the a battery isolator switch set up for link indication and manual link.
http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...726_220236.jpg
Havent updated this in a while. A few small additions, with a teaser for next weeks install.
http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...022_205616.jpghttp://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...022_204748.jpghttp://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...022_201729.jpg
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http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...h_IMG_1354.jpghttp://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...h_IMG_1355.jpghttp://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...h_IMG_1362.jpghttp://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...h_IMG_1363.jpg
Noice!!! I want those seat covers, where do I get me one of those
.........on the move
MSA 4x4Quote:
Originally Posted by Nisshead
Sit down before you look at the prices. I managed to pick them up a little bit cheaper at the sydney 4wd show the other week.
Ouch!!
I think I'll go without for a bit.lol
.........on the move
I know right. Been saving for them for a while. Got the front row as well, just havent taken photos yet. Couldnt justify the third row set, especially when they dont spend much time in the car anyway.
Amazing quality, and fit so snug they took nearly half hour per row to fit. Should last for a long time too!
edit: heres the front.
http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...101_184839.jpg
words cant express the feelings....
http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...109_153443.jpghttp://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...109_153532.jpg
It was a nervous few weeks wait. Knowing all the dimensions, being that theres only 10mm clearance.
http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...109_153556.jpg
Cant wait to pack these up and heap up the mountains...
Amazing how expensive these things can get. A buddy of mine got a full custom made set, made out of neoprene for $250usd. How much are those up there? Yeah, I know, probably twice as much...Quote:
Originally Posted by teno45
Neoprene, nice, wouldnt mind that. $250, bit over half. about $400 a row.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoseM
Thanks Kris for starting this thread. Teno you should be dragged behind the wagon for keeping us out of this upgrade. Awesomeness!
As for seat covers, I made my own... will take pics and post on Thelmas page... they cost me a couple of hours on the machine...
But then who would drive?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mechlou
Couple hours on the machine? Somehow think I was better off just buying them...
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