Useful websites library

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

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

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.

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

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

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

WA's equivalent to RACV, RACQ, NRMA.

RAC Journey Planner http://rac.com.au/Travel/Self-drive-...y-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

HID Conversion Kits

A cheap supplier of HID parts & accessory's

http://hidlighting.com.au/HID%20Conv...ce%20List.html

Suspension stuff


The name says it all


https://www.suspensionstuff.com.au/s...7e56c99773b691

Amps-Watts

A handy piece if info for DIY electrical jobs


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

DUEL BATTERY

More handy DIY info


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

Heatshrink Terminals

A must have for 4x4's


http://www.narva.com.au/products/bro...rink-terminals

Nissan GQ/Y60 Spics


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

TB42 Turbo Kits


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

Cylinder head porting


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

Fuel consumption for fuel and gas

http://calculator-converter.com/l_10...calculator.php

Weather

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

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

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Weather

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by The Dogman

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

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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.

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

www.whereis.com

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

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.

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

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Originally Posted by NissPat

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

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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?

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

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


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

Unclaimed superannuation money

http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/co...p=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/

Change the thingies to suit your make/model

http://www.carservice.com.au/car-ser...g-guide-2.aspx

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

Great website. Gave me a laugh.

http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/reso...australia.html

http://itsapropos.wordpress.com/2009...manners-oh-my/

http://www.readersdigest.com.au/food...icle90541.html

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/in.../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.

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

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.

https://www.ga.gov.au/topographic-ma...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.

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.

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

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

Good info mq patrols.

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

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/...entGlobes.html

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

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

http://z6.invisionfree.com/espnstar/...DE=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/forum...nsertimage.png and paste the URL which will show the animation here.

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

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