Pat Callinan - no Patrol?

[Ben-e-boy]

Having driven cab chassis I dont think thay are that shit. I quite like it. The small motor took abit of getting used to in the low rpm as it is no TD. it drove well, handles well. It is big inside, the tray is huge. I would buy one before a 3L patrol any day of the week.

[Rock Trol]

The manual has low range. I have driven one

That's right, it's just the auto that is a little suss. Pat has been driving an auto on all of his shows so it will be interesting which model he choses from VW, or is offered by VW. He used to drive a Kia before the Patrol's from memory.

The only problem is that we will never get a truthful review on the performance of the "Rock" from what is being said on this thread.

[Rock Trol]

Having driven cab chassis I dont think thay are that shit. I quite like it. The small motor took abit of getting used to in the low rpm as it is no TD. it drove well, handles well. It is big inside, the tray is huge. I would buy one before a 3L patrol any day of the week.

The size of the Amarock is its main advantage. It bridges the difference between most Japanese utes and the Yank ones. I like a fourby with a wide stance as it is inherently more stable. Most jap utes are built on the 1790mm platform as is the Pajero/Prado. In Japan if a car exceeds this width they are in a higher tax bracket so most manufacturers try and make their domestic models narrower than this limit.

[Hodge]

Sat down with a few beers and watched some of his shows including the early 4wd action stint with Roothie where he drove a Suzuki.
And then some of the Patrol ones. I meant what i said earlier. I would LOVE to see him re-visit some places with the Amarok. He'd have no hope.

[Rock Trol]

I meant what i said earlier. I would LOVE to see him re-visit some places with the Amarok. He'd have no hope.

He might do some medium duty touring instead. Mind you, the V-dubs do have a good traction control system. If driven well they should be able to get to a lot of places. And if they have a few problems, well we won't know about it.

[Hodge]

VW generally are quality vehicles aren't they.

[Rocket55]

He'll put or more to the point, his sponsors will put dual lockers in it like they did to his Patrol and Colorado. Twin locked he'll still go where ever he likes.

PS: do ARB do lockers for the Rock?, if not sponsorship opportunity for someone.


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[Hodge]

He'll put or more to the point, his sponsors will put dual lockers in it like they did to his Patrol and Colorado. Twin locked he'll still go where ever he likes.

PS: do ARB do lockers for the Rock?, if not sponsorship opportunity for someone.


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Yes they do a rear locker for them. Guy at work had one fitted. And he had issues with the auto, spent 2 weeks waiting for parts/service at VW. Overheating or something.
Poor bastard copped a huge tow bill from sheep yard flats to mansfield because of it. Eventually got rid of it, no idea why. Haven't seen him for a few months.

Edit: NO doubt they will kit that thing out pushed by sponsors.

[gaddy]

Good on him , he gets paid to do what we spend thousands to achieve ! Hell I'd even drive a great wall if they were picking up the bill !

[Hodge]

Good on him , he gets paid to do what we spend thousands to achieve ! Hell I'd even drive a great wall if they were picking up the bill !

Very true, good way to put it. Getting paid to go around Aus, all expenses paid probably by sponsors. Dream gig.