Outer Limits 4x4 Board

A group of kiwis are looking at coming over to watch this event.

Can someone advise where it is held - place and state and when

thanks, done that just now

Hi - can someone help me.
I want to change my email address and my address on my profile but the system is not allowing me to do it.

I am in Mooloolaba, so if one of the caretakers of this forum is in Queensland and I can ring them to discuss it - then that will be great.

The system tells me my ...

Hi Coxsy
Has hads A quote on freight and I hope the mods will not stop him as they did with mine.

What state is he intending to visit

Maybe he could leave it with me when has finished with it. I ould then look after it for him

Drove two hours to Landcruiser park on Friday afternoon to watch the winch challenge.

Man it was no winch challenger at all, four trucks involved and over the three stages, there were 4 places they had to winch.

Very very disappointed in what I saw - you boys need to get over to NZ and see our ...

Anyone know if Kym Bolton is entering this year

Sad theres no Kiwis

Anyone going up on Friday and back later in the night, that I can hitch a ride from Mooloolaba or near. Im over from NZ living/working here and would love to see some 4wd action. Miss my shorty V8

Can anyone direct me where I can find the programme for this weekends events, might have a look on Friday

Hey guys we have shifted over to Mooloolaba and I was wondering if there are any 4wd competions close by

Does that mean 35" tyres will be legal in Qld next year

So how do you guys get away with your Nissans on the Sun Shine Coast, smaller tyres ? I have some 31" orignal Nissan ones.

I am sure I saw one or two V8's when I followed the Outback challenge around in 2006

Sorry, I moving to Moolooaba, Queensland

Hi Guys
Can anyone give me guidelines about bringing my shorty GQ into Australia from NZ.
We are due to come end of Oct and I was wondering what compliance requirements there is and what costs

Also what demand is there for a truck like mine, V8 injected chevy 5.7 litre LT1, ARB fr & Rr lockers, PTO ...

how do the competition trucks get on then if they dont allow 35" and 2" lifts

my truck has 35", 2" body and suspension lifts, V8 all the mods are certified here for NZ road use

Hi guys across the ditch
I am thinking about importing my GQ into Queensland, where do I start
1/ It is a modified truck
2/ Who do I contact to see if I can
3/ Are there any 4wd clubs around Moolooaba

What regs etc does it need to comply with and can it be done for a short period of time - 3 years ...

In NZ the smallest head that Donaldson supply is 100mm, that is what I used on my steel 100mm snorkle.


So you need to watch out for the correct diameter to fit your tube

I use 98 octane in my LT1 - its the only fuel(other than gas) to run it on. 98 octane has a higher RON rating than the highest octane in the states

Correct me if I am wrong - but as I understand it ARB compressors are designed for lockers NOT pumping up your tyres.

When we had a guided tour through ARB factory in Melbourne - thats what the tec guy told us Kiwis

Go endless air if you want to pump tyres up.

I have an older ARB compressor for ...

We are thinking of moving over for 3 or 4 years and working up in Moolooaba, not sure if I would have time for 4wding, ut dont want to sell it yet

thanks guys for your responses

No we dont have GU shortys here in NZ, my truck has quite a lot of gear on it, lower ratio diffs, 45% reduction gears in ther box, fr & rr lockers. So it is very well setup, however yes a GU shorty would be better

Hi - I live in NZ and I was wondering what restrictions there would be if I wanted to import my shorty GQ into Queensland.

Current specs are - 35" tyres, 2" body and suspension lift, V8 injected petrol engine, plus others that probably dont matter

Can i get my shorty GQ into Queensland legally ...

Do you need to trim the internals of your transfer box when fitting the 43% gears - like you do when fitting the 85%

The 85% have been quoted from Marks site as $1250 incl GST, think the 43% are around the same price.

Does anyone know where they are cheaper - Snake Racing are much the same price

Thanks Mick

Yes it is a manual and I am running 35's

will shorting the rod have the same effect as what Marks do - they supply a sleeve which you press fit into the existing Nissan slave and then use their smaller dia piston. Apparently it makes for a longer travel with the pedal

Looking at installing a Heavy duty Chev cover and a sprung centre cushioned ceramic clutch plate.

Not to sure about the clutch plate - who has had any experience with this type of setup and who has the best deal for them in Australia

Having recently repowered my shorty GQ with a LT1 chevy, I find that I have no engine braking going down hills - having to use the brake pedal far too much even in low first

My question is should I install the 43% rock crawlers or the 85% ones.

At the moment my own thoughts are to go with the 43 ...

Having repowered my Nissan Shorty with a LT1 chevy I find the clutch pedal only travels a short distance from the floor before it engages.

My question is "Is this a problem" and should I be fitting the kit that Marks sell - have read a little about it on their web site.

What do you Australians do ...

I had 16 inch rims on my GQ and I have gone to 15 inch rims for my muddies with no problems

does anyone know the link for viewing the separate stage reults for 2006 OBC