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by gqpete
Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:34 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: 2010 Malaysian RFC DVD now available
Replies: 1
Views: 367

Re: 2010 Malaysian RFC DVD now available

Great DVD as Always With RFC.
by gqpete
Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:54 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 40 inch Stickie Treps V GU running Gear.
Replies: 39
Views: 2481

Re: 40 inch Stickie Treps V GU running Gear.

Since when no Warranty??
i now of people and have had ones myself replaced no $$$$ or questions.
has he changed his policy?
by gqpete
Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:57 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 40 inch Stickie Treps V GU running Gear.
Replies: 39
Views: 2481

Re: 40 inch Stickie Treps V GU running Gear.

yep, get cracking on them axles. :) , then happy days for no breakage wheeling.
by gqpete
Mon Mar 07, 2011 3:50 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 40 inch Stickie Treps V GU running Gear.
Replies: 39
Views: 2481

Re: 40 inch Stickie Treps V GU running Gear.

Thanks for all your info, Exactly what i was after. Thanks on another note Auto Hubs stronger / tougher than Manual hubs?????? i run Manuals on winch car with stickie 37's and GU Cals. so far so good but have heard the auto hubs don't crack the housings as easy as manuals and hang in a bit better ...
by gqpete
Sun Mar 06, 2011 5:35 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 40 inch Stickie Treps V GU running Gear.
Replies: 39
Views: 2481

Re: 40 inch Stickie Treps V GU running Gear.

I could break a Cal CV or standard hub even without moving more than a metre on level flat ground( EG- Dirt road), just do a front dig , at least half turn and the front end is going to say no more. That was using Cal Cv's and standard Hubs= hubs will blow everytime With Cal Cv's that are stronger ...
by gqpete
Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 40 inch Stickie Treps V GU running Gear.
Replies: 39
Views: 2481

Re: 40 inch Stickie Treps V GU running Gear.

Correct me if i'm wrong but your running 37inch treps on both your comp trucks. The jump to 40 inch rubber is a comparatively small increse of 90mm diameter or 45mm radius. With a chipped 4.5 engine and a bit more care, you should be ok. Giant racing was advertising for cromoly axles for GU's a ...
by gqpete
Wed Mar 02, 2011 5:02 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 40 inch Stickie Treps V GU running Gear.
Replies: 39
Views: 2481

Re: 40 inch Stickie Treps V GU running Gear.

True that. What running gear where you running?
by gqpete
Tue Mar 01, 2011 7:43 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 40 inch Stickie Treps V GU running Gear.
Replies: 39
Views: 2481

40 inch Stickie Treps V GU running Gear.

Looking at putting 40 inch stickie treps on my GU play car. I'm usualy run the 37's in the same with H260 rear both locked and chipped 4.5 petrol. Will it handle the bigger rubber.
Anyone running Nissan GU with 40's ???
by gqpete
Tue Mar 01, 2011 7:39 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU Styleside Chop??
Replies: 5
Views: 877

Re: GU Styleside Chop??

not realy a Chopped styleside. Was talking more your Wagon and a 9inch :)
by gqpete
Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:20 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GU Styleside Chop??
Replies: 5
Views: 877

GU Styleside Chop??

Looking for Pics for ideas , as i'm thinking of doing mine.
Ideally looking at welding doors from inside, not a big extra cab, rear doors to be cut down and remain with a tornau cover to keep camping stuff dry.
Haven't seen one though. Any help appreciated. thanks.
by gqpete
Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:04 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Locrite Lockers.
Replies: 20
Views: 1522

Re: Locrite Lockers.

There is nothing wrong with auto lockers, air lockers are usually a better choice in most applications but they also have a list of things that can go wrong with them. The auto lockers only real failure point is the small pins they use, there are many different brands these days and they all work ...
by gqpete
Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:16 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Locrite Lockers.
Replies: 20
Views: 1522

Locrite Lockers.

Hi, Anyone have these lockers fitted to there cars? i heard there cheap, i wanna know if there tuff or people breaking them easy. where have people found the best place to buy them. ( yes i know ARB airlockers are better cause BLA, Bla. ) i want comments from people who have these , OR have given ...
by gqpete
Sun Sep 26, 2010 9:48 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: CCDA Presentation Dinner 2010
Replies: 2
Views: 353

Re: CCDA Presentation Dinner 2010

thats a shame, as alot of competitors raced the 2 rounds, lots of marshalls, helpers , SPONSORS (remember they want something for all there hard earned prizes they put up and there huge support of this type of racing) just to have it cancelled and put aside till next year. prob doesn't send them a ...
by gqpete
Tue Aug 10, 2010 2:45 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: H260 , what have people broke?
Replies: 6
Views: 455

Re: H260 , what have people broke?

thanks for that.
by gqpete
Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:16 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: H260 , what have people broke?
Replies: 6
Views: 455

Re: H260 , what have people broke?

I broke a pinion but that was just a dumb move on my behalf. Back end was a few foot in the air and when it come down I was full throttle. I know off 2 twisted axle and a pinion failure. Superiors old red gq. Turbo nos 4.2 petrol you would have to say that they are not unbreakable, though will ...
by gqpete
Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: H260 , what have people broke?
Replies: 6
Views: 455

H260 , what have people broke?

what would be the weak point on these? pinion? etc.
what have people actually had fail on these?
by gqpete
Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:26 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: CCDA Production class winch rules
Replies: 30
Views: 1359

Re: CCDA Production class winch rules

I would have thought you would have been better off to compete in Challenge Class with a low mount than to not compete at all?? Competing with a slow mount may not be the most competitive but it's still a TON of fun. exactly. just come for fun and race, BUT if you wanna win ... be prepared to ...
by gqpete
Wed Jul 21, 2010 8:41 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: CCDA Production class winch rules
Replies: 30
Views: 1359

Re: CCDA Production class winch rules

seems you need to search all the rules before you decide you like the sport and want to compete..... :roll: how many people already have rigs with winched and then decide they want to have a crack.....seems like another motorsport driven by money...... whats the big deal, simple if your spec doesn ...
by gqpete
Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:58 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Polaris Racing 4x4 Challenge, Rd 2 of ENGEL Series
Replies: 12
Views: 3201

Re: Polaris Racing 4x4 Challenge, Rd 2 of ENGEL Series

2010 Polaris Challenge Results Printed at: 8:32:10 PM Monday, 19 July 2010 Vehicle Driver Navigator Vehicle Club Total 1 39 Peter Mihaloff David Tetley 974 2 05 Barry Smethurst Jime Hayes 973 3 07 Dave Cameron Craig Mcdowell 901 4 40 Alan McMullen Andrew Dyer 875 5 46 Bidders Shayne Barkley 839 6 ...
by gqpete
Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:25 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Ateco 2010
Replies: 16
Views: 2646

Re: Ateco 2010

most just head out to neerim state forest up the road and camp.
by gqpete
Mon May 31, 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Maxxis Treps in Vic
Replies: 10
Views: 839

google Lindsays Tyres .
will come up with all details, contact etc. he's in mt evelyn
knows his trep's :cool:
by gqpete
Wed Mar 31, 2010 2:25 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Trent Leen's GQ winch challenge truck
Replies: 22
Views: 1812

stitch_all4x4 wrote:to be competitive you gotta these days you have too dont ya :finger: :D
the more you spend the better your results will be. :P
by gqpete
Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:51 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4.6 rear centre, is it GQ or other nissan rear
Replies: 13
Views: 1126

hey mate devide the number of pinion teeth by the number of crown wheel teeth this will tell you your ratio. i know what the ratio is. the teeth are smaller and the reference to the navara diff makes sense. i'm tipping the patrol one is stronger but am very suprised that the navara diff bolts ...
by gqpete
Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:41 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4.6 rear centre, is it GQ or other nissan rear
Replies: 13
Views: 1126

didn't check flange actualy.
but does a pathfinder rear bolt straight in to a GQ rear and take GQ axles aswell?
by gqpete
Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4.6 rear centre, is it GQ or other nissan rear
Replies: 13
Views: 1126

4.6 rear centre, is it GQ or other nissan rear

i have a rear nissan complette centre. was told it is GQ but when i put it next to my other one the teeth on crown and pinion look smaller. to check i dropped it into a rear GQ housing and it fits normal, GQ axles both fit normal, BUT the teeth are different than a normal GQ crown and pinion. it has ...
by gqpete
Thu Mar 04, 2010 8:46 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: opinions in comp suspension
Replies: 7
Views: 698

2 inch standard koni's. :cool: on a GQ ute. have had podiums so why spend more.
by gqpete
Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:40 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Patrol Auto or LS1 Auto - which is better?
Replies: 62
Views: 2045

GQuick wrote:the 4.8 auto out of the GU is a good transmission ...dunno how it'd go with an 8 though, know of a tickled one that holds fine with 400 odd kws
no they don't. been tried and after lots of $$$ and headaches the 4 speed gu auto went in.
by gqpete
Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:37 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: 2009 - Rainforest Challenge
Replies: 62
Views: 11577

x5 again. last update was last thursday. i'm sure there not all sitting in the pub for the week. some driving must be going on in the jungle.
PICS atleast :cry:
by gqpete
Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:33 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: gigglepin dual motor winch??
Replies: 32
Views: 2494

not many sold so you may be waiting a while for someone who has one to reply. i know of 2 winches sold.
by gqpete
Fri Dec 11, 2009 4:51 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: 2009 - Rainforest Challenge
Replies: 62
Views: 11577

'mav' rover wrote:Any Updates???
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