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by patrolpaul
Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:51 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: GQ class , new winch challenge class?? updated....
Replies: 328
Views: 13518

Might as well call this the "Carby Patrol series". A standard na diesel is no where near a carby Patrol in performance. I have a diesel and my old man a Petrol and there is a marked difference. I would believe a majority of the diesels out there have been turbo'd (not as many would have been ...
by patrolpaul
Tue May 01, 2007 12:59 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: steering wheel shakes when i hit bumps??
Replies: 10
Views: 612

bru21 wrote:no panhard on a leaf truck.
Would help if I read the first post properly :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
by patrolpaul
Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:37 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Simex 12.5 vs 11.5
Replies: 10
Views: 944

I run the 12.5 and love them on a lwb gq. It comes down to personal choice.
by patrolpaul
Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:34 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: steering wheel shakes when i hit bumps??
Replies: 10
Views: 612

Try your panhard bushes. They might not look stuffed but they are the usual problem. There is heaps on here about this type of problem. Do a search and it should answer your question. With the bigger tires the add load to the rubbers which causes the front diff to move side to side. Worked for me!
by patrolpaul
Sun Apr 29, 2007 7:01 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: GQ Front Axle
Replies: 2
Views: 237

GQ Front Axle

Hi peoples, I have snapped the short front axle. Anyone know a good place to get them from? Yes I did do a search but it came up with nothing useful. Thanks in advance.
by patrolpaul
Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:05 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: schwitzer turbo
Replies: 19
Views: 1000

When you get it tuned make sure they do it on a dyno! I got mine done this way and it makes a huge diference and only costs about $125 :armsup: Cheap when you think about it!
by patrolpaul
Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:51 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: What types of bars available (like cheesy`s)
Replies: 13
Views: 837

about $1200 fitted.
by patrolpaul
Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:35 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: What types of bars available (like cheesy`s)
Replies: 13
Views: 837

Freedom Automotive Technologies. Damn tuff and look great. I have bashed the living hell out of mine with no probs.

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by patrolpaul
Fri Aug 11, 2006 8:22 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Auspit's MOUNT COLE (Vic) NAVRUN 16/17th September
Replies: 17
Views: 2383

woo hoo. Looks like I might have a second vehicle. Another Patrol :armsup:
by patrolpaul
Thu Aug 10, 2006 7:10 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4.6 ratios and I'm stoked!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 1196

I just want some 2nd hand 4.625's. Just fitted the turbo :armsup: so funds are a bit low at the moment :cry:
by patrolpaul
Thu Aug 10, 2006 7:02 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Bonnet hinge rattle
Replies: 6
Views: 418

Ive spoken to a mate who had the same problem and he reckons that the hinge had like a heavy rivet through it and he tightened it by whacking it with a mash hammer while the other side was on a lump of steel (old section of railway line) having not taken mine out to look, does that sound like it ...
by patrolpaul
Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:01 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Auspit's MOUNT COLE (Vic) NAVRUN 16/17th September
Replies: 17
Views: 2383

Who needs a second vehicle? This will be a good test for the new 36's and Turbo :armsup: Got a cousin as a Navi for this run so I gotta work him hard to break him in :twisted:
by patrolpaul
Tue Jul 25, 2006 5:58 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: winch rope at the right ...... interested
Replies: 48
Views: 2036

I'm keen for some 12mm stuff. :D 45 meters would be great. :armsup:
by patrolpaul
Sun Jul 23, 2006 5:56 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: External Beadlocks
Replies: 4
Views: 322

External Beadlocks

Ok, firstly I have done a search on this topic so don't mention it :D I am after somewhere in Geelong or Western Melbourne who can supply and fit external beadlocks to my 15" rims. Most of the info in the serch is from a few years ago or in another state (mainly QLD). Any info would be great ...
by patrolpaul
Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:52 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Vic Winch 06
Replies: 355
Views: 66072

Hey Guts, you were not one of the ones I was refering to :D
by patrolpaul
Tue Jul 04, 2006 11:12 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Vic Winch 06
Replies: 355
Views: 66072

sierrajim wrote:
Grass roots....
So lets all run open diffs and 31" tyres
It would make it a damn site cheeper :rofl:
by patrolpaul
Tue Jul 04, 2006 9:30 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Vic Winch 06
Replies: 355
Views: 66072

Firstly as mentioned previously I havn't bought my tyres for this event yet so I don't have a problem with that rule, but personally, I like the idea of not competing against vehicles with major modifications (OBC and Ateco style). As this will be my first (hopefully)winch comp I like the idea of a ...
by patrolpaul
Mon Jul 03, 2006 9:07 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Vic Winch 06
Replies: 355
Views: 66072

Glad I havn't bought my tyres for this comp yet :armsup:
by patrolpaul
Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:15 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Vic Winch 06
Replies: 355
Views: 66072

Just recieved an application form :armsup:

Hope we get accepted ;)
by patrolpaul
Wed Jun 28, 2006 5:38 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: ATS 4x4 BIG RIVER NAVRUN (Vic) 5/6th August
Replies: 102
Views: 16722

Hope to have the trol set up properly for this event :armsup:
by patrolpaul
Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:58 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: THE SIMEX goes ahead - now called PIRANHA PURSUIT out now
Replies: 178
Views: 23952

GutSquisher Media wrote:What a weekend, damn cold but who cared the driving was great, sign me up I will be doing it again.
I will second that, count me in next year :armsup:
by patrolpaul
Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:21 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: THE SIMEX goes ahead - now called PIRANHA PURSUIT out now
Replies: 178
Views: 23952

Yep got me stuffed, but the quick release works well :lol:
by patrolpaul
Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:05 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: THE SIMEX goes ahead - now called PIRANHA PURSUIT out now
Replies: 178
Views: 23952

I just saved it on the patrol4x4 photo's section, then copy and paste the link to this post.
by patrolpaul
Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:55 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: THE SIMEX goes ahead - now called PIRANHA PURSUIT out now
Replies: 178
Views: 23952

Here you go baretta, I was going to patent it but bugger it, go for your lives folks :rofl: http://www.patrol4x4.com/photo/data/542/Piranha_Pursuit_2006_quick_release_PH_005.jpg All you need is a cordless drill and bits, washer (large) and a hayman reece R clip and your back on the road :armsup:
by patrolpaul
Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:48 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: THE SIMEX goes ahead - now called PIRANHA PURSUIT out now
Replies: 178
Views: 23952

The vids are great luxy :armsup:
by patrolpaul
Mon Jun 12, 2006 6:57 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: THE SIMEX goes ahead - now called PIRANHA PURSUIT out now
Replies: 178
Views: 23952

Mate that was an awesome comp :twisted:

And just for the record we didn't run out of fuel either just a really steep angle that the fuel pickup didn't like :cry:

Either way 4th Place is fantastic for our first comp :armsup:

Thanks to Rudi and the gang for a great fun time. :D
by patrolpaul
Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:13 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: THE SIMEX goes ahead - now called PIRANHA PURSUIT out now
Replies: 178
Views: 23952

Good to hear it's going :armsup: I'm packed and ready to go straight from work tomorrow.
by patrolpaul
Thu Jun 08, 2006 8:32 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: THE SIMEX goes ahead - now called PIRANHA PURSUIT out now
Replies: 178
Views: 23952

Sounds great :armsup: We should be there by about 6pm.
by patrolpaul
Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:42 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Pursuit all ready to go - tracks and details here
Replies: 9
Views: 1782

3 sleeps to go :armsup:
by patrolpaul
Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:33 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: THE SIMEX goes ahead - now called PIRANHA PURSUIT out now
Replies: 178
Views: 23952

Comittment! :armsup: Thats what I like to see :D