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ive just brought my first new patrol

Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:02 pm
by bushytas
so anyway here she is and yes im already looking at mods.
and heres a bit off the nissan web site about it

The Limited Edition Patrol Wagon Walkabout – Legendary Value.

The Patrol Walkabout boasts a set of stylish 16” alloy wheels, a 6 stack CD player, a tough alloy bullbar and much more. It also comes loaded with $2,000 worth of camping equipment.

But best of all, the limited edition Patrol Wagon Walkabout can be yours from just $53,990*.

This offer is limited to just 275 vehicles, all powered by the tough 3.0 litre common-rail turbo diesel engine. And with all its extras the Nissan Patrol Walkabout has everything you need to explore the great outdoors.

PATROL WAGON WALKABOUT
Limited Edition

Limited Edition Extras
16 inch alloy wheels
6 stack CD player
Side steps
Snorkel
Alloy Bullbar
Towbar
Cargo Barrier
Walkabout decal
$2,000 worth of camping equipment

Powerful 3.0 litre common rail turbo diesel engine
automatic transmission
Front air conditioning
Cloth seat trim
Dual front SRS airbags
Chrome power mirrors
Cruise control
Central locking
Rear LSD (limited slip differential)
Four wheel ventilated disc brakes
Engine immobiliser
Manual free wheeling hubs
Split fold rear seats
3 year 24-Hour Roadside Assistance
95 litre main and 30 litre sub fuel tanks
3 year/100.000km warranty


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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:43 pm
by coxy321
Thanks for that! Saved me a trip to the nissan website! ;)

Nice truck too, what are your plans?

Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:07 pm
by bushytas
lol well i think i might go for the 50mm lift and some tyres maybe front difflock apart from that i dont really know do you have any ideas ?
I was thinking the rear lsd would be enough so just the locker and tyres should put it in some places

Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:09 pm
by bogged
bushytas wrote:lol well i think i might go for the 50mm lift and some tyres maybe front difflock apart from that i dont really know do you have any ideas ?
I was thinking the rear lsd would be enough so just the locker and tyres should put it in some places
Have you taken it offroad yet to see how capable it is standard? You may suprise yourself how much you dont need a locker and all the shit.

Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:29 pm
by bushytas
Yeah it had 200kms on the clock and I had it out bush lol
I found the tyres it comes with are shit I got bogged in my back yard on the grass I had to put it in 4wd just to get around the front again. but then again they are road tyres as for offroading I would have to lift it 50mm as she seems a bit low in the middle she sat on her guts when I was crossing a hill but approach and depart angles are good

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:21 am
by Red_MAv
I'd just be putting decent rubber on it for now. My Maverick went everywhere without a locker and I only put that in a few years ago as it was about the same as repairing the LSD. The Nissans are amazing vehicles and once you put your 2" lift in you will go plenty of places with some decent tyres.

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:50 am
by bushytas
so heres the question then whats the best tyres to put on a patrol for a good offroad tyre and on road grip in the wet coopers stt mickey t's BF MT
or goodyears and what size 285/70/16 or standard size 265/70/16

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:44 pm
by dont_follow_me
I reckon some 285/75/16's in a BFG MT or Cooper STT would suit it down to the ground and be awesome off road

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 2:07 pm
by bogged
bushytas wrote:so heres the question then whats the best tyres to put on a patrol for a good offroad tyre and on road grip in the wet coopers stt mickey t's BF MT
or goodyears and what size 285/70/16 or standard size 265/70/16
doesnt it come with 17inch rims? Or your changing them too?

285x75x16s are good size, MTR's round $280 are a good buy.

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 2:42 pm
by bushytas
no its only got 16 inch rims alloy ones but as you can see i suppose

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 3:50 pm
by bogged
bushytas wrote:no its only got 16 inch rims alloy ones but as you can see i suppose
didnt think missan was doing 16s anymore.. interesting.

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:56 pm
by toaddog
Have had one for the last 8 months - wife has already dinted both front doors....... Goes ok but would have liked to get a 6cyl.

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:56 pm
by bushytas
yeah i have to say that i think they went the wrong way with the 3LTDDI engines its a little under powered but you can live with it