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clutch-monkey
Post #1471
QUOTE (74QEE @ Jul 30 2011, 07:17 AM)  I dont own anything that will tow such a hefty truck and trailer  i'd offer my patrol, but that shitbox broke it's gearbox with just the triumph spitfire shell on the trailer. typical nissan. |
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30th July 2011 - 08:57 AM
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no more holdens
Post #1473
QUOTE (clutch-monkey @ Jul 30 2011, 08:57 AM) i'd offer my patrol, but that shitbox broke it's gearbox with just the triumph spitfire shell on the trailer. typical nissan. Cmon,enuf of the nissan bashing !!!! Let me guess youve got a 2.8 GU ??? |
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Post #1474
QUOTE (wbtonner @ Jul 30 2011, 12:14 PM) Spent $500+ on a new HD towbar for the back of my new ute, if you do end up getting a cheap trailer, I can help out with towing. Whats that make the towing rate now ??? An F truck or such and a tandem trailer will wiegh a bit |
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clutch-monkey
Post #1475
QUOTE (no more holdens @ Jul 30 2011, 01:57 PM) Cmon,enuf of the nissan bashing !!!! Let me guess youve got a 2.8 GU ??? i dunno what model it is. 4.5 V6 one. 2003 or 2005 model not sure don't care, shitbox costs me more to run and drinks more fuel than any sportscar i've owned! |
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Post #1476
QUOTE (clutch-monkey @ Jul 30 2011, 03:04 PM) i dunno what model it is. costs me more to run and drinks more fuel than any sportscar i've owned! Any of the petrol 4x4s wether patrol or landcruiser are fukn thirsty as all hell My 4.2 petrol GQ returns between 20-25L / per 100Ks Dearer than a worked 350/351 V8 But its also near twice the weight of a dunnybox or falcooooon 4x4s ,and economy dont belong in the same sentence,paragraph or same page Unless ya want a small 4 banger turbo diesel Then ya have to wait all day for them to get to 100 |
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74QEE
Post #1477
QUOTE (wbtonner @ Jul 30 2011, 12:14 PM) Spent $500+ on a new HD towbar for the back of my new ute, if you do end up getting a cheap trailer, I can help out with towing. man a dual axle trailer weighs around 750kg and the truck weighs around the two ton mark,you sure the bommodore is up to the challenge? and another factor i only just relized,have you ever noticed how long an F100 is? this ones only a short wheels base but its still longer than my Hq,so unless your commy can tow a 40ft lowline trailer with ramps, i think were shit outta luck. Maybe you should have spent 30k on a ute that had some kind of use? |
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wbtonner
Post #1478
QUOTE (no more holdens @ Jul 30 2011, 04:19 PM) Any of the petrol 4x4s wether patrol or landcruiser are fukn thirsty as all hell My 4.2 petrol GQ returns between 20-25L / per 100Ks Dearer than a worked 350/351 V8 But its also near twice the weight of a dunnybox or falcooooon 4x4s ,and economy dont belong in the same sentence,paragraph or same page Unless ya want a small 4 banger turbo diesel Then ya have to wait all day for them to get to 100 My sisters old Prado, 09' or 10', 4 cyclinder TD and it went pretty well for what it was. Drove it a few times and it would get going quite well, even with all the stupid extra options that comes in the grande, like a centre console fridge... QUOTE (74QEE @ Jul 30 2011, 04:44 PM) man a dual axle trailer weighs around 750kg and the truck weighs around the two ton mark,you sure the bommodore is up to the challenge? and another factor i only just relized,have you ever noticed how long an F100 is? this ones only a short wheels base but its still longer than my Hq,so unless your commy can tow a 40ft lowline trailer with ramps, i think were shit outta luck. Maybe you should have spent 30k on a ute that had some kind of use? I'm not sure now, tows my dads boat pretty easily and its around 1500kg maybe a bit more including the trailer. I've never really paid much attention to how big and heavy F trucks are haha, all I know is that the new ones are massive. And it has some kind of ..er.. use  *cough*carry's all my work tools around all day, for tax purposes*cough*
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Post #1479
QUOTE (74QEE @ Jul 30 2011, 04:44 PM) man a dual axle trailer weighs around 750kg and the truck weighs around the two ton mark,you sure the bommodore is up to the challenge? and another factor i only just relized,have you ever noticed how long an F100 is? Maybe you should have spent 30k on a ute that had some kind of use? hence why i asked the Q ??? Most of the monocoque chassis cant pull big loads, even with a "Heavy duty" tow pack (Tho we pulled 2 tonne worth of steel beams on my mates VZ, poor thing struggled up the hills) Didnt have the wind resistance of a car/truck on a tandem I always though real utes had tray back ??? Sytleside are for carrying the ,hand cream,nail polish,moisturiser n stuff Isnt this F truck picked up yet ????? Local towie , tilt tray , cmon man on the phone get it happnin |
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HSV
Post #1480
QUOTE (no more holdens @ Jul 31 2011, 10:06 AM) hence why i asked the Q ??? Most of the monocoque chassis cant pull big loads, even with a "Heavy duty" tow pack (Tho we pulled 2 tonne worth of steel beams on my mates VZ, poor thing struggled up the hills) Didnt have the wind resistance of a car/truck on a tandem I always though real utes had tray back ??? Sytleside are for carrying the ,hand cream,nail polish,moisturiser n stuff Isnt this F truck picked up yet ????? Local towie , tilt tray , cmon man on the phone get it happnin I'll be the F truck is a styleside too............ |
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Post #1481
QUOTE (HSV @ Jul 31 2011, 10:12 AM) I'll be the F truck is a styleside too............ They are removable and a tray can be fitted |
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clutch-monkey
Post #1485
QUOTE (-Jordan- @ Jul 31 2011, 05:57 PM) Can anyone recommend me a decent shop to go to who might be able to modify some headers for me? Attached an awesome pic to show what I mean - need to move the first primary around a bit. Oh... will be getting cermaic coated afterwards, don't worry.  
nice.. i do like ceramic coating. whereabouts are you after? the mob in cleveland is supposed to be pretty good. my days work:   looking better than my first attempt at least.. |
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-Jordan-
Post #1487
QUOTE (clutch-monkey @ Jul 31 2011, 06:37 PM) nice.. i do like ceramic coating. whereabouts are you after? the mob in cleveland is supposed to be pretty good. my days work: Mirror finish rather than the other dull set I have, apparently. Will see how they turn out. And I'm not too worried - happy to drive them to anywhere within reason - would drive them to the coast if I knew the job was going to be decent.  If I can't find anywhere to do what I'm after, I'll have to order a new set - $1400 + $450 postage... ugh. If I can find someone, my new go-fast bit will be here soon.  Mini looks sweet too man! |
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wbtonner
Post #1491
QUOTE (HSV @ Jul 31 2011, 07:53 PM) Nevermind, I actually just found that Direct Clutch sell the tool for $16.50 and are couple streets away from my work. WINNING! Question, is it only the M20 that came out behind the six cylinders? If so, then I have one for sale. Ebay here I come. 
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wbtonner
Post #1492
May have found a V8 sooner than expected. Made over 500hp at the treads before it was rebuilt again with better pistons (maybe rods as well, can't remember right now) now with more comp and better bearings. 6.5ltr; aftermarket heads, big cam, good valve train etc. stroker small block. Did around 250km before it broke a built gearbox and before it had a chance to get a good tune. |
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clutch-monkey
Post #1495
QUOTE (wbtonner @ Jul 31 2011, 06:48 PM) Is that cleared? (Just can't tell from the minimal light, thats all) nope just two coats of colour, i dunno how you do this shit man it's a pain in the ass  |
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wbtonner
Post #1498
QUOTE (Anchor @ Aug 1 2011, 04:09 PM) Hahaha wbtonner, joining the dark side too eh? Have you joined already??? Funniest part about it is my mum made the suggestion of the car and to use the motor and box and any other parts I could out of it. (VX SS) Finally all the years of her working in a mechanics workshop has paid off.  Will be talking to the owner in the next two weeks to discuss pricing and payment. Then if I ever get bored with it, rear mount under the tray...trying to find the vid on jewtube now of the LS turbo tonner...Have to buy it first though . Just noticed your sig, have you bought one or are you still looking? L98...Rich boy...
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jebby88
Post #1500
QUOTE (-Jordan- @ Aug 6 2011, 06:11 PM) Put the new gauges in today Not really happy with the angle of them though, so will probably take them back out and sand the brackets down again... joy. And yeah, the blue isn't really muscle-car-ish, but I like it and normal lit gauges annoy me.  theres nothing wrong with the blue, they look great |
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-Jordan-
Post #1504
QUOTE (Anchor @ Aug 6 2011, 08:43 PM) What did they all set you back if you don't mind me asking? I need to upgrade mine. Should all look good in a custom center console. Get rid of them shitty switches.. Haha haha, woo! The gauges were: COBALT FUEL LEVEL $62.99 COBALT WATER TEMP 140-280 $95.99 COBALT OIL PRESS 0-100 $69.99 COBALT VOLTMETER 8-18 $61.99 COBALT TACH ELEC 10000RPM $199.99 COBALT SPEEDO IN-DASH 160 $279.99 SENDER $69.99 Postage was $120 or so. Originally had them mounted underneath in seperate cups but I didn't like how it looked at all. Picked up the boost gauge the other day for another $95 I think. Oh... and it will be used properly, not just for looks, haha - will update when it's all finalised. edit: Pic of the old setup - ugh. This is the result of me trying to be lazy. Didn't need the heater controls so no big loss there, radio will be replaced... not that I plan to be able to hear it, no one will be smoking in there so will put a neat switch panel there. 
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wbtonner
Post #1505
QUOTE (-Jordan- @ Aug 6 2011, 08:53 PM) haha, woo! The gauges were: COBALT FUEL LEVEL $62.99 COBALT WATER TEMP 140-280 $95.99 COBALT OIL PRESS 0-100 $69.99 COBALT VOLTMETER 8-18 $61.99 COBALT TACH ELEC 10000RPM $199.99 COBALT SPEEDO IN-DASH 160 $279.99 SENDER $69.99 Postage was $120 or so. Originally had them mounted underneath in seperate cups but I didn't like how it looked at all. Picked up the boost gauge the other day for another $95 I think. Oh... and it will be used properly, not just for looks, haha - will update when it's all finalised. edit: Pic of the old setup - ugh. This is the result of me trying to be lazy. Didn't need the heater controls so no big loss there, radio will be replaced... not that I plan to be able to hear it, no one will be smoking in there so will put a neat switch panel there. I like this. |
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