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  • $65,720 - GLX,towbar,12 months reg,floor mats,premium YY plates,tank of diesel and scratch guards all on road drive away
    [SIZE=5][/SIZE]...JD TUNING ADELAIDE...

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    • Originally posted by bigowenb View Post
      I've always had a Nudge Bar fitted, protects the bumper when the wife 'kisses' the garage brick wall.......picked up the new Prado yesterday, the new genuine Nudge Bars are a huge improvement over all the ones i've had fitted in the past. Stainless steel (not alloy like before), thick tube, mounted 2 places on each side with heavy duty brackets.....very solid! What I don't like is the way they remove the parking sensors from the bumper and put them on the Nudge Bar. Looks ugly how the loom comes out where the sensors were, should bring the loom out along the bracket and put a plug in the hole. Also they need some sort of plate to cover where the number plate normally goes on the bumper, looks unfinished. Was going to put a light bar on top using the mounts but it'll cover the camera and radar sensor in the badge.
      Out of interest could u measure how high a light would need to be to be able to see it over the bonnet, I am thinking this nudge bar is to low for lights that u could see from the drivers seat.
      I am looking to do the same as hilux in my avatar.
      Hutch
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      Last edited by Hutch; 16-12-2017, 07:53 PM.
      [b]Rob[/b]

      [b]2016 Toyota Hilux SR5 D4D Auto Company Cruiser... [/b].
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      • Has anyone got prices on genuine bullbar, towbar, snorkel etc...
        [b]Rob[/b]

        [b]2016 Toyota Hilux SR5 D4D Auto Company Cruiser... [/b].
        [url=http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?23866-Hutch-s-2012-150-GXL-V6-petrol-Auto]Hutch's 2012 Build up[/url]
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        • Picked up my new 2018 Prado a week ago - upgrade from 2014 model purely for 3 tonne towing as our caravan was close to 2.5T. So far it is so much quieter and nicer to drive. Lots of nice gadgets to play with as well and the driver information screen is very good. Paid $64500 - towbar, front sensors and mats. Downside is the DPF, but so far it has done one DPF burn whilst travelling through stop start city traffic - without having a Scangauge you would not notice apart from a slightly odd smell.

          There was an article in our local paper about an Outlander having the AEB brake suddenly when there was no object in it's path. Got me thinking about the PCS in the Prado what would happen with 2.5T caravan on the back - so reading the handbook, PCS MUST be turned off while towing. Just have to remember to do that each time we tow.
          2018 2.8l 6spd Auto Prado. Glacier White

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          • G’day, interested if any Kakadu owners have used the different engine mapping when towing - did it make a difference and by how much.
            Thanks
            TC

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            • Originally posted by Snouto View Post
              That would be brilliant, thank you!
              Hope this helps in your decision making...
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              • Originally posted by sydney_sider View Post
                Hope this helps in your decision making...
                That looks so much better than the Toyota brochure. It doesn't look nearly as gold as in the official photos.

                Are you happy with the colour in the flesh?
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                2004 GXL 1KZ - ARB Deluxe Winch Bar - Safari Snorkel - Dobinsons/Ironman suspension - BFG AT 265/65/17 LT

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                • Originally posted by abcxyz View Post
                  That looks so much better than the Toyota brochure. It doesn't look nearly as gold as in the official photos.

                  Are you happy with the colour in the flesh?
                  I like the colour. Its actually one shade darker than what came up in the picture. Also, I wanted something different from the overdone white, silver, graphite and black. I am now planning to have it opti-coated for ease of cleaning.

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                  • That looks really nice, the brochure did it no justice and no dealer had one to look at either. Shame as i really like that abcxyz
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                    • Originally posted by Hutch View Post
                      Out of interest could u measure how high a light would need to be to be able to see it over the bonnet, I am thinking this nudge bar is to low for lights that u could see from the drivers seat.
                      I am looking to do the same as hilux in my avatar.
                      From the nudge bar driving light mounts to the top of the bonnet is approx 320mm(just over 12"). There's a pair of Kings 9" LED Driving lights wrapped up under the chrissy tree for on of my sons......i was planning on sitting them on the Prado before we install them on his BT50 to see what they look like....i'll take a photo.

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                      • Very nice mate, thanks. The upgraded wheels work well with the dusty bronze, as I thought they might.

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                        • It’s an interesting colour. I saw a gxl in dusty bronze - when the sun hits it it’s more a golden silver than anything else and looks really nice. I’m in the same boat as as sydney_sider - white, grey, silver are absolutely everywhere. This is something different. I’d recommend you hunting down a local dealer that has one in stock.

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                          • Can anyone with a new VX / Kakadu 2018 model tell me what the engine RPM is @ 100km/h ?

                            Thanks
                            Rob

                            Silver 2010 Prado 150 TD Manual, BFG AT 256/65's, ARB Deluxe bar, Tradesman Roof Rack, Warn XP9500 winch.

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                            • Originally posted by rptdprado View Post
                              Can anyone with a new VX / Kakadu 2018 model tell me what the engine RPM is @ 100km/h ?

                              Thanks
                              I am not sure if I understood your question correctly but doesn't engine rpm at certain speed vary based on incline, decline, load, drive mode, starting position etc? But generally, on a flat ground with no load, it was around 1,500 for my Kakadu in Normal drive mode at full momemtum.

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                              • Yes highway cruising - so 1500rpm thats much lower than my six speed manual ~ 2100rpm.

                                Thanks alot
                                Rob

                                Silver 2010 Prado 150 TD Manual, BFG AT 256/65's, ARB Deluxe bar, Tradesman Roof Rack, Warn XP9500 winch.

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