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  • #1

    Finally joined the club

    Thanks to some great info found here, I finally joined the Prado club Monday. Late 07 (first reg April 08) V6 GXL. Shade over 80000kms on it. Would really have liked a slightly later with a few less k's, (and in RED) but short of a trip across the pond to the Big Island, can't be too picky here in Tas.

    Came pretty bog standard other than some window tinting so since Monday I have added bonnet and headlight protectors, and some floor mats, and removed all the oily gunk that detailers put on cars. Have some Wetseat Prado customs on order, few weeks away for them. Currently wearing Maxxis Bravos which, on the surface seem ok, only pretty fresh I would guess so can't really justify changing them in the next little while, will add some Bridgestone 694s if I can get a good deal at any stage (or these give me reason to want to), had 694s on the Rav4 and couldn't fault them.

    Will add an ARB deluxe bar, probably in the standard grey with winch and spots when finances allow. That will probably mean a lift required. Don't intend to too much serious offroad stuff but I do venture to a few off the beaten track places around the state fishing so the extra clearance could be handy. If I get really adventurous I will probably add a second battery to run a fridge and a few other bits. Pretty keen to add a DigiOptions unit with reverse cam too.

    So more than anything, thanks for all the contributors so far that has helped make the selection, expect a few more questions and some updates as I explore more!

    If there are any other Tassie members interested in a catch up, I'd be keen!

    Cheers
    Rod

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    2014 GLX - White - Various Mods
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    Congrats on the new purchase and welcome aboard!

    Good to see you're starting your build list and we look forward to seeing the progress... Start up a rig build up thread!
    Loz - 2007 GXL D4D Auto White
    ARB Deluxe Winch Bar, 2" OME Lift, ARB On-Board Air, Safari Snorkel, GME TX3440 UHF, GME AE4018K1 antenna, Redarc/Exide ED5 dual battery system, ARB 47L fridge, Cooper AT3's 265/70/17, LeighW's voltage booster, Lightforce 240XGT's, Outback Solutions Drawer Systems
    [url=http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?20863-Loz-s-120-GXL-D4D-Prado&highlight=loz%27s]My Rig Build-Up[/url]

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    • #3
      Congratulations on purchasing a never ending, but pleasurable shopping list. Please see your financier for funding options
      [B][COLOR=blue]Bitumen: A blatant waste of taxpayers money![/COLOR][/B]
      [URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=12197&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=d"]My rig buildup[/URL] [URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/album.php?albumid=141"]Mundaring Power Lines Jan 01[/URL] [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuQmi3Tgoe0&feature=feedu=d"]You Tube Video Morgan Quarry[/URL]

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      • #4
        Don't intend to too much serious offroad stuff but I do venture to a few off the beaten track places around the state fishing so the extra clearance could be handy.

        Said the same thing myself a few months ago...but my ever expanding mod/wishlist is also expanding options for venturing ....so now of course I have to expand my driving abilities!


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        [COLOR="#000000"]2003 Grande, Maxtrax,ARB rear and side awning, Rhino rack, GME 3100 UHF, Sony 2DIN DVD/reverse camera, 2x 9" headrest DVD's + 2x 7" headrest DVD's, Aries sheepsking custom covers, 2" raised kings, ARB underbonnet high output compressor, Hybrid dual battery with fuse box and additional outlets in rear, Rear door table, High power reverse LED flood, Staun deflators, ARB snatch hitch and strap, PP sticker[/COLOR]!

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        • #5
          Nice! You left out the pradopoint sticker in your shopping list though.
          [B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
          [B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]

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          • #6
            Thanks guys....

            The mod list is growing, funny enough in direct proportion to the amount of time I spend here.

            Will also ask if anyone has any tips for removing the last vestiges of a previous smoker in the car, not super noticeable, but if you know it is there you can smell it ... washing out the ashtray has made a good start, have hit as many of the "Soft" surfaces as I could with an upholstery shampoo. Would like to avoid an freshener if at all possible, they all smell nearly as bad as the smoke.

            Cheers
            Rod
            2014 GLX - White - Various Mods

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            • #7
              hey pa this one's got the fever
              03 grande v6 , with added stuff that makes it go places . RTFM people !
              founding member of the " you don't need all that crap on a prado association "
              "you only use 15% of your brain " Einstein . " so why not burn off the other 85% " Cheech & Chong .
              petrol , petrol ,petrol , you know it makes sense ! im kavpetrolbitch

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              • #8
                Maybe try some of those air deoderizers, like Fe-breeze etc. - I only seen them on telly, never tried them myself as I don't smoke... Can't hurt though, and I imagine it would be cheap.
                NOW FOR SALE!!! - 2004 Silver GXL 3lt 4spd Auto - ARB Bullbar, Safari Snorkel, Redarc Dual Battery System, Cooper ST MAXX, Dark Tint, IPF900XS spots, Raised Bilstein/Kings Suspension/Firestone Airbags, Autosafe Cargo Barrier, Sandgrabbers, Rola Roof Rack Stuff, Insect Screen, Dust/Wind Deflectors, Sheepskin/Black Duck Seatcovers, GME TX3510, ARB underbonnet compressor, Allied Hammer Rims, ARB UVP, [url="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?18043-Rock-sliders-steel-side-steps"]AJ Sliders[/url]

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                • #9
                  Nice looking rig Rodders. Hope to see you a local get together.

                  If you want a PP sticker just PM your address and I will send one down to you.
                  [B]Tasmania 2015 GTG Committee Member[/B] 2005 Prado Pilbara, Sovereign Bar, Driver & passenger weathershields, UHF TX3220, Spare wheel spaces, Lifestyle rack, Genuine front & midrow seatcovers, Genuine front & midrow rubber floor mats, ARB 47 litre fridge/freezer, Hilux washer jets, BF Goodridge A/T, Radiator protection plate, Dual battery tray and isolator, ARB 2.5m awning, Rhino heavy duty areo bars, MSA rear wheel bin, MAXTRAX

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                  • #10
                    pull out the air con filter from behind the glove box ,wash it . it may help .
                    03 grande v6 , with added stuff that makes it go places . RTFM people !
                    founding member of the " you don't need all that crap on a prado association "
                    "you only use 15% of your brain " Einstein . " so why not burn off the other 85% " Cheech & Chong .
                    petrol , petrol ,petrol , you know it makes sense ! im kavpetrolbitch

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                    • #11
                      Congrats on the purchace, nice clean looking Prado.
                      If you're after some Bridgestone 694's, they were recently on special at Bridgestone dealers in SA, $305 for 265/65/17 & $329 for 275/65/17 were the best prices I was quoted, just make sure you shop arround as all of the different Bridgestone dealers quoted different prices. I did also hear that another PP member got his from K-Mart tyre & auto so they could be worth a go as well.
                      Justin
                      2005 120 Series 3.0 TD Auto, OME suspension, Sovereign bullbar, IPF 900XS driving lights, Projecta dual battery system, ARB roof rack, Bridgestone D694 tyres, GME UHF, Custom rear drawer with ARB fridge slide and Waeco 60lt fridge.

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                      • #12
                        Thanks guys...

                        Pulled the air filter behind the glove box out yesterday and cleaned it - wasn't too bad apart from a heap of wattle and some WHOLE gum leaves - was a bit surprised to find them there. Have had the doors open with fresh air through the last few days and it seems to have helped a fair bit with the smokey smell.

                        I have done some ringing around and put the hard words on a couple of Bridgestone dealers, can get 4 fitted and balanced 275/65/17's (LT) with Nitrogen (not sure if that makes any difference, had it in my last set on the Rav4 and really didn't notice) for $1100. Will see how the Bravos go, not really had the chance to test them much really yet.

                        Cheers
                        Rod
                        2014 GLX - White - Various Mods

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                        • #13
                          $1100 is a good price, but don't get nitrogen. If you ever take it off road you will be letting air out of the tyres and, short of taking the car to a tyre dealer again, you will have to pump them up with ordinary air.
                          [B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
                          [B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]

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