Introductions

[gm9884 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close gm9884]

Hi everyone,

We bought our first Prado (and first ever Toyota) back in june (2014 GXL D4D in white). Even though I don't get to drive it as much as I would like (Safe car for the wife and the little fella) we are both really impressed with it.
I joined the forum yesterday and have already found a heap of really useful information!!

Current accessories:
TJM T13 Outback bulbar colour coded white
TJM 9500LB Winch
Lightforce 240 XGT
Toyota genuine towbar
3D Floor Mats

Santa was very generous this year. So, in the next few weeks I will be installing a Uniden UH8080NB Transciever, RFI CDQ5000 antenna and a Xray Vision 120w LED light bar.

We have plenty of plans for more accessories and trips - all in good time of course

Congratulations on a top forum!!!!

Cheers,

Grant.

[LongHorn Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close LongHorn]

Welcome Grant.

You gotta love the fat man in the red suit don'tcha.

I'm surprised there was anything left for you after he left my place!

[V1SHRNZ Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close V1SHRNZ]

Hi all, name is Vish.

Have just ordered a Dec 14 Build 2015 Prado 150 GXL in Glacier White.

This is my Prado:

Model: Prado GXL Turbo Diesel
Year: 2015
Colour: Glacier White
Accessories: Genuine Toyota Tow-bar, Genuine Toyota Rubber Mats.
Wishlist: AFN Bar, Winch, Snorkel, 2" Lift Suspension, UHF.

Have been a part of a number of other (non 4WD) forums in the past and is great to have a community of like minded individuals sharing a passion for the same vehicle/ interest.

Cheers
Vish

[craigm Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close craigm]

Hi Vish and welcome aboard!

[V1SHRNZ Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close V1SHRNZ]

Hi Vish and welcome aboard!

Thanks Craig, already getting stuck into the forum.

[Yabbie76 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Yabbie76]

Gday All

Well after browsing the forum for a few months now and becoming inspired, I actually purchased my first Prado a couple of days before Christmas. Nice little gift that didn’t fit down the chimney.

Model: 150 VX
Year: 2011
Colour: Crystal Pearl
Accessories: None yet, clean slate. Tow Bar / Electric brakes
Wishlist: Extensive

As I said have got a lot of inspiration from reading lots of the posts. Will probably start some minor mods with a few little DIY things that I have found on here, diff breathers, dual battery etc etc (some of those posts with instructions are great) until I work out exactly what other more significant mods I am after.

Having a look at what some of the other SA guys have done on here, will have a long way to go to emulate them, but i’m hoping to rely on their knowledge base.

Best bit about the purchase is the better half who was nonchalant, has started borrowing (aka stealing) it to drive and has given the 2 thumbs up. I have done a number of outback trips with mates in their Prados / 200's / FJ's, so she is now keen to get out and about - bonus…

Anyway, I’ll keep trawling the wealth of knowledge on here and I’m sure there will be a few ‘how do I do this’ posts on here from me.

Cheers
Steve

[V1SHRNZ Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close V1SHRNZ]

Hi Steve. Welcome aboard, i am in the same phase as you. All the best and will be keen to see your build thread.

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

Welcome guys. Keep us updated on progress!

[Droo75 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Droo75]

Hello all,

To use the cliché - 'long time reader; first time poster...'

Just signed up to this amazing resource that all of you have built - so glad to be a part of it. And yes, we've just purchased our first Prado - brand new 2105 GXL - and its about 6 weeks away. Really cant wait.

Model: 150 GXL
Year: 2015
Colour: Glacier White
Accessories: None yet- just tow bar
Wish list: well....its huge! but first - snorkel, steel bar, platform roofrack......

Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself, and I'll keep rummaging through to learn as much as I can. Really looking forward to learning from everyone else, and sharing stories.

Cheers
Andrew

[120D4D Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close 120D4D]

Welcome Andrew.
Nice choice of Prado - GXL and White is the only way to go!

Keep an eye out in Adelaide - there are many a Pradopoint sticker to spot...

[BlakMoth Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close BlakMoth]

I do believe Silver is the colour of choice for those of us with class ☺️
Or is that a lack of?

Welcome Andrew, you'll enjoy it here.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[Guest Close Guest]

we've just purchased our first Prado - brand new 2105 GXL

Wow! very keen to see what a 2105 Prado looks like.
Oh and welcome!

[BlakMoth Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close BlakMoth]

Wow! very keen to see what a 2105 Prado looks like.
Oh and welcome!

It will be running on water vapour, 2wd only and have 32" rims with tiny little low profile tyres made from silicone. Also won't have a steering wheel, just tv screens for every seat. And the whole thing will be made from 3D printed parts in kit form for only $500 per issue from your local holo news kiosk.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[Droo75 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Droo75]

Um yeah - thanks for the warm welcome....and the ribbing blakmoth & amts. I'll blame fat fingers!

[Jugsy66 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Jugsy66]

I stumbled on this site about a month ago googling how i was going to mount my compressor under the bonnet and thought i'd best say G'day.

Bought the prado back in 2010, an ex-rental car used in the Pilbra, stock 120 GX optoined with ABS, cruise control, toyota bullbar, battery isolater, milford cargo barrier and rollbar (i believe these items are mandatory for mine site access. ive found other wiring from items removed GPS data logger, roof monted indicators, illuminated flag.) its been a work in progress ever since.

Model: 120 GX Diesel 6 speed manual
Year: 2008
Colour: Glacier White
Accessories: OME springs n shocks 2" lift . Cooper ST tyres, outback draws, 20lt engel, changed out the factory bullbar for ARB b/bar and warn winch. ARB UVP. dual batteries optima yellow tops aand Redarc isolator, Tracklander roof rack with awning. I-Con UHF radio. lightforce genesis HID spotties, safari snorkel. Kamar spare wheel spacer with attached work light.

Wishlist:
rear locker
diff breather
amts compressor bracket

Alot of the threads on this site are giving me more ideas to add to the wish list.

cheers to everyone I've already got ideas and feedback from!
Justin.