Introductions

[Gregor Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Gregor]

Introduction

Here we go
120 series TD4
2004 Model, Metalic Blue
Nudge bar by East Coast Bullbars
Auxillary Battery
Cooper ATR Discoverer Tyers
Full window tint
Electraphone TX3440.

Bought the prado new in '04 its done 108,000klms. have not done any big trips apart from holiday to the coast etc.
Towing a Coromal Corvair 540 Pop top caravan, I get a few comments on how the vehicle looks, I do a little sales rep work around the Riverina area of NSW and get envious comments from other reps who think its a company car.
I really love the way it cruises along, I find that if on those trips I sit at approx 98-99klm/hour i get around 10.8 - 10.9 ltr/100klms.
Towing the van it makes a big difference re headwind tail wind also hilly terrain.
Consumption is then around 13 to 16 ltr/100 that is keeping the right foot gently on the pedal sitting on 90 kays.
I have taken the plunge and paid the deposit to have Desielgas fitted by Diesel Gas Australia. I expect it will be fitted by end of Nov.'08.
Trying to keep accurate records of feul consumption to compare after the gas and economy is the main reason for having it done. I have read a few artilcles before deciding.
Planning a big trip with a mate next year with the vans starting at Mildura-Pt.Agusta-Cooper pedy-Uluru-Alice-Darwin-Broome-down the west coast Perth - Margaret river etc. and return to Cowra via Adelaide.
Trust this hasn't been too long an intro.
Looking forward to hearing from anybody on any of the above

Diesel on

Gregor

[Thurbie Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Thurbie]

Hello all.

Have been lurking around this great forum for a couple of years now and want to thank you for all for the fantastic free advice and tips I’ve gleaned.

I’m Victorian born & bred and moved over from dark side (Nissan GU ops: ) to a Prado back in May 2005.

Married with 3 girls, we love to get out and about 4wding in this great land and have locked up the centre diff in wonderful places like Vic High Country, Fraser Island, the Bungles, Gibb River Road and Cape Leveque. Currently contemplating a trip to Cape York or Tassie.

Current Drive:
White 2005 GXL V6 Auto
Polyairs
ARB roof rack
Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller
40l Engel (+ Thumper & Charging kit)

On Order (Due October 2008 – woo-hoo!! )
White 2008 GXL D4D Auto (Option Pack 1)
Cooper ST’s
Polyairs
TJM Nudge Bar

Camper Trailer
Tambo Cooper XT
17 x 7.5 inch Toyota stud pattern rims
Extended Drawbar, toolbox etc

Will soon send off for PP Stickers to proudly adorn on the new ride.

Cheers

Gerard

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Re: Introduction

Here we go
120 series TD4
2004 Model, Metalic Blue
Nudge bar by East Coast Bullbars
Auxillary Battery
Cooper ATR Discoverer Tyers
Full window tint
Electraphone TX3440.
Bought the prado new in '04 its done 108,000klms.Looking forward to hearing from anybody on any of the above
Diesel on
Gregor

Hello all.
Have been lurking around this great forum for a couple of years now and want to thank you for all for the fantastic free advice and tips I’ve gleaned.
Current Drive:
White 2005 GXL V6 Auto
Polyairs
ARB roof rack
Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller
40l Engel (+ Thumper & Charging kit)
On Order (Due October 2008 – woo-hoo!! )
White 2008 GXL D4D Auto (Option Pack 1)
Cooper ST’s
Polyairs
TJM Nudge Bar
Camper Trailer
Tambo Cooper XT
17 x 7.5 inch Toyota stud pattern rims
Extended Drawbar, toolbox etc
Will soon send off for PP Stickers to proudly adorn on the new ride.
Cheers
Gerard

Welcome from the Mod team to both of you

[plucker Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close plucker]

Hello all.

Have been lurking around this great forum for a couple of years now and want to thank you for all for the fantastic free advice and tips I’ve gleaned.

Welcome Thurbie and others to the forum.

This is where we say to all those who have been lurking for a while that it is their turn to help further the knowledge base on this informative site. Dont be shy, some of the knowledge that you guys have will no doubt help others which is what we are all about here.
Once again welcome guys and enjoy your stay like so many others here do already.

[The Ghost Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close The Ghost]

Hi all New user but old to the site ;
My names Mark and haved owned the prado for the past 6 years
About to get rid of it :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: ops:


*2 inch lift
*Rancho 9 way adjustable shocks
*Diff breathers front and back
*Custum 4x4 pro rock sliders >>Violates for sale rules/ removed by Mod.....



*2 x Hiclone fuel savers
*16 inch rims with BFG All Terrains
*Extractors with sports muffler
*TJM Nudge bar
*Tow bar
*Dark Tinted windows
*130 watt IPF driving lights
*GME TX3200 UHF CB radio
*Pioneer Stereo cd player
*Bonnet protecter
*Light protectors
*Rear dust tailgate spoiler
Wife band my 4wheeling her car after she saw the photos af all the damage the other cars had.



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Was the only truck on the trip not to do any damage, had been doing trips most week ends and the 2.7 ltr crawls up just about all that you point it at.



This next pic I was going slow but the hill was steep with a large step up at the top. Most of the guys I was with were twin locked but had to be snatched up this bit.The photo does not do it justice

[waylib Member Find all posts View Profile Close waylib]

Welcome Mark. bit sad that you are getting rid of the car though

[The Ghost Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close The Ghost]

Welcome Mark. bit sad that you are getting rid of the car though

Thanks , yes I will miss it.
Have brought a 2005 100 series 4.2 diesel with 54000 kms that I am putting a AXT extreme turbo kit (oil cooled, water intercooled).
LPG diesel/gas for the extra 20/30 % power gain.
just stuck some 33 inch muddies on her.

Still is the wifes car ops: :cry:

[d4djuly08 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close d4djuly08]

Hi All
Recently took delivery of a D4D GXL auto with option pack 1.
My wife and myself are keen campers (I have been since I was a little fella) and my wife (then girlfriend) cut her teeth camping in 1988 when we went around Australia in a Subaru DL Wagon - very quick trip in 3.5 months (excluding Tassie - will eventually get there and so many other places that we had to miss due to time constraints) Recently traded up from the Tonka Toy - a X-trial. The kids (15 and 17) are not so keen on camping anymore so we are spoiling ourselves with the Prado. Already installed an ARB dual battery install to run our Engel fridge - other improvements subject to the folding stuff and the one who needs to be obeyed approval.
I found this site after I had ordered the Prado - very interesting posts about the "death rattle" and made me think - have I done the right thing - absoultely certain.

Cheers
Chippie (nick name from camping as I make "hot potato chips" in the camp oven)

[johnv Member Find all posts View Profile Close johnv]

Welcome Chippie

So now we have a Chippie and Chippy. This is going to be interesting!

johnv

[aremac Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close aremac]

G'day all,
Recently joined and wanted to say thanks for a great site. Just got home after putting 10000k's of black stuff under our prado taking the family down the other end of the country for a look. Looking forward to getting it dirty now.

Year: 2003
Make: 4.0l V6 Grande
Colour: Silver

[plucker Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close plucker]

Welcome aboard aremac, good to see another NQ person on the site.

[speed_racer Member Find all posts View Profile Close speed_racer]

Hi Everyone!

Long time reader here at Pradopoint. First time poster...

I just purchased a 2004 Prado Grande and absolutely love it! Just thought I would say hello and that i really look forward to learning more about 4WDs and enjoying my new toy!

Cheers

Brendo

[plucker Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close plucker]

Hi Everyone!

Long time reader here at Pradopoint. First time poster...

I just purchased a 2004 Prado Grande and absolutely love it! Just thought I would say hello and that i really look forward to learning more about 4WDs and enjoying my new toy!

Cheers

Brendo

Welcome aboard Brendo, hope PP can be of help until you start working out things that others haven't thought of yet. Then you can help expand our knowledge base.

Cheers

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

Re: Introductions

Welcome to all the new members, don't forget to put your location in your profile and check out the trip forum to see if there are any trips being scheduled for your area. We have a really great bunch of folk on here that love getting out into the bush and having fun. Don't be shy, if you have never done any 4WDing before ten going out with other pradopointers will give you the benefit of their knowledge and experience whilst enjoying their company.

Cheers

Mav

[ecka Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close ecka]

Re: Introductions

Hi to you all.

I joined the community a couple of months ago, after extracting much hair in working out how to modify my 08 D4D GXL. The information in these pages is outstanding and the mods to my Prado owe a lot to those who share their experiences on this site.

The current modified state is set out below. I am extending the diff breathers using the info in the thread but no one reminded me that I needed to be a contortionist as well.

The next projects are to fit the Jaram roof rack, intall a Polaris unit with rear vision camera, and a HF radio.

Then, I'll take a breather. I'll head east, or maybe north, or maybe south then east. I'm not sure, but I am certainly not heading west.

Cheers