Introductions

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

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Where do I get a pradopoint sticker???

Team Piggy does these. PM him for details.

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

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Hi All,
I've been reading the forum since I purchase my new toy back in March and thought it was about time to contribute.
The info that you guys have all posted is great and very informative, there's some great ideas out there and I look forward to using some of them. I also hope that I'll be able to contribute some of my ideas from time to time.
Here's my new toy ("She" calls it Bix (after the rego)- But I'm not a fan of naming my things!);
Model: GXL, D4D, Auto, safety pack
Year: 2008 (purchased new in March 2009)
Colour: Silver
Accessories: Tinted front windows to match the rest, Waeco 50 ltr fridge/freezer, ARB Delux winch bar - colour coded.
Wishlist: One of nearly everything and two of everything else!

We took our first trip in the new rig, camping on Fraser Island a week or so ago. Had a great time and enjoyed putting the Prado through its paces. My 4wd experience is limited (but that's going to change) including beach driving but I thought that she performed well.... Until on the way home, I ripped the bash plate off ... but I'll save that story for the appropriate thread.
Quick Question (yes I've searched for the answer!) Can I post pics from day one - I thought I'd read somewhere that I have to wait for a set time period/No. of posts???

Anyway, thanks for having me on the site and look forward to being part of it.

Cheers,
Hoops

[nordi Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close nordi]

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Hi all
My name is Ron, married, 2 grownup kids, dog and cat, living NE of Perth, but still metro area.
I joint the forum because there are likemindet people here and I think I can learn a lot here and
maybe also contribute later for the benefits of others.
End of July we go on our first holiday with te Prado, up north to Broome, doing some fishing on the way,
from Broome going inland and than south again.

2009 D4D GXL White
Tow bar, floormats
5 Steelrims
Roofrack goes on tomorrow
Steel BB is on the way
Wishlist as long as the car is

Bye all
nordi

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

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Welcome along Nordi and Hoops. Lots of info around so do lots of reading and enjoy your time here.

[GH4wd Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close GH4wd]

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Greetings all,

Firstly I'd like to thank those people who have made this forum possible, the information made available here is certainly appreciated.

Well I bought my 95 series about 2 years ago. I was hoping to buy one with a diesel engine but there weren't any around at the time so I ended up with a petrol auto. So far so good & haven't had any problems with it although it sucks petrol at a high rate of knots :shock: I've added some off road goodies to it thanks to ARB Penrith. I haven't done much 4wdriving over the last few years but the diff lock has proven to be an excellent addition! The vehicle can get through those wombat holes at Newnes State Forest with relative ease unlike my previous Hiluxes which just sat there having Rolls Royce moments (fail to proceed). Hoping to get out with some PP members soon.

I'm 51 years young & am separated from the wife just over a year ago. Will be divorced soon. Been an emotionally & financially draining experience but am looking forward to a better future, maybe even find me a decent women that likes 4 wheeling. I have my eldest daughter living with me & my son & other daughter are with their mother. Unfortunately as the kids are now in their late teens/early 20's they rarely want to have a day out in the bush these days, I think the novelty has worn off! Couple of mates have young kids & they still enjoy going out.

Anyway I'm going back to the main forum to continue reading through the thousands of posts...............

Cheers,

Glenn

[MDS69 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close MDS69]

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Welcome Glenn. Sounds like a bit of a tough time there mate. Chin up.

A few of us are going on a day trip up around Newnes in a couple of weeks. You are more than welcome to join us and meet some fo the crew. I am pretty sure those that have indicated they are going haven't met each other, I know I haven't so it will be good to put faces to names. Most of the rigs going are fairly stock so it shouldn't be too strenuous.
Anyway check out the link below for more info.
viewtopic.php?f=29&t=6129

[GH4wd Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close GH4wd]

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Trying to upload an image from Photobucket..........



OMG it worked. I tried to resize the image to 640x480 on the Photobucket site which I thought might be a better size for the forum but it's still at 800x600.....I think :?

Anyway that's at the wombat holes, Newnes SF a while back.

Cheers,

Glenn

[stephenatait Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close stephenatait]

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Hi Folks,
New member here and really happy to read all the tips! Live in Brisbane.
2004 Grande
Silver
IPF Spots
GMe UHF
Milford Cargo Barrier
Snorkel

Fitting Oldman Emu next week with 2@lift.
New to all this and and planning a September break with the kids - suggestions for a newbie near Brisbane
Spud
PS: How do I get a Sticker??

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

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Hi Folks,
New member here and really happy to read all the tips!
2004 Grande
Silver
IPF Spots
GMe UHF
Milford Cargo Barrier
Snorkel

Fitting Oldman Emu next week with 2@lift.
New to all this and and planning a September break with the kids - suggestions for a newbie near Brisbane
Spud
PS: How do I get a Sticker??

Welcome Spud, please update your profile with your location.

Our resident Sticker maker is having a bit of a break from them at the moment, I am sure he will let everyone know if he decides to offer them again in the future.

Cheers

Mav

[perth90s Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close perth90s]

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Hey All

Thought I'd do the right thing and introduce....(myself or the car? )

Bought the old girl (talking about the car of course) about 6 months ago with only 85,000 on the clock - the soccer mum obviously looked after her. Have been out on a couple of the eureka guys courses and keen to put it all into practice! (going on the WA nanga pp next w/e) Also heading up to karijini in august!

Year: 2002
Make: Grande
Colour: Gold duco
Accessories: Not enough yet
Custom Rack (out of the way of the sunroof!)
Recovery points
BFG A/Ts
Wish list:
umm...looking through the forum...i'll have...one of them..oh, and one of those...3 of them....I may be need to go without food for a while though

Cheers

Ryan

[two+four Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close two+four]

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Hi Ryan welcome to the site.

Looking forward to the run this weekend. It is good to see yet another West Australian here and a 90/95 driver to boot.

Anyway it will be good to meet you and all the others this weekend

Neil

[03GXTD Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close 03GXTD]

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Hi all

I've been a visitor here for some time and have decided to join in.

This is my Prado:
Model: GX TD 5sp
Year: 2003
Colour: White
Accessories: Toyo B/B T/B, cargo barrier, Rhino roof bars, Snorkel, Uniden UHF Scanner/Transceiver, Light force 170's, unshod Toyo 7.5"/17" steelies
Wishlist: New rubber, bash plate, front recovery points, more daylight under the belly, duel batt.......

Prado used for shifting family and going camping. Had her for 3 or 4 years & has been love from 1st drive.

Murray

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

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Good Stuff Murray. Will probably be fairly quite on the forums for the next few weeks since there is the GTG about to kick off around Alice in a few days and many are travelling (unlike some of us that couldn't make it). Since you have be reading for a while you will know how much wealth of information can be found. Don't be afraid to ask "stupid" questions. I do. Some bite but just ignore them :lol:

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

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A big HI to all the new members, as Nick has just said it will be a bit quieter on the forum for the next couple of weeks as the Annual PradoPoint Get Together is about to get under way out here in the Red Centre. Many of the regular posters are in their Prados traveling to get here for the start on Saturday. Hopefully you will be able to join in on next years GTG. In the meantime check out all the info that is already available as someone has bound to have asked the question before on here just use the search feature to check for an answer. Also don't forget to check the "Whats On This Weekend" thread to find tag along trips near you, the trip sub forum is also great to spend some time daydreaming about places you want to go and see.

Cheers

Mav

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

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G'Day all
Great forum. I'm new to any real off-roading (just the Forrester) and although starting a bit late for my vintage, PP is giving me great incentives to get out there. I'm picking up my brand spanking VX next week, pearl white stock standard but bank manager is standing by. Hope to see some of you in the outback soon.
Ozpat