Introductions

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

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Hahaha another WA PP'er...

Welcome Spoony...

Mitch

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

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Hi all,

Lionel joined us in March, but I've been too busy to join the site, introduce myself or use him much in anger since then, however the time has come to make a first step forward.

So about Lionel, he's a 2006 manual diesel "Pilbara" edition (think GXL with roof rails) who joined us all the way from the other side of the country due to the frustration of finding a vehicle with a sensible number of kilometers at a sensible price. Having bought him over the internet I was a little wary, but all has turned out well, so yes, I'd do it again (Please PM if you want some tips about what to do/not do!!).

Since acquiring him I've made a couple of mods, namely a remodelled side step and some enhancements to the front numberplate (water crossing, soverign bar, you know the story ...) at last weekend's 4wd training. I think the best mod so far has been to actually move the transfer lever into HL and LL :twisted:

The real mods will have to wait for a build-up thread, and will also have to wait for the bank balance to catch up. In the meantime, I'm diving back in to the wealth of information and experience hoping that one day I'll be able to make a meagre contribution.

Cheers

Ed

PS Yes, that's another WA one!!!

[waylib Member Find all posts View Profile Close waylib]

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Welcome Ed (and Lionel) Great to have another WA member on board. Remember to put your location in your profile as well before the Mods get to you...
Hopefully we will see you on the next WA meetup.

Cheers
Wayne

[Daz Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Daz]

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Welcome all you new WA P-Prs

Hopefully Ill get to meet some of you one day

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

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Geez, looks like I might have to move to Perth... Not that thats a bad thing (love the place)...

Anyway, I have been one of those lurkers for a few months now. I have learned soooo much from you fine folks, and I've been putting it all to good use too..
I have an 08 GXL TD4, dark grey, company car (whoot). I've recently picked up a 2nd sovereign bar and installed it myself, had a set of recovery poinys made up at work and galvansied. Looking to get a radiator bash plate made up this week. I have been enlisted to make up a few rear door tables too.
So far, I've talked three other guys at work into getting TD4's as comapny cars too, the boss hates me they are just oo good..
I live on the sunny Central Coast of NSW with my wife and 3 tin lids, 2 furkids too.. Day trips to Stockton beach and Watagan's is about all we have time for at the mo, but hopefully, we can get away for longer periods. Other hobbies include photography...

Anyway, thanks for such a great, friendly forum and so full of knowledge and ideas.

[butane8 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close butane8]

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hi all, just joined the Prado Owners Club
picked up a very neat stock 2005 silver GXL 4ltr a few weeks ago
absolutely stoked, it was 96,000km when i got it, so to get a feel
for what i bought, changed the plugs with new denso's, straight up , great investment
the 3 on the n/side where shot. Only took a hour thanks to your threads

( so much for the 80,000k service it was suppose to have? )

Next, dropped "all" the oils and refreshed with catrol products, 4 now till i
learn more. but at least i know where im at with the condition of my oils
and filters...its a good start.. ( engine,diffs,gearbox and transfer)

extend breathers next

The rest of the mods and accessories and on my wish list.. till then
ill just keep droolin' over this website.. lookin forward
to a chat later... regards " the Newby"
Brett (alias Butane)

[Selfy Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Selfy]

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Hi everyone,

I am a newby to the prado scene, currently an 06 sr5 hilux owner but have an 09 silver GXL turbo diesel auto on order, should be just over a week away before i take delivery.
Model: GXL Turbo Diesel Auto
Year: 2009
Colour: Silver
Accessories: ARB Deluxe Bullbar, safari snorkel, IPF 900XS spots, toyota towbar, bonnet & h/light protectors, electronic rust proofing, BFG A/T tyres
Wishlist: Suspension upgrade, Dual batteries, Roof rack and basket, time n money to enjoy it.

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

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I am a newby to the prado scene, currently an 06 sr5 hilux owner but have an 09 silver GXL turbo diesel auto on order, should be just over a week away before i take delivery.

Welcome Selfy... the wait is a mongrel isn't it?

ps. Don't forget to add your location to your profile so that we know if you are another WA PPointer!!! :shock:

[Alchemist Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Alchemist]

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Hi all!

Long time reader, first time poster - and another WA PPointer throwing his hat in the ring

I've been driving a 2007 D4D VX since new and this is undoubtedly the best car I have owned.

Looking forward to catching up with other PP'er's on an outing soon, but in the meanwhile, I'm counting down the 4 days until I take the family off to Kalbarri for two weeks of fishing & exploring 8)

Cheers,

Alchemist

[learner52 Member Find all posts View Profile Close learner52]

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welcome to the forum guys...you will get a lot of fun through here.
Alchemist you will love the fishing in Kalbarri. Z bend gorges are full of water.

hopefully we will all get together soon on one of the trips

Pete

[toddy Member Find all posts View Profile Close toddy]

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Hi all,

very avid reader of these forums, luv them been reading them for about 6 months.

With the help of this site, so far installed uhf GME TX3440, water tank behind second fuel tank, cargo drawer system, fold down table.

Originally from Cairns, now based in Weipa. Visit Cairns fairly often as all the family there, would like to do join in one of the trips you guys do, they sound awesome.

Had Prado since it was a pup (7km old) in '06. Cannot fault the vehicle love em to death. You know there good when you see heaps of them up here in the north - unstoppable.

anyway hope to contribute more, see you all round.

[OldGreyGuy Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close OldGreyGuy]

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Originally from Cairns, now based in Weipa.

Welcome to PP, Woohoo another Nth Queenslander.

[theDOG Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close theDOG]

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G'day folks,

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Model: 2004
Year: GXL V6 Petrol
Colour: Charcoal
Accessories: Sandgrabba floor mat's, dig_options TPX091 head unit
Wishlist: ARB Deluxe Bull Bar, Winch, Snorkel, Suspension, Hilux washers, cargo barrier


I originally stumbled upon this site a few weeks back when I was searching for a decent mechanic that knows what they are doing on the Prado's. Unfortuantely, it's all been downhill since then...
A few weeks ago I got a TPX091 and Sandgrabba mats and today I ordered a ARB Winch bar, IPF lights, OME Suspension and a Cargo barrier - All thanks to the posts in this forum.
Most expensive google search in history! :shock:

Cheers,
Scott.

[OldGreyGuy Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close OldGreyGuy]

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I originally stumbled upon this site a few weeks back when I was searching for a decent mechanic that knows what they are doing on the Prado's. Unfortuantely, it's all been downhill since then...
A few weeks ago I got a TPX091 and Sandgrabba mats and today I ordered a ARB Winch bar, IPF lights, OME Suspension and a Cargo barrier - All thanks to the posts in this forum.
Most expensive google search in history! :shock:

Welcome theDOG to the addiction that is called Pradopoint.com

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

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Loads of people coming out of the wood work,

welcome to all.

Neil