Derek11's 2012 Blue Storm 150 GXL build up

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i tried fitting the killa concepts roof rack, what a load of shit, i guess you get what you pay for, a moment of madness on my part to have bought this, the one time i go cheap and pay the price, only the top quality brands for me now.

Derek

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derek, you'll need to sort out some back up/reverse/worklights when you get your roof rack on.

i couldn't see you normal reverse lights the other day.

night have to add some small LED pods into the rear bar on the ends.

i need you to chase up a roof rack for me Steve

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The parking sensors are there and the bracket on the rear door between the wheels is the reverse camera
Around $4000 for colour coded and fitted

Cheers Derek

Thanks mate appreciate it.

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Which roofrack are you looking at? I am quite impressed with the Tracklander 1800 x 1200. Just need to sort out mounting on the NS rails.

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i need you to chase up a roof rack for me Steve

on to it already mate. it'll be here in a week.

would you like an awning with that also?

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double post.

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Better get an awning fitted as well if you intend to go for a drive with Steve, as he hasn't got one yet!

He's just fitted a roof rack and awning to my 120, damn good!

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just been on goggle earth and found out where i went wrong looking for the bush track to the back of butterfly gorge, the tall spear grass stuffed me up, need to try again.
about the kaymar, i creased the l/h wing at Palm Creek in May last year on my first 150 Prado, it folded easily without much of a hit, more of a rest on and slide, with the one i have now i don't have that problem, and i think it looks better and suits the Prado look i'm after.





Cheers Derek

Hey mate....I promise just one more question......lol. On your previous 150 with the Kaymar rear wheel carrier did you have the brackets that get bolted to your chassis to give those side wings support?

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yes, the kaymar does give you steel all the way to the rear wheels, but it's not really there for 'protection'. Derek will tell you on his previous 150 with the kaymar, that even just a slight lean on will bend it. i think they make the wings soft enough for fitters to shape around the 150 easier when fitting. the wings are quite flexible, and i can't see the benefits of the extra weight of the whole set up in general.

i do not believe the kaymar is worth the extra dollars, but if you prefer the look then go for it. the kaymar also hangs lower all round, so it has to be steel as there might be more of a chance of getting hung up. (unless you go for a 4" lift)

hopefully Derek can get some shots of the rig out bush with his week off. too many driveway shots.

PS. his prado hasn't even done more than 4000km yet!!!

The quote I got from ARB. (Kaymar). Was $4150. That's colour coded with camera and senses. Which is basically the same as Derek

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Hey mate....I promise just one more question......lol. On your previous 150 with the Kaymar rear wheel carrier did you have the brackets that get bolted to your chassis to give those side wings support?

yes, had those brackets

Cheers Derek

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Derek,
it was good to meet you this morning after spotting your truck at Bunnings. Would be interested in joining you for any short trips you take from time to time. I luckily have weekends off so am available most times but my wife works shift work and does work most weekends.
Cheers PTnLinda.

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Derek,
it was good to meet you this morning after spotting your truck at Bunnings. Would be interested in joining you for any short trips you take from time to time. I luckily have weekends off so am available most times but my wife works shift work and does work most weekends.
Cheers PTnLinda.

Hi Peter,
it was good to meet another PPer, it would be fun too go out for some trips around the place, maybe we could get some of the other PPers in Darwin to go as well, I know Steve would be keen, or Playdo over in Kakadu way.
PS you have a well set up rig Pete

Cheers Derek

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Derek, this is one sexy looking 150 series mate! Well done!

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Derek,
Sent you a PM with some contact details should you want to organize anything.
Cheers PTnLinda

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Derek,
Sent you a PM with some contact details should you want to organize anything.
Cheers PTnLinda

Thanks Peter,
not next time i'm home but the following time home ill contact you for a spin out bush.

Cheers Derek