G'day Everyone,
I'm from the Sunshine Coast and I've just bought a new V6 SR dual cab. Very comfortable after 6 years and 200,000kms in a 95 2.8 deisel. I'm starting to get used to going from 60KW deisel to 175KW petrol.
Had it nearly 2 weeks now and I've added a towbar, rust proofing and tinting and ordered some custom seat covers. We have just booked a trip to Fraser for 7 nights, so I have a deadline to get some 31,10.5 R15s and wheels on it and hopefully a 50mm lift.
I tried the old Hilux wheels today and realised I needed to research the offset etc a bit further.
I've checked out the info on infinity but will look into alloy wheels as well.
Heaps of good info on this site, I've already spent hrs reading.
Also I will be adding a tonneau in the next week.
After that it should be just drive and enjoy.
New to forum
12 posts
• Page 1 of 1
New to forum
by barn on Sun, 06 Mar 2011 4:16 +0000
- barn
- Posts: 27
- Joined: Sat, 05 Mar 2011 7:24 +0000
Re: New to forum
by mxer on Sun, 06 Mar 2011 4:41 +0000
G"day fellow sunshine coaster , this site rocks hey.Have good trip to Fraser 
- mxer
- Posts: 28
- Joined: Sat, 05 Feb 2011 3:09 +0000
Re: New to forum
by barn on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 4:49 +0000
Thanks MXer.
I decided on 16x7 black rims and 245/75r16 mickey thompson all terrains. They are getting fitted tomorrow. I have an EFS 50mm lift arriving tomorrow so I will fit it on Sunday.
At the moment it has 210mm of clearance under the front diff.
It should be looking better next week.
I decided on 16x7 black rims and 245/75r16 mickey thompson all terrains. They are getting fitted tomorrow. I have an EFS 50mm lift arriving tomorrow so I will fit it on Sunday.
At the moment it has 210mm of clearance under the front diff.
It should be looking better next week.
- barn
- Posts: 27
- Joined: Sat, 05 Mar 2011 7:24 +0000
Re: New to forum
by jap on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 4:59 +0000
G'day mate, good to see another petrol on here 
The Quickest TRD Hilux in Australia - 13.690 @ 100.56mph
True Bolt-On Power, Performance & Reliability
Traded for:
BT50 D/C 3.2l Auto - TJM Deluxe Bullbar - TJM Rear Step - TJM Canopy - Airtec Snorkel
True Bolt-On Power, Performance & Reliability
Traded for:
BT50 D/C 3.2l Auto - TJM Deluxe Bullbar - TJM Rear Step - TJM Canopy - Airtec Snorkel
-
jap - Posts: 1759
- Joined: Sat, 26 Jun 2010 8:29 +0000
- Location: The F**ked Road State
Re: New to forum
by Twisty on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 5:29 +0000
Welcome mate, as above, from another Sunny Coaster! 
-
Twisty - Posts: 601
- Joined: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 8:20 +0000
- Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
New to forum
by KTM525EXC on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 7:41 +0000
Welcome mate,
You just got Jap all excited after he seen that he has another petrol brother on here
Cheers Troy
You just got Jap all excited after he seen that he has another petrol brother on here
Cheers Troy
-
KTM525EXC - Posts: 6114
- Joined: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 1:00 +0000
- Location: ADELAIDE, SA
Re: New to forum
by helmut79 on Sat, 12 Mar 2011 6:24 +0000
Welcome aboard mate.
Mick
FCCW
“This is anger management......I’m channelling it into something and then I destroy it!”
My Build viewtopic.php?f=41&t=6869
New Member Sandpit viewforum.php?f=83
FCCW
“This is anger management......I’m channelling it into something and then I destroy it!”
My Build viewtopic.php?f=41&t=6869
New Member Sandpit viewforum.php?f=83
-
helmut79 - Posts: 6791
- Joined: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 4:52 +0000
- Location: Newcastle, NSW
Re: New to forum
by stevehastings on Sat, 12 Mar 2011 7:19 +0000
245/75r16 mickey thompson all terrains great tires mate I have them on my lux they handel great all round.
Live for today, as tomorrow is not here yet.
-
stevehastings - Posts: 324
- Joined: Sat, 01 Jan 2011 8:20 +0000
Re: New to forum
by barn on Sun, 13 Mar 2011 5:16 +0000
That's good to hear Steve. How are your tyres lasting?
- barn
- Posts: 27
- Joined: Sat, 05 Mar 2011 7:24 +0000
Re: New to forum
by barn on Sun, 13 Mar 2011 6:15 +0000
I've nearly got these new coils on the new struts, these spring compressers are hard work. I'm having alot of trouble with them. Nearly got the last one on and they moved around to one side bending the spring one way. Now they are jammed on there. I have to wait till the shop opens now to get another pair.
- barn
- Posts: 27
- Joined: Sat, 05 Mar 2011 7:24 +0000
Re: New to forum
by dute on Sun, 13 Mar 2011 6:50 +0000
Your a game person having a crack at the springs at home . . . I just had a set changed over and it cost me a slab . . . . at Pedders. . . very happy now. . .
PS: welcome to the forum . . .
Pete (dute)
PS: welcome to the forum . . .
Pete (dute)
-
dute - Moderator
- Posts: 5102
- Joined: Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:17 +0000
- Location: Melbourne Vic
Re: New to forum
by barn on Sun, 13 Mar 2011 7:11 +0000
The suspension is all finished. I took the swaybar off while I was there, see how it goes without it.
I haven't had time to drive it or measure it yet, but it looks heaps better.
I haven't had time to drive it or measure it yet, but it looks heaps better.
- barn
- Posts: 27
- Joined: Sat, 05 Mar 2011 7:24 +0000
12 posts
• Page 1 of 1
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 13 guests
