Hello from Brisbane, Aus! (2 Viewers)

[Karl07]

Hi everyone, I thought I had better introduce myself and my toy!

About me
I am a sales manager in a car yard and have always gone between sports car and 4wd.
I always enjoyed getting out for a camp or a drive along a track.
My most recent previous 4WDs included an old Holden Rodeo Ute which I just got rid of, a Nissan Patrol, and a Hilux Surf.

Currently...

About my new car
1998 Toyota Landcruiser HZJ105 Snowy GXL
1HZ+T (approx 150kw)
5 speed manual
Mods on it now
Turbo conversion
Custom intake manifold
Upgraded injectors
Front mount intercooler
Safari snorkel
ARB commercial steel bullbar
2x 9" LED spotlights (front)
UHF
Rhino racks and full cage
2x LED spotlights (rear)
270 degrees awning
4" Springs
6" shocks
3" stainless exhaust
Towkit with ebc
Egt/boost/ water temp gauge
35" kumho tyres
Dual battery with redarc isolator

Things I've done to it or are in the process of doing to it
Drawer set up with fridge slide (Installed)
13XP Runva winch (installed)
ARB compressor (installed)
Solar panel/ regulator
Hot water shower and awning
35" Maxxis RAZR MT772 (sitting at work)
Canvas seat covers

Plans include
ARB Air Lockers front and rear
Tube steel sliders and side steps
Rear wheel carrier
Fixing up the minor issues around the car

 

[nissanh]

Welcome to the forum.. you got a SAS in the front and a 5-speed! What year is your surf and patrol? I

 

[Karl07]

Welcome to the forum.. you got a SAS in the front and a 5-speed! What year is your surf and patrol? I

Yeah it's a 105 series...SAS and manual was standard

My surf was a 1986 (bought off eBay originally and used it to learn ti weld, paint, etc).
The Patrol was a 2005 GUIV 3.0TD.

I regretted getting rid of the Surf, but the Patrol was OK.

 

[Karl07]

So the Runva 13XP is installed, along with an ARB compressor.
Tyres will be done tomorrow at work.

 

[Karl07]

The new Maxxis RAZR MT 35s are on and wow didn't it make the difference...well to be expected because the front left Kumho was losing 50% of its air over two days haha.

My Marks4WD extended braided brake lines have arrived...unfortunately I am overseas so won't be fitted for a couple of weeks.

Also just started enquiring in to a roof console so I have a neater switch panel off the dash!

Also fitted my little shower awning off the drivers side.

Car will go in for the bonnet and roof respray as the paint is completely stuffed on the bonnet, and the roof is a bit light.

 

[Trapper50cal]

You Non-NA guys with your 105's...so jelly. Very cool rig.

Cheers!

 

[Karl07]

You Non-NA guys with your 105's...so jelly. Very cool rig.

Cheers!

Well in your defence...this isn't NA haha
1HZ+T

 

[Trapper50cal]

Well in your defence...this isn't NA haha
1HZ+T

North America, not naturally aspirated.

 

[Karl07]

Hahaha facepalm!
Bah, you guys get far more freedom in your modifications haha
Gotta take the good with the bad

North America, not naturally aspirated.

 

[Trapper50cal]

...Bah, you guys get far more freedom in your modifications haha

That's fair...dinkum

 

[Wilsil]

Hi Karl, I went from a Surf to the LX470 about 12 years ago.
Never looked back.

Why are you not going to e-lockers? More reliable then air lockers in my opinion.

 

[Wilsil]

BTW, we are driving to Brisbane in 3 weeks t ime, we have to be there on 02/05/2024 for a competition at Sleeman.

 

[Karl07]

Hi Karl, I went from a Surf to the LX470 about 12 years ago.
Never looked back.

Why are you not going to e-lockers? More reliable then air lockers in my opinion.

Honestly just because ARB air lockers are used by my dad and he has never been let down!
Plus I have the compressor!

 

[Karl07]

BTW, we are driving to Brisbane in 3 weeks t ime, we have to be there on 02/05/2024 for a competition at Sleeman.

Hopefully breaking up the trip with things to do on the way! Hell of a drive to do in one run!

My dad goes over to WA every year for 6 months... I've never been!

 

[Wilsil]

We will do the trip East in 6 days, but going back will willdo it in 4 weeks.
Staying at Carnarvon Gorge, Mount Moffatt, doing the Sandover Highways to NT. Will be around10,000 kms.