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Taking footage is always a balancing act between enjoying the moment and recording the moment. Looks like the day was just too much fun!!
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glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90 -
here is a video of the patrol going uphill near the moon rock
http://youtu.be/JsNSzMl4BPQ
and here is the recovery before the 80 series stalled.
http://youtu.be/cFAo6Qu6gPgComment
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Sorry guys, I came back home and found that the CF card in my camera could not be used in my computer unless formatting before using again. So all data was lost with some interesting images. Unfortunately, this is the first time this issue happens to me since I have been using DSLR.
I only have some photos and videos from my phone, so I up here one shot at the moment Declan tried to go down to help Shea. But he got stuck right beside Moon rock. Not a real "kind of recovery" because Declan already had a saw.
Last edited by light5light; 12-03-2012, 09:59 PM.James
- Manual RV 97 3.4 Petrol
2" TD-BFG KM2 265/75/16-Dual battery-Maxtrax-Hi Lift Jack-DVD Kenwood 6.1"-12.1" sunvisor LCD x 2-9" headrest LCD x 2-9" HID 100W internal ballast x 6-HID headlight-Air pump in engine bay-Uniden 7760NB-Roof rack TJM-Roof boxComment
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Wow! Some really good photos and footage!
Thanks for inviting a poor Nissan owner - I had a great time. I always enjoy the PP trips! Turns out Prados arent so weedy afterall. In fact, the only weak car on the trip was the 4.5 80 - it couldnt even cause a tiny shudder in a mildy stuck Patrol!2005 PRATO L,6"Dobinsons,Snake racing panards,radius,control&rock rods&steering dampener,Bilstein shocks
(r:extended cruiser 100,f:cut-down BajaRally),f/r ARB lockers w/2x9l airtanks&quick-connect airlines,6xIPF lights(55W HID)
w/dual-HID headlights,4.88 ratios,worklight,triple battery w/battery combiner.Out of spaceComment
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You mean the Patrol that wasn't even stuck? I seem to remember the wittle 3.0 not being able to shift the Patrol under its own steam. Only the 4.5 had enough grunt needed to shift the beast after the rookie driver dug the Patrol down to the diffs!Originally posted by Lyfe View Post[B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]Comment
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The Patrol did pretty well forward and back. Think the only weak point was the egotistical driver that decided to go through the bog completely open to show up a certain 80. And then further show off by flicking a bit of mud around, thinking the lockers would save him... clearly a lesson to be ignored somewhere there. Recon the Patrol would have been OK, if it had any weight left on any of its wheelsOriginally posted by williade View Post However, the 4.5, on completely solid, grippy ground took... was it 5 or 6 goes, a set of lockers and a fair old tug on the snatch, to have any effect? 
If only you'd had a Prado... would have had me out on the first go!2005 PRATO L,6"Dobinsons,Snake racing panards,radius,control&rock rods&steering dampener,Bilstein shocks
(r:extended cruiser 100,f:cut-down BajaRally),f/r ARB lockers w/2x9l airtanks&quick-connect airlines,6xIPF lights(55W HID)
w/dual-HID headlights,4.88 ratios,worklight,triple battery w/battery combiner.Out of spaceComment
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ssshhhhhh . declan don't poke the angry little patrol engine . it may explode at any time .( mild sledging ) .03 grande v6 , with added stuff that makes it go places . RTFM people !
founding member of the " you don't need all that crap on a prado association "
"you only use 15% of your brain " Einstein . " so why not burn off the other 85% " Cheech & Chong .
petrol , petrol ,petrol , you know it makes sense ! im kavpetrolbitchComment
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lol.Originally posted by kav View Post
I wouldnt worry - its perfectly safe. Its not big enough to cause a dangerous explosion!2005 PRATO L,6"Dobinsons,Snake racing panards,radius,control&rock rods&steering dampener,Bilstein shocks
(r:extended cruiser 100,f:cut-down BajaRally),f/r ARB lockers w/2x9l airtanks&quick-connect airlines,6xIPF lights(55W HID)
w/dual-HID headlights,4.88 ratios,worklight,triple battery w/battery combiner.Out of spaceComment
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"Completely solid ground" and around 5 tones of resistance.Originally posted by Lyfe View PostHowever, the 4.5, on completely solid, grippy ground took... was it 5 or 6 goes, a set of lockers and a fair old tug on the snatch, to have any effect?
This is from a Prado that was used extensively as a Nissan recovery vehicle.Originally posted by Lyfe View Post
[B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]Comment
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LMAO (but the banter is more fun in real life)
Those gears look familiar
I'd like to see some action shots of the Suzuki!glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90Comment
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The mighty 80 series tugs the abused Patrol out of the grave that Lyfe dug for it.
[B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]Comment
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See spook in action on the power lines track!Originally posted by glen_ep View Post
Despite clearance issues and blowing a tyre, I think Shea's zook had way less trouble dealing with undulating terrain than the live-axle Sierra/pooh-box from last weekend.
[B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]Comment
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LOL, it's time to think about new trip this week mates
James
- Manual RV 97 3.4 Petrol
2" TD-BFG KM2 265/75/16-Dual battery-Maxtrax-Hi Lift Jack-DVD Kenwood 6.1"-12.1" sunvisor LCD x 2-9" headrest LCD x 2-9" HID 100W internal ballast x 6-HID headlight-Air pump in engine bay-Uniden 7760NB-Roof rack TJM-Roof boxComment
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You did very well on Sunday James. With careful wheel placement you had no trouble with the diff breaker wombat holes (more than can be said for another PradoOriginally posted by light5light View PostLOL, it's time to think about new trip this week mates) You have certainly refined your driving style since the good old days.
(skip to 2:36 for the best bit)
[B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]Comment
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Bloody hell Declan, who was driving the red 90 ?? He didnt mind giving it some, but must say he's lucky he didnt break any thing or hit under the body anywhere ?? Was a laugh to watch and listening to Glenn for him to slow down lol.........Cheers SteveFace lift 150 Prado V6 auto. No mods yetComment
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