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by Gerrit Loubser
12 Dec 2013 09:30
Forum: 24. Trip Reports
Topic: December Excursions
Replies: 51
Views: 15232

Re: December Excursions

Jules & Ian, If you guys get together in RBay, please give me a shout. I would love to join the fun if I may and if I am in RBay at the time. Of course, I would have to ride shotgun with one of you guys, as I still haven't had any success replacing the Land Cruiser and I doubt whether Lana's Jet...
by Gerrit Loubser
11 Dec 2013 08:29
Forum: 08a. Your Patrol
Topic: My new toy :)
Replies: 37
Views: 12040

Re: My new toy :)

Congratulations Biggles! I am envious. :salute: :thumbup:

Unfortunately I can not see your picture (but I know which Patrol you are talking about)...
by Gerrit Loubser
11 Dec 2013 07:38
Forum: 15. Other Patrol Stuff
Topic: Updated Patrol Pick-Up?
Replies: 32
Views: 10705

Re: Updated Patrol Pick-Up?

Russ, I suppose one possibility is that the one in the ad might be a one-off brought in by Nissan SA for homologation purposes (ahead of the actual launch of the model in SA), which is now being sold second hand through a Nissan dealer. Perhaps there will be a proper product launch before actual new...
by Gerrit Loubser
10 Dec 2013 08:57
Forum: 12. Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: Coils or Leaf?
Replies: 14
Views: 7757

Re: Coils or Leaf?

Yes, dual springs with one only coming into play when laden can be a good solution to achieve reasonable ride comfort in both laden and unladen states. This is also often seen on leaf sprung light trucks. Although it is a good solution from the point of view of ride comfort, the system obviously sti...
by Gerrit Loubser
09 Dec 2013 14:08
Forum: 12. Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: Coils or Leaf?
Replies: 14
Views: 7757

Re: GQ needed by research couple in Kgalagadi

As is so often the case, it is difficult to be able to make absolute statements in favour of the one or the other for all applications. Leaf springs allow simpler designs, because in addition to providing vertical suspension, they can do the job of locating the axle both longitudinally and laterally...
by Gerrit Loubser
09 Dec 2013 08:21
Forum: 15. Other Patrol Stuff
Topic: Updated Patrol Pick-Up?
Replies: 32
Views: 10705

Re: Updated Patrol Pick-Up?

The bakkie on the 4x4community page was 'built-up', not purchased like that. I think it (the other ad) is either an import, a spelling mistake or a hoax. The one that I posted the photographs of does seem to exist (i.e. I don't think it is a spelling mistake or a hoax), but I suppose anything is po...
by Gerrit Loubser
07 Dec 2013 06:05
Forum: 15. Other Patrol Stuff
Topic: Updated Patrol Pick-Up?
Replies: 32
Views: 10705

Re: Updated Patrol Pick-Up?

Oh and I think the V6 diesel that is used to make the Navara and Pathfinder unaffordable is the V9X, if I recall correctly :biggrin: .
by Gerrit Loubser
07 Dec 2013 06:01
Forum: 15. Other Patrol Stuff
Topic: Updated Patrol Pick-Up?
Replies: 32
Views: 10705

Re: Updated Patrol Pick-Up?

Mac, look at the second last photo that I posted on the first page of this thread. That motor looks very much like a ZD30 to me.
by Gerrit Loubser
05 Dec 2013 12:18
Forum: 15. Other Patrol Stuff
Topic: Updated Patrol Pick-Up?
Replies: 32
Views: 10705

Re: Updated Patrol Pick-Up?

I am aware of the fact that the facelifted pick-up has been available in Aussie for a long time and in the Middle East for a while as well, but it is just very strange that Nissan would introduce it here with zero fanfare/publicity :think: .
by Gerrit Loubser
04 Dec 2013 22:01
Forum: 15. Other Patrol Stuff
Topic: Updated Patrol Pick-Up?
Replies: 32
Views: 10705

Re: Updated Patrol Pick-Up?

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