Ian de Villiers (iandvl)

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iandvl
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Full Name: Ian de Villiers
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Ian de Villiers (iandvl)

Post by iandvl »

Hi everyone. I think I've "met" a bunch of people here on the Community and Nissan Forums, and several in person at Nissan Offroad Club events. Since I've recently acquired a Patrol, and thought I'd join everybody here as well.

Completed new member template below.

1. Name: Ian de Villiers (iandvl)
2. Birthday and Age: 25th November. 39
3. Town and Country of residence: Brits, Za
4. Home Language: English
5. Occupation/Business: Information security analyst / researcher (ie: ethical hacker)
6. Family status: Married. Two kids
7. Membership - Other 4X4 Clubs and Forums: Nissan Offroad Club, Community Forum, 4x4AG
8. Current 4x4: Nissan Patrol 45. GRX, Nissan Hardbody 2.4 4x4 D/C
9. Current Mods: Winch
10. Mods on wish list: Suspension upgrade. Aftermarket front bumper
11. Vehicle on wish list: None
12. Previous 4x4's: None
13. Last 3 offroad or overland destinations: Botswana, Lesotho (Sani Pass), Southern Mocambique
14. Your favourite destination: Anywhere in the bush :)
15. Other hobbies: Photography
16. GPSr and Map Data used: Garmin eTrex20. Open Street Maps (for road navigation) as well as Tracks 4 Africa
17. Rate your 4X4 and overlanding experience: Reasonable overlanding. Reasonably newish on trails and similar.
18. Online Photo Site: None
19. Photos of you and your Vehicle: Attached :)
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Ian de Villiers

Patrol 4.5 GRX
Jurgens XT65 2x0 with Super Select Zero
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Re: Ian de Villiers (iandvl)

Post by Russ Kellermann »

Welcome to the Club/Forum Ian.

Fantastic to have another member here.

Enjoy the Patrol!
'07 Patrol Pickup TD42 N/A,285's KM2,3" Lift,ONCA Bars,Warn High Mount,Alu Canopy, and some other Stuff.
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Re: Ian de Villiers (iandvl)

Post by Jules »

Welcome Ian , enjoy the cameradie and wealth of knowledge here

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Post by ricster »

HEY HEY.....Welcome Ian.....!!!!!
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Re: Ian de Villiers (iandvl)

Post by Michael »

Welcome Ian!
"The Just shall live by Faith" Rom1:17

Check out my build here My Patrol
And my engine rebuild here mostly engine related stuff
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Re: Ian de Villiers (iandvl)

Post by IanT »

Yes another PETROL Patrol on the forum with my name as well, the oil burners must be quaking in their black smoke :rolling: Welcome Ian this is a great forum with a great bunch of guys :thumbup:
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Ian.....twee ....... agggg ok I'll quake in my diesel boots....hahaha
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Re: Ian de Villiers (iandvl)

Post by Tinus lotz »

Welcome geniet daai petrol patrollie......
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Re: Ian de Villiers (iandvl)

Post by Herrie »

Baie welkom hier!!! :salute: :salute: :salute:
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Re: Ian de Villiers (iandvl)

Post by David M »

Welcome Ian.

Your trol looks very similar to one I saw while driving through Brits at about 05h00 on boxing day.

Very interested to know what the winch plate behind your bumper looks like so if you have the time please post a pic or 2.....
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