Bullbars, roof racks, suspensions and other accessories relating to vehicle performance
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by Tinus lotz » 23 Feb 2016 06:36
Happy to hear .....make a plan and put a madman on your truck .... Keeping a eye on your egts are paramount in keeping your motor lasting very long .
Speak to joshj about performance on crd he just upgraded his exhaust and it made a huge difference.
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by ra_01 » 23 Feb 2016 07:44
Thanks, I will contact Joshua and get more info on performance and engine maintenance..Although I won't be doing heavy 4X4 at this stage, I was also planning on installing madman to be on a safe side.
I did contact Dawaid and whatsapp'ed him the seat trim, so waiting on him.
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by ricster » 23 Feb 2016 09:17
Welcome !!!!
Another diesel !!!!....
Yeah....EGT gauge is a MUST... for ANY diesel engine, not just Nissan specific !!!
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by ra_01 » 23 Feb 2016 09:37
Thank you Cedric, and It's a CRD and I am feeling safer already after some read up
EGT is definitely in my ToDo list..MadMan is nice, but also looking for something that can fit nicely somewhere in my dash?
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by Tinus lotz » 23 Feb 2016 09:58
Look at a pillar pod a small madman is 54mm round cut out ......man man and boost gauge and you are all good
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by ra_01 » 23 Feb 2016 10:44
Now that looks neat..Thanks for the Info..
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by Tinus lotz » 23 Feb 2016 10:51
Have a look at some of the info here micheal and stefan build their own joshj is busy with his one not to much of a misson
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by JoshJ » 23 Feb 2016 11:10
Congratulations on buying an Awsome Patrol. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.
Being alive is a Blessing!!
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by ra_01 » 23 Feb 2016 11:13
Also came across these three from Autostyle..
EGT
Boost
Pillar Pod
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by ra_01 » 23 Feb 2016 11:15
Thank you Josh..
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