Thread: Wanted - test drive of 4x4 Perentie (with PAS) in Vic.

Originally Posted by The ho har's

OI no she is not she has taste just like me

Mrs hh

And your taken too

Originally Posted by Homestar

She was fine with the clutch - said it was lighter than the x trail - which gives her a bit of grief in traffic. It's about the same as the 101's which isn't too bad IMO.



Sorry mate, she's the only one.

You're joking right?! Either an X-trail has an insanely heavy clutch, or mine in very heavy.
I'll have to find someone in Brisbane with one and take it for a drive to compare, but I find the clutch very heavy.
maybe I'm weak

Originally Posted by Homestar

Well, as I've beenin Corowa for a week, surrounded by great vehicles - including Perenties, the inevitable had to happen. Struck up a conversation with the owner of a very well kitted out GS Perentie that has the KLR power steering conversion on it.

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You should have spoken to Geoff "The Booger" he had my Perentie at Corowa (fitted with KLR PAS). you wouldn't have had to part with the 101 even for a second!

In relation to a power assisted clutch, all you need is to fit and in-line booster, something like a PBR VH44 while there are a number of models most have and an output pressure of 820psi.

The VH40 is both physically larger with a greater boost so probably too much pressure for a decent feel of your clutch.

Originally Posted by Chris078

You're joking right?! Either an X-trail has an insanely heavy clutch, or mine in very heavy.
I'll have to find someone in Brisbane with one and take it for a drive to compare, but I find the clutch very heavy.
maybe I'm weak

Maybe you need an auto.

Originally Posted by Chris078

You're joking right?! Either an X-trail has an insanely heavy clutch, or mine in very heavy.
I'll have to find someone in Brisbane with one and take it for a drive to compare, but I find the clutch very heavy.
maybe I'm weak

While the X trail does have a heavy clutch, it's not insanely heavy. The Perenties I have driven have what I would consider a normal clutch feel - same as the 101 (it's the same box after all) the Rangie before the Auto went in, any Series LR I have driven. Maybe heavy compared to a modern small car, but I don't really know as I haven't driven any like that.

I just asked SWMBO if again about it - she said she didn't notice it was heavy at all.

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

You should have spoken to Geoff "The Booger" he had my Perentie at Corowa (fitted with KLR PAS). you wouldn't have had to part with the 101 even for a second!

In relation to a power assisted clutch, all you need is to fit and in-line booster, something like a PBR VH44 while there are a number of models most have and an output pressure of 820psi.

The VH40 is both physically larger with a greater boost so probably too much pressure for a decent feel of your clutch.

I did chat to Geoff briefly and I knew he had your Perentie with him, but the thought didn't cross my mind at the time...

I don't mind giving people a drive of the 101 - Rod loved it, although he is a tall fellow with long legs and it didn't exactly fit him well. .

Originally Posted by Homestar

I did chat to Geoff briefly and I knew he had your Perentie with him, but the thought didn't cross my mind at the time...

I don't mind giving people a drive of the 101 - Rod loved it, although he is a tall fellow with long legs and it didn't exactly fit him well. .

I find that if you cut off the toes on your left foot, getting into and out of the driver's seat of a 101 is easy!

There certainly is an art to it and watching people try for the first time is always fun. I find the best way is to start by putting your left foot on the wheel step, claiming up and putting your right foot onto the floor near the accelerator then your left foot can slide easily past the steering column.. Saves having to amputate.