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    Quote Originally Posted by mick88 View Post
    We have driven our FFR some long distances on some stinking hot days of over 40C and it just loves it, purrs like a kitten.
    The motor won't overheat, but it's a far different story for the cabin crew.
    The biggest concern on hot days is probably having tubed tyres.

    Cheers, Mick.
    Ah, yes. The tubed tyre thing.
    I don't think it's just a hot day issue but I am still persisting. I'm glad I had tubes the day my sidewall split.
    For further information, there is much discussion in other threads on this forum and REMLR.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh View Post
    Ah, yes. The tubed tyre thing.
    I don't think it's just a hot day issue but I am still persisting. I'm glad I had tubes the day my sidewall split.
    For further information, there is much discussion in other threads on this forum and REMLR.
    Yes we have had two tubes chafe through and deflate, one a steer tyre just after we arrived home from Melrose this
    year, the second several weeks back was a rear tyre, whilst on our way home from Port Campbell. Both occasions
    have been after several hours of running on the tar. Now I only cruise around the 85-90 kph mark as a precaution.
    Well at least replacement tubes are only about $21 each.

    Cheers, Mick.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mick88 View Post
    Yes we have had two tubes chafe through and deflate, one a steer tyre just after we arrived home from Melrose this
    year, the second several weeks back was a rear tyre, whilst on our way home from Port Campbell. Both occasions
    have been after several hours of running on the tar. Now I only cruise around the 85-90 kph mark as a precaution.
    Well at least replacement tubes are only about $21 each.

    Cheers, Mick.
    What pressures are you running?
    I had one that deflated regularly. I bout a couple of trailers and used a wheel from them. No problems since.

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    Thanks for all the feedback guys,
    I am just waiting for finance to go through and i should hopefully be the new owner of a perentie.
    I am used to driving cars with no power steering and aircon (classic minis) gotta love 40c days in traffic with no aircon, When i do purchase it i plan on putting wolf rims or sunraysas on it as i am not a fan of tubes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by danny_ View Post
    I drove a perentie with the KLR turbo kit and its a nice bit of kit but the power band is still very small but i assume it does improve fuel economy.
    The motor seems in good condition and the GM120 is accurate in relation to the speedo so i believe it is orig miles and it has had no red/ heavy repairs done.
    Asking price is $18k, I have seen anywhere from 13k-25k

    I have never purchased from greys before but i have been told you cant drive or start the cars so they might not even be a runner.

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    What is a perenties cooling system like? Do they cope while sitting in typical sydney traffic or is a thermo fan suggested?
    Hi Danny,

    18k sounds too high for a stock standard 1989 Cargo in my opinion. If it had power steer and a turbo, 18k would be a good buy. Have a crack at buying one at auction would be my advice.

    You should be able to pick up a cargo with that sort of mileage under 10k plus the buyers premium if you are in no hurry. Of course you then have to licence it too but that should still end up under 14k all up.

    My daughter picked up an awesome FFR with 150k on the clock for 10k from the lot that was sold off by Grays on behalf of a company that set up a heap of them for a backpacker style adventure company that went broke. She took it to KLR and they fitted power steering for around 3k. It is a great vehicle for 13k.

    Be patient! Best of luck.

    Regards Warrick.
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    My only worries with an auction car is that you can't start it or take it for a test drive and just don't want to buy a dud. I might also look at them privately.
    I am not super fussed on power steering but a turbo would be great.
    I missed the inspection day (monday) on the lot that are currently on greys so I am not sure when the next auction is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by danny_ View Post
    I missed the inspection day (monday) on the lot that are currently on greys so I am not sure when the next auction is.
    Usually an auction every month mate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh View Post
    What pressures are you running?<br>
    I had one that deflated regularly. I bout a couple of trailers and used a wheel from them. No problems since.

    When we got it I started running about 35psi up front and 40-45 psi on the rear.
    Then one day I decided to try the pressures stipulated by the Army, that are painted on the wheel flares.
    From memory about 50psi front, and 65psi in the rear.
    I assume that having such a large fleet of Perenties the Military would have based these figures on some sort of sensible experience, findings, recommendations, etc..
    So I now run the military stipulated pressures in them.
    The ride is a bit rough for the first couple of kays until the tyres warm up, especially in the winter.

    Cheers, Mick.
    1974 S3 88 Holden 186.
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    1964 S2A 88 "Starfire Four" engine!
    1972 S3 88 x 2
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    1988 Perentie 110 FFR ARN 48-728 steering now KLR PAS!
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    Quote Originally Posted by mick88 View Post
    When we got it I started running about 35psi up front and 40-45 psi on the rear.
    Then one day I decided to try the pressures stipulated by the Army, that are painted on the wheel flares.
    From memory about 50psi front, and 65psi in the rear.
    I assume that having such a large fleet of Perenties the Military would have based these figures on some sort of sensible experience, findings, recommendations, etc..
    So I now run the military stipulated pressures in them.
    The ride is a bit rough for the first couple of kays until the tyres warm up, especially in the winter.

    Cheers, Mick.
    When I took my Commodore in for a wheel alignment, the fellow asked "What pressure do you run?"
    "28" I said.
    He gave me a look and said "You should be running a minimum of 40."
    So I did and had little trouble.

    When I took the 100" in to him, he asked "What pressure do you run?"
    "35" I said.
    He gave me that look and walked away shaking his head. I got the hint.
    I now run 45. Probably should run higher.
    Last edited by Mick_Marsh; 13th December 2017 at 08:49 PM.

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