Thread: Research Exhaustion

good to know, thanks

I am on my second d4 my first was my09 2.7 and the new one is a my13 3.0. We are 16k kms into our lap of oz towing a single axle van of 2.4t loaded. We upgraded just before we left and managed to get 4k on the new car before we left. The car has been awesome it tows with ease and the 3.0 has the power to overtake and climb all hills we have encountered at the speed limit. We have done the gibb, cape leveque and a few other side tracks. I was in two minds about tyres before I left and stuck with the 19 inch wheels I puchased some all terrain cooper LTZs 19 inch tyres and they are not up to the job. I am firmly of the opinion in hindsight that you need light truck tyres for fully loaded travel on gravel with a van in tow having punctured both rears losing one as it was a non repairable puncture I have a tpms so knew they were punctured as soon as it happened. I am now sadly avoiding unsealed options as I have no confidence in the tyre for my needs. There are 18 inch wheels available and I will go this route for the next trip and set of tyres. Our 2.7 d4 had LT tyres and they took a beating with no issues.

Do some research on the forum and prepare appropriately for whatever vehicle you end up with and your chances of having no unmanageable issues will be closer enough to 100 percent as not to worry.

Thanks Paul
drove a D4 today TDV6 8 speed very nice just need to keep an eye out for a good deal on a new one now, unless a good MY13 with 8 speed comes up. Hopefully if going the new vehicle i might be able to swing a deal to go 18" wheels to start with.

Finally bit the bullet and joined the D4 permagrin club did a deal with Dean from Tony Ireland Land Rover in Townsville, They did a fantastic deal for me and went with extra mile with delivery when we flew in, great service thanks Guys. Would totally recommend them.

Drove 1100 km home, over the weekend, absolute joy, windows getting tinted Thursday, very red arm on the way home. looking forward to building it up as a touring machine/offroad weapon , hopefully a bullbar will be available soon, big roos round our way.
Is anybody around Fraser or Sunshine Coast area organising a trip into the bush sometime soon as it would be great to try it out in some rough country.

Vehicle is TDV6 Fuji White, Ediff, Reverse Camera, Rear Air, Leather

Originally Posted by aus86inch

Finally bit the bullet and joined the D4 permagrin club did a deal with Dean from Tony Ireland Land Rover in Townsville, They did a fantastic deal for me and went with extra mile with delivery when we flew in, great service thanks Guys. Would totally recommend them. Drove 1100 km home, over the weekend, absolute joy, windows getting tinted Thursday, very red arm on the way home. looking forward to building it up as a touring machine/offroad weapon , hopefully a bullbar will be available soon, big roos round our way. Is anybody around Fraser or Sunshine Coast area organising a trip into the bush sometime soon as it would be great to try it out in some rough country. Vehicle is TDV6 Fuji White, Ediff, Reverse Camera, Rear Air, Leather

Nice.

NICE,much like mine with a couple more bits.
How much for window tint????
I have had a melanoma so will be looking at tint.
Andrew