Who cares if you're mad or stupid for wanting a P38 - I reckon it's all about me because I'm just so jealous you're going to get one. :twisted: But make it a post 2000 HSE model though.
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Who cares if you're mad or stupid for wanting a P38 - I reckon it's all about me because I'm just so jealous you're going to get one. :twisted: But make it a post 2000 HSE model though.
keep them for if/when I get defected for the smoked ones :)Quote:
Originally Posted by willem
What's the difference between a post 2000 HSE and the MY1999 HSE? (serious question, not the lead-in to a joke)...Quote:
Originally Posted by Grumbles
cheers
Paul.
Hi AndrewQuote:
Originally Posted by LandyAndy
Well mate I have a 2002 model HSE 4.5 bought it a couple months ago done 73000K's and it's very nice here's some pics....http://www.aulro.com/afvb/p38a-range...urchase-2.html
I had some lambs wool seats specially made even got the seat crease lines to match sure makes it nice to put your butt on ..lol the wife and I sold up and bought a 27ft van it tows beautiful so far got 22 Ltrs per 100 on the first run and seeing we won't be doing much towing mainly going to Narooma in NSW and there we'll stay I reckon, so cost won't be a problem. Around town I get 16 Ltr's per 100 varies a little but not too bad.
Great Vehicle the P38, I've had 3 rangies from 76 to 88 and this one is the best so far. Anyway hope you get to join the P38 club very soon let's know how you go.
Regards
Coasting
G'day coasting,
your note re the new lambswool seat covers prompts me to ask whether they cover the whole of the squab or are essentially an insert...the reason being that the front seats have airbags in the sides of the squabs... if they're constrained by well sewn seat covers, it may cause added angst in the event of the unthinkable!!!:eek:
Quote: "What's the difference between a post 2000 HSE and the MY1999 HSE? (serious question, not the lead-in to a joke)..."
Hi Paul, you're correct re. MY99 vs CY99...the model is referred to as a "mid year" upgrade...so it is probably the "mid MY" !
I haven't seen a post 2000 in detail to make a comparo: I suspect it was a few little things like a power plug in the rear, maybe some minor differences in instrument panel /HEVAC set up etc
Hello Paul. This is the way I see it.
It was the modified Lucas system on the 1999 HSE which I would avoid. And maybe this is just for USA P38s and not Aussie P38s???? see below. I'm happy to be corrected on this if I'm wrong.
The other thing is that my personal preference is for the second year run of any major model update, ergo the 2000 year model over the 1999 year. Some or most of the manufacturing 'anomolies' for want of a better word may have been ironed out after a year of production and owner warranty repairs.
1999: Engines receive new intake manifold and Bosch engine controls for more low and midrange torque. Electronic Traction Control extended to all four wheels; larger subwoofer installed. Callaway 4.6 HSE limited edition appears with 240 hp engine and body color bumpers. The engine has a modified Lucas EFI system instead of the Bosch system on regular models.
2000: Addition of air injection reactor (smog pump) on the engine, further complicating repair work. "Round effect headlights" introduced. Several new model designations, each with minor cosmetic trim variations.
Cheers Grumbles.
G'day Grumbles
No Callaway available in Oz unless private import...
Air injection not required here so wasn't fitted...
Fom "DIY data" and other sources there appears to no significant increase in TSBs, recalls etc re. MY99 (post VIN XA 410482 ) vs MY2000 models...
cheers
Hi HogesQuote:
Originally Posted by Hoges
I am fully aware of the side air bag situation and so was the guy that made them, they are specially made to accomodate those, also the arm rests and the back map pockets. He made them to suit my seats and did a very nice job... $650 later but when you consider the alternatives well worth it.
Regards
Coasting
I'd pay $650 for a good set of side-airbag-friendly lambswool seat covers to cover the tatty cloth seats in my 1999 "Pov Pack"... I don't think the black leather interior I've been hanging out for is going to become available any time soon :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Coasting
Coasting - can your upholsterer do them in black and will he post to Canberra?
Cheers, Paul.
Hi PaulQuote:
Originally Posted by PaulP38a
Well I will ask him and get a price to post to Canberra, if he can't and you have patience .:eek: I am coming to Narooma in April and can say get them for you and bring them with me. I'll get back to you tomorrow and let you know what he said.
Regards
Coasting
Hi Paul
I asked the guy and he said he can do that most likely the postage would be $20 with a Max. of $30 The Total cost would be a Max of $680 for the two front seats, including head rest. He fits around the arm rests and allows for the side air bags, he folds the back into the map pockets.
He would take my measurements off my seats and that should be fine for yours seeing we both have a P38. You may have noticed that you can't get between the back rest and the seats, he gets around this by putting velcro under the bottom of the seats at the back, and Velcro in the crease where the seat meets the back where you sit, mine came out very well so I can't see any reason why yours wouldn't be the same.
If you want to go ahead or maybe ring the guy for more info here's his contact details....
03 53361060 True Blue Sheepskins
I can be your go between if you want, he's a very nice guy to deal with.
My mobile is ... 0407872821 (Russell)
Regards
Coasting