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Steve Rowlandson - Managing Director. 0419 304176
Melbourne Motorshow February 2006
Once again the Melbourne Motorshow was held at Jeff’s Shed in Melbourne. On display were all the major manufacturers and unlike other years, there was little ‘new and exciting’ vehicles on display for the 4wd fraternity.
Do you have a Softroader?
Do you own a Softroader? If so, Offroader would like you to get in touch.We are currently looking for a number of vehicles to feature and research some information for our new Softroader specific section with Offroader.Offroader is also running a series of articles regarding trip destinations for Softroaders, starting with a Softroader trip to the Victorian High Country in which a selected group of Softroader Readers will be invited to attend.
Please fill out the contact us form and we will be in touch.
Andrew Hiscock’s Nissan Patrol 4.2 Diesel ST
| Name | Andrew Hiscock |
| State you Live | South Australia |
| Favorite Track | The next one! |
| Primary Use | 4WD Touring |
| Make | Nissan |
| Model | 1999 GU ST Patrol |
| Engine | 6cyl |
| Capacity | 4.2 |
| Type | Diesel |
| Engine Modifications | Factory Turbo |
| Suspension | OME |
| Wheels | 16×8 Factory Steel |
| Tyres | 285/75/16 Bridgestone AT |
| Front Bar | Nissan Steel Winch Bar (ARB) |
| Rear Bar | Std |
| Side Rails | Std |
| Flares | Std |
| Dual Batteries | ARB |
| Lighting | Hella 4000’s |
| Radios | GME 3400 UHF |
| Roof Racks/Basket | ARB Steel full length |
| Towbar | Factory |
| Other Mods | Garmin eMap, Engel 39L, Cargo Barrier |
| Futher Mods Planned | Winch, Snorkel, HF, Intercooler |
Bruce’s GQ Nissan Patrol TI Auto
| Name | Bruce |
| Name of Car | GQ Truckster |
| State you Live | Crippled, with lots of wet dreams of lockers etc. |
| Favourtite Track | Rankins, Sunset, Gentle Annie, Deep Creek 1,2,3,4 |
| Primary Use | Tracks are for driving on |
| Make | of Car or track? Car Nissan Track Dirt |
| Model | GQ Truckster |
| Engine | TD42T |
| Capacity | 4200 |
| Type | Better than penning it in. |
| Engine Modifications | Turbo |
| Suspension | BigBalls 5+in lift kit - Rancho 9000, Dobinson Springs, Whiteline Panhards, Extended Brake lines and Modified Bumpstops. |
| Body Lift | 30mm |
| Diff Locks | Wet dreams of |
| Driveline Mods | Panhards |
| Chassis Mods | scratches, and bent bits |
| Wheels | 15 |
| Tyres | BFG MT, |
| 2nd Set Tyres (if Applicable) | Simex Jungle Trekker |
| Front Bar | ARB Deluxe Winch |
| Rear Bar | Kaymar step |
| Side Rails | |
| Winch | 10k Low Warn |
| Hand Winch | Turfor |
| Snorkel | Safari |
| Flares | Rubber |
| Body Mods | stickers on windows |
| Dual Batteries | Piranha |
| Lighting | Rally 2000 and Hella headlight inserts |
| Shower | once a week |
| Radios | GME 3800 and Uniden PC122XL |
| Roof Console | Car Consoles |
| Roller Draws | Home made |
| Seating | yes |
| Roof Racks/Basket | ARB |
| Towbar | Hayman Reece |
| Long Range Fuel Tank | Long Ranger |
| Other Mods | yes |
| Futher Mods Planned | Yes Lots? |
Ben Lewis’ Pajero SWB
| Name | Ben (Benno) Lewis |
| Name of Car | Benno-5 |
| State you Live | Victoria |
| Primary Use | Daily Car |
| Make | Mitsubshi |
| Model | Pajero |
| Engine | Astron |
| Capacity | 2600 |
| Type | Petrol |
| Suspension | 2″ Lift |
| Body Lift | 1″ |
| Wheels | 15 x 8 Sunrasia |
| Tyres | 33″x12.5″ Goodyear MT/R |
| Front Bar | ARB Steel Bar |
| Rear Bar | Standard |
| Snorkel | Airtec |
| Flares | Don Kayatt Flex Flares |
| Body Mods | Dints & Sctatches |
| Dual Batteries | Solonid |
| Radios | UHF &AM |
| Roof Console | Custom |
| Other Mods | Chopped Front bump Stops |
| Futher Mods Planned | Turbo, Detroit Rear Locker, Lightforce, Winch |