My D40 from New to Now. more to come

[J13NST]

Ok will try again, maybe tomorrow. I found the 3 but couldn't find the ends. Will have somebody with smaller forearms have a go.

if you found three tubes.. you are not far away from end.. it's just upside down U shape metal tube. three tube only met up just before the breather.

 

[J13NST]

It's been while I updated this post..
Since I had issue with the rear brakes prematurely worn out at 17000km. Changed to aftermarket rotor and pads.
It didnt' come with paint.. took bit over 1week to get rusty.
I used wirebrush to remove all the surface rust and painted with red high temp paint for extra 15kw.

 

[J13NST]

Before I did trip to Fraser Island during xmas break.
I realised I didn't have enough room to carry all my camping stuff.
I ended up getting extra tray on the top of canopy for extra storage area.

 

[J13NST]

Recently bought Travel buddy 12V oven and I thought it will be good idea to permanently mount them on tray. So I build small box out of plywood. I didn't really have time to build whole draw.
Manage to do this on Aussie day morning.
I don't have dual battery system atm but I'm considering to get one down the track.

 

[J13NST]

Got myself VMS inboard dash GPS system along with two cameras for front and rear.
its quite handy to have front one at 4wding as I tested out last weekend.
Also installed two rocker switches, I can watch my rear camera while i'm driving without having to shift into reverse gear. Sometimes you can't see your camper trailer while you are driving. do want to check it's there.
front camera is mounted on winch solenoid box.

 

[Brownie82]

Wow, awesome build. Lot of time n money here haha.

Can you get pick of how you mounted the Maxtrax pins??


Cheers,
Brownie

 

[grasshopper]

NavaraST2013,
lol at the extra 15kW from the red rear brakes I LIKE it!

btw, your Ute looks great for a stylie

 

[J13NST]

Wow, awesome build. Lot of time n money here haha.

Can you get pick of how you mounted the Maxtrax pins??


Cheers,
Brownie

sorry for such late reply.
I didn't check up on my own thread.
Anyway here is the picture of the mount, where pics are installed.
and rubber band is for mounting shovel.

 

[J13NST]

Haven't done much this year, as saving up for camper trailer (finally bought one!!) wanted blacked rim, instead of powder coating stock 17, purchased black aftermarket rims by CSA which cost just as much as powder coat would have.
While rims were getting changed I thought I paint my front caliper to red to match car color scheme.

 

[J13NST]

Changed front driving lights to Narva Blue 110. much better light bulbs. sort of light should have came in as stock if you are still using bulb on the car. I find not needing of high beam after changing to this.

 

[J13NST]

Replaced awning from 2.0M to 2.5M. much better imo. since I have canopy at the back. 2m looked way too small.
Also few other mods are done after this pictures were taken but had no chance to take photos. Will take some this long weekend.
Done SPC UCA, Braided Brake lines etc.

 

[OneMofo]

It's been while I updated this post..
Since I had issue with the rear brakes prematurely worn out at 17000km. Changed to aftermarket rotor and pads.
It didnt' come with paint.. took bit over 1week to get rusty.
I used wirebrush to remove all the surface rust and painted with red high temp paint for extra 15kw.

So does that mean it will brake faster or go faster??
Thats a sick looking unit mate i like the look of it. Well done.

 

[J13NST]

some photos taken at Lithgow. unfortunately I was the one with camera so no action photo taken for Nav. Only car that did not get bog on the day and I'm very happy with traction control Nav have not sure if I really need lockers, but saying that I did avoid few track that I think I would damage my car.

 

[J13NST]

So does that mean it will brake faster or go faster??
Thats a sick looking unit mate i like the look of it. Well done.

I have to admit I'm bit of ricer, if you haven't notice yet ;p I like performance as well as look. If I did just like performance of the vehicle. I don't think I would have purchased Navara from first place. but mightcarmods did told me red paint on brake will give me 15kw.

 

[J13NST]

Some action shots taken by missus. This screenshot from video she has taken, so quality isn't so great. Picture taken at Mt Walker/lidsdale state forest.

 

[J13NST]

They call this Hell Hill.
its much much more steeper than you can see on photo. Did manage to get up good 50-80m. until missus ran up and spotted me all the way up. (500M?) hence why I dont' have more picture/video screenshot after that tree.

 

[OneMofo]

Nah its good rig, you will have to come out on one of our day or overnight trips. Lithgow is a great area to drive as you can cater for for skill levels.

 

[J13NST]

finishing up lidsdale state forest and pumping up the tyres before getting on to highway

 

[J13NST]

Nah its good rig, you will have to come out on one of our day or overnight trips. Lithgow is a great area to drive as you can cater for for skill levels.

Yea will definately join you guys some day. Having 4 and 1.1month old girls won't allow me to go 4wd much as I want to. Do go camping pretty much every weekend though.

 

[OneMofo]

Keep an eye out on the state threads they happen every few weeks usually. All the ones i have been on have been great fun.