Dad's D-Max
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Dad's D-Max
Just thought I'd put up a post of dad's new beast, what does everyone think of it?
It's a 2012 Isuzu D-Max Space Cab Turbo Diesel, with an auto trans.
It's a 2012 Isuzu D-Max Space Cab Turbo Diesel, with an auto trans.
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Re: Dad's D-Max
I think Fraz91 might be the most interested, given he has a Triton. You should take them for a drag.
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Re: Dad's D-Max
No point, I'd leave him in a cloud of my smoke
I don't mind the D-Max's. They've got a very strong engine, although I'm not much of a fan of their auto's. Their manual transmission is a lot stronger IMO.
That being said, it's definitely not a bad looking vehicle. The black rims really set it off though
I don't mind the D-Max's. They've got a very strong engine, although I'm not much of a fan of their auto's. Their manual transmission is a lot stronger IMO.
That being said, it's definitely not a bad looking vehicle. The black rims really set it off though
I'll have an FTO one day... i swear!
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
Astron_Boy wrote:No correction needed Gen Y, you are correct.
Bennoz wrote:My rubbing happens on the inside.
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Re: Dad's D-Max
He only has eyes for eggbeaters now... Big, muscly onesKustom wrote:Meh.. doesn't do it for me
I'll have an FTO one day... i swear!
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
Astron_Boy wrote:No correction needed Gen Y, you are correct.
Bennoz wrote:My rubbing happens on the inside.
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Re: Dad's D-Max
There's only one way to find outfraz91 wrote:No point, I'd leave him in a cloud of my smoke
The only issue with the new wheels/tires is that it's a slightly smaller rolling diameter. I personally think it would have looked better with a larger profile, whilst keeping the 20's. But yeah, it looks quite nice.fraz91 wrote:That being said, it's definitely not a bad looking vehicle. The black rims really set it off though
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Re: Dad's D-Max
fraz91 wrote:He only has eyes for eggbeaters now... Big, muscly onesKustom wrote:Meh.. doesn't do it for me
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Re: Dad's D-Max
I would not trust those rims off-road.
Having said that... chances of this thing seeing mud?...
Having said that... chances of this thing seeing mud?...
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Yeah I'd be skeptical too, however the likelihood of Dad doing some serious off-roading is slim to none, haha.Astron_Boy wrote:I would not trust those rims off-road.
Having said that... chances of this thing seeing mud?...
I think he just likes to have the 4x4 to get out of certain situations, or if he just gets stuck somewhere.
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Certain situations? Nah, he should've gotten one of these instead.Carbon Polluter wrote:Yeah I'd be skeptical too, however the likelihood of Dad doing some serious off-roading is slim to none, haha.Astron_Boy wrote:I would not trust those rims off-road.
Having said that... chances of this thing seeing mud?...
I think he just likes to have the 4x4 to get out of certain situations, or if he just gets stuck somewhere.
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Re: Dad's D-Max
You'd be surprised at how much of a beating alloy wheels can take off-road. I've done heaps of rock-work with my factory alloys and the tyres down as low as 12psi (makes them bag out like a whore). Just gotta be careful and not hit things too hard. That being said, a rogue tree-stump or sharp rock will make short work of alloys compared to steelies. I've seen an alloy get smashed versus a bent steely, and I know which I'd prefer to have.Carbon Polluter wrote:Yeah I'd be skeptical too, however the likelihood of Dad doing some serious off-roading is slim to none, haha.Astron_Boy wrote:I would not trust those rims off-road.
Having said that... chances of this thing seeing mud?...
I think he just likes to have the 4x4 to get out of certain situations, or if he just gets stuck somewhere.
If your dad wants any sussy work done to it, give me a ring and we might be able to do a deal. We're currently looking for a new D-Max to do some R&D stuff on at work, let me know if he's interested.
I'll have an FTO one day... i swear!
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
Astron_Boy wrote:No correction needed Gen Y, you are correct.
Bennoz wrote:My rubbing happens on the inside.
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Re: Dad's D-Max
Look at where the alloys came from is my point...
I had a set of SSRs on the RVR and did some hefty off roading on them.
They became scratched up as hell and one had a nice little dint in the outter corner, but they reamined circular and in shape.
Those things I wouldn't trust with a slightly raised gutter or a Paramatta road pot hole...
The Hilux has a nice set of Sunraisers. ofcourse, zero issues there.
I had a set of SSRs on the RVR and did some hefty off roading on them.
They became scratched up as hell and one had a nice little dint in the outter corner, but they reamined circular and in shape.
Those things I wouldn't trust with a slightly raised gutter or a Paramatta road pot hole...
The Hilux has a nice set of Sunraisers. ofcourse, zero issues there.
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Re: Dad's D-Max
No worries Fraz, I'll let him know.fraz91 wrote:If your dad wants any sussy work done to it, give me a ring and we might be able to do a deal.
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Re: Dad's D-Max
Personally think its a decent looking truck in all honesty
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Re: Dad's D-Max
I personally think it would look better with bigger tyres
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Re: Dad's D-Max
Sorry, but what's with all the newbs joining to comment on this for?
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Yeah they're mates from school... tbh I'm not quite sure why they joined the forum, given they don't have FTOs. I just choose to ignore themAstron_Boy wrote:Sorry, but what's with all the newbs joining to comment on this for?
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I'm not quite sure why you told your mates you made a post about your Dads D-Max on an FTO forum.
I choose to Gen Y the reason.
I choose to Gen Y the reason.
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I'm just going to put it down as them having nothing better to do than to my post.Astron_Boy wrote:I'm not quite sure why you told your mates you made a post about your Dads D-Max on an FTO forum.
I choose to Gen Y the reason.
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Re: Dad's D-Max
I'm going to ask all my mates to join and post in my FTO thread, that will make it moar popular
Oh, hang on, that's right, I don't have any mates
Oh, hang on, that's right, I don't have any mates
mikeey01nzl wrote:Hats off to you too Phil for spending so much time on the phone trying to help someone out, your a top man and only a few would've spent so much time. well done!
Daniel2019 wrote:Come on phil, we bonded at the bonfire, lets be honest here...me and phil are besties now...