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The new (not quite) Triton.

Postby Still-Lurking on Sat May 30, 2009 10:04 am

Well here it finally is after almost two years of waiting.

The new work car.
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I tried to buy a Triton, but it didn't quite work out - honest :roll: ;) :D
(Cheers to everyone that helped me with all the info on Tritons just the same!!)

Anyway, it's an 09 NT GL manual diesel with rear diff lock and side/rear airbags.
The Tires are Mickey ATZ 4rib in 265/70 17.

The new suspension is coming and when funds allow, I want to add a snorkel, another spare and a roof rack.
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Re: The new (not quite) Triton.

Postby Buzzy on Sat May 30, 2009 12:08 pm

Nice car SL. I like the Pajeros congratulations
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Re: The new (not quite) Triton.

Postby Blue on Sat May 30, 2009 12:23 pm

Nice one, for a jabba... :mrgreen:

Are you sure they're 17's...??? I was told the GLX-R Triton came standard with an alloy spare as no 17" steelies were available for the range and that's why the VR was fitted with 16's...
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Re: The new (not quite) Triton.

Postby Still-Lurking on Sat May 30, 2009 1:39 pm

Blue wrote:Nice one, for a jabba... :mrgreen:

Are you sure they're 17's...??? I was told the GLX-R Triton came standard with an alloy spare as no 17" steelies were available for the range and that's why the VR was fitted with 16's...


yes, they're 17's, I wanted 16's to save money on tires, but only 17's go over the brakes on the NT's - there's no 16' option. :|

Now that I'm looking at it in reality and not in on-line pictures, I really like the look of the steel wheels anyway.
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Re: The new (not quite) Triton.

Postby Blue on Sat May 30, 2009 2:03 pm

Fair enough... Yeah 17's are stupidly priced... It does look good with the steelies, looks more capable for some reason...
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Re: The new (not quite) Triton.

Postby subi_man on Sat May 30, 2009 2:39 pm

Love the Pajeros 8-)
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Re: The new (not quite) Triton.

Postby Homer on Sun May 31, 2009 9:00 am

Noice mate. I wasn't sure when I first saw the pics with the steelies, but they've grown on me....sorta like Blue said, looks tough or more capable.... something about the front end I think? Certainly doesn't look like a soccer mum car :)
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Re: The new (not quite) Triton.

Postby rick on Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:22 pm

well done mate,spray them rims black and get some coopers on it ;)
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Re: The new (not quite) Triton.

Postby daryn on Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:00 pm

No way SL, leave the Mickeys on.

I would like one of these as my 2nd.
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Re: The new (not quite) Triton.

Postby Still-Lurking on Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:02 am

rick wrote:well done mate,spray them rims black and get some coopers on it ;)


A chicks tire...

I think I saw some on a Prado once.. :lol:

The Mickeys are good on road, better than I expected in the wet - as soon as this thing is run-in, I'll be testing them off-road as well.. ;)
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Re: The new (not quite) Triton.

Postby Dylan 191 on Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:16 am

the atz tyres work very well , havnt had them hold me back yet
excellent on rock and soft sand , havent had them in mud or clay yet
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Re: The new (not quite) Triton.

Postby Stu on Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:29 am

nice work mate, when do you want to swap ecu's? :lol:
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Re: The new (not quite) Triton.

Postby Still-Lurking on Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:20 pm

Stu wrote:nice work mate, when do you want to swap ecu's? :lol:


Errr, might just hold onto it until it loosens up. :D
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Re: The new (not quite) Triton.

Postby Still-Lurking on Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:51 pm

Well, the OME suspension is in now, and boy does it feel good !
The corners very flat now and has a tighter feel overall.

Only complaint I have with the thing so far is the climate control seems all over the place compared to my Volvo.

I don't really care though, because it's SOOOO good to be back in a proper 4x4 with it's awesome elevated view and tires humming away beneath !

Next thing I'm looking at is fitting a towbar - more for protecting the rear end and recovering Prados then towing.

A snorkel is also on the list, but I think my wife has reached her limit with this at the moment.. :lol:
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Re: The new (not quite) Triton.

Postby Wallace on Sat Jun 06, 2009 5:20 pm

Good work still, my bro has a Paj for the handbrake and had it for a week whilst mine was worked on. Love the vehicle and if I could get back the money I spent on the Tri I would not hesitate on handing over the greenies for one of these. Enjoy the new truck.......... :D
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