 Which Ute To Buy, track car puller |
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 9 Mar 2008, 12:55 PM
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 ????  Posts: 3,464 Joined: 12th January, 2004 From: driftingurtrack Trader Rating : 7  |
i want to buy a ute for work/personal transport. and im looking to buy it in lpg/gas.
these are the utes i was looking at. nissan navara ford falcon au mazda bravo dx in particular will the 4cyl's have the power to pull a track car arroud? the track car would be arround the weight of a stripped and caged silvia on a trailer. allong with some spare tyres and tools. -------------------- 185rwkw R33GTS-t For Sale $15.5K
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9 Mar 2008, 01:27 PM
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 スイッチは扱いや  Posts: 22 Joined: 5th January, 2008 From: central coast, NSW Car(s): R32 Real Name: Jono Trader Rating : 0 |
QUOTE(Trust33 @ 9 Mar 2008, 01:55 PM)  i want to buy a ute for work/personal transport. and im looking to buy it in lpg/gas. these are the utes i was looking at. nissan navara ford falcon au mazda bravo dx in particular will the 4cyl's have the power to pull a track car arroud? the track car would be arround the weight of a stripped and caged silvia on a trailer. allong with some spare tyres and tools. go the falcon mate, much better torque for towing, higher spec interior, larger tray and as far as economy you can LPG the things for dirt cheap cheers, jono |
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9 Mar 2008, 03:18 PM
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 SAU NSW Vice President  Posts: 17,125 Joined: 6th November, 2005 From: Lane Cove Car(s): R33 Track U13 Daily Real Name: Chris Trader Rating : 15 |
Id be looking at the falcon too Craig.
The 6 cyl is pretty torquey!  If you going one of the other ones, I'd look at a deiseal model And when you say a silvia....whats happening with the 33 mate!?!? -------------------- Event for members SAU NSW Members only Xmas cruise! Event for Members - Bathurst Speed Weekend Thanks to Unigroup Engineering - 9631 2470 Proud Captain of teh Failboat!!1!!!11ty |
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9 Mar 2008, 03:54 PM
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 that's racing!   Posts: 19,232 Joined: 10th May, 2002 From: Sydney Car(s): bnr32,z33,wgnc34,ungd21 Trader Rating : 19 |
ugh falcons suck. well I guess towing is one thing they are good at.
but they still suck. I originally used the 2.4 navara which was underpowered but acceptable - it couldn't keep to 110 on the freeway up hills though, dropped as low as 70 on catherine hill one the hume hwy. but it was so cheap and fine the rest of the time so i forgave it. also was rated to tow 3t so it was actually legal. I'm happier with the stagea but it was much more expensive $10k so its not really in the cheap range. still excellent value tho -------------------- |
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9 Mar 2008, 03:56 PM
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that's racing! Posts: 19,232 Joined: 10th May, 2002 From: Sydney Car(s): bnr32,z33,wgnc34,ungd21 Trader Rating : 19 |
oh the navara has 320000klm and is still going as well as it ever did lol
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9 Mar 2008, 04:41 PM
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???? Posts: 3,464 Joined: 12th January, 2004 From: driftingurtrack Trader Rating : 7 |
QUOTE(evil_weevil @ 9 Mar 2008, 04:18 PM) Id be looking at the falcon too Craig. The 6 cyl is pretty torquey! If you going one of the other ones, I'd look at a deiseal model And when you say a silvia....whats happening with the 33 mate!?!? im going to sell it in the not to distant future mate. it's costing me a fortune to run it everyday with high 98ron petrol prices, insureance, reg. and giving it the regular oil changes etc. the silvia will be is lighter as standard. and should have a fun ammount of power. and be cheaper to maintain. -------------------- 185rwkw R33GTS-t For Sale $15.5K
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TUTORIALS: Diy:diff Shimming For R33 Gtst. A tutorial for more lsd lock. >> Video on R33 gtst Front Mount Intercooler Install << ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ What stock rims 16" & 17",any make and model of car,will fit the rear of an R33gtst A life lived in fear is a life half lived. |
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9 Mar 2008, 04:44 PM
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???? Posts: 3,464 Joined: 12th January, 2004 From: driftingurtrack Trader Rating : 7 |
QUOTE(Duncan @ 9 Mar 2008, 04:56 PM) oh the navara has 320000klm and is still going as well as it ever did lol gold. thats what i wanted to hear.it does the job. a bit slow on the freeways though. but like u said it can be forgiven for it's cheap running costs. whats the furthest youve taken it with the race car on the back? -------------------- 185rwkw R33GTS-t For Sale $15.5K
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TUTORIALS: Diy:diff Shimming For R33 Gtst. A tutorial for more lsd lock. >> Video on R33 gtst Front Mount Intercooler Install << ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ What stock rims 16" & 17",any make and model of car,will fit the rear of an R33gtst A life lived in fear is a life half lived. |
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9 Mar 2008, 05:25 PM
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that's racing! Posts: 19,232 Joined: 10th May, 2002 From: Sydney Car(s): bnr32,z33,wgnc34,ungd21 Trader Rating : 19 |
only to wakie but it has never left me stranded in the 3 year's I've had it. apart from oil the only thing it needed was a radiator and water pump (they were farked). Oh and the head gasket was blown when I got it but chemiweld fixed that.
so, it has been super reliable and a good choice for cheap car. but a foulcan would be just as good i guess. the main things i looked for were running well, aircon, powersteer and a tow bar. And its funny how many cars had one or more of those things not working but the dealer still advertised it lol. -------------------- |
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9 Mar 2008, 06:15 PM
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SAU NSW Vice President Posts: 17,125 Joined: 6th November, 2005 From: Lane Cove Car(s): R33 Track U13 Daily Real Name: Chris Trader Rating : 15 |
Craig,
yeah good point mate, let me know when you do sell the 33, I want dib's on some parts My r31 "can" tow but not sure how long it would last though What about a Nissan Patrol? -------------------- Event for members SAU NSW Members only Xmas cruise! Event for Members - Bathurst Speed Weekend Thanks to Unigroup Engineering - 9631 2470 Proud Captain of teh Failboat!!1!!!11ty |
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9 Mar 2008, 07:15 PM
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???? Posts: 3,464 Joined: 12th January, 2004 From: driftingurtrack Trader Rating : 7 |
the patrol is a bit of a guzzler id imagine. got decent torque for the kw. but all diesels are like that.
Make NISSAN Family PATROL Model Variant Ti 4x4 Car Series Year 1991 Doors and Body Style 4D WAGON Engine Size 4.2litres (4169 cc) Fuel System DIESEL Cylinders D6 Driven Wheels 4WD Std Transmission 5M4x4 Optional Transmission 4A4x4 opt Standard Features Air Conditioning, Central Locking, Limited Slip Differential, Power Mirrors, Power Steering, Power Windows, Radio Cassette Optional Features (Features offered when new and not necessarily on this car.) Dealer Options No Cost Options Bore and Stroke 96x96mm Power 85KW Torque 264Nm Weight to Power Ratio 25.41 : 1kg/kW Front Brakes DV Rear Brakes DV Wheel Dimension 10Rx15 Turning Circle 13.4m Compression Ratio 22.7 Final Ratio 3.9 Tank Capacity 95litres Exterior Length 4810mm Exterior Width 1930mm Exterior Height 1995mm Front Track 1580mm Rear Track 1585mm Wheel Base 2970mm Front Suspension RiA; 3-link coil springs with leading arms panhard Rear Suspension RiA; 5-link coil springs panhard rod telescopic sh Kerb Weight 2160kg Ground Clearance 235mm Seating Capacity 7 Highway Fuel Consumption 0 (lt/100km) City Fuel Consumption 0 (lt/100km) Towing Capacity 2500kg Release Date 01/12/1989 Discontinued Date 31/01/1992 New Price (standard) 42198 Average Kms 0 Model Run VIN Location Rear Driver Side Chassis Country of Origin JAPAN -------------------- 185rwkw R33GTS-t For Sale $15.5K
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TUTORIALS: Diy:diff Shimming For R33 Gtst. A tutorial for more lsd lock. >> Video on R33 gtst Front Mount Intercooler Install << ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ What stock rims 16" & 17",any make and model of car,will fit the rear of an R33gtst A life lived in fear is a life half lived. |
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9 Mar 2008, 07:26 PM
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???? Posts: 3,464 Joined: 12th January, 2004 From: driftingurtrack Trader Rating : 7 |
what parts are you after?
-------------------- 185rwkw R33GTS-t For Sale $15.5K
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TUTORIALS: Diy:diff Shimming For R33 Gtst. A tutorial for more lsd lock. >> Video on R33 gtst Front Mount Intercooler Install << ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ What stock rims 16" & 17",any make and model of car,will fit the rear of an R33gtst A life lived in fear is a life half lived. |
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9 Mar 2008, 07:36 PM
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???? Posts: 3,464 Joined: 12th January, 2004 From: driftingurtrack Trader Rating : 7 |
im just curious duncan is your navara 3 tonne capable?
here are the specs for towing capacity from drive.com 1986 model Make NISSAN Family NAVARA DUAL CAB P/UP rwd Towing Capacity 1000kg Make NISSAN Family NAVARA Model Variant ST 4x4 DUAL CAB P/UP Towing Capacity 1000kg 4x4 in 2.5l has a tow capacity of 1500kg -------------------- 185rwkw R33GTS-t For Sale $15.5K
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TUTORIALS: Diy:diff Shimming For R33 Gtst. A tutorial for more lsd lock. >> Video on R33 gtst Front Mount Intercooler Install << ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ What stock rims 16" & 17",any make and model of car,will fit the rear of an R33gtst A life lived in fear is a life half lived. |
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