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Tasmania said:
Yes! My poor attempt at humour......I'll see myself out
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You don't have to go...we have this thing here where repair shops make money by taking the air out of your tires and putting nitrogen in. I have a friend whose girlfriend got talked into doing that by the dealer, and he was driving her car and told her he wanted to put air in one of her tires, and he said she acted like it was going to explode if he mixed the air into the nitrogen.

Without even getting into the fact that the machines that they use for the nitrogen exchange aren't really producing pure nitrogen, I once talked to someone at my tire shop (who worked part-time for Pirelli racing) about the nitrogen craze and besides noting that air is 80% nitrogen to start with, he pointed out that they (Pirelli) had found that it was moisture in the air that had the largest effect on tire pressures.

I still like the idea of nitrogen in tires, for a number of reasons, but also as the guy above pointed out, if nitrogen leaks out less easily than the oxygen which is the other major component of air, that over time the "air" in your tire will continue to get a higher and higher nitrogen content.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
You don't have to go...we have this thing here where repair shops make money by taking the air out of your tires and putting nitrogen in. I have a friend whose girlfriend got talked into doing that by the dealer, and he was driving her car and told her he wanted to put air in one of her tires, and he said she acted like it was going to explode if he mixed the air into the nitrogen.

Without even getting into the fact that the machines that they use for the nitrogen exchange aren't really producing pure nitrogen, I once talked to someone at my tire shop (who worked part-time for Pirelli racing) about the nitrogen craze and besides noting that air is 80% nitrogen to start with, he pointed out that they (Pirelli) had found that it was moisture in the air that had the largest effect on tire pressures.

I still like the idea of nitrogen in tires, for a number of reasons, but also as the guy above pointed out, if nitrogen leaks out less easily than the oxygen which is the other major component of air, that over time the "air" in your tire will continue to get a higher and higher nitrogen content.
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When I bought the current wheels and tyres for the FJ 6 years ago, they filled them with nitrogen free of charge. It would be interesting to analyse what's currently in them as I have lowered and raised the pressures so many times while off-roading.

On a separate tyre fact, have you heard of the 4 psi rule? I worked with a guy who had a classic Bug Eye Sprite that he raced occasionally, he said if you have your pressures set correctly, after an hour of "spirited" driving, if your pressures are set correctly, they should go up by 4 psi, if they go up by less you had them too high, and by more meant too low. I tested it on my next long drive and they went up by 4 psi. From memory they were at 34 to begin and reached 38, this was on my V8 Commodore.
 
Big Dave said:
I'm sure Sony do replacement pads, and charge a lot for them, but these were the cheapest available, there are a lot of different patterns and materials available, but I didn't want fancy red with gold flowers on them, standard black for me.

When these eventually die, I'll look at the reviews and get something reasonable.
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I got Geekria brand pads for my Sony NC headphones that I don't use very often. They were like $14 and get the job done.
 
After watching the news this morning, I went and topped up the tank in the FJ, I only needed 18 litres to fill it up, but the price has gone up by 28 cents a litre in the 2 days since I filled up the Qashqai. I put 95 ron in both, which is now $1.92.5 per litre, while down south in Sydney the cheaper 91 ron is going for over $2.10 per litre. I wonder if should go out and stock up on toilet paper as well.
 
Repairs - the window/door lock switch broke on the driver's door of the FJ, 14.5 years old according to the manufacturing mark, not too bad. The little plastic barrel that screws the switch to the panel cracked. I tried glueing it, which I really didn't think would work, so I went with cable ties, I guess they're zip ties to some. I drilled a hole in the base and fed the tie through and around the screw, which I kept there for added rigidity. I also tied the two other barrels as they were showing signs of cracking as well. All good, rock solid now. I still may go to Toyota to find out if they carry it as a separate part.PSX_20260303_151746.jpgPSX_20260303_152301.jpg
 
Big Dave said:
After watching the news this morning, I went and topped up the tank in the FJ, I only needed 18 litres to fill it up, but the price has gone up by 28 cents a litre in the 2 days since I filled up the Qashqai. I put 95 ron in both, which is now $1.92.5 per litre, while down south in Sydney the cheaper 91 ron is going for over $2.10 per litre. I wonder if should go out and stock up on toilet paper as well.
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98 Ron is $2.00 95 Ron is $1.90 91 Ron is $1.80

Thanks TRUMP you stupid old billionaire dickhead
 
Tasmania said:
98 Ron is $2.00 95 Ron is $1.90 91 Ron is $1.80

Thanks TRUMP you stupid old billionaire dickhead
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With the way things are going those prices are just the beginning, they'll be going higher, and won't be coming down for a while.

I went to Toyota to price the replacement switch cover, they haven't got it on hand of course, but can get it in next week, but for $40 I gave it a pass, my repair is pretty solid. I sat in a new Hilux while I was there, nice interior, a little narrow compared to the FJ, but the seats were comfortable. Nice colour tooPSX_20260304_135740.jpg
 
Compared to the previous years, this past summer has been notable for its dryness. In that I mean from a rainfall point of view, but also the lack of humidity. Not that I'm complaining about the later, I can tolerate dry heat, but humidity really takes it out of me.

Mowing lawns in humid conditions sucks! It's made even worse when mowing heavily irrigated lawns and gardens, which amplifies the situation by effectively creating a sauna microclimate. Yuk. And that humidity also spurs the growth of Kikuyu, I swear you can see it growing right in front of you.

So, with plenty of warmth and the 2-inches of rain over Sunday/Monday, well it's been a while since I've had the smash through this much growth. Even the mighty Rover with its "tweaked" engine struggled in certain sections. While these lawns are irrigated, natural rainfall is on a different level when it comes to plant growth................

"Rain often carries ammonium, nitrates, and trace amounts of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and sodium, which are vital for plant growth."

This is why gardens and lawns look so refreshed after significant rainfall, and also why you end up mowing more regularly, even on already irrigated areas.

 
Big Dave said:
With the way things are going those prices are just the beginning, they'll be going higher, and won't be coming down for a while.

I went to Toyota to price the replacement switch cover, they haven't got it on hand of course, but can get it in next week, but for $40 I gave it a pass, my repair is pretty solid. I sat in a new Hilux while I was there, nice interior, a little narrow compared to the FJ, but the seats were comfortable. Nice colour tooView attachment 140014
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That grill and bumper treatment is atrocious, what were they thinking!

I know I'm a Ford man, but the first thing you notice driving the current generation Hilux (the one above is a facelift, not all new), the ride quality and seat comfort is awful compared to a Ranger. You can really tell the Ford Australia influence at play here, as in the ride/handling/steering settings being tailored to our roads. The Ford also has more grunt and powertrain refinement. Sometimes I wish Toyota wouldn't just phone it in.
 
Big Dave said:
With the way things are going those prices are just the beginning, they'll be going higher, and won't be coming down for a while.

I went to Toyota to price the replacement switch cover, they haven't got it on hand of course, but can get it in next week, but for $40 I gave it a pass, my repair is pretty solid. I sat in a new Hilux while I was there, nice interior, a little narrow compared to the FJ, but the seats were comfortable. Nice colour tooView attachment 140014
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Just wait till our supply runs out it's going to sky rocket 🚀 all the Bogans here will have to stop Hooning, or car pool hoon
 
DFB said:
That grill and bumper treatment is atrocious, what were they thinking!

I know I'm a Ford man, but the first thing you notice driving the current generation Hilux (the one above is a facelift, not all new), the ride quality and seat comfort is awful compared to a Ranger. You can really tell the Ford Australia influence at play here, as in the ride/handling/steering settings being tailored to our roads. The Ford also has more grunt and powertrain refinement. Sometimes I wish Toyota wouldn't just phone it in.
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Apparently the AC in the new model is crap as well, and I can't believe they got rid of the wide track versions, after spending all that money developing it. I can see their sales dropping. They really need to get the Tacoma over here.
 
Big Dave said:
Apparently the AC in the new model is crap as well, and I can't believe they got rid of the wide track versions, after spending all that money developing it. I can see their sales dropping. They really need to get the Tacoma over here.
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The Prado has tanked as well. I really thought the boxy/retro styling would have been a hit, apparently not.

No doubt Toyota's fleet sales are still robust, mainly because of the parts and service side of the business is so much more robust than Ford's and their "they all do that" mentality. Talking to a few who manage large fleets, Ranger is often taken off the list because of having poor lifecycle costs (purchase price of the vehicle, insurance, and service across the lease period), and that Toyota can have a vehicle back in circulation within a day or two, not the weeks and months Ford have customers waiting for a part. This will also determine the success or otherwise of the Super Duty.

On the private sales side of the equation, Prado and Hilux are hurting because there is no premium engine for those who need the grunt for towing, caravaning ect. That ancient 2.8-litre engine is costing them severely, but they won't put the V6 diesel into the Prado and Hilux so as to protect the 300-series.
 
Tasmania said:
Just wait till our supply runs out it's going to sky rocket 🚀 all the Bogans here will have to stop Hooning, or car pool hoon
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Well, they're still on it tonight................making smoke while they still can. :rolleyes:
 
I've been toying with idea of trading my 350 XL in for a nicer trim. Maybe a Lariat. Calling around, these dealers are retarded. Wanting me to take a 20k hit on my truck that's a year old and pay $500 more a month.. lol
I told them I'd just keep it and pay it off then sell it for 30k
 
Brrr said:
I've been toying with idea of trading my 350 XL in for a nicer trim. Maybe a Lariat. Calling around, these dealers are retarded. Wanting me to take a 20k hit on my truck that's a year old and pay $500 more a month.. lol
I told them I'd just keep it and pay it off then sell it for 30k
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Prices are bonkers and dealers are like snakes. Thought of just doing some mods to to your truck to make it fun?
 
DFB said:
The Prado has tanked as well. I really thought the boxy/retro styling would have been a hit, apparently not.

No doubt Toyota's fleet sales are still robust, mainly because of the parts and service side of the business is so much more robust than Ford's and their "they all do that" mentality. Talking to a few who manage large fleets, Ranger is often taken off the list because of having poor lifecycle costs (purchase price of the vehicle, insurance, and service across the lease period), and that Toyota can have a vehicle back in circulation within a day or two, not the weeks and months Ford have customers waiting for a part. This will also determine the success or otherwise of the Super Duty.

On the private sales side of the equation, Prado and Hilux are hurting because there is no premium engine for those who need the grunt for towing, caravaning ect. That ancient 2.8-litre engine is costing them severely, but they won't put the V6 diesel into the Prado and Hilux so as to protect the 300-series.
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Toyota are hurting in general because people are sick of their car's being stolen and what do Toyota sell "A genuine steering wheel clamp" that can be cut in under 1 minute 🤔 to "stop" this.
 
Silly Rabbit said:
Prices are bonkers and dealers are like snakes. Thought of just doing some mods to to your truck to make it fun?
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I thought about it but I REEEEEEALLY like the two tone interiors some of them have. Really the only thing I would do to mine is put a 3inch lift and 37 inch tires on it. I am not into the modding trucks to much. I like to mod cars though!
 
Brrr said:
I thought about it but I REEEEEEALLY like the two tone interiors some of them have. Really the only thing I would do to mine is put a 3inch lift and 37 inch tires on it. I am not into the modding trucks to much. I like to mod cars though!
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Without losing huge money jumpimg into a new one, you get tweek yours to get close enough to the interior you like. Quality and still way cheaper than trading.

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Tasmania said:
Toyota are hurting in general because people are sick of their car's being stolen and what do Toyota sell "A genuine steering wheel clamp" that can be cut in under 1 minute 🤔 to "stop" this.
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I came across that video, got quite a good laugh out of it.
 
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