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There is a lot of misinformation online about buying car stereo systems direct from the factory in China. Ok, if you’re buying a $100 stereo, then guess what, you might have issues, but buying a premium system for a fraction of the cost, that is entirely different
I have been thinking about this for years… what is the right option without screwing over the vehicle gearing! I finally got around to solving the wheels and tyres situation. I talked about this last
Something I’ve had to do for a while, been a little lazy, was to get a transmission cooler into the Dmax for towing. Having had our camper for close to a year now, the transmission
I honestly can’t believe how good the ride is now I’ve installed the Superior Engineering remote res 2.0 full 2″ suspension lift to my 2021 Dmax. At $3,500, its a pretty decent bargain IMHO. I
I was looking at my Dmax today and got to thinking about the ride height, it looked and felt pretty low, and further was that I hit a lot of stuff underneath when off-roading in
Youtube personalities hype the bullbar. Hell, they’re mostly sponsored by manufacturers to hype them. I knew adding 60+ kg to the front of my Dmax was not going to improve its handling, braking or fuel
When I purchased the Dmax I knew what would happen to the paint offroad. I asked my wife after bringing it home, “do you think I should invest first in a wrap / Rhinohide?” She
Changing your car windows to be automatic from the driver’s side, sounds good, right? In theory, the idea sounds great. One touch window up or down. Some fancy FOB combinations make windows perform set functions.
I thought it would be easy to choose a rock slider. I wanted something to protect the sill from damage. What I discovered is that the majority of sliders are nothing more than steps. Great
Have you needed your footage for insurance? I have. I had a 1080P camera that could not clearly identify the license plate of the offending vehicle in a car park – slow-moving and stationary. Whilst
The rear diff lock electrical system is highly exposed on the new 2021 Dmax, which I assume will be the same on the BT-50. The diff lock electrical is all located on the forward facing
A divide exists whether a throttle controller is relevant, or just another nonsense item hyped by good marketing. Well, it certainly looks like that to me from watching YouTube and researching throttle controllers online. So
Honestly, building a legal 4WD is tough when all the marketing and hype I’m exposed to highlights illegal modifications, but doesn’t say that in any fine print (paper or online). Learning the relevant laws in
There is a lot going on in the roof rack space nowadays, especially since the great Rhino Rack debacle. Rhino Rack offroad load ratings are useless for anything considered useful, especially for the cost. Why
The X-Terrain comes standard with LED DRL / parker, low & high beam, fog, tail and stop lamps. The rest are incandescent lamps, which are just horrible compared to their LED counterparts. Just watch the
Why remove a perfectly good tub liner? Well, every millimeter matters in a tub with roller cover. Removing the liner added 90mm in length, 20-30mm between the arches and 20mm in height. You would think
A very simple modification, but one that lets me work under the bonnet without fighting around the original bonnet stand. I like working easily, and this simple, effective modification allows just that. The list is
My lovely wifes car found its friend. Finally! Took about five months all said and done, but its here. Our DMAX X-Terrain. Let the games begin
From where I started my research and initial thinking, to where I’m at today with time to think about what I thought I wanted vs. what I needed, are very different places. Oh, and bouncing
Our second car space is feeling empty. My lovely wife brought me an awesome Easter present, as I don’t do Easter eggs – new number plates for the Xterrain. We’re old enough not to buy
Exactly the above picture, a plain white Dmax Xterrain on order from Isuzu Werribee, expected delivery August – September due to the backlog from all Covid issues created around the world, affecting workforce through to
This is the year to choose what 4wd will be our tourer. Right now… the 2021 Dmax is winning, either the LS-U or X-Terrain. What goes on sale, when, will be the deciding factor. I
Something I’ve researched for some months (me, hubby, as my wife is usually working) – a cost effective, capable 4WD that is reliable, comfortable and configurable for touring Australia. When I talk about touring Australia,
