MuckUte
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Feb 8, 2012
- Messages
- 288
- Reaction score
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- Points
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- Location
- Adelaide Hills
- Members Ride
- VY Cross 8
Model:
2004 VY II Crewman Cross8
Colour:
Phantom Mica
Bodykit:
Standard
Engine Type:
Gen III 5.7
Exhaust:
X-force cat back mild steel
Fuel System:
Standard
Gearbox:
4L65E Auto
Diffs:
Standard 3.45
Wheels:
17' stock alloys
225/55R17 Toyo Nanoenergy
Suspension:
Standard
Brakes:
Standard
Stereo:
Factory system
Interior:
Standard,
Futures Mods:
New stereo
Raise suspension
Exhaust
Current Issues:
Rusted exhaust
Noise under hard acceleration (center bearing?)
Cars Story:
Was just getting into the resto of my HZ wagon this year. Had it all planned out and was looking forward to having it back on the road. Then we went and purchased a bike for our 5yr old and then the first trip to get firewood and go riding was a pain in the ass. The Prado was good in the wet paddocks but not enough room for bikes and firewood, what to do?
Driving home from work this idea popped into my head, didn't Holden do a AWD Crewman? Hmmm. Get home, start searching and yep it exists. Put forward a proposal to the minister of finance, Sell wagon, save some cash, buy ute. Her first response was "As if someone will buy that ugly thing out there"
V8 - Tick
Ute - Tick
5 seats - Tick
4WD - Almost, lets see how CrossTrac copes with muddy paddocks
Managed to find a buyer for a half finished HZ wagon project and got the money I was looking for as well. Then the hunt was on, well for 3 days anyway. Then found this
Low K's and almost 100% stock but a fair gap between the $$ I had in hand and what the dealer was asking, Then I got "We can just put the rest on the credit card" she must have still been in shock from someone actually paying money to take the wagon away.
First job get it dirty!
Was nervous about how it would go as I have had trouble at this time of year even in the Prado but the CrossTrac system did a great job, the dash kept flashing low traction but it never got stuck.
Conclusion:
Didn't get bogged and pulled the load of wood like a champ so it stays
2004 VY II Crewman Cross8
Colour:
Phantom Mica
Bodykit:
Standard
Engine Type:
Gen III 5.7
Exhaust:
X-force cat back mild steel
Fuel System:
Standard
Gearbox:
4L65E Auto
Diffs:
Standard 3.45
Wheels:
17' stock alloys
225/55R17 Toyo Nanoenergy
Suspension:
Standard
Brakes:
Standard
Stereo:
Factory system
Interior:
Standard,
Futures Mods:
New stereo
Raise suspension
Exhaust
Current Issues:
Rusted exhaust
Noise under hard acceleration (center bearing?)
Cars Story:
Was just getting into the resto of my HZ wagon this year. Had it all planned out and was looking forward to having it back on the road. Then we went and purchased a bike for our 5yr old and then the first trip to get firewood and go riding was a pain in the ass. The Prado was good in the wet paddocks but not enough room for bikes and firewood, what to do?
Driving home from work this idea popped into my head, didn't Holden do a AWD Crewman? Hmmm. Get home, start searching and yep it exists. Put forward a proposal to the minister of finance, Sell wagon, save some cash, buy ute. Her first response was "As if someone will buy that ugly thing out there"
V8 - Tick
Ute - Tick
5 seats - Tick
4WD - Almost, lets see how CrossTrac copes with muddy paddocks
Managed to find a buyer for a half finished HZ wagon project and got the money I was looking for as well. Then the hunt was on, well for 3 days anyway. Then found this
Low K's and almost 100% stock but a fair gap between the $$ I had in hand and what the dealer was asking, Then I got "We can just put the rest on the credit card" she must have still been in shock from someone actually paying money to take the wagon away.
First job get it dirty!
Was nervous about how it would go as I have had trouble at this time of year even in the Prado but the CrossTrac system did a great job, the dash kept flashing low traction but it never got stuck.
Conclusion:
Didn't get bogged and pulled the load of wood like a champ so it stays
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