peterx
Member
Hey All,
I'm picking up my 2008 D22 Nissan Navara ST-R 2.5L turbo diesel this week.. looking forward to setting it up for touring and camping with plans to do the Gibb River Road in it June next year along with most of Northern Western Australia.
Just wondering what recommendations people would have on suppliers and mechanics in Perth for a few modifications. It currently has already got:
- steel roo bar
- 2 large spotties
- uhf radio
- canopy
My primary concerns are: fuel ecconomy and storeage. I'm thinking of doing the following modifications fairly soon:
- long range tank, at least 145L, would prefer 180L though. Don't mind shifting the spare tyre to a rear mount if I have to. I've been looking at ARB and TJM so far.. any suggestions or thoughts?
- rear drawers in the tray.. I'd prefer full length draws that can be locked with a key.. I'm a photographer and often carry $20-30K of camera equipment.. would be good to lock it. looking for someone who does modifications or maybe even custom work for this..
- snorkel and maybe an intercooler upgrade.. heard that this combination can increase torque as well as fuel efficiency?
Any other recommended mods would be appreciated. I think we're going to go for a roof top tent, so there won't be any towing until we get a camper trailer down the track for any rugrats that might come along..
Thanks guys!
- paul
I'm picking up my 2008 D22 Nissan Navara ST-R 2.5L turbo diesel this week.. looking forward to setting it up for touring and camping with plans to do the Gibb River Road in it June next year along with most of Northern Western Australia.
Just wondering what recommendations people would have on suppliers and mechanics in Perth for a few modifications. It currently has already got:
- steel roo bar
- 2 large spotties
- uhf radio
- canopy
My primary concerns are: fuel ecconomy and storeage. I'm thinking of doing the following modifications fairly soon:
- long range tank, at least 145L, would prefer 180L though. Don't mind shifting the spare tyre to a rear mount if I have to. I've been looking at ARB and TJM so far.. any suggestions or thoughts?
- rear drawers in the tray.. I'd prefer full length draws that can be locked with a key.. I'm a photographer and often carry $20-30K of camera equipment.. would be good to lock it. looking for someone who does modifications or maybe even custom work for this..
- snorkel and maybe an intercooler upgrade.. heard that this combination can increase torque as well as fuel efficiency?
Any other recommended mods would be appreciated. I think we're going to go for a roof top tent, so there won't be any towing until we get a camper trailer down the track for any rugrats that might come along..
Thanks guys!
- paul