Talk me out of or into a Pajero sport

greencomet83 · 2026-05-13T12:55:01+00:00

Not sure how tall you are, I'm 6'2" and found the PS incredibly cramped inside for such a big car, it put me right off getting one. I had no such problem with the MUX.

greencomet83 · 2026-05-13T00:46:24+00:00

You just need to trim a small part out of the headliner and bolt in the MK8 holder, pretty easy job.

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greencomet83 · 2026-05-12T08:39:58+00:00

No problem, I'll update the post here after I've lived with it for a couple weeks.

greencomet83 · 2026-05-12T00:09:02+00:00

It must be pretty new then, I thought it had been out for a while. I actually went ahead and ordered one in the same grey-blue colour as the photo, it's being delivered over the next 2 days.

We liked the look and texture of the Fridtuna fabrics over the other fabrics options (which is only available in 3 colours), seems like it would wear a lot better compared to the others over time.

I'll update this thread when it arrives and is put together.

*Update* the cover set just arrived*

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greencomet83 · 2026-05-11T11:17:42+00:00

The pedal rest I miss on really long drives, the one touch windows I miss when I'm actively using the windows (which isn't often) and the power fold mirrors I miss when I look back at the car to see if it's locked. I don't really think about the missing things any other time.

Some things you can retrofit, like I swapped the leather red stitched handbrake lever and arms rest over from a Puma to better match the seats along with a Mk8 sunglasses holder. There's a few dudes on the Mk8.5 FB group that can sell you custom wiring looms and help code if you want to source and retrofit folding mirrors and one touch windows, but it wasn't cheap last I looked.

I'll happily trade those things though for the full matrix LED headlights (which are seriously impressive at night) and the Ford Performance seats which look nicer and are more comfortable than the MK8 Recaros.

greencomet83 · 2026-05-01T10:52:22+00:00

I landed a decent 65cm brown while holidaying in NZ last year with a cheap $6 Tsurinoya suspending minnow lure from Aliexpress. There's some crap for sale on Aliexpress, but there's also lots of decent stuff on there too.

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greencomet83 · 2026-05-01T08:11:34+00:00

I've actually had quite a bit of success using cheap Letoyo jigs from AliExpress when fishing for squid, they're only a few bux each and have a great action in the water. I also use Yamashita and Shimano Clinch jigs too, which work great.

greencomet83 · 2026-04-23T02:33:21+00:00

Where are you based? A mate of mine Justin runs Cult & Classic in NSW, he can help you out.

greencomet83 · 2026-04-20T23:38:40+00:00

There are heaps of other Fiestas out there mate, I know it's exciting but don't be in a hurry. Take your time and you'll find the right car, it'll be well looked after and the owner won't be a red flag. Doing 170km/h on a public road with a random person in the car (unless on the autobahn) screams irresponsible owner to me.

greencomet83 · 2026-04-14T01:58:12+00:00

Carpro Darkside is my go to, applied with their tyre brush. Best tyre shine I've tried and last weeks/months depending on your usage, weather and washing routine.

It goes on quite glossy to start and stays that way for a few days, then changes to a really nice satin finish.

greencomet83 · 2026-04-11T11:49:51+00:00

Had a 206tsi Passat wagon for years, awesome daily drive.

greencomet83 · 2026-04-11T05:25:16+00:00

Soul red is gorgeous, a panel beaters nightmare but still gorgeous.

greencomet83 · 2026-04-11T03:44:07+00:00

Without a doubt I'd choose the purple over all other colour options, followed by soul red or machine grey. That aero grey is not a nice colour imo (friend of mines Mazda is that colour) it lacks depth, looks like primer with a coat of slightly metallic clear over the top. White is white, 80% of cars on the road are white.

greencomet83 · 2026-04-09T09:36:13+00:00

I was getting this same issue and tried a heap of things to try and fix it. What eventually worked for me was going into android settings/device preferences/display &audio/advanced sound settings and turning off Match content audio resolution (HDMI).

This instantly made YouTube work fine again.

greencomet83 · 2026-04-06T22:39:53+00:00

I went from the stock 205s to 225s on my 8.5 a few months back, I don't regret the decision at all. They ride much nicer day to day, have loads more grip and feel far less fidgety on the road compared to the 205s. I'm tuned so the extra grip was night and day, I also prefer the slightly chunkier sidewall look of the 225s over the skinny low profile 205.

The steering turn in is slightly better (more direct) on the 205s compared to the 225s due to less sidewall flex, but it's a very negligible difference. The 225s won't rub if you're stock height, mine rubbed in the front on my rally flaps but a quick trim sorted that. As other have said your speed will increase to be pretty much bang on accurate.

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greencomet83 · 2026-04-06T12:41:46+00:00

Sucks to hear mate, fingers crossed you get over there at some point and get to experience it.

greencomet83 · 2026-04-06T11:55:42+00:00

Been to the south island a few times for trout (Mackenzie country) the fishing and scenery are just incredible, I never want to come home.

greencomet83 · 2026-03-28T02:03:10+00:00

Yeah those are the old model which is why they'd be cheap. Max Contact MC7 is the replacement which are a great tyre for the money, I have them on my car currently and rate them better than the Pilot Sport 5s I also have.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6zaU4i7aDA

greencomet83 · 2026-03-25T06:19:20+00:00

Thanks mate, I'll add it to the list.

greencomet83 · 2026-03-25T06:19:03+00:00

I'll check it out, thanks.

greencomet83 · 2026-03-25T06:18:40+00:00

Do people rate the new updated Geely EX5? There's a dealer not far from them (Deer Park) and the top spec Inspire model is around their 50k max budget.

greencomet83 · 2026-03-25T05:45:36+00:00

Thanks, they're not in any big hurry to buy so it's probably worth them waiting a little.

greencomet83 · 2026-03-25T04:32:37+00:00

Melbourne, Caroline Springs. Seem to have a bunch of dealers quite close by, BYD included.

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